How to Use a Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter: See the 10% vs. 20%

Niles Grey @nilesgrey

November 17, 2024

How do you use our CineBloom diffusion filter? What are the key differences between the multiple densities? Maximize your dreamy image with our key tips below.

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We had no idea how well-received our beloved CineBloom diffusion filter would be during our initial launch in September 2020. Our gear team perfected every inch of the filters’ surface to supply creatives — both photographers and filmmakers alike — with a product that could quickly achieve dreamy-looking imagery. They are the perfect testament to film-like photos without breaking the bank with film stock while producing a beautiful hazy glow around lit subjects. They aim to create a unique style of visual appeal that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to manipulate in Photoshop easily. We love these little guys and are so happy you do, too.

CineBloom Diffusion Filters - 10% / 67mm

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Our CineBloom Diffusion Filters are the secret sauce for capturing dreamy, film-like footage. Escape the clinical, ultra-sharp look of digital with this specialty glass. Available in densities of 5%, ...

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CineBloom Diffusion Filters - 20% / 67mm

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After a couple of years with these babies in the hands of thousands of creators, we wanted to apply our knowledge of how to use a diffusion filter properly and discuss key differences between our various available densities: the 10% and the 20%.

The Purpose of a Diffusion Filter

A diffusion filter softens highlights, reduces skin imperfections, and lowers contrast to create a dreamy, cinematic look in photos and videos. It smooths out harsh light and adds a subtle glow around bright areas, while still maintaining overall image sharpness. This makes it ideal for capturing flattering portraits and adding an artistic, filmic quality to your visuals without heavy editing.

Blooming any light source
Lessening your camera's clinical sharpness
Softening skin tones
Cutaway wrinkles, clarities, or visual imparities
Achieving a more vintage illusion
Creatively adds a dreamy or hazy vibe to your scene

Lens filters are a wonderful protection layer against scrapes, hits, or drops — but, more importantly, they serve a variety of use cases. Diffusion filters are endless in possibilities and versatility, making them the more popular choice for creatives wanting to purchase their first camera filter.

The 10% vs. 20%

The numerical percentage next to the filter’s name refers to the density of the filter's diffusion, with 10% being a perfect bloom and 20% offering a more stylistic glow. These varying solidities offer creatives more control over how much diffusion effect will occur in their images. Our three percentage options are available in all the current filter sizes on the site, giving you the ultimate freedom to choose.

The 10% is our most popular filter density because of its subtle yet complimentary bloom around light sources, which gives an angelic glaze in all the right places.

The 20% is ideal for stylistic shoots, offering a more extreme haze than the other. Its ultra-diffused light sources and creamy skin tones will take your image to the next level. It's way easier to use a glass filter than Photoshop AI tools.

10% Density

20% Density

Stack It Up With Our Variable ND Filters

The stacking capability with our Variable ND filters is a super convenient feature that extends beyond its evident diffusion qualities. Achieve the ultimate cinematic visual experience with our time-tested VND filters producing a buttery shutter speed and a nice bloomed effect. Mix the various ND stops and diffusion densities to your taste and let it rip.

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Well Made and Comes In a Variety of Sizes

Our engineers meticulously design each product with the utmost quality in mind. As a team of creators ourselves, it’s important to create products we’d actively use ourselves in every day.

Made for thread sizes ranging from 37-82mm, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filters work with standard camera lens thread sizes, film lenses, and phones. They also work with the standard center-pinch lens caps you already have for your camera lens. The filter’s metal is machined with aerospace-grade aluminum for optimal lightweight performance and a rugged build. Keep your camera protected with its premium Japanese glass structure to avoid extra dirt or grime that might result in a long shoot day.