The Cinemeade / Schneider Rota Pola Kit – 4 x 5.65 features a Cinemeade 4.5″- 4 x 5.65 Geared Rotating Filter Tray and Schneider 4.5″ Round Circular True-Pol Filter, with a Schneider 6×6 filter pouch to hold both the tray and mounted filter. This rota pola tray is for use in top-loading 4″ x 5.65″ matteboxes.
A rotating polarizer is a staple on professional cinema sets whenever there’s a need to control reflections, reduce glare, and deepen skies without loss of image quality. The Rota Pola 114mm from Cinemeade/Schneider is precision-engineered for smooth rotation and repeatable control — ideal for on-set adjustment rather than guesswork.
This filter sits in a 4″ × 5.65″ matte box and offers a full 360° of rotation, allowing you to dial in the exact amount of polarization needed for each shot. Unlike fixed polarizers, the rotating design gives you real-time control over reflection suppression, highlight shaping, and subtle changes in contrast.
Optical Benefits
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Reflection control: Reduce unwanted highlights from water, glass, steel, and glossy surfaces
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Color saturation: Deeper blues and richer landscapes without artificial boosts
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Contrast enhancement: More dimensional images in daylight and mixed lighting
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Smooth rotation: Fine-tuning on set without gear noise or jumpiness
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Neutral optical quality: Designed to preserve color balance and sharpness
This makes it especially valuable when shooting:
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Exterior fashion and beauty scenes
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Automotive and lifestyle commercials
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Documentary and establishing shots with sky elements
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Architectural content with glass and metal reflections
How It Works with Cinema Lenses
When placed in front of a lens through a matte box, a rotating polarizer lets cinematographers adjust the angle of polarization on the fly. Paired with wide lenses, telephoto lenses, and anamorphic optics alike, this filter ensures that lighting decisions remain creative and dynamic — not something you fix later in post.
For images that demand precision color and controlled highlights, polarizers remain one of the most useful tools in a DP’s kit.
Technical Specifications
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Filter Type: Rotating Polarizer (Rota Pola)
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Optical Glass: 114 mm Schneider / Cinemeade polarizing element
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Format: 4″ × 5.65″ (fits standard cinema matte boxes)
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Rotation: 360° continuous adjust
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Mounting: 4 × 5.65″ filter tray
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Optical Quality: High transmission with neutral color balance
Why Rent This Filter in Thailand
For shoots in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Samui, and beyond, this rotating polarizer is a go-to tool when dealing with daylight, water, steel, glass, or reflective surfaces. It saves time on set, improves initial captures, and reduces reliance on post-production fixes — making it ideal for both local crews and international productions.
