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03/11/2004 06:49:06 AM · #1 |
Are there any places that sell these?
I'm looking for reflective surfaces, (and I don't know what they are called) but you use them to bounce light off of (shades?). Wouldn't hurt if they had lighting equip. as well, as I'm in need of a new flash.
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03/11/2004 06:56:37 AM · #2 |
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03/11/2004 06:56:47 AM · #3 |
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03/11/2004 07:02:13 AM · #4 |
| If you're looking strictly for reflective surfaces, as for fill light, these you can make yourself easily. One way would be to put together a wooden frame and attach a white sheet to it, or, if you don't want to go to the trouble of that, just purchase some white poster board from your local office supply store. Also, you can purchase different sizes of opalescent perspex, but that is a lot more expensive, but there isn't the chance of breakage or tearing, as they are a lot more sturdy and easy to work with outside in the wind. |
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03/11/2004 09:26:47 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by smitty:
Are there any places that sell these?
I'm looking for reflective surfaces, (and I don't know what they are called) but you use them to bounce light off of (shades?). Wouldn't hurt if they had lighting equip. as well, as I'm in need of a new flash. |
I borrow a great set of portable lamps and umbrellas from a friend who paid $2000CND for them at a local camera store....they're amazing.
P.S. with a pro camera they can hook right up to the flash and fire right when you press the shutter all the way....I can't express my affinity enough!
Message edited by author 2004-03-11 14:27:35. |
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03/11/2004 09:33:39 AM · #6 |
| ummm... do you mean reflectors? there are loads of different kinds, i like the collapsable ones by westcott... versatile, portable and relatively cheap. |
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03/11/2004 10:17:30 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by kent:
ummm... do you mean reflectors? there are loads of different kinds, i like the collapsable ones by westcott... versatile, portable and relatively cheap. |
Did you pick these up at a local camera shop? I have been thinking about making my own, but being the American! consumer that I am, was wondering about some quality ones that I might be able to purchase.
Thank all of you for your replies. Lighting is an essential part of photography, ane frankly, I'm looking to "kick it up a notch". (c:
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03/11/2004 11:37:13 AM · #8 |
| You might consider those spring-loaded collapsible windshield covers people use to protect the dashboard -- they are often silver on one side, and sometimes a solid color on the other. With a few clamps or clothespins you probably rig up a variety of reflective arrangements. |
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03/11/2004 11:53:52 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
You might consider those spring-loaded collapsible windshield covers people use to protect the dashboard -- they are often silver on one side, and sometimes a solid color on the other. With a few clamps or clothespins you probably rig up a variety of reflective arrangements. |
Awesome idea! |
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