SCENE 01 / LENS FILTERS
Lens Filters
Professional cinema filters for your Brazilian production.
Here is how this works in practice. Lens filters are optical accessories that modify light entering the camera, controlling exposure, contrast, reflections, and color. Pro filter sets including NDs, polarizers, diffusion, and effects filters give cinematographers precise creative control over the image at the point of capture.
Here is the short of it. We give access to pro lens filter sets matched to your lens diameters and creative needs. Our team sources filters from reputable suppliers, making sure optical quality that meets cinema standards while setting up delivery alongside your camera and lens package.
Capabilities
Filter Inventory
Comprehensive selection of ND, diffusion, and effects filters from top manufacturers.
Professional Filter Solutions
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Our Process
Creative Discussion
Knowing your visual way and the look you want to achieve with your project.
Filter Selection
Recommending filters based on your camera, lenses, and artistic needs.
Testing
Testing filter combinations with your specific camera and lens package before production.
Production Support
Extra filters and alternatives ready across your shoot.
On Location
Tiffen Pro-Mist, Schneider IRNDs, and tropical-light correction tested for Brazilian shoots
Filter floors at Cinerent Brasil and Cor & Som carry full Tiffen, Schneider, Formatt-Hitech, and Bright Tangerine inventories in 4×5.65 and 6.6×6.6 cinema sizes. Plus 138mm and 4.5" round options tied to ARRI LMB-4×5, Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom, and ARRI matte boxes. Densities run from ND 0.3 through 2.1 (1 to 7 stops) in standard ND and Schneider Platinum IRND — the IR-cut variant is key under Brazil's intense equatorial sun, where standard NDs let warm IR contamination through and shift skin tones magenta.
Here is the breakdown. On the ground, Diffusion stock covers Tiffen Black Pro-Mist 1/8 through 1, Schneider Classic Soft and HD Classic Soft, Glimmerglass, Black Satin, and Hollywood Black Magic for halation work. Polarizer side runs Tiffen and Schneider circular polarizers in trays for matte boxes plus screw-in rings for Steadicam and gimbal use. Grads stock soft-edge and hard-edge attenuators for exterior Pantanal and Northeast cerrado work.
Here is how this works in practice. Brazilian DPs lean heavily on diffusion because the country's natural light skews bright and contrasty across most of the year. Walter Carvalho's softer 70s palette on I'm Still Here pulled heavily on Black Pro-Mist and Glimmerglass. Cesar Charlone's harder digital-era look on City of God used minimal diffusion but tight IRND control. Bacurau's Northeast anamorphic sequences ran Hollywood Black Magic for halation flares tied to Atlas Orion glass.
On the ground, we pre-test filter stacks at our prep site with the camera body and lens set you've chosen. VENICE 2, ALEXA 35, ALEXA LF, or V-Raptor all respond in new ways to IR content — and confirm before delivery to GRU, GIG, BSB, or MAO airports. Filters ship in humidity-controlled cases because 80–95% tropical air will fog and streak coated optics fast. Cleaning kits and lint-free cloths ride with each kit. Backup filters for high-attrition densities (ND 0.6, 0.9, 1.2) are doubled on each truck.
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 give circular polarizers in many 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 Brazil 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.