The problem with polarizers is panning--They do a great job when static. Lately, I have become a big fan of using grads for the sky. I have a set of blue, orange and even ND that I can put in and adjust to get the look I want.
Also, there is post...Artists can do some great stuff these days.
Good Luck
Blue Sky
Moderator: Andreas Wideroe
I agree - there is an optimal angle to the sun at which polarisers work... 90 degrees???
I think the exposure is the main thing though - control that and you can get the sky very very dark blue. It's a balance I suppose. I guess you won't get dark blues when shooting into the sun....
One thing I have noticed is when filming at altitude, using a polariser & UV filter you can get great definition between sky & clouds - it's like you can see depth in the clouds. Wish I was able to scan some film to show you... :roll:
I think the exposure is the main thing though - control that and you can get the sky very very dark blue. It's a balance I suppose. I guess you won't get dark blues when shooting into the sun....
One thing I have noticed is when filming at altitude, using a polariser & UV filter you can get great definition between sky & clouds - it's like you can see depth in the clouds. Wish I was able to scan some film to show you... :roll:
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