Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling light attenuation through a light transmissive panel uses polarized film sheets positioned on opposing surfaces of the panel. The film sheet comprises alternating strips or fields of film of different polarization so chosen that light passing through strips of different polarization is significantly attenuated whereas light passing through strips of the same polarization is only attenuated to a preselected degree. The film sheets are oriented on the opposing surfaces of the panel such that light passing through within a preselected range of incidence angles passes through strips of common polarization. Light impinging on the panel at other incidence angles passes through strips of different polarization and is significantly polarized or may have varying polarization in order to provide an attenuation within step changes.