How to remove reflections in windows in interiors after the shot with Photoshop

[juergenb84151248]

Hi guys

Looking for a way to remove reflections from a glass window/wall of a meeting romm inside a building.

As you can see from the test shots, there is loads of reflection from behind, left and right side too.

My question is, what advide do you have for processing it further in Ps in order to reduce or even eleiminate the reflections?

As a side note: While shooting I did experiment with different angles, a polarizer filter, but the results have not been pleasing too. So if you have in addtion some ideas it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[thatsmauri · Accepted solution]

I think you would be way better off taking those pictures again. A polarizer filter only helps in reducing reflections, but will not completely eliminate them.

There are a lot of tricks and tips on how to deal with reflections in interior spaces and a good ressource may be this post (among others):

• https://www.petermolick.com/blog/2020/4/27/controlling-reflections-in-glass

[juergenb84151248]

Thanks, will have a look at the post linked in your anwser.

[Kevin Stohlmeyer · Accepted solution]

I guess I like a challenge @thatsmauri...

@juergenb84151248 You could use selection tools, layers and masks to isolate the window panes and paint the neutral wall colors over the reflected areas.

[juergenb84151248]

Thanks Kevin,

which blend modes would you recommend for the brushes/paint job and layers?

[Kevin Stohlmeyer]

@juergenb84151248 no blend modes - straight up painting and blending with masks to fit in the open window areas

[juergenb84151248]

thanks 🙂

[D Fosse]

Very good, Kevin.

The thing is, anything is possible - if you're willing to put in the time and work. AI notwithstanding, there is usually no automagic button.

If you do choose to shoot this again, it should be possible to turn off all lights in the room in front of the glass. Or use big sheets of black fabric to shield.

Polarizers should always be in the camera bag, of course, but it only works at a narrow range of angles around 45°. At 90° head on it has no effect, unless you use cross-polarized light. Then you have polarizing film on the lights as well as a polarizer on the lens - and those two are rotated at right angles to each other. Then it will kill virtually all reflections, as well as several stops of light overall. I use that for art repro (I work at an art museum).

[juergenb84151248]

thanks for your anwser. much appreciated.