Not gonna lie, PolarPro kind of cooked with this one, fam. No cap. That’s pretty much all of the youth slang that we know. Apologies for putting it out there. We just know that this is a cool directional motion filter that is aiming to appeal to a younger, vibier style of videography that might appreciate the language.
Developed by Polar Pro, the CineFlow Filter is a creative motion filter designed to give your videos (or photos, too) an instant kinetic style and feel. It’s designed for fast workflows and hybrid shooters looking for a fun option to consider for the right projects.
Here’s what you need to know about this CineFlow Filter and how to cook with it.
PolarPro CineFlow Motion Filter
Designed to feature an optimized optical geometry that produces controlled directional streaks and flow lines, the PolarPro CineFlow Motion Filter is a unique filter option that aims to evoke kinetic feelings and vibes. This filter helps bring static frames to life while keeping your subjects sharp and in focus.
Here are some key features for the filter itself:
- Instant Energy: Adds motion and depth to portraits, street scenes, and product photography.
- Cinematic Flow: Creates clean, controlled motion patterns that guide the viewer’s eye.
- Rotation Control: Turn the filter to shape the direction of the effect.
- Optimized Optical Pattern: Engineered for consistent streaks and refined texture.
- Fast Workflow: Quick install and removal keep your shooting rhythm uninterrupted.
- Hybrid Utility: Designed for both photo and video.
Designed for fast workflows and hybrid content creators or filmmakers, the PolarPro CineFlow Motion Filter offers some cool effects that can help turn boring projects into fun and highly cinematic ones.
How to Cook With It
As the youth put it, here’s a guide on how to “cook” with this new filter. Released by the PolarPro team on their YouTube channel, this video tutorial hosted by the company’s engineer Estaban goes over how he saw their creative team experimenting with shutter dragging and wanted to turn that idea into a physical optical element that would be able to deliver a dynamic sense of motion, but only across half the frame.
Here are some key takeaways from the guide:
1. Focal length: 35mm to 400mm
• Wider focal lengths create a more dramatic effect
• Longer focal lengths make the effect more abstract and nuanced
2. Aperture: f1.2 to f4
• Anything past f4 loses the smooth transition and becomes harsher
3. Rotate the filter per scene
• Rotation completely changes the vibe and energy of a shot
Credit: PolarPro
Price and Availability
The PolarPro CineFlow Motion Filter is out and available now in filter sizes ranging from 49mm to 95mm (c) with prices ranging from $99 to $179. You can find more info on the company’s website here.
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