Tiffen 4x5.65 Streak 3mm Horizontal

The Tiffen 4x5.65 Streak 3mm Horizontal Filter is a professional cinematic special effects filter designed to create dramatic horizontal light streaks from point light sources, highlights, and reflective surfaces. Popular in feature films, music videos, commercials, and stylized cinematic productions, the filter adds a distinctive anamorphic-inspired flare effect while maintaining the use of standard spherical lenses.

Engineered with precision-etched optical lines spaced 3mm apart, the filter transforms bright light sources into elongated horizontal streaks that enhance atmosphere and visual depth. The 3mm spacing provides a balanced streak effect that is noticeable yet controlled, making it suitable for a wide variety of cinematic lighting setups.

Unlike star filters that create multiple rays, the Streak filter generates a single directional horizontal flare effect similar to anamorphic lens characteristics. The filter can be rotated within a matte box to adjust the direction and positioning of the streak effect according to the scene composition and lighting arrangement.

Constructed from high-quality optical-grade glass, the filter preserves image sharpness, color accuracy, and overall contrast while delivering creative flare effects. The industry-standard 4x5.65" size ensures compatibility with professional cinema matte boxes commonly used in film and broadcast production workflows. Cinematographers widely prefer the 4x5.65 format for its broad lens coverage and compatibility across modern cinema rigs.

Designed for professional cinematography applications, the Tiffen Streak filter provides filmmakers with a practical way to achieve stylized anamorphic-style highlights and visually dynamic scenes without requiring specialized anamorphic optics.