Freewell Mini 4 Pro Soft Edge Gradient Filters - 2 Pack

Freewell Mini 4 Pro Soft Edge Gradient Filters - 2 Pack | Balance bright skies

When a bright sky takes over the frame while the land below looks much darker, a soft edge gradient filter can help bring the two areas into better balance. This Freewell set is made for the Mini 4 Pro and contains two filters of this type. The gradient is the key detail: its transition is soft rather than a hard line, which is useful when the boundary between sky and ground needs to blend naturally in the image. These filters suit Mini 4 Pro owners who film or photograph landscapes, coastlines or other scenes with a bright upper part of the frame. They’re most relevant when the sky is noticeably brighter than the foreground, rather than for an evenly lit scene. The title gives no strength or density information, so the set is best approached as a way to manage that tonal contrast, not as a promise of a particular exposure change.

Framing with a soft gradient

For a landscape, place the transition across the meeting point of sky and ground, then adjust the framing so the darker part of the filter covers the bright sky. A soft edge gives you more room to blend the effect across that boundary. It’s less suited to a scene where tall buildings, trees or peaks cut far into the sky: the gradient can affect those parts of the frame too. Look for a relatively clear horizon to get the most natural-looking result.

Technical Specifications

• Product type: Soft edge gradient filters
• Compatible drone: Mini 4 Pro
• Pack size: 2 filters