How to use a POLARIZER FILTER in your CAR PHOTOGRAPHY

[@IsraelMunoz]

Underrated, thanks for the tutorial!!

[@TheCarCreative]

Israel Munoz you’re welcome! Hopefully it was helpful for you! Tag me in any shots you get on Instagram! ✌🏼 Would love to see!

[@TheFilippZ]

I just got this in my recommendations and as starting out with car photography I should really get one of these. Thanks for the video man, I don't understand how so few subscribers - I checked your other videos and the content is pure gold!

[@TheCarCreative]

Hey man! Wow thanks so much, that means a lot! The subs are coming =) all in due time and when I put in the work. I really appreciate you watching, liking and subscribing cuz it helps a ton! Cheers bro!

[@heatedproductions4373]

KZbin is a very competitive space. A lot goes into having a successful channel than just uploading quality content.

[@nicksrandomstuff]

What is this sorcery! I have heard for those filters for years but nobody really explained to me about them, just "dis good, you buy". Thanks for demonstrating live on how it change the reflections, I will not do anything glamorous like shotting cars but it will save me a great deal of time and frustration for some photoshoting I do for my wife's crafts. (especially those damn photoframes with the front glass that reflect my whole office).

[@Smillii]

You can also alt click on the layer mask button when you first create it to immediately make an inverted mask. Also if you alt click on it at layers tab, you can see where you've painted.

[@theyourmumifyer]

Wow man, with the quality of this video, I assumed I was watching something from a big YT channel (50k+ subs). Awesome stuff, quality video man! I know this vids been up for almost a year and a half, but I only just saw it and am glad I did.

[@TheCarCreative]

Wow, that's super kind of you! Thanks so much! I've been doing the "video/photo" thing for quite a few years now but only recently started the youtube channel so I appreciate you watching and commenting! It helps a lot. Stick around for more content for car creators!! =D

[@theyourmumifyer]

@@TheCarCreative No worries mate, I mean it! Subscribed too.

[@mnmlmedia1924]

The Bob Ross of Lightroom!

[@chroniccriticals1244]

When I was finished watching I scrolled down and shit when I saw your subscriber count. Very underrated content. Thanks so much for the info.

[@TheCarCreative]

Haha. Thanks! Just trying to make cool stuff and help everyone out. Glad you like it and hopefully found it helpful. ✌🏼

[@chroniccriticals1244]

The Car Creative Very helpful man. It’s really cool having Josh Peck teach you photoshop.

[@TheCarCreative]

Chronic Criticals hahaha! Oh man I get that a lot... always say, could be worse lol.

[@AntonKasperovich]

Even though I knew about polarizing filters as such - I haven’t seen variable ones, thanks for sharing!

[@TheCarCreative]

My pleasure! Hopefully it will help you out a bit moving forward =D

[@ruthun]

I don't come for the tips, I come because you seem like a genuinely nice guy. Cheers to learning too.

[@squidgaming5094]

You deserve so many more subscribers

[@ethanyetman5038]

By far the most underrated car photography channel! Picking up an EOS R next week, first purchase with it will definitely be a 77mm CPL!

[@TheCarCreative]

Amazing bro! That eos R seems like a great camera! I’m looking to do the switch maybe to the R6 and possibly R5 in the future. 😃👍🏼

[@MiikaIsotalo]

Thanks for this tutorial. I'm shooting cars a lot but still not have a polarizer filter. Now I at least know how it does it's magic.

[@TheCarCreative]

Miika Isotalo My pleasure! Polarizer are the bomb.com - hit me up on Instagram so I can see some of your work! 👍🏼

[@isolatedquality2207]

Thank you!!

[@thelogbookcc]

So well done thank you. Many of the other youtubers fly through tutorials but you explained every click and why. Love love loved it. Thank you. Subscribed and notifications on!

[@TheCarCreative]

You are so welcome! Glad to be helpful =D See you in the next videos! I appreciate the support heaps!

[@WavyLive]

keep coming back to get good at that layering thing. Thanks for this awesome video.

[@SevenSlotSociety]

Ummm how is this channel under 100 subs?! Great content my dude!

[@TheCarCreative]

Haha, thanks man! Just starting out. I guess we'll see what the KZbins has for me. Appreciate it!

[@gileshouse1792]

looks stunning - thanks for takin the time to share this!

[@TheCarCreative]

My pleasure!!

[@HWvuurwerk]

I actually like it more with reflections, looks more natural and shiny

[@jmitteco]

I couldn't agree more. I prefer to work with the reflections as a positive. Like having the sky act as a giant soft box to get those nice, even reflections. I can understand using a polarizer to get rid of harsh sun spots/reflections but I like the look of flat, even reflections.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Until you get a NASTY windshield reflection that completely blows out your light balance.

[@jmitteco]

@@jordanjoestar8839 That's why you bracket & use a polarizer for the clear windshield.

[@HighPressureGaming]

This is an amazing tutorial, just started getting into automotive photography and bought a CPL This helped so much

[@Vosser]

Which CPL did you buy?

[@HighPressureGaming]

@@Vosser K&F Concepts

[@Vosser]

@@HighPressureGaming is it good? Can you prove me the link?

[@Eduardo-zh5eb]

So good you explain it with patience.

[@brycentric3461]

The image came out amazing! Just starting this journey with you! Thank you so much for the tutorials

[@TheCarCreative]

Thank you so much! I have a good time making them so I’m glad your enjoying the journey man! 🤙🏼

[@SuperHolmes100]

Nice video, thanks mate!

[@nsphotography4590]

Better late than never as they say, your video popped up as a recommended so you are probably going to get a fair few more likes from me across your videos. I have been photographing supercars for a number of years for the company I work for here in Wales so it is nice to go through and watch someone who is focused on getting quality images and the fact you explain your processes makes it helpful too. You need a surge in subscribers because your content is spot on. Thank you for your efforts.

[@TheCarCreative]

Hey brother! Thanks for watching! I’m glad you found the channel! Hopefully you find it helpful moving forward =) sounds like you’ve got a pretty good gig over there.

[@nsphotography4590]

@@TheCarCreative I am already benefiting from it thanks man! Your 35mm Porsche shoot interests me too, just seeing if the 35mm fits my style of photography against cars. The gig isn't back, just difficult because of the current situation. Stay safe fella.

[@eltiburon1983]

Nice video because you kept it simple and easy to understand and to redo it by ourselves. Thanks!

[@TheCarCreative]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful! =D

[@maszhiv]

thats exactly what i was looking for!!!!! thank you!!! this vid should have at least 1m views!!

[@TheCarCreative]

Hahaha! I agree!! Cmon youtube! Lol. Thanks so much for watching 🙌🏼😃 glad it was helpful 👊🏼

[@TheBikeFather]

great video. would love to see an updated version of this on how to use it, tips & tricks and all that for videos, reels, etc.. especially using it together with ND filters as well.

[@TheCarCreative]

Mate you’re crushing my videos haha! I love it. Thanks heaps!

[@DevonC]

I can’t help but say that that’s such a beautiful car

[@TheCarCreative]

They did a good job with the refresh for sure!

[@justinianoportraits]

Amazing Video

[@Leviise34]

Very helpful vid mate! Thanks a lot and +1 sub. Looking forward to see your next videos!

[@TheCarCreative]

Awesome! So glad you found it helpful! Happy to have you on the sub list! 😁🙌🏼

[@Lollikips]

I usually take the same steps, but instead of brushing that layer in, i just set one or the other to "darken" and it'll save some time, giving you pretty much the same result

[@TheCarCreative]

Oh that’s interesting! I’ll have to try that out sometime! Thanks for the tips!

[@gtmedia7650]

Brilliant video!

[@FKfilmphotography]

Enjoying the content man you need to do a video on how you shoot your videos gear, camera, stabilisation etc.

[@TheCarCreative]

Great idea! I will definitely keep this in mind and be doing some more of this in the future! Thanks for watching!

[@luke6271]

Thanks for the clear and concise information mate, Great stuff! Cheers from Australia!

[@TheCarCreative]

Thanks brother! Glad you were able to get something from it =) ✌🏼 Peace from Canada!

[@jayvee1901]

Thanks for the tutorial 🙏forgot how to auto align you made it simple 👌

[@TheCarCreative]

💪🏼 happy to help!

[@IvanDzpl]

Well, thanks KZbin for show me this channel!! Cheers from Spain!!

[@TheCarCreative]

Cheers bro! And yes, thank you youtube!! Haha.

[@BadgerGT500]

Great video man! I recently downloaded photoshop on my MacBook but it looks entirely different than yours.

[@ByrrahVisuals]

Great video! Keep it up!!

[@TheCarCreative]

Thanks man! Will keep creating. Thanks for watching! 👊🏼

[@ALLBOUTTHUGLIFE]

I subbed, cuz your telekinesis got me here. I didnt even say a word and your video popped up. How did you know??? 😂 I'm doing car photography. Seems like a useful video for me

[@TheCarCreative]

Haha! So stoked I got recommended to you bro! Thanks for watching! 👊🏼👊🏼

[@souljaboi81]

awesome tip!

[@TheCarCreative]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful! 👊🏼

[@Drew10000001]

Hey, thank you for the good content. I was using a polarizer filter on my Sony a7II with kit lens and got that rainbow effect on the windshield(tinted), do you know how can I avoid it? Thank you

[@latuba2478]

Hey Car Creative, this is an 18 year old photo and film hobbyist. I just wanna know how you were able to have ZERO noise in that low light sunset setting? Everytime I take night time rolling shots on my A6000, I get the greens and purples dots from noise. How do you pull this off!

[@joeyschrama]

The noise is usually caused by shooting the pictures with high ISO. Try lowering your ISO and use a longer shutter time. It will get rid of most off the noise. Also photoshop and lightroom both have a function to remove noise and chromatic aberration (colored edges).

[@PBPVIDEO]

Thanks mate!

[@TheCarCreative]

No worries!! Glad to do it.

[@angryvirgo992]

Great video man, I think it “clicked”... appreciate it

[@sandeepdOsanjh453]

Amazing tutorial 👌🏽 thank you :)

[@TheCarCreative]

My pleasure!

[@ImastMadafaca]

perfecttt

[@TheCarCreative]

Thanks! Trying my best over here :)

[@westonmackinnon3297]

No offense, I'm sure your Josh Peck's twin

[@TheCarCreative]

Haha! None taken - I oddly get it all the time... Could be a heck of a lot worse lol. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@westonmackinnon3297]

@@TheCarCreative of course!! I like your work though! I wish i was half as good. I'm an Sony alpha user, so hope we can be friends lol.

[@TheCarCreative]

@@westonmackinnon3297 Thanks Weston! I appreciate that for sure! Friends on! I have worked my way through the Sony a6300, to the a6500, and now finally using the Sony a7iii which is mind-blowingly good in my opinion. Happy to answer any questions you may have in that regard.

[@westonmackinnon3297]

@@TheCarCreative Aha i need one of those!! They are incredibly quiet and deserve way more cred than a lot of nikon/canon cameras that have been honed for so long. also i want those other ones. I just use a Sony Alpha A65V with a 50mm 1.7 and a 18-55mm. Have you ever worked with film yet? I'm starting and it is a really interesting process.

[@TheCarCreative]

Weston Mackinnon I agree, love Sony for the hybrid vibes. They kill it on both photo and video fronts. Still love the Canon look for video but Sony does both well making it a daily weapon. Love it. I haven’t dabbled in film no, maybe someday!

[@emmalim781]

Hi there! I have a couple questions. Would you take the polarizer off for interior shots or can you leave it on even when taking pics where there’s less reflective surfaces? And do you have to change your camera settings/can you use it on auto or no flash? Thanks!!

[@TheCarCreative]

Hey! You can keep it on if you like for interiors but I’ve found it can do interesting things with the interior screens. You shouldn’t have to change your camera settings no, other than potentially exposing a tiny bit higher. Yes you can for sure use it with auto and no flash. 😃

[@emmalim781]

The Car Creative thanks you so very very much! Stay safe out there! :)

[@TheCarCreative]

You as wel! Cheers!

[@Redcoil10]

Great video

[@TheCarCreative]

Lenabugg555 Thanks so much for watching!!

[@lllzeo7386]

Would you also use a Polarizer for car photography without a tripod? Or will that make the car look weird, if only one side is reflecting? And if you take a picture of the front of the car with a polarizer, will only one side of the car be polarized? Thanks for the video btw:)

[@TheCarCreative]

Yes, I would use it without a tripod for sure. At that point you kinda just have to pick which side, or where you need to cut the reflections the most, or possibly what is most flattering for the car you are shooting. Glad you liked the video! Cheers! 👊🏼

[@lllzeo7386]

@@TheCarCreative Thank you for the fast reply:) I will test it asap, i have got an AMG GTS on the way to take pictures of and will use the polarizer for the first time. Cheers!

[@TheCarCreative]

lzeo Amazing! Such a great car! The good thing with those cars is they usually have a really nice Satin finish or Matte paint which will help you out HEAPS with cutting reflections out also. Enjoy the shoot! Feel free to send over some photos on Instagram as well =D

[@lllzeo7386]

​@@TheCarCreative ​Yeah, this one is matte grey, which already makes everything a lot easier. Thank you, I will haha. My @ on IG is @lz.eo, feel free to check me out ;)

[@sambutcher4344]

This is awesome! Can you recommend an app on the iPad that allows you to do this technique? Great tutorial!

[@1990GreenAngel]

There is something I want to learn! I’ve seen it in another video and I’ve asked for help many times but I never get someone how to explain to me. So some guy edited a photo of headlights at night and he added the reflection of the headlights on the ground. You masked the photo just like you did but he skipped the part in how to add that reflection or light on the ground. Video was like a quick tutorial.

[@1990GreenAngel]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/emXFc3adaa5_pck this video at 4:43. Not sure how he did that. It was too quick for me

[@paulmauceri3107]

the josh peck of car photography xD

[@TheCarCreative]

🙋🏻‍♂️ you found me! Haha. Such a funny comparison but I get it all the time!

[@SGOVisions]

Good shit

[@Zlimzlim86]

Thank you very much.

[@TheCarCreative]

Your welcome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@stephenrichardson8351]

Sick man! I just got a filter for my camera. I am going to take my black Mercedes c43 Amg out for a shoot soon! Any major differences shooting a black vehicle? Thanks for the video mate 👍🏻

[@jensensphotography4570]

is it just me or does a polarizer not work very well in really harsh light when there are no clouds at all? i couldnt seem to see where the CPL was effecting the paint on a bike i was shooting unless it was just the bike paint?

[@Darkskinoriginal]

which one did you use in the video??

[@timxthyn.2200]

hey mate I love ur videos , I also want to be a car photographer , I shoot on a A7ii with the sony 50mm F1.8 ( nifty fifty ) I'm just starting out don't have a lot of gear , do u mind if I ask what cpl u would recommend for me ( thread size 49mm)🙏🙏

[@montsergirl]

Thank you! I needed this and I was super curious about the amazon basics polarizer, I think I’ll grab one to try...but now what lens is the best to use if you can only choose one lens for automotive photography?(I have so many to shoot for work it’s just inventory so sadly it isn’t as fun as this tutorial😩)

[@TheCarCreative]

Oh good! I'm glad it was helpful! When it comes to picking a great all around lens... firstly it depends what camera you are using? And if you're shooting inventory for cars, you probably need something with a wider focal length but don't want to be limited to that. I would likely recommend something like a 24-105, or 24-70mm potentially. Or maybe get a cheap wide lens for the inventory stuff, and then invest a bit more into a better lens for when you're shooting the cars you really want to make look good. I dunno, hard to say without knowing what camera you're using. Thanks for your interest!

[@lizdoesart4712]

I have a Nikon D3500 any recommendation for lens? Currently just have the kit lens 18-55 and 70-300.

[@CarsByDrone]

What is the best affordable polarizer for phone car shots?

[@TheCarCreative]

I cover this in the video I’m making this week. But I use a moment case and CPL.

[@9tbiker455]

Is this also With Lightroom mobil possible ? Without ps?

[@TheCarCreative]

Basti on GS I don’t think so, not without photoshop, but there are probably other apps you can get that help blend two photos together! Like photoshop mix I think is a free app!

[@hansramlochund]

Hello,i get a little haze when i use my polarizing filter while shooting my car. Is this normal??

[@Andychengg]

Means your filter glass is garbage, can't cheap out much on filters

[@TheCarCreative]

Hey man! I don’t think that’s normal, I’d try and get something different, but I’ve never had that problem with affordable filters from amazon. I think i have both Amazon basics polarizer and a Polaroid version for my lenses. Could try those?

[@hansramlochund]

The Car Creative thank you,i will try buying a different one ☝️

[@yannisstath]

do you use a polariser filter for interiors too?

[@Jlim88]

Thank you for the very useful tips and subscribed! Do you use a cpl filter 100% of the time when you shoot cars?

[@TheCarCreative]

Thank YOU for watching. Glad I could help bro! 👊🏼 Yes, as long as I’ve got one with me I will try and use one for sure. I don’t always do the double exposure thing, because that’s time consuming, but I’ll try and maximize which side I cut out depending on which has more gross reflections.

[@hamburgler_a]

Stupid question, do you need one of these if it's at night with only street lights?

[@TheCarCreative]

Not stupid at all. I would suggest using a CPL anytime you’re shootings cars. They are pretty much like mirrors and will pickup all kinds of lighting etc that you’ll want to remove in post. This helps a ton on the front end.

[@online12plus]

wow where was that location? I'm guessing California?

[@NEXTDIRECTIONSTUDIOS]

I know this video is old but hopefully you will see this comment and send a reply but how did you book the toyota gig

[@TheCarCreative]

Hey man, there is a whole video on the channel about about I work with car dealerships. Ultimately I had a connection and came very prepared with a pitch and lots of ideas of how to benefit the dealership, not myself. So many photographers are looking to create content for THEMSELVES and get access to cars, but dealerships don't need the content as they are often sent content from the global brand. You need to understand what the dealership needs and fill that gap for them in the content creation space.

[@bassstudent4life]

So, you couldn't just focus on the overall areas of both sides and take just one picture?

[@libertystance8178]

Where’d you get your polarizer from

[@TheCarCreative]

Hey! I just got an Amazon Basics Polarizer for now and it is doing the trick just fine for me! I think it was like $20 and makes a huge difference.

[@libertystance8178]

Keep up the good work man, this video was very helpful for me

[@TheCarCreative]

Stoked I could help! Hoping to make more content in the future! ✌🏼

[@Raspora]

its okay to leave haloing the car? i mean. if i see it right the back of the car got some

[@TheCarCreative]

Been a while since I’ve done this edit. If you can see it, I would do my best to take it out with a brush or whatever your tool of choice is. You got a good eye so I’m sure your images will come out clean. 👌🏼

[@Raspora]

@@TheCarCreative i am a terrible starter. with bad pictures :D but thanks , i didnt mean the earlier comment as .. negative just catched my eyes on it :D

[@RLT1081]

You had me until you said, “let’s go take out the Corolla….” Kidding. Just kidding. Thx for the video.

[@jessvijverberg7254]

I always have to much noise in my photos, do you know how to fix that?

[@TheCarCreative]

Jess Vijverberg are you shooting in Manual? Or auto? You likely just need to keep your ISO as looooow as you can and use the other settings to get better exposure.

[@jessvijverberg7254]

The Car Creative, I shoot manual, thanks for your response

[@Beaver314]

looks good but i can see the effect of your dodging and burning on the left rear rim. you went a bit too far and painted over the gravel road as well. should take that out

[@TheCarCreative]

You’ve got a good eye! That’ll take you a long way!

[@travis8665]

I dont agree with buying cheap filters though. No good putting crap on a good lens.