Posts in Cinefade
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?

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

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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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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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How much does it cost to Hire or buy Cinefade?

The daily rental rate is usually £500 with discounts offered for longer rental periods. The price includes all the equipment needed and an optional Cinefade Operator. The cmotion Cinefade VariND costs €7,980 or $10,375 to buy and to enable Cinefade mode it is necessary to pair the VariND with a cPRO LCS, which starts at €5,980 or $7,775.

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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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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?

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?

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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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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