The Tiffen 6.6 x 6.6" 6-Point/2mm Star Effect Glass Filter creates multiple points of light, or "stars", radiating from a central light source. This can give the lighting in the scene a more shimmering, glamorous appearance. This effect is produced by a series of fine lines engraved on the flat optical surface of a clear filter.

The size and brightness of the star rays produced depend primarily upon 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 1 mm to 4 mm
- A 1 mm spacing has twice as many lines as a 2 mm spacing; it will produce a brighter star for a given source
- Lines in one direction produce a two-pointed star, simply a streak across the centre of the light
- Tiffen offers symmetrical 4-, 6-, and 8-point star effects as well as additional asymmetric star patterns through their exclusive Hollywood FX series (North, Hyper, Vector and Hollywood star effects)
- With an 8-point filter, the many star rays can tend to dominate the rest of the image, so use it with care
- Generally, medium to wider apertures are sufficient to achieve a good star effect; always test before critical situations


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