Vaxis VFX Star-Cross Filter Φ95

Vaxis VFX Star-Cross is a round Φ95 effect filter for matte boxes. It turns every point light source into a star with distinct diffraction spikes, giving night scenes a striking touch. It weighs about 30 g and comes in an Alcantara pouch.

Star-Cross turns street lamps, headlights and other point lights into stars. Primary diffraction spikes radiate from each bright source and make the shot more striking – it works best at night and in low light with distinct light sources.

Stars from the lights in the scene

A round Star-Cross effect filter, 95 mm in diameter, for matte boxes with a Φ95 holder such as the Tilta Mirage.

Star-CrossΦ95 diameterJust 30 gFor Tilta MirageAlcantara pouch

Stars from point lights

Lamps, headlights and reflections gain sharp spikes. The filter optics create the effect, so it changes with the light and the camera movement.

Quick swaps in the matte box

The Φ95 filter sits in the holder of the Tilta Mirage matte box. Swapping takes moments and the lens stays in place.

Alcantara pouch

The filter comes in an Alcantara pouch that protects the glass in storage and on the move.

The effect, in camera

The effect comes from the real lights in the scene, so it reacts to every movement of camera and light – something post-production struggles to imitate.

Diffraction spikes

Distinct primary spikes radiate from bright light sources and add impact to the shot.

Just 30 g

The thin Φ95 glass filter weighs about 30 g, so it adds next to nothing to the matte box.

For Tilta Mirage

The round filter drops into the Φ95 holder of the Tilta Mirage matte box and swaps in moments.

Alcantara pouch

The filter comes in an Alcantara pouch that protects the glass in storage and on the move.

Lightweight. A VFX Φ95 filter weighs 30 g, a 4 × 5.65″ filter 135 g.

Quick installation. The round filter drops into the matte box holder and can be swapped mid-shoot.

For the Tilta Mirage matte box. The Φ95 filter sits in the holder of the Tilta Mirage matte box.

What’s in the box. A VFX filter and an Alcantara pouch.