Ideas to reduce lens flare.

[Todd Terry]

Well just remember that star filters are typically used to create a specific effect… not to much as to distract from a different effect, although that might incidentally happen as well.

There are many people (me included) who would find that star filters, unless verrrrry judiciously used, would really be just more cheesy than helpful… sort of equivalent in the editing world to page turns and spinning video cubes and such.

If you want star-shaped flares that’s one thing, but to use them just in an attempt to distract the viewer from another problem is probably not their best usage… imho.

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[Jerry Krantz]

Thankfully the filters are not crazy expensive. But it does sound worth trying out. That example is the worst I could find. And the comments in this post have been really helpful in giving me other things to watch out for. Most of the clips I took at that skatepark, the subjects are not as back lit.

Most places are not as brightly lit as that place. So something somewhat cheesy, like a star filter, will only make up a small portion of a larger project. My biggest battle, overall, is poor lighting and trying to even up outdoor and indoor shots. And good shots from this skatepark should make nice segue’s between darker indoor shots and brighter outdoor shots.

I’ve made a few shorts before, but on old low end equipment. Moving up to a camera that is decent. That is really bringing in a lot more clarity, and obstacles of its own regard.

I am so glad I started this thread, you people have been a great help and inspiration.