Sunset

[armen_hovannisian]

<p>Hi,<br>

I watched thos video on youtube and I was wonderin what is he using for the sunset .<br>

I can't hear it clearly</p>

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[lex_jenkins]

<p>The text accompanying the video says a "tobacco" (amber-brown) graduated density filter was used. Colored and neutral graduated density filters help darken the sky while preserving the desired detail in the foreground. These were very popular and commonly used throughout the past few decades by film photographers. While still popular among some digital photographers, others have turned to the compositing technique (including HDR), combining two or more exposures to achieve the desired dynamic range.</p>

<p>These are squarish shaped optical resin ("plastic") filters from <a href="http://www.cokin.com/">Cokin</a> , <a href="http://www.leefiltersusa.com/">Lee</a> and <a href="http://www.singh-ray.com">Singh Ray</a> that fit into special filter holders on the front of the lens. You can see the filter and holder on the front of the photographer's lens in the video. These can be seen on the websites for those manufacturers as well as some retailers.</p>

<p>If you're just starting out and not certain whether you'll get much use from specialty filters, I suggest starting with the inexpensive Cokins. If you like the effect you can invest in better quality versions from Lee or Singh Ray.</p>

[armen_hovannisian]

<p>thanks</p>