What does a star filter do?

Hoya Star filters are high quality glass filters that have lines etched in the surface of the glass to produce light flares or “star effects” from strong light sources. The filter can increase the drama of a point light source by adding 4, 6, or 8 rays emanating from that source.

How do you do the star effect?

Use a small aperture to create the starburst effect As you stop down your lens and select smaller aperture, the blades of the diaphragm come together to form a polygon shape, which is what creates the star-shaped streaks radiating from the light source. The smaller the aperture you use, the more pronounced the effect.

How are star effect filters used in photography?

Star Effect Filters are etched in a crisscross pattern and are designed to intentionally diffract light and create the star point effect. They also create some rainbow dispersion effects and generally soften the overall image.

What are the different types of Star filters?

Star filters come in 3 different varieties, one is a Cross Screen also known as a Star 4, a Star 6 and a Star 8, they have 4, 6 or 8 ray emanating from the light source. Hoya Star filters are high-quality glass filters that have lines etched in the surface of the glass to create the flare needed to create the star effect.

How does a star 4 star 8 filter work?

Star 4 Star 8 When the filter is rotated the rays turn with the filter so the photographer can control the look of the final image. Star filters come in 3 different varieties, one is a Cross Screen also known as a Star 4, a Star 6 and a Star 8, they have 4, 6 or 8 ray emanating from the light source.

How does a Hoya 4 star filter work?

Hoya Star filters are high quality glass filters that have lines etched in the surface of the glass to produce light flares or “star effects” from strong light sources. The filter can increase the drama of a point light source by adding 4, 6, or 8 rays emanating from that source. 4 Star Filter Star 6 Filter