Can you make your own pro mist filter? DIY cinematography effects and diffusion | Pro Mist/Streak

I wanted to try lens filters out, so I figured I'd make my own! Join in on the journey of me coming up with the effects I want to try, testing different methods and then doing camera tests on the filters I end up making. I haven't had a chance to put these filters into real world use yet, but will be sure to give updates when I've got more to say - I'm pretty impressed by the test frames though given how simple, cheap and easy these effects were to make.
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[@leviingram]

I haven't had a chance to put these effects into real world use yet, but will be sure to update with some results when I have them! It's pretty cool what you can achieve some really simple and easy DIY. Let me know if you want to see any more of a particular filter! 🎥💨

[@swanseamale47]

I've done the vaselen method a few times. I dont put it on the filter, but a piece of glass and hold it in front of the lens.
Few tips. You only need a tiny amout of vaselen to get a nice effect. Varry a plastic bag to put the glass or filter in after to keep your bag clean. And carry some tissue or kitchen rool to clean the glass and your hands after.
Obviously NEVER put the vaselen on the lens glass itself. As shown in the video use a filter or spare bit of glass.

[@camshand]

"Surprisingly it looks like it's done very little damage... except to my ears" very true 😂 Great results Levi, can say I wouldn't mind a $10 black pro mist filter so might give this a shot with some finer grit paper and lighter sanding ✌

[@leviingram]

It’s absolutely worth a try! I reckon if you got the sanding super light you could achieve a pretty solid effect- obviously not going to beat a proper filter and going to have a different overall effect, but if it looks good, why not? :)

[@uros4722]

Sandpaper actually looks awesome. Maybe using p2000-2500 lightly..?
I mean, uv filter is 10x cheaper then diffusion filter, sandpaper is next to nothing.