Abstract: The present invention provides a method of using a birefringent assembly to produce optical effects for use in photography and videography comprising: providing the birefringent assembly comprising a housing, at least one birefringent optical element and at least one polarizing optical element wherein the at least one birefringent optical element and the at least one polarizing optical element are contained within the housing; attaching the birefringent assembly to a camera lens attached to a camera; and capturing an image containing desired optical effects using the camera and the birefringent assembly. The present invention also provides the birefringent assembly discussed herein.