matteboxe... a neccesity?

[moviemaker999]

Hello, I would like to know if having a matte box really makes that much of a difference. I would feel stupid spending 1300 on a matte box when money could be better spent. Is the whole point of a matte box to put filters or stack them in front of the camera. Or is light control with the shades or flags the importance.
Sorry if my questions are stupid.

 

[bilgami]

i have two filters in front of my lens with out a mattebox.

 

[Robbie Comeau]

wuts a mattebox?

 

[bilgami]

its basically an oversized lenshood with slots to hold extra glass infront of your lens.

 

[Blaine]

If you want to shoot Kiefer Sutherland, yes, it's a necessity. :grin:

 

[Robbie Comeau]

its basically an oversized lenshood with slots to hold extra glass infront of your lens.

wuts it do?

 

[moviemaker999]

here

 

[Robbie Comeau]

didnt really answer my question lol........is it for dof?

 

[moviemaker999]

A matte box is a camera accessory that essentially does the same thing as a lens hood and also mounts in front of the lens, but usually includes adjustable fins called French flags. These can be moved and adjusted to reduce lens glare. A matte box is an important device for quality photography and film making.
Another purpose of a matte box is to hold glass or plastic filters in place in front of the lens. Today, matte boxes are made for DV cameras and HD cameras for the same reasons as a film camera. Some are supported by two rods that run the length of the camera, while others are supported by the lens itself.

 

[Robbie Comeau]

neat, thanks, i gues i cudve searched that lmao

 

[moviemaker999]

How long does TheComo spend on dvxuserrogar-BigGrin(DBG)