Manufacturing materials of reflector

In the shooting scene of movies and TV series, it is often seen that the staff are holding large white or silver boards to fill the light for the characters. This plate is a reflector. The function of the reflector is to fill the dark part of the text with reflected light to obtain a good image effect. Reflecting plate is not only indispensable for making movies and TV series, but also an indispensable auxiliary tool for photography.

The material from which the reflector is made

There are various specifications, sizes, materials and prices of photographic reflectors on the market, but their functions are the same. Many models of reflectors can be folded and disassembled, which has good portability.

Because the function of reflector is to reflect light, in a sense, anything that can reflect light can be called reflector. Such as mirrors, aluminum foil, silver paper, white cloth, white walls and so on. Aluminum foil reflects light strongly, while white cloth reflects light softly. If the reflector is painted with color again, the reflected light will have color.

For the reflector with the same material, the large reflector is soft because of its large area, but it is not suitable for shooting small subjects. What size reflector is suitable for photography? Generally speaking, the mirror used is about half the size of the object. In addition, if the reflector is used outdoors, it is better to choose a heavier and stronger reflector with strong wind resistance.

Amateur photographers can use waste materials to make their own reflectors. For example, a circular flat cardboard with a diameter of about 60-80 cm is covered with white cloth to make a white reflector, and if the other side is covered with silver tin foil in a cigarette case (depending on the size of the reflector, many pieces may be needed, so be careful to flatten it with double-sided tape or glue) to make a silver reflector, such a reflector has two functions, which are both practical and cost-free. Skilled readers can even make folding mirrors that are easy to carry.

There are many kinds of DIY reflectors.

1, simply replace it with white cardboard or white KT board.

2, use white and gray, or gold cloth for complicated sewing and then put it on the steel ring! Can be folded! Easy to carry!