{"id":155446,"date":"2021-06-10T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=155446"},"modified":"2021-06-09T14:51:48","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T19:51:48","slug":"diffusion-filters-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/diffusion-filters-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"Are We Using Diffusion Filters for the Right Reason?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-it-s-trending-it-s-cool-right-let-s-explore-this-by-diving-into-the-uses-for-a-diffusion-filter-and-what-it-can-do-for-your-next-project\"><span id=\"if-its-trending-its-cool-right-lets-explore-this-by-diving-into-the-uses-for-a-diffusion-filter-and-what-it-can-do-for-your-next-project\">If it&#8217;s trending it&#8217;s cool, right? Let&#8217;s explore this by diving into the uses for a diffusion filter and what it can do for your next project.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every so often, a new visual trend comes along that takes the online filmmaking community by storm. You can&#8217;t tune into your favorite filmmaking content creator without seeing them using the trend. And, while there&#8217;s always a place for the technique to be utilized, the popularity of the practice causes it to be used in shots where it typically isn\u2019t needed. Maybe the trend is every single shot being filmed at f\/1.8 (as seen around 2010), or gimbal slow-motion footage (heavily popularized later in the decade). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it\u2019s been a long time since 2010, I think I can see the whittling of amateur filmmaking trends down the following list (somewhat in order).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shallow depth of field&nbsp;<\/li><li>Slider shots<\/li><li>Time-lapses&nbsp;<\/li><li>M31 LUT&nbsp;<\/li><li>Gimbal shots<\/li><li>Drone shots&nbsp;<\/li><li>VR\/360&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m sure I\u2019ve missed several small trends, especially regarding editing. But, at large, these techniques were at one point used in abundance during a set period within the 2010s. However, it does seem that we&#8217;ve moved into an era where there isn&#8217;t a predominant visual trend that YouTube creators can&#8217;t get enough of. Or, is there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diffusion-filters\"><span id=\"diffusion-filters\">Diffusion&nbsp;Filters<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few weeks back, filmmaker and OG PremiumBeat writer <a href=\"https:\/\/noamkroll.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Noam Kroll<\/a> posted this Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CO-xn0KBJLp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">post<\/a>, which reads: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Too much diffusion is the new too much shallow depth of field.<\/p><cite>&#8211; <em>Noam Kroll, Filmmaker<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, it instantly hit me as to what&#8217;s currently trendy\u2014diffusion filters. We\u2019re in the era of hazy highlights and milky shadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CineBloom.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CineBloom.jpg\" alt=\"CineBloom Filter\" class=\"wp-image-155649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CineBloom.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CineBloom.jpg?resize=300,159 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CineBloom.jpg?resize=277,147 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CineBloom.jpg?resize=359,190 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CineBloom.jpg?resize=543,288 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CineBloom.jpg?resize=560,297 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CineBloom.jpg?resize=150,79 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>A CineBloom filter from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopmoment.com\/filters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Moment<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re unsure as to what a diffusion filter does, no worries. I\u2019ve already written an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/world-diffusion-filters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">article<\/a> on this exact subject. However, to quote myself in said article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The diffusion filter creates a haze by spreading out the light across the etched filter surface. It\u2019s entirely different from blurred or out-of-focus images\u2014a diffused image retains its contrast and sharpness. This is the effect of bending a percentage of the image-forming light from its original path to defocus it. The minuscule patterns on a diffusion filter will also help alter the bokeh.<\/p><cite>&#8211; <em>Lewis McGregor, Filmmaker<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we take a quick look into Google trends of Tiffen Black Pro-Mist, we can see the popularity increase over the last two years. But what\u2019s causing this? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Google-Searches.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Google-Searches.jpg\" alt=\"Google Searches\" class=\"wp-image-155640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Google-Searches.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Google-Searches.jpg?resize=300,159 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Google-Searches.jpg?resize=277,147 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Google-Searches.jpg?resize=359,190 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Google-Searches.jpg?resize=543,288 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Google-Searches.jpg?resize=560,297 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Google-Searches.jpg?resize=150,79 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Increased popularity of the Tiffen Black Pro-Mist 1\/8 filter. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/trends.google.com\/trends\/explore?date=2009-05-09%202021-06-09&amp;q=%2Fg%2F11fmg1hpyl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Google Trends<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, there\u2019s always been a need for diffusion filters. Again, my article looks at when you&#8217;d typically want to use one, but I want to specify why I think content creators are using diffusion filters in abundance when, perhaps, the project doesn\u2019t necessarily call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-film-look\"><span id=\"the-film-look\">The Film Look<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The film look. It\u2019s been the singular drive for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/no-budget-short-film-during-covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">no-to-low budget filmmakers<\/a> for the past decade. Of course, many factors contribute to achieving the film look, and many elements aren\u2019t even related to the technical aspects of the camera. However, at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-low-budget-film-that-feels-like-a-blockbuster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">low-budget level<\/a>, making your images look <em>filmic<\/em> is the most feasible way in making your project look like it has more production value than it has.&nbsp;Ever since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/lessons-using-different-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">5D MK II<\/a>, filmmakers have been trying to make their digital imagery appear as if it was shot on celluloid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full-frame DSLRs gave low-budget filmmakers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/power-shooting-shallow-depth-field\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">shallow depth of field<\/a>, a visual attribute that was only reserved for cinema and TV pre-2010s. As time pushed forward, cameras housed better dynamic range, and when coupled with RAW image processing, we moved into a position where low-budget cameras produce extremely cinematic images (see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/review-blackmagic-pocket-cinema-camera-4k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Pocket 4K<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, even when using film emulation tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/a-practical-look-at-filmconvert-film-emulation-for-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">FilmConvert<\/a> combined with the above attributes, one area that consumer cinema cameras have yet to truly nail is halation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Halation is the reflection of bright points of light off of the film&#8217;s base and\/or pressure plate, causing a &#8220;glow&#8221; in the overexposed highlights on some images.&nbsp;<\/p><cite>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/help.cinestillfilm.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360029185291-What-is-Halation-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Cinestill<\/em><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While cameras such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/tips-blackmagic-pocket-cinema-camera-4k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K<\/a> have&nbsp;fantastic highlight roll-off, it still doesn\u2019t promote the typical halation that&#8217;s associated with celluloid. For that true celluloid feel, we&#8217;d want to see the spreading of light beyond its proper boundaries to form a fog around the edges. And, this is one reason why I think diffusion filters are being used in excess by online content creators. The haze around the highlights somewhat imitates the look of halation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As such, you&#8217;ll find a number of videos on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/jim-cummings-youtube-series-filmmaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">YouTube<\/a> that suggest the diffusion filter is the missing link for content creators to get that filmic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AIcUc5gogvM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue with diffusion filters, and perhaps why it&#8217;s more noticeable than halation itself, is that the filter also raises the black levels of the image. As a user commented in Noam&#8217;s post: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Diffusion is definitely the new shallow DOF\u2014everything coming out looking like a dream sequence.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why you should be careful when adding a filter to replicate the likes of halation. It&#8217;s going to minimize contrast ratio, and compositions can start looking like dream sequences and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/create-harry-potter-inspired-flashback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">flashbacks<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we look at the comparison video from Tiffen, we can see that a diffusion filter affects the contrast ratio of the entire image. This is especially the case when you progressively increase the strength of the filter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tiffen Black ProMist Diffusion\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/162420110?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/tiffen.com\/pages\/black-pro-mist-edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Tiffen<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, let&#8217;s look at this video from Salomon Ligthelm, which was shot on film. We can see that the highlights have halation, but the blacks are of true black value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YOUNG FATHERS &#039;Mr Martyr&#039;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/217809089?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/217809089\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Vimeo<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, you&#8217;re going to see this across the board with projects shot on celluloid. Only the bright highlights are affected by halation, as it doesn&#8217;t necessarily bring up the values of the other tonal regions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, next time you reach into your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/small-backup-filmmaking-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">kit bag<\/a> to attach your diffusion filter, ask yourself: <em>Why<\/em>? Does it serve the story? Are you using it to soften facial features? To replicate the hazy look of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/love-story-action-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">romantic period<\/a>? If your answer isn&#8217;t related to the context of the project, but instead &#8220;to get the film look,&#8221; I&#8217;d question whether it&#8217;s truly going to give you that celluloid look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more on filters, check out these articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/world-diffusion-filters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The World of Diffusion Filters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/circular-polarizer-filter-digital-noise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Does the Circular Polarizer Filter Cause Digital Noise?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/pros-cons-clear-uv-filters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Are Clear UV Filters a Pro or a Con for Expensive Lenses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/lens-filters-for-1-10th-the-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">A Variety of Cinematic Lens Filters for a Tenth of the Cost<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/the-best-variable-nd-filters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Some of the Best and Most Affordable Variable ND Filters of 2020<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Cover image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/hand-holding-dslr-camera-lens-filter-1754820497\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Diego Maravilla<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If it&#8217;s trending it&#8217;s cool, right? 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