The name of the graduated neutral density filter is:

• A. Neutral Density Grads
• B. Graduated Color Filter
• C. Vignetting Filter
• D. Soft Focus Filter

Answer: (A)

The name Neutral Density Grads captures exactly what the filter does: it reduces light without color changes (neutral density) and the reduction is gradual across the filter (graduated). This combination lets you darken bright skies while keeping the foreground properly exposed. The term hints at both aspects clearly, which is why it’s the best descriptor.

Other options miss the essential point: a Graduated Color Filter would tint the scene with color and not just dim light; a Vignetting Filter isn’t a standard term for this type of exposure balancing; a Soft Focus Filter softens the image rather than controlling exposure across the frame.