DIY Grad filters

[hoarp001]

Hi,

Just wondered if a DIY grad filter would produce anywhere near half acceptable results. My plan was to print the gradient out on clear acitate film with a good laser printer and high resolution. I could then cut it out and trap it between two 4x4 peices of thin glass and then laod it into the mattebox as normal.

You recon this would work?

 

[j]

Other than an effects shot, I think the optics would suck so bad that it would make it unusable.

I've thought about using acetone to partially take off the silver backing on a mirror. At least the glass would be better optically than the film.

If you are just trying to save money, I'd just get a cavision or cokin z-pro.

 

[Hunter Hampton]

Cavision sells resin ND grads for like $40, they arent very good but they work (and probably a lot better than a DIY solution)

 

[Moz]

if you are using a small enough lens on your camera you could just get cokin P filters dirt cheap. They at 4x3.5 or something.

You can get a knock off grad for 10 bucks and it will look better then your DIY.
http://search.ebay.ca/cokin-P_W0QQfsopZ32