Streak filter (anamorphic)
Lens & optics
A filter with cut ridges that produces horizontal light streaks, mimicking the anamorphic film look.
Mostly used for video and cinematic portraits. Bright light sources (headlights, neon signs, sun through trees) gain a long horizontal flare. Available in blue (classic 80s look), gold, purple or clear. Tiffen, Moment and NiSi make affordable versions. The effect is strong and not for every shot; use it deliberately. It can be approximated in post but rarely as convincingly.
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