CHILLING FACTS ABOUT COLD BEVERAGES
is normally used to remove shine or gloss from a surface
but in this technique, it creates a foglike layer on the
glass. One of the advantages of using dulling spray is
that it can be easily washed off the glass with soap and
water when you are fi nished with the project or if you
need to re-apply the spray.Prep the glass a day or two before shoot day. Th is will
allow you more time on the actual day of photography to
attend to other issues on the set. Just remember to store
the treated glasses in a dust- and moisture-free environ-
ment, such as in a cabinet or under a cover of some type.
I often use a large clear glass bowl and invert it over the
treated glass. Th at way, others in the studio can see that
there’s something under the bowl. It is also a good idea
to put a sizable warning note on the cover over the glass
or near the glass so no one touches it regardless of where
the glass is stored.Use the stand-in glass on set to determine the fi ll line in
the glass. Once the level is determined, turn your atten-
tion to the hero glass. Clean the hero glass inside and
outside using soap and water. Dry the glass with a paper
towel. Next, clean both inside and outside of the glass
with glass cleaner. From this point forward, avoid touch-
ing the glass directly with your hands. Refer to tech-
niques for moving the glass during prep and to the set
in a separate section in this chapter.