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11/23/2005 12:58:12 PM · #1 |
| What should I do about a reflector... anyone know a DIY trick or should I just buy one.. And what kind of lighting do I need? |
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11/23/2005 01:01:07 PM · #2 |
foamcore from a artstore
comes in various colors (including black !!)
and if you want realllly reflective glue on tin foil ..
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11/23/2005 01:02:08 PM · #3 |
IF you're on a budget, I use aluminum foil on cardbard or poster paper. Spary adhesive works well to glue the aluminum foil down. Make it about a 2x6. two sheets of posterboard taped or glued end to end will get the size you need.
Here's what I often use for lighting.
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11/23/2005 01:14:51 PM · #4 |
Until you want or can afford to go all flash, these lights are a good deal, $30 and on sale often for $20. 4 levels of light and a tall stand.
For diffusion / reflection i got some $3 white and black sheets from walmart. Since i work in my basement, i have hooks in the ceiling and hang the sheets on clothesline.
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11/23/2005 01:42:48 PM · #5 |
Halogen lights are cheap and easy to use. Just be careful, cause they get really hot. They can easily burn cloth/paper which is too close. The best thing to do is to have someone weld thin metal rods to the frame, so that you can stretch cloth over in front of the lights at a safe distance. That way you can use it for diffusion. Another little trick is to attach a dimmer or variable transformer to the lights, so that you can vary the brightness according to your need. Make sure the dimmer is rated for the proper wattage.
The change in brightness of Halogen lights also changes color casts, so if you change wattage, remember to correct white balance again.
Take care. |
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