Schneider Hollywood Black Magic in 4 × 5.65″ format for matte box in 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 strengths. The filter softens highlights and skin, adds filmic texture and retains rich blacks – it combines the properties of Classic Soft and Black Frost.
The strength set lets you choose effect intensity by scene and focal length. Filters go into a 4 × 5.65″ matte box. We recommend testing with the specific lens and light.
Ideal for
Why Schneider Hollywood Black Magic 4 × 5.65″ (1/8, 1/4, 1/2)
- Film texture – Gives the image a soft airbrushed character.
- Rich blacks – Maintains shadow depth and vivid colours.
- Skin softening – Suppresses wrinkles and minor imperfections.
- Combined effect – Combines the properties of Classic Soft and Black Frost.
Key specs
| Type | Diffusion (Hollywood Black Magic) |
|---|---|
| Size | 4 × 5,65″ |
| Strength / density | 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 |
| Material | optical glass |
Effect and construction
| Effect | softening lights and skin, film texture, deep blacks |
|---|---|
| Construction | combines the characteristics of Classic Soft and Black Frost |
| Mount | for matte box / holder 4 × 5.65″ |
| Manufacturer steps | 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 |

















