The Tiffen 4 x 4" Sunset 1 graduated filter is an exciting filter. It enhances reality, adding a touch of subtlety or drama to the image. When you can't travel to the southwest for that magnificent sunset, this filter will be very useful. Your friends will think you were on assignment for a travel magazine.nnSometimes, it is also desirable to add colour to part of the photograph. For example, to add an orange/yellow tint to accentuate the effect and impact of the sky. Tiffen colour graduated filters are half-coloured, half-transparent, with a gradual transition to blend into the scene. Tiffen Sunset graduated filters are available in grades 1 to 3, with grade 3 having the greatest effect.nnThe Sunset 1 graduated filter will provide a multi-layered sunset effect with a red sky blending into orange then yellow, with the bottom of the filter being transparent. Spectacular sunset effects can be created even using the lightest version of this filter.nnnFeatures:nn- Add colourful excitement to a dull skynn- Change the specific colour of a scene to create a desired special effectnn- Enhance existing colour or create subtle colour dramann- Create a more balanced exposure in uneven lighting conditionsnn- Tiffen graduated filters are available in a range of coloursnnnColorCore Technologynn- Tiffen filters are manufactured using ColorCore technology, a closely guarded proprietary process that involves permanently laminating the filter material between two pieces of optical glass, polished flat to tolerances of one ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounted in precision metal ringsnn- The ColorCore process allows Tiffen to control the colour and density of their filters, as well as the characteristics of special effects filters with precision far greater than typical mass-tinted filters, which typically exhibit variations in colour and densitynnnSuperior Qualitynn- Hollywood's major film studios rely on Tiffen filters for their multi-million pound productionsnn- Superior quality and design make Tiffen the overwhelming choice of filmmakers, professional photographers and even NASAnn- Tiffen has also received an Emmy from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its engineering excellencennnSpecifications:nn- Type: Sunset Graduated Colournn- Size: 4 x 4" (100 x 100 mm, 4 mm thick)nn- Grade: 1nn- Effect: Adds a minimal amount of orange/yellow to the image but will certainly add a sense of drama to your imagenn- Application: Nature, landscape and scene photographynn- Construction: ColorCore Glass