The Schneider 4x5.65 inch Low Contrast 2000 1/4 Water White Glass Filter is a professional-grade cinematography tool designed to subtly reduce contrast while maintaining image sharpness and color fidelity. This filter is crafted from premium water white glass, which ensures exceptional optical clarity and minimal color cast, making it ideal for high-end film and digital cinema applications. The Low Contrast 2000 series provides a gentle reduction in contrast, helping to soften harsh lighting conditions and create a more pleasing, film-like aesthetic without sacrificing detail. The 1/4 strength offers a subtle effect, perfect for situations where you want to take the edge off highlights and slightly lift shadow areas while preserving the overall tonal range of your image. This filter fits standard 4x5.65 inch matte boxes commonly used in professional film production. Made in the USA, this Schneider filter represents decades of optical engineering expertise and is a valuable addition to any cinematographer's filter kit for achieving refined, professional results.