The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" 4-Point/4mm Glass Star Filter creates multiple points of light, or "stars", which radiate outward from a central light source. This can give the lighting in a scene a more sparkling and glamorous appearance. This effect is produced by a series of fine lines etched onto the flat optical surface of a clear filter.

The size and brightness of the star branches 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 the 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 2-point star, just a streak across the centre of the light
- Tiffen offers symmetrical 4-, 6-, 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 branches can tend to dominate the rest of the image, so use it with care
- Generally, medium to larger apertures are sufficient to achieve a good star effect; always test before critical situations


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