The Schneider 4 x 5.65" 1mm Green True-Streak Filter is designed to be used perpendicular to a point light source such as the sun, a light bulb, or a candle. Within the filter's glass is a combination of fine line types whose action is limited to point light sources. Upon those light sources, those lines create the effect of a scene or image that has been recorded with an anamorphic lens and then displayed using a complementary reverse projection lens. This can result in prominent, elongated streaks that are symmetric and extend horizontally from each point light source for the purpose of drawing attention to a specific part of the frame, or to create a visually dramatic effect.

If an image or footage is captured with an anamorphic lens for the primary purpose of obtaining a greater aspect ratio than what is possible when only using spherical lenses on a 35mm format, the direct result will appear compressed and distorted. Projecting this compressed and distorted footage or imagery through a reverse anamorphic projection lens allows elements within the scene to be viewed in their correct proportions. A complementary effect of this process after it is completed is the creation of elongated, blue-colored, horizontally symmetrical highlights from point light sources that can extend through the frame.

Many cinematographers and photographers find this effect desirable and the Schneider 4 x 5.65" 1mm Green True-Streak Filter is intended to allow such highlights to be easily reproduced when using optics that do not have an anamorphic design. This filter renders the streaks it helps to create with a green hue, instead of the blue highlights generated when using traditional anamorphic optics that are not designed to suppress streaking. True-Streak Filters that are formulated to create red, orange, yellow, blue, pink, or violet banding instead of green are also available, as well as Clear True-Streak Filters that can allow existing colors or lack of colors displayed by point light sources to be maintained.

The line types within this filter's glass are placed 1mm apart from each other. True-Streak Filters with spaces of 4mm, 3mm, or 2mm between their lines are also available where this filter type's effect becomes progressively stronger as the spacing between those lines is decreased.

This filter is most effective for pictures where the light source used to generate the streak effect is a highlight with a significant degree of contrast from the rest of the image. It is constructed from water white glass for clarity as well as color fidelity.

Streak Effect from Point Light Source    Anamorphic, Symmetric, Elongated Streaks    Horizontal Streaks from Light Source    Green Color for Streaks    Water White Glass Construction    Padded Pouch

• Creates prominent, elongated streaks that are symmetric and extend horizontally from point light sources within a scene
• Draws attention to a specific part of the frame, or can create a visually dramatic effect
• Allows the effect of anamorphic optics upon highlights to be reproduced when using optics that do not have an anamorphic design
• Creates green-colored streaks
• Constructed from water white glass for optical clarity and color fidelity
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. is there any shaded tray that we can adapt for this mattbox to use 4x4 filters in a 4x5.6 tray?

A: No, Tilta does offer a 4 x 4 filter tray option for the Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box.

Q: 2. Will this mattebox fit a standard Arri LMB-25 tray? Will it work with a standard rota-pola for an Arri LMB mattebox?

A: Yes, ARRI LMB-25 trays and rota-pola will fit in this matte box.

Q: 3. Hello I have the sony vpl-vw5000es projector in my home theatre on a 20 foot curved screen (I only watch UHD & Blue Ray DVD's). What would the difference be for my installation between the Schneider Cine-Digitar Anamorphic 1.33x MF VS the Schneider Cine-Digitar Anamorphic 1.33x XL?. You sell BOTH models

A: Please contact Schneider directly for the appropriate lens selection: SchneiderTel: 800-228-1254Email: jsioringas@a href= http://centuryoptics.com target= _blank centuryoptics.com/aWebsite: a href= http://www.schneideroptics.com/ target= _blank http://www.schneideroptics.com//a

Q: 4. What are dimensions and weight?

A: According to Tilta the matte box is 2.6 lb. Its dimensions are 9.5" X 6". The edge of the lens mount area to the front edge of the matte box is approximately 2.25 inches.

Q: 5. Will this work with the bright tangerine one tray?

A: Yes. The following unit will adapt to all 4 x 5.65" filter trays.

Q: 6. Does this bring a suitcase or house? or is it purchased separately?

A: A bag or case is not included with this matte box. Jason Cases makes a case specifically for it, BH #JATTMBT12RE. Or you could look at a Porta Brace bag like BH #POMB1B. Jason Cases - https://bhpho.to/2Pcgaaf Porta Brace - https://bhpho.to/2Pakyqr

Q: 7. I need a 4x4 tray for this mattebox, is there a compatible one?

A: Unfortunately, there are no 4x4 filter tray options for the Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box. However, you should be able to put a 4x4 filter in a 4 x 5.56 tray. Then you would position the filter to your requirements.

Q: 8. Can you attach side cutters to this matte box? I know they're not included but curious to know if you could use them.

A: Side cutters can not be mounted the Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (114mm Back).

Q: 9. will the Formatt Hitech Filter Tray for Firecrest Ultra Cine Superslim (4 x 5.65") fit this matte box?

A: Yes, the Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (95mm Back) (B&H# TIMBT12M95) will fit the Formatt Hitech Filter Tray for Firecrest Ultra Cine Superslim (4 x 5.65") (B&H# FO4X5TRAY).

Q: 10. What is the approx weight of the mattebox without top flag and 15mm rod adapter?

A: We cannot examine the item itself but would guesstimate 2.5 to 3lbs.