What are ND filters and How Can They Improve Your Videos?

What are ND filters? ND filters are essentially sunglasses for your camera. In this video, I'll show you how you can use ND filters to improve your videos when shooting outside.

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Polar Pro ND Filters: https://geni.us/SycLmp (Amazon)
K&F Concept Variable ND Filter: https://geni.us/I2ByW3 (Amazon)

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If you record a lot of videos outside, investing in variable ND filters will give you a lot more flexibility when you're recording videos, especially on a sunny day.

There are a lot of options when it comes to ND filters. I chose to use variable ND filters so that I only needed 2 different filters that cover a wide range of uses. If you get fixed ND filters, you may find yourself swapping out filters more frequently as the lighting changes outside.

There is a large range in prices for ND filters. The Peter McKinnon Polar Pro and the Moment ND filters are some of the most expensive high-end options. I choose the Freewell variable ND filters because I saw lots of good reviews on YouTube. They seem to be almost as good as the two above options but at a much lower price.

There are lots of less expensive variable ND filters, but some will have issues with color distortion and an X mark at certain settings of the filter. I only purchased the Freewell ND filters, but for a less expensive option, the K&F Concept variable ND filters seem to be the best budget option.

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