Cinefade VariND

A novel form of cinematic expression

A variable ND filter for professional filmmakers

The cmotion Cinefade VariND is the first easy-to-use, remotely controllable variable ND filter that offers multiple practical and creative applications.

Vary Depth of field in film

Features

Cinefade VariND

Remotely controlled VariND

Whenever the camera is inaccessible, whether it`s on a crane or on a Steadicam setup the Cinefade VariND allows precise exposure adjustment and enables dynamic exposure control, eg. for interior-to-exterior transition shots without riding the iris and affecting the depth of field. The cmotion cPRO hand unit has four axis to which the VariND can be assigned for remote control. Two buttons on the VariND itself allow the ND value to be adjusted directly in a third of a stop without the need for an LCS.

FAQ

What is the T-stop range of the Cinefade effect?

The maximum range of the Cinefade effect within the optical safe range is 5 T-stops.

Which cameras are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

All analogue film and digital cameras are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND.

Which Lenses are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

All cine-lenses with manual geared aperture ring accurate T-stop markings are compatible with the Cinefade system.

Which matte boxes are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

All ARRI LMB matte boxes are compatible and the cmotion Cinefade VariND takes up two filter slots in VariND mode and one filter slot in RotaPola mode.

What is the initial light loss of the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

At full transmission, the cmotion Cinefade VariND swallows exactly 1.5 stops of light (equals ND.4)

Cinefade VariND - videos

Technical Data

Weight	690g
Power Consumption	max. 2-6 A
Power Input	10.5 - 35 V
Operating Temperature	-20° C to +50° C
Interfaces	2x Le 4p (LBUS)
Compatible Products	cPRO, cPRO one, LMB 4x5, LMB 5, LMB 15, LMB 25
Initial Stop Loss	1.5 stops (ND.4)
Cinefade Range (within an optical safe range)	5 stops
Cinefade Range Max.	8 stops
VariND Range (with optical safe range)	ND 0.4 - ND 1.9
RotaPola Max. Rotation	180°

Cinefade VariND

A novel form of cinematic expression

A variable ND filter for professional filmmakers

The cmotion Cinefade VariND is the first easy-to-use, remotely controllable variable ND filter that offers multiple practical and creative applications.

Vary Depth of field in film

Features

VariND mode

Neutral Density range from ND.4 to ND1.9+

Remtotely and dynamically controllable VariND whenever the camera is inaccessible via cPRO hand unit

Directly adjustable in 1/3 stop increments without hand unit

Two high quality ARRI polarising filters

Cinefade effect

Vary depth of fiel in one shot at constant exposure

Revolutionary new story telling tool for cinematographers

Works with any camera and cine-lens

Easy and fast to setup and operate

RotaPola mode

Removable Static Polariser to separately control the Motorized Polariser

Remotely and dynamically adjustable polarisation angle to control reflections etc. via cPRO hand unit

Directly adjustable in 5-degree increments without cPRO hand unit

maximum of 180 degree rotation

Cinefade VariND

Remotely controlled VariND

FAQ

What is the T-stop range of the Cinefade effect?

Which cameras are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

Which Lenses are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

Which matte boxes are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

What is the initial light loss of the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

Cinefade VariND - videos

Cinematographer David Raedecker

Cinematographer Richard Donnelly

Technical Data

Download user guide

Download datasheet

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