iPhone Filters - When to use them?
SANDMARC Filter Guide 2022
iPhone Filters - When to use them?
SANDMARC Filter Guide 2022
A filter for every occasion!
No matter the season, the weather, or the time of day, we’ve got a filter for you! Here are SANDMARC’s 5 filters. We wanted to create filters that fit the need of every creator.
Drama Polarizer Filter
Drama Polarizer Filter
Commonly known as CPL - circular polarizer/linear filter
The Drama Filter shields your iPhone camera from the bright rays caused by the sun.
As it represses any surface glares from affecting your shot. The Drama filter helps darken skies in your photo and controls reflections. This Polarizer filter is ideal for landscape, portrait, people, & outdoor photography.
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Drama Filter Basics
Hybrid ND/PL Filters
Hybrid ND/PL Filters
Features high dynamic range & a cinematic look
The Hybrid Filters consist of 3 filters:
- ND16/PL Filter
- ND32/PL Filter
- ND64/PL Filter
The Hybrid filter is a two-in-one filter that combines both the strengths of a Neutral Density filter & a Polarizer Filter. As the filter suppresses glares & reflections it creates clearer skies.
Water appears to be more transparent through this filter adding a boost of color in every shot. The Hybrid filter offers flexibility with shutter speeds and gives users more control over exposure & light. This filter is ideal for landscape photography & outdoor filmmaking.
When to use each filter
- ND16/PL Filter - Cloudy days (Winter time)
- ND32/PL Filter - Mild cloudy days (Fall/Spring time)
- ND64/PL Filter - Sunny days (Summer)
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- Wide lens
- Anamorphic Lens - Minor vignette when using with Anamorphic (can easily be cropped in post-editing)
- Telephoto Lens
Hybrid Filter: Shot on iPhone - Cinematic 4K Japan Edition
Motion Variable Filter
Motion Variable Filter
The Motion Filter gives your iPhone the ability to adjust and thrive in any environment.
Designed for long-exposure photography, the filter also creates a cinematic motion blur to increase your filmmaking skills. Improves night mode photography/films in low light settings. This filter is ideal for photographers, filmmakers, & casual shooters.
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- Wide lens
- Anamorphic Lens - Minor vignette when using with Anamorphic (can easily be cropped in post-editing)
- Telephoto Lens
Motion Variable ND Filter for iPhone
Cloud Diffusion Filter
Cloud Diffusion Filter
Features a daydream reality
The Cloud Diffusion Filters are made up of 2 filters:
- Diffusion Filter 1/4
- Diffusion Filter 1/8
The Cloud Diffusion filter takes dreamy photos with no additional editing needed!
The Diffusion filter is also commonly known as a mist filter. The filter portrays a sense of nostalgia through the images & footage it captures. Photographers & filmmakers will enjoy the cinematic effect the filter illustrates in photos & films. Ideally used to capture better night photography, portraits, & films.
The Diffusion filter is also commonly known as a mist filter. The filter portrays a sense of nostalgia through the images & footage it captures. Photographers & filmmakers will enjoy the cinematic effect the filter illustrates in photos & films. Ideally used to capture better night photography, portraits, & films.
When to use each filter
- The Diffusion Filter ¼ has a softening intensity of 25%
- The Diffusion Filter ⅛ has a softening intensity of 12.5%
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Minor vignette when using with lenses
(can easily be cropped in post-editing)
Scape ND Filters
Scape ND Filters
The Scape ND Filters are 3 filters:
- ND4 / ND8 Filter
- ND16 / ND32 Filter
- ND64 / ND128 Filter
The Scape filter gives people control over their exposure & creates motion blur.
This Neutral Density filter aims to reduce the intensity of light entering the camera. As the filter enhances the iPhone’s dynamic range & has a slower shutter speed. Ideal for cinematic videos & long-exposure photography.
This Neutral Density filter aims to reduce the intensity of light entering the camera. As the filter enhances the iPhone’s dynamic range & has a slower shutter speed. Ideal for cinematic videos & long-exposure photography.
When to use each filter
- ND4 / ND8 Filter - Cloudy days (Winter time)
- ND16 / ND32 Filter - Mild cloudy days (Fall/Spring time)
- ND64 / ND128 Filter - Sunny days (Summer)
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