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What is the price of the cmotion Cinefade VariND?
What is the price of the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

The cmotion Cinefade VariND costs €7,980 excluding tax, which includes the Motorised Polariser and the Static Polariser. A cmotion cPRO system (starting at €5,980 for a camin kit) is required to enable Cinefade, remote VariND and remote RotaPola modes.

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Which cameras are compatible with Cinefade?
Which cameras are compatible with Cinefade?

The Cinefade system is compatible with all analogue film and digital cameras.

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Cinefade, Cinematography, cmotion Cinefade VariND, Education, FAQ, Filmmaking, Variable depth of fieldOliver Janesh Christiansencamera, film camera, digital camera, analogue camera, Arri, Canon, Panasonic, RED, JVC, Nikon, DSLR, 35mm, 65mm, Amira, Alexa, Alexa Mini, Alexa 65, Monstro, FS7, FS5, VENICE, Sony, Arri 435, IMAX, large format, shallow depth of field
Is it possible to combine a Cinefade with a Dolly-Zoom shot?
Is it possible to combine a Cinefade with a Dolly-Zoom shot?

Yes, it is certainly possible to combine a so-called Vertigo effect with the Cinefade variable depth of field in-camera effect and the results are amazing.

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Cinefade, Cinematography, cmotion Cinefade VariND, Commercial, Education, FAQ, Filmmaking, Variable depth of fieldOliver Janesh ChristiansenDolly Zoom, Cinefade, Trombone shot, Hitchcock effect, Vertigo effect, experimentation, Alura lens, Motion Control rig
What is the initial light loss of the cmotion Cinefade VariND?
What is the initial light loss of the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

The initial light loss of the cmotion Cinefade VariND is 1.5 T-stops. It is then possible to achieve a 5+ stop Cinefade range (ND0.4-ND1.9).

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Which matte boxes are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?
Which matte boxes are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

The VariND occupies two filter slots and fits perfectly into the recommended ARRI LMB 4x5 matte box and is compatible with all ARRI LMB matte boxes, including the ARRI LMB 4x5, LMB5 and LMB25. On some matte boxes the VariND may however not fully slot into place, as the integrated top-mounted motor can present an obstruction.

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Cinefade, Cinematography, cmotion Cinefade VariND, Education, FAQ, Filmmaking, Motorised Polariser, Standalone Polariser, Variable depth of field, Variable ND filterOliver Janesh Christiansenmatte box, ARRI, LMB, LMB 4x5, LMB25, LMB5, MB18, clamp-on, Bright Tangerine, Chrosziel
Which lens control systems are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?
Which lens control systems are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

The Cinefade system is only compatible with the cmotion cPRO lens control system with compatibility for the ARRI WCU4 planned for a future software update or licence key.

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Is the Cinefade VariND available to purchase?
Is the Cinefade VariND available to purchase?

Yes, the Cinefade VariND was released in 2019 and is available to purchase directly through us.

The cmotion Cinefade VariND costs €7,980 or $10,375 excluding tax, which includes the Motorised Polariser and the Static Polariser, as well as a hard case. To enable Cinefade mode it is necessary to pair the VariND with a cPRO lens control system, which starts at €5,980 or $7,775.

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How much light is required for the Cinefade effect?
How much light is required for the Cinefade effect?

Due to the nature of the effect, a lot of light is required to be able to transition from a deep depth of field to a shallow depth of field in one shot. The effect lends itself well to daytime exteriors and artificial lighting or a light sensitive camera sensor is required for studio shoots, interior locations and night shots.

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Cinefade, Cinematography, cmotion Cinefade VariND, Education, FAQ, Filmmaking, Variable depth of fieldOliver Janesh Christiansenexposure, light meter reading, T-stop, ISO, lighting, EXT, INT, cinematography, exposure compensation
What is the optimum T-stop range for the Cinefade effect?
What is the optimum T-stop range for the Cinefade effect?

A good Cinefade effect is one in which the depth of field noticeably changes so that the viewer perceives the effect. In our experience, a minimum 4-stop Cinefade over 1-3 seconds is required to make the effect visible and 5 stops are ideal.

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Is it possible to achieve a variable depth of field in post-production?
Is it possible to achieve a variable depth of field in post-production?

It is certainly possible to emulate the Cinefade effect in post-production or with consumer mobile phones. We would however argue that it is a creatively inferior and more expensive method of achieving a depth of field transition.

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Cinefade, Cinematography, Education, FAQ, Filmmaking, Variable depth of fieldOliver Janesh Christiansenpost production, computer software, iPhone Xs adjustable depth of field effect, Huawei P10 depth of field, blur effect, mobile phone, cellular phone, mask, roto-scoping