Anyone got any ideas on how to Diffuse Naked HVX footage?

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Get it to look like the diffusion you get from an Adapter? yet, without pantyhose... that's too soap opera.
 
I think the pantyhose looks to "soap opera" due to how its applied. If left without contrast... eh, looks like mud. Some people pull the hose really tight, others don't, some nets are more dense... the list goes on.

As for post options, try After Effects. Create a luma mask that affects your highlights and add a sleight radial blur to it. That can look pretty nice if done well.
 
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82mm pro mist filter will fit on the HVX lens. any 82mm filter or diopter will fit the hvx
 
The pro mist series is really awesome, especially if you shoot a lot of glamour stuff. I love the warm black pro mist, but it can look like you're shooting Captain Kirk's girlfriend if you're not judicious with it.
If you really want the slightly mushy look of a 35 adapter, just get a colorless diffusion. I have this one and it can be pretty soft. Consider the 1/2 if you want something more modest.
Either way, be sure to pick up any contrast you lose in post. AFX has some awesome options including "glow" which can be a good starting point. Post usually needs more experimentation.
 
I will say post production in this case is the best option to controll it
once you have recorded with filters on there is no way to go back, and if for some resason you have a change of mind on the look you would like to have, you will be stuck with unwanted footage and the only solution would be to re-shoot... not a good idea money wise...
it is "safe" to record with "naked" lens and treated in post production.

best wishes
jx
 
Hey thanks for the responses. I'm more thinking of diffusing the HVX image to match the image of a 35mm Adapter's inherent diffusion.

Not so much glamor shot style, but just to match the adapter stuff closer.
 
Ever consider shooting a white wall with the adapter, then taking this footage into AE and using a match grain plugin?

That could be a killer answer to your problem.
 
Match grain should work even without spinning the comp, except you're still going to have a shade more detail (you could probably add about .5px blur and it would match very well).
If you're looking to get the look in-camera, definitely go with a light colorless diffusion.
 
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