How to remove glare in videos? CPL vs NO CPL
You have the best camera body and the best lens, but your images lack "pizzazz"? The culprit is often invisible to the naked eye: unwanted reflections. Whether on the bodywork of a luxury car or the bay window of a modern villa, reflections pollute the image and degrade its perceived quality.
At @aaskmediaproductions, we leave nothing to chance. Here's how we use a simple accessory to radically transform our productions.
1. The CPL filter: Much more than just a piece of glass
A circular polarizing filter (CPL) is not an "Instagram" filter. It is a physical tool that filters polarized light. By screwing it onto our Canon lenses, we regain control over what the camera actually captures.
The result? More intense colors, bluer skies, and, above all, the complete elimination of glare on non-metallic surfaces.
2. Case study: @aaskauto 🏎️
In the Aask Auto division, the challenge is constant. Windshields and dashboards act like giant mirrors.
Without CPL: There are significantly more reflections on the screens, dashboard, and windshield.
With CPL: Reflections are reduced, contrast is increased, and you can finally see through the windshield.
3. Case study: @aaskhabitat 🏠
For Aask Habitat, interior lighting management is crucial. Polished marble floors and large windows often create a saturation of white reflections. Thanks to the CPL filter, the space immediately appears more upscale.
Without PLC: You can see the reflection on the floor and the glass door.
With CPL: Reflections on the floor and glass door are reduced for total immersion.
Why do we focus on efficiency?
Some will tell you that this can be corrected in post-production. That's not true. A reflection that hides a detail is information lost forever.
By using the right workflow from the moment filming begins (whether in Gatineau or under the sun in Abidjan):
Saves time: Fewer complex edits.
We secure the shot: Quality is guaranteed right from the SD card.
We guarantee satisfaction: Our customers receive a flawless finished product.
Conclusion: Don't overlook the details
The CPL filter is proof that technology does not replace expertise, it enhances it. This is the DNAof Aask Labs: using engineering to create visual emotion.