SCENE 01 / LENS FILTERS
Lens Filters
Professional cinema filters for your Irish 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
Capabilities
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
Tiffen, Schneider, NiSi, and IRND filter sets in 4x5.65 and 6.6x6.6 prepped through TVM Ireland, Pyramid Camera, ARRI Rental Dublin, and cross-border London houses
Lens filter packages in Ireland ship from the same Section 481-aligned cluster that supplies cameras and lenses. TVM Ireland Dublin holds the deepest Tiffen Black Pro-Mist, Glimmerglass, and IRND inventory across 4x5.65 and 6.6x6.6 sizes used on Banshees of Inisherin. Foundation Apple TV+, and Vikings Ashford; Pyramid Camera Dublin runs Schneider True-Streak.
Here is how this works in practice. True-Match, and Hollywood Black Magic sets; ARRI Rental Dublin carries the dedicated ARRI Master Grad and full Bright Tangerine Misfit and VIV matte box configurations that prestige Alexa 35 and Mini LF orders specify by name; Camera Hire Belfast supplied the Game of Thrones filter roster through Titanic Studios and continues servicing Northern Irish productions. We supply NiSi Allure Mist, Hollywood Black Magic, and Glimmerglass diffusion for the soft halation that defined the The Quiet Girl 2022 Oscar-nominated look. Plus full circular polarizer. ND grads, and IRND stacks calibrated to Alexa 35 sensor IR response.
Here is the short of it. Atlantic maritime climate weatherproofing dictates filter handling protocols across the Wild Atlantic Way, Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands. Skellig Michael UNESCO, and Donegal Slieve League. Sealed filter cases with silica desiccant. Microfibre and lens-pen kits per camera, and dedicated rain covers on matte boxes during the Atlantic frontal weather that runs October through March. When specialty filter sets aren't held in Dublin or Belfast stock. Tiffen Antique Soft FX. Schneider Tru-Pol, or NiSi True-Color.
Here is the breakdown. This includes we cross-border to ARRI Rental London or Panavision London on a same-day ferry or air-freight routing under the Common Travel Area frictionless border (no carnet for UK gear). Revenue Commissioners ATA carnet routes Schengen and non-UK filter stock through DUB, ORK, SNN, or BFS with records handled by the same coordinator running the rental booking. Witness charts and stop-loss tests run with the production's specific lens and camera package before principal photography.
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 Ireland 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.