Dealing with Infrared (IR) Pollution with and without filters for Filmmakers

In this video, I am going to show you how to deal with Infrared Light Pollution (IR Pollution) with and without IR CUT and ND filters. Cameras like the RED Scarlet, Epic, and Blackmagic Mini Ursa, Pocket 4K, and Pocket 6K are vulnerable to IR pollution. Infrared Pollution happens when you put a heavy neutral density filter on a lens, and your footage turns redish/brownish. It can destroys your footage.
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro:
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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens for Canon:
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B+W 72mm XS-Pro Digital ND Vario MRC-Nano Filter:
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B+W 82mm XS-Pro Digital Vario Neutral Density with Nano Coating for Camera Lens:
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Hoya 82mm UV and IR Cut Screw-in Filter:
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Altura Photo 77-82MM Step-Up Ring Adapter (77MM Lens to 82MM Filter or Accessory) + Premium MagicFiber Cleaning Cloth:
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[@midwestdocumentarycenterin1680]

Thank you for this excellent video. We're in the early stages of addressing this issue. We have a nice set of 4" x 4" Haida ND filters which worked a charm with our old Canon 5d Mk ii. However, when we recently moved to a Blackmagic URSA, we saw significant IR pollution on any ND filtration over 3 stops. Earlier this month, we purchased an inexpensive screw-on IR Cut filter just to see if it would reduce the amount of pollution. Seems to work, but we haven't yet run detailed camera tests.

[@LoveWhatYouDo]

It definitely seems that you need a good combination of a decent ND filter and a good IR cut filter. The ND that looked the best in my test with the ir cut filter only goes up to 5 stops I believe. I’m not sure what it would look like above 5 stops. Doing a lot of testing is important. Also taking steps to not have to use a huge amount of Nd also goes a long way. Thanks for watching!

[@mastermohit]

I love yt just what I needed thanks man

[@hirofumin]

Thank you for very educated video. I am going to buy IR cut filter instead of protection glass for Polarpro Bootcamp with my FX3. I hope it will solve like yours.

[@stevechang2135]

Thanks for the great video. Can I put the IR Cut filter "behind" the VND?

[@LoveWhatYouDo]

I am not sure if the order matters, but I believe that most people put the IR cut filter on first.