Use and function of reflector

Usage of reflector: Hold both ends tightly with both hands and fold towards the middle; Hold the front part with your right hand, hold the back end with your body and fold it clockwise; Right hand down, left hand up, it is folded; After folding, you can see three circles. Function: Absorb light, mainly used for still life shooting, especially for products with reflective characteristics.

The main function of reflector is to repair shadows. For example, if the light comes from behind the subject, using a reflector in front of the subject will help prevent silhouette. If the light comes from one side, using a reflector on the other side will help to fill the shadow. In portrait photography, a reflector placed on the ground in front of the subject is usually used to fill the shadows under the chin and nose.

Placing the reflector directly opposite the key light source allows you to shine most of the reflected light on the subject. If necessary, less reflected light can be obtained from other angles and positions. The reflector can also be used as the main light or main light, and the reflected light is what illuminates your subject. In this case, where the light comes from, it is better to use more or less.

Common types of reflectors

1, white reflector

The light reflected by the white reflector is very fine. Because its reflective performance is not very strong, the effect is soft and natural. When you need a little light, use this reflector to fill in the details in the shadow. This situation is often used when using similar window lighting, which can make the shadow part more detailed.

2. Silver reflector

Because the silver reflector is bright and smooth as a mirror. It can produce brighter light. Silver reflector is the most commonly used reflector. The effect of this reflector is easily reflected in the eyes of the subject, thus producing large and bright eye light. When the weather is cloudy and the light mainly comes from above the head of the subject, put it directly under the subject's face, so that it is just out of the camera's field of vision, and reflect the light from the top to the subject's face. Under cloudy light conditions, the white reflector does not have such a strong effect.