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I have often wondered how to approach shots where we see both through a piece of glass and also the reflections that apprear on this glass. For example, we see a character looking out the window and clearly see a car pulling away in the reflection.
Is this done simply by finding the appropriate angle or is special glass often used? I began wondering about this after seeing the job Janusz Kaminski, ASC did with controlling reflections through glass in The Terminal. There is a scene in which Tom Hanks is considering a new suit, and as he is window shopping, we see a suit through the glass. When he approaches, we clearly see the reflection of his face atop the suit as he contemplates buying it.
In any case, let me know any advice you can offer as far as lighting, angles, etc.
Corey
Is this done simply by finding the appropriate angle or is special glass often used? I began wondering about this after seeing the job Janusz Kaminski, ASC did with controlling reflections through glass in The Terminal. There is a scene in which Tom Hanks is considering a new suit, and as he is window shopping, we see a suit through the glass. When he approaches, we clearly see the reflection of his face atop the suit as he contemplates buying it.
In any case, let me know any advice you can offer as far as lighting, angles, etc.
Corey