SCENE 01 / LENS FILTERS
Lens Filters
Professional cinema filters for your Colombian production.
Lens filters are optical accessories that modify light entering the camera, controlling exposure, contrast, reflections, and color temperature. Professional filter sets including NDs, polarizers, diffusion, and effects filters give cinematographers precise creative control over the image at the point of capture.
We provide access to professional lens filter sets matched to your lens diameters and creative requirements. Our team sources filters from reputable suppliers, ensuring optical quality that meets cinema standards while coordinating delivery alongside your camera and lens package.
Capabilities
Filter Inventory
Comprehensive selection of ND, diffusion, and effects filters from top manufacturers.
Professional Filter Solutions
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Our Process
Creative Discussion
Understanding your visual approach and the look you want to achieve with your project.
Filter Selection
Recommending filters based on your camera, lenses, and artistic requirements.
Testing
Testing filter combinations with your specific camera and lens package before production.
Production Support
Additional filters and alternatives available throughout your shoot.
On Location
Filter inventories from Cinetech and 5.1 Cine sized for Colombia's tropical light
Lens filter rental in Colombia is anchored at Cinetech Bogota's filter cage and supplemented through 5.1 Cine and LaBu Films, with specialty items cross-rented from Mexico City when a specific Schneider HollyDazzle or Tiffen Glimmerglass density isn't on the ground. Our team books the standard 4x5.65 and 6.6x6.6 sizes that Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom and ARRI LMB-4x5 matte boxes accept, plus 138mm round filters for the Cooke and Angenieux zooms.
Here is the breakdown. Stock includes Tiffen Black Pro-Mist 1/8 through 1, Glimmerglass 1/4 through 2, Schneider HollyDazzle, Schneider Classic Soft, full Tiffen IR-ND 0.3 through 2.1 sets for the digital sensors that suffer red-channel pollution under Caribbean sunlight, circular polarizers in 95mm and 4x5.65, Tiffen Variable ND for run-and-gun, and ColorLink VND for steady-state exposure pulls. Drone polarizers for DJI Inspire 3 and Mavic 3 Cine are staged separately for Aerocivil-permitted aerial shoots through the Avianca-corridor flight paths.
Tropical light shapes the filter recommendation more than any creative reference. Cartagena and Santa Marta noon exteriors hit 100,000+ lux on white limestone. This means full IR-ND stacks (1.5 to 2.1) plus polarizer combinations to hold sky and reduce coastal glare. Pacific Choco shoots in Bahia Solano and Nuqui run the opposite problem — overcast 13,000mm-rainfall positions where soft Pro-Mist diffusion replaces ND entirely and the lens-port wipe protocol matters more than density.
Bogota high-altitude exteriors at 2,640m get UV haze cut filters because the thinner atmosphere transmits more shortwave radiation. Tatacoa and La Guajira desert positions need fine-particulate wipes between every filter swap. Cinetech's filter prep room runs a documented inspection before each booking — surface inspection under raking light, density check on a Sekonic L-858D, and matte-box mounting verification with the production's specific camera build before the case heads out.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What ND filter densities do you stock?
We carry a full range of ND filters from 0.3 (1 stop) through 2.1 (7 stops), plus variable NDs and graduated NDs. We stock both standard ND and IRND filters to control infrared when shooting with digital cameras.
Which diffusion filters do you recommend?
The most popular choices are Tiffen Black Pro-Mist and Schneider Classic Soft for subtle skin smoothing without losing sharpness. Glimmerglass adds halation to highlights. We can test options with your camera to find the right look.
Do you have 4x5.65 and 6.6x6.6 sizes?
Yes, we stock filters in both standard cinema sizes—4x5.65 for most matte boxes and 6.6x6.6 for larger format work. We can match filters to your matte box system.
What polarizer options are available?
We offer circular polarizers in various sizes for reducing reflections and enhancing skies. We also have linear polarizers for specific effects. Our team can advise on the right polarizer for your camera system.
Can you provide matte boxes with filters?
Yes, we supply matte boxes from ARRI, Bright Tangerine, and others, configured with the filter stages you need. Matte boxes can be matched to your lens package for optimal performance.
Do you offer filter testing?
Yes, we recommend testing diffusion and effects filters with your specific camera and lenses before production. We can arrange testing time to help you find the right combination.
Related Services
Productions in Colombia that need this often pair it with Cinema Lens Kits, Camera Equipment Rental, and Camera Support Systems for full coverage. Most projects also draw on HMI & Tungsten Lights and Camera Operator.
On Set
Need Lens Filters?
Tell us about your visual requirements and we'll recommend the right filters.