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Lens Filters
Professional cinema filters for your Peruvian production.
Lens filters are optical parts that shape the light entering the camera, so you control exposure, contrast, reflections, and color. Pro filter sets cover NDs, polarizers, diffusion, and effects filters, and they give cinematographers precise creative control over the image right at capture.
We provide pro lens filter sets matched to your lens diameters and creative needs. Our team sources filters from trusted suppliers, so optical quality meets cinema standards, and we set up delivery alongside your camera and lens package.
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Filter Inventory
Comprehensive selection of ND, diffusion, and effects filters from top manufacturers.
Professional Filter Solutions
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Our Process
Creative Discussion
We learn your visual style and the look you want for your project.
Filter Selection
We suggest filters based on your camera, lenses, and creative needs.
Testing
We test filter combinations with your own camera and lens package before production.
Production Support
We keep extra filters and backups ready across your shoot.
On Location
Cinema filter sets matched to Peruvian altitude and humidity
Filter inventory in Peru runs through Audiovisual Project Perú and El Niño Rentals in Lima. Filmtek Perú, Cinesphere Rentals, and Tondero Rentals fill in when a Sacred Valley feature block overlaps with a capital commercial shoot or a Madre de Dios documentary push.
Our team books full 4x5.65 and 6.6x6.6 trays through these houses. The trays hold Tiffen IRND sets from 0.3 through 2.1 with the infrared cut that the ARRI Alexa Mini LF and Sony Venice sensors need above 3,000m, where Andean UV and IR pollution skew the range. They also carry Schneider True-Polarizer and warm Black Pro-Mist 1/8 through 1, Tiffen Glimmerglass and Black Frost, plus the Tiffen Mist Magic and Schneider Hollywood Black Magic sets that the colourists at Cine Lab Lima and La Mecha test against the show LUT before prep day.
Variable NDs and grad NDs from Tiffen and Schneider sit next to circular and linear polarizers for the Sechura desert and Pacific coast Lima reflections. The Andean UV cuts come out for any exterior block in Cusco, Puno, or the Colca Canyon, where the sun load at 3,400m+ blows out highlights faster than the Tiffen IRND alone can handle.
Each tray ships with a signed prep sheet from Audiovisual Project Perú or El Niño Rentals. Every filter is cleaned with Pec-Pad and ROR, checked under raking LED for scratches, edge-marked for the matte box slot order, and bagged with silica gel for the Madre de Dios humidity run when shoots push from Lima out to the Tambopata or Manú lodges.
Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom and ARRI LMB 4x5 matte boxes travel with the filter set and the lens kit, so the AC stages the trays in shot order on the cart. Our team pre-routes the SUNAT ATA carnet through Jorge Chávez customs with the broker we keep on retainer for global filter packages flying in from LA or London.
SERNANP heritage forms cover any filter swap on Manú, Tambopata, and Paracas reserve days. INC and Ministerio de Cultura permits cover Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley archaeological zones. A 24-hour replacement run out of Lima — driven up to Cusco by Latam Cargo or down to Trujillo and Arequipa by all-night courier — keeps the tray complete if a polariser cracks on a valley dolly day or the Black Pro-Mist 1/2 picks up a capital humidity bloom that won't clean off.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What ND filter densities do you stock?
We carry a full range of ND filters from 0.3 (1 stop) up to 2.1 (7 stops), plus variable NDs and graduated NDs. We stock both standard ND and IRND filters, which control infrared when you shoot with digital cameras.
Which diffusion filters do you recommend?
The top picks are Tiffen Black Pro-Mist and Schneider Classic Soft, which smooth skin gently without losing sharpness. Glimmerglass adds halation to highlights. Our team can test options with your camera to find the right look.
Do you have 4x5.65 and 6.6x6.6 sizes?
Yes. We stock filters in both standard cinema sizes: 4x5.65 for most matte boxes and 6.6x6.6 for larger format work. Our team can match filters to your matte box system.
What polarizer options are available?
We provide circular polarizers in many sizes to cut reflections and lift skies. We also carry linear polarizers for certain effects. Our team can advise on the right polarizer for your camera system.
Can you provide matte boxes with filters?
Yes. We supply matte boxes from ARRI, Bright Tangerine, and others, set up with the filter stages you need. Each matte box can be matched to your lens package for the best performance.
Do you offer filter testing?
Yes. We suggest testing diffusion and effects filters with your own camera and lenses before production. Our team can set aside testing time to help you find the right combination.
Related Services
Productions in Peru that need this often pair it with Cinema Lens Kits, Camera Equipment Rental, and Camera Support Systems for full coverage. Most projects also draw on HMI & Tungsten Lights and Camera Operator.
On Set
Need Lens Filters?
Tell us about your visual requirements and we'll recommend the right filters.