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Film crews spray mirrors to erase reflections

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Mirrors are the absolute nemesis of a film crew, constantly reflecting the boom operators and lighting stands back into the shot. Instead of relying purely on tricky angles, technicians coat reflective surfaces with a matte dulling spray. It kills the blinding glare and obscures reflections, conveniently making the mirror entirely useless as a mirror.

Film crews spray mirrors to erase reflections
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