Dulling spray is the camera department's instant answer to unwanted shine. One quick pass of this matte aerosol knocks the specular hot spot off chrome, glass, plastic, and polished surfaces, killing the flare or reflection that is ruining a shot without repainting or re-dressing anything. It is one of the small handful of expendables that lives on virtually every camera cart and props kit in the industry.
The uses come up on every single job. A chrome faucet is blooming in the background of a kitchen scene, a picture frame is reflecting the key light straight into the lens, a bottle on the table is throwing a hard kick, a piece of hardware on set glints every time the camera moves. Rather than relighting or flagging each offender, the on-set dresser or camera assistant mists on dulling spray, the specular highlight spreads into a soft matte sheen, and the shot moves on in seconds. The coating is temporary and wipes or washes off most surfaces afterward, so rented props, location fixtures, and hero products come through unharmed. Applied lightly in multiple thin passes, it can also be feathered so surfaces keep a controlled amount of life instead of going dead flat.
Spray at a comfortable distance, build up coverage gradually, and test on an inconspicuous spot for delicate finishes. A single can lasts a long time, but no can lasts forever, so replace it before the day it fails you.
• Temporary matte finish knocks down glare and hot spots
• Works on chrome, glass, plastics, and polished props
• Wipes or washes off most surfaces after the shot
• Feathers on in thin passes for controlled sheen
• Faster than flagging or relighting a reflection
• A staple of camera carts and props kits everywhere
Dulling spray is available for purchase at Lightbulb Rentals in NYC, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh, over the counter or added to any rental order alongside your expendables.
