Hire Cinefade worldwide
We have systems available to hire in Europe, US and Asia and can arrange a complete Cinefade system hire anywhere in the world and also offer Cinefade Technician and Operator services. Get in touch with us to see how we can help.
Our complete Cinefade kit includes the Cinefade VariND filters, cPro lens control system with cforce rf motor, cforce mini motor, cforce camin, cPro hand unit and all cables and accessories delivered in a carry-on sized Pelicase.
Vary depth of field in film
Cinefade is a camera accessory that allows cinematographers to gradually transition between a deep and a shallow depth of field in one shot at constant exposure to accentuate a moment of extreme drama in film or to make a client's product stand out in commercials.
Our motorised variable ND filter can also be used in VariND mode to achieve interior to exterior transition shots without ‘riding the iris’ and to control reflections on automotive shoots with the remotely controlled RotaPola.
WATCH Introduction video
The in-camera Cinefade effect is a novel storytelling tool and the gradual transition between a sharp and a blurry background is a new way of immersing the audience in your story.
“I wanted a severe depth of field shift to accentuate Liam Neeson’s experience - something to isolate him from his surrounding world. Cinefade was exactly what we were looking for.”
“I liked the idea of taking bespoke moments in ‘Mank’ and isolating characters with a variable depth of field. David [Fincher] had asked for a way to do this and it became a huge part of the film. I love the product, it’s great.”
Uncouple depth of field from exposure
Watch Oscar winning cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt ASC talk about his experiences using the Cinefade VariND
“When an airplane is coming in for a landing, you can’t say, ‘hold on, I need a second to pull a filter’, when you’re the DP. You have to just be ready. For that reason alone, the Cinefade VariND was essential to the process.”