RotaPola mode
The cmotion Cinefade VariND consists of a Motorised Polariser and a Static Polariser. Insert the Motorised Polariser into a matte box by itself and use it as a remotely controllable rotating polariser that requires minimal mounting and allows for maximum control with or without a cPRO lens control system.
Motorised Polariser for automotive productions
Automotive productions often use a crane, Russian Arm, TechnoDolly or car rig to stabilise and move the camera, making the camera and its accessories inaccessible to the crew. Wireless control is therefore essential and the Cinefade Motorised Polariser enables filmmakers to remotely control a polariser via the cmotion cPro lens control system.
Find out here how a wirelessly controlled polariser helped camera assistant Nathan Lederman on a shoot for Porsche.
“I used the Cinefade RotaPola to make reflections less disturbing - not to let them draw attention and to keep the car looking its best. For example, when going from the windshield over to the side of the car, I would set two positions and operate the RotaPola to match the movement.”
Aerial filming with remotely controlled polariser
Cinefade RotaPola on a Flight Head and helicopter mount
The Cinefade RotaPola is mounted in the matte box to control reflections and bring down the exposure of the sky on a sunny day. Remotely controlled with the cPro hand unit it gives filmmakers the flexibility to change polarisation effects during flight from the cabin.
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“It was the easiest and probably the only way to use a RotaPola in this situation.”
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Animate and control car reflections
Polarising filters allow cinematographers to control reflections, such as those in glass windows and cars’ bodywork.
Using one of the four axes on the cPro wireless lens control hand unit the Cinefade Motorised Polariser can be dynamically controlled and be used to smoothly animate these reflections over time. Rotating the polariser through the full 180 degrees over several seconds creates a unique visual effect (watch the video below).
Find out here how automotive director Paul Griffin and DP Caspar Leaver used the Cinefade RotaPola on a shoot for Bentley.
Watch animated Polarisation effect
“I could call on the operator to dial in different positions of the polariser to control reflections and animate the effect of the changing polarisation over time. It gives the lush effect of lights moving over the bodywork, bringing out the contours and details in an interesting way.”
