SCENE 01 / LENS FILTERS
Lens Filters
Professional cinema filters for your Korean production.
Lens filters are optical accessories that modify light entering the camera, controlling exposure, contrast, reflections, and color temperature. Professional filter sets including NDs, polarizers, diffusion, and effects filters give cinematographers precise creative control over the image at the point of capture.
We provide access to professional lens filter sets matched to your lens diameters and creative requirements. Our team sources filters from reputable suppliers, ensuring optical quality that meets cinema standards while coordinating delivery alongside your camera and lens package.
Capabilities
Filter Inventory
Comprehensive selection of ND, diffusion, and effects filters from top manufacturers.
Professional Filter Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Creative Discussion
Understanding your visual approach and the look you want to achieve with your project.
Filter Selection
Recommending filters based on your camera, lenses, and artistic requirements.
Testing
Testing filter combinations with your specific camera and lens package before production.
Production Support
Additional filters and alternatives available throughout your shoot.
On Location
Cinema filter sets matched to Korean shoot conditions
Lens filter inventory carried out of our Seoul base covers the full Tiffen, Schneider. Formatt-Hitech ranges that Korean cinematographers and visiting DPs draw from. Standard 4x5.65 and 6.6x6.6 stock includes ND 0.3 through 2.1, IRND for digital sensors that misread infrared on the V-Raptor and Venice 2, variable NDs for run-and-gun documentary work around Hongdae and Seongsu.
Here is how this works in practice. Graduated NDs in soft, hard, and reverse profiles for the seasonal sky running that exterior shoots on the Han River and along the Jeju coast demand. Polarizer stock — both circular and linear — is matched against the camera and matte box system in prep so that reflection control on Lotte World Tower glazing, the rivers and reservoirs around Paju. The autumn lake plates at Naejangsan does not introduce vignetting at the wider focal lengths.
Here is the short of it. Diffusion choices receive specific care because the look of current Korean drama and commercial work sits between sharply rendered and gently softened. Tiffen Black Pro-Mist in 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 grades, Schneider Classic Soft. The Glimmerglass halation stock are kept ready for testing against the production's specific lens set before principal photography begins. Matte boxes from ARRI, Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom.
Here is the breakdown. The Tilta and Wooden Camera kits that Korean rental houses commonly pair with mid-weight builds are supplied with the correct number of filter stages and rotating polariser trays for the cinematographer's plan. Testing time at the camera prep site in The DMC hub or at a partner studio in Paju is built into every filter booking so the DP, focus puller. DIT can lock the combination before the unit leaves for location, whether that is a Pyeongchang snow shoot, a subway tunnel plate at Songpa, or a Gangnam interior commercial.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What ND filter densities do you stock?
We carry a full range of ND filters from 0.3 (1 stop) through 2.1 (7 stops), plus variable NDs and graduated NDs. We stock both standard ND and IRND filters to control infrared when shooting with digital cameras.
Which diffusion filters do you recommend?
The most popular choices are Tiffen Black Pro-Mist and Schneider Classic Soft for subtle skin smoothing without losing sharpness. Glimmerglass adds halation to highlights. We can test options with your camera to find the right look.
Do you have 4x5.65 and 6.6x6.6 sizes?
Yes, we stock filters in both standard cinema sizes—4x5.65 for most matte boxes and 6.6x6.6 for larger format work. We can match filters to your matte box system.
What polarizer options are available?
We offer circular polarizers in various sizes for reducing reflections and enhancing skies. We also have linear polarizers for specific effects. Our team can advise on the right polarizer for your camera system.
Can you provide matte boxes with filters?
Yes, we supply matte boxes from ARRI, Bright Tangerine, and others, configured with the filter stages you need. Matte boxes can be matched to your lens package for optimal performance.
Do you offer filter testing?
Yes, we recommend testing diffusion and effects filters with your specific camera and lenses before production. We can arrange testing time to help you find the right combination.
Related Services
Productions in South Korea that need this often pair it with Cinema Lens Kits, Camera Equipment Rental, and Camera Support Systems for full coverage. Most projects also draw on HMI & Tungsten Lights and Camera Operator.
On Set
Need Lens Filters?
Tell us about your visual requirements and we'll recommend the right filters.