The Schneider 4 x 5.65" Hollywood Black Magic 1/8 Filter can be applied to purposely reduce the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles. This can be useful for creating a more flattering image of a subject while highlight as well as mid-tone contrast is softened and glare is reduced. Additionally, a glowing effect around highlights is created, which can further enhance a subject's appearance or produce a desired effect while overall sharpness is maintained.This filter has a grade of 1/8. Grades of 1/4, 1/2, 1, and 2 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase.Reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinklesSoftens highlight and mid-tone contrast and reduces glareCreates glowing effect around highlightsMaintains overall sharpness as well as density in dark areas such as shadowsConstructed from Water White Glass for optical clarityPadded pouch included for storage and transport