MUST HAVE filters for mattebox

[Cristian Mihai]

Hello guys. What you consider a minimum and absolute must have filters for mattebox ? Thanks in advance

 

[Liam Hall]

ND and polarising filters are the two most used type of filters for me.

 

[Doug Jensen]

Polarizer and ND grads in various strengths. Everything else can be done better in post.

 

[Run&Gun]

Polarizer and ND’s.

 

[David W. Jones]

It really depends..... OK I know you didn't want to hear that. But!

Like the others I use ND's and Pol's a lot. But I also use Diopters a bunch.
I also use a HBM set quite a bit with older talent.

 

[thekreative]

I use low cons ( Ultra and Digicon) a bunch and love attenuators.......... but bare minimum ND, ND Grads and Pol's

 

[Imamacuser]

It somewhat depends on your camera. You might need an IR cut filter or IR cut/Hot mirror NDs if your camera is prone to IR contamination. It also depends on the look you want, for example, you might consider a few of black pro mist filters.

You'll also have to decide whether to go with attenuator or graduated NDs.

I don't use a matte box every often, so the only 4x4 filters I own are a CPL and 1.2 grad ND.

 

[nothing]

NDs and Polas are the ones you will find on every big set, grads and diffusion next most popular.

 

[Cristian Mihai]

Thanks guys...ND and polariser it will be. Now i saw some prices for 4x5.65 at CVP and my head is spinning wild. I suppose there is no work around those prices if quality is a requirement...

 

[David W. Jones]

Check eBay.

There is always someone going out of business and selling gear.

Also if your matte box has a 138mm stage at the rear you might find a deal on something like a true-pol.