FilmConvert Hazy Introduced - Bringing Mist Filters into Post ...
FilmConvert has recently announced the launch of a new plugin called Hazy, which allows users to incorporate the look of mist filters into their post-production process. This innovative tool comes with presets that enable users to digitally recreate the soft, diffused effects of popular filter styles such as Bloom, Glimmer, Pro Mist, and Smoke. By softening sharpness and contrast in digital footage, as well as reducing brightness in certain areas of an image, Hazy helps create a dreamy aesthetic reminiscent of traditional film. Let's delve into how this new plugin works! 
The Company Behind FilmConvert
Based in New Zealand, FilmConvert specializes in providing color grading and correction tools specifically designed for filmmakers. Among its array of products, FilmConvert Nitrate stands out, offering custom-designed film stocks, halation effects, and grain structures to replicate the classic look of celluloid film. Another notable tool is CineMatch, which simplifies color grading by matching footage from different cameras with just a few clicks. FilmConvert consistently updates its tools, including adding new camera profiles such as those for Canon cameras.
Understanding the Features
According to FilmConvert, Hazy provides a wide range of controls that offer precise customization. Users can select the input gamma that best suits their footage, choose from filter styles like Bloom or Glimmer, and adjust parameters such as diffusion strength, spread, white balance, saturation, and exposure. The plugin also offers detailed controls for temperature, tint, saturation, and exposure in the red, green, and blue color channels. Custom response controls for roll-off further enhance the user's creative options. 
The Diffusion Map feature visually highlights where the effect is applied, while an intensity slider allows users to observe how different parts of the image are affected. By manipulating the response graph, users can control the size and intensity of the mist effect, offering a high level of precision in achieving the desired look.
Pricing and Availability
The FilmConvert Hazy plugin is set to be released on November 25th, with a special introductory price of $89 during the Black Friday sale period. Following the promotional period, the plugin will be priced at $99. For more details and updates, visit the official FilmConvert website. 
Are you currently using any of FilmConvert's plugins? Are you excited to explore the creative possibilities that Hazy brings to your post-processing workflow? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!
