The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" 4-point/2mm star effect glass filter creates multiple light points, or "stars", which extend outward from a central light source. This can give a more sparkling and glamorous appearance to scene lighting. This effect is produced by a series of fine lines etched on the flat optical surface of a clear filter.

The size and brightness of the star lines produced depend primarily on the size, shape and brightness of the light source.


- You have additional control through the choice of a particular spacing between lines on the filter; These spacings are measured in millimetres and range from 1mm to 4mm
- A 1mm spacing has twice as many lines as a 2mm spacing; It will produce a brighter star for a given source
- Lines in one direction produce a two-point star, just a streak across the centre of the light
- Tiffen offers symmetrical 4-point, 6-point and 8-point star effects as well as additional asymmetrical star patterns through their exclusive Hollywood FX series (North, Hyper, Vector and Hollywood star effects)
- With an 8-point filter, the many star lines can tend to dominate the rest of the image, so use with caution
- Generally, medium or larger apertures are sufficient to achieve a good star effect; Always test before critical situations


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