If you’re a filmmaker or photographer who loves shooting in bright conditions, you know the struggle of juggling multiple filters, worrying about color shifts, and wasting precious time swapping lenses. Brandon Li, Filmmaker / YouTuber, has teamed up with Freewell to solve exactly that problem with a revolutionary new filter kit.

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The Ultimate Filter Kit for Fast-Moving Shooters

Brandon uses the Slimmest Locking VND/CPL filter in fast-paced situations.

Brandon’s new kit is designed for those who shoot “run and gun” style, where every second counts. Here’s what makes this kit a gamechanger:

1–5 Stop Magnetic Variable ND + Circular Polarizer (V&D CPL)
This versatile filter allows you to control exposure and polarization with a simple twist. Whether it’s sunny outdoors or a mixed-light environment, you’ll have precise control over your shot.

Freewell x Brandon Li VND/CPL

Stackable ND32 (6–10 Stops)
Need more light reduction? Simply stack the ND32 on top of your VND / CPL. This layered approach gives you a total of 1–10 stops of light control without the bulk of multiple filters. You may also use it directly onto the base ring to get 5 Stop light reduction, especially at wider lenses.

An ND32 filter is stacked onto the VND/CPL filter

Magnetic Lens Cap with Black, White, and Gray Cards
Protect your lenses while keeping handy tools for exposure and white balance checks at your fingertips.

Front Lens Cap for Brandon Li x Freewell VND/CPL filter

The entire kit is ultra-slim, portable, and fast to deploy, making it ideal for photographers and videographers on the go.

Integrated Grey Card on the Front Lens Cap

Optional ¼ Black Mist Filter
Add a cinematic soft glow to highlights with this magnetic filter, perfect for creating mood in your shots. Comes with all Pro Kits & also can be purchased separately. Stack it onto the VND/CPL or use it standalone with the Base Ring.

With & Without Mist Filter 

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Why Brandon Designed This Kit with Freewell

Brandon explains that his main motivation was speed and convenience. Traditional variable ND kits were either too bulky, slow to deploy, or didn’t cover the full 1–10 stop range. Over the years, he’d tried piecing together different filters from various brands, but the results were never perfect:

Brandon uses a locking VND/CPL filter and shoots on a boat.

• Filters didn’t lock securely.
• Too much color shift affected the footage.
• Components weren’t designed to work together.

He wanted one cohesive kit that solved all these issues, a kit that’s fast, reliable, and fits in your pocket when not in use.

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Key Advantages of the VND/CPL System

Layered Filter Design: Slimmer, lighter, and faster than using multiple separate filters. Perfect for quickly switching between 1–5 stops and 6–10 stops.

Minimal Color Shift & Wide-Angle Friendly: Whether using 5 or 10 stops, colors remain natural and true to life.  No vignetting or “X” patterns even on wide lenses above 16mm.

Without ND / 5 Stop ND / 10 Stop ND

Durable ND32: Tempered glass ensures drop and scratch resistance.

Brandon Li’s VND and ND32 filters side by side.

While the ND32 is made of Tempered glass, provides protection, it’s always best to be careful and protect the filter at high-friction or extreme environments.

Magnetic Base Ring

Brandon Li VND/CPL filter Base Ring

The kit adapts to your lens size, allowing you to use the same filters across multiple lenses. Swap filters instantly without screwing or unscrewing. For example, if you have 82mm, 77mm, 72mm, and 67mm kits, you can use them on lenses as small as 49mm up to 82mm by purchasing additional base rings for your specific lens sizes.”

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Why You’ll Love This Kit

This isn’t just another filter set—it’s a thoughtfully engineered tool for modern shooters. It’s compact enough to carry in your pocket, fast enough to deploy in seconds, and flexible enough to handle any lighting situation from bright daylight to cinematic low-light setups.

Brandon uses the locking VND/CPL filter & shoots in a bold, adventurous style.

Brandon has been using this kit on his shoots for months, testing it in real-world conditions. Every time you see that distinctive green tint in his footage, it’s a sign this kit was at work.

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Learn More

If you’re ready to improve your filmmaking or photography game with a fast, portable, and versatile filter system, get your Brandon Li VND/CPL kit here.