Tiffen Hard Edge Graduated ND Filter Set 4×5.65″ Horizontal Orientation (0.3, 0.6, 0.9)

A graduated neutral density filter reduces light in one section of the image while leaving the remainder unaffected, allowing you to retain detail in bright skies without underexposing the landscape or subject below. It's one of the few exposure adjustments that cannot be fully replicated in post-production, making it a valuable tool for achieving a balanced image directly in-camera.

The hard edge design features a clearly defined transition between the darkened and clear sections of the filter, making it particularly effective when shooting scenes with a straight horizon such as coastlines, countryside, city skylines and many exterior establishing shots. By positioning the transition carefully within the matte box, you can achieve a natural-looking exposure across the frame. Different to a Soft Edge GradTiffen Soft Edge Graduated ND Filter Set 4×5.65″ Horizontal Orientation (0.3, 0.6, 0.9)The Tiffen Soft Edge Graduated ND Filter Set is designed to balance bright skies with darker foregrounds by reducing exposure in only part of the frame. Supplied in 4x5.65" format with strengths of 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9, these professional graduated filters are ideal for landscapes, documentary work, exterior filming and sc...  - where the gradiation is spread across much more of the frame - the hard edges give a rather sudden and definitive point where the ND ends and the clear begins.

As landscapes are rarely completely flat, Graduated filters really need a matte box with a rotating tray, so that you can line up with the scenery or architecture. The Arri LMB 4x5Arri Clip On Matte Box LMB 4x5The ARRI LMB 4x5 is a professional 15mm rail-mounted matte box designed for film and television productions of all sizes. Supporting industry-standard 4x5.65" filters and featuring a swing-away design, it's ideal for productions using ND filters, graduated filters, polarisers and diffusion filters while providing excel...  is a good choice for this.

For cinematographers looking to retain highlight detail, achieve balanced outdoor exposures and reduce the need for extensive grading, the Tiffen Hard Edge Graduated ND Filter remains an essential part of a professional filtration kit.