on 19/2/02 5:40 pm, Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> 
> 
> Trieu, Ethan wrote:
>> Whats the best filter to very subtly soften a portrait?
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> 
> Ethan,
> 
> Make your own to suit your needs. You can make a near-Softar
> filter inexpensively.  Get a plain UV filter.
> Take clear or white nail polish and apply drops symmetrically
> across the glass.  Let them dry and use a wide aperture and
> try it out.  If you need more softening then simply
> add more dots, if less remove some with a Qtip and acetone.
> Acetone will not harm the coating on a filter, but keep
> it away from the black ring as it will remove some paint
> if you rub hard.
> 
> Peter K


Another inexpensive method is to get a cheap (or scratched etc) UV filter
and apply wire wool and elbow grease!

Tim

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