They look like reflectors? like a sun pannel? is this for lighting? and if so where can i get these ? Also if your a prof. photographer can you please tell me all the equitment you take to sets? for inside shoots and outside ones? I want to know how you guys get that perfect angles and lighting...! if you can answer this that would be sooo GREAT! thnks soo soo much
2007-05-20 17:10:13 · 4 answers · asked by Alexandria R 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
thnks you guys, now am i supposed to only use these outside? (reflecters?)
2007-05-21 17:27:17 · update #1
They are to reflect light to fill and avoid harsh shadows on the negative. You can actually make a pretty reasonable substitute with aluminum foil (aluminium for you Brits, etc.) and a sheet of cardboard. Just cover the cardboard with the foil. Get some spray adhesive and spray the cardboard first and it will make it last longer. As for what you take to a set, you can take all the equipment in the world and get nothing and take nothing but your camera and get that perfect shot. As a beginner, start carrying your camera with you all the time. Photograph everything. Don't worry too much about equipment. Try snapping 30 shots of the exact same image, but use different exposure times, etc. Keep a note pad so that you can compare them afterwards and see how each change affects your photograph. A simple test is to take a picture of a friend outside without the reflector and then take another with your friend holding the reflector to shine light from below up to his/her face. It's a stunning difference.
2007-05-20 17:39:58 · answer #1 · answered by Fin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are reflectors, but aluminum foil will not make for a good substitute. These reflectors have a special coating to reflect the light without reflecting harsh light giving the subject an even tone and no nasty sharp shadows. Mainly used for portraiture they tend to diffuse the light as well. My favorite on-line source for photo equipment is www.bhphotovideo.com.
As for what to bring with you it does depend on what you are planning to shoot. For my art I use just my camera. If you are interested in shooting portraits then a set of lights with diffusers, maybe a light meter, which i would always recommend, your subject, and your camera, but to be honest that's about all you really "need".
The perfect shot is up to you. Professional fashion photographers tend to shoot thousands of photos a day just to find that one perfect shot. Photojournalists sometimes take up to ten thousand rolls before they have that news photo that turns heads. I know being an artist it may take days working on something before I actually snap one photo.
I hope this helps, and is a good round about answer for all your questions.
2007-05-21 07:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are reflectors. You can use them too, to reflect light back into the shadow side. I would not suggest using aluminum foil, though. That might cause unwanted highlights and uneven lighting.
Just use a white piece of posterboard, or foam board. Have an assistant hold it and try different angles until you see the effect you want. If you are taking just head shots, your subject might be able to hold a smaller piece just out of camera range themselves.
2007-05-21 12:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right, they are reflectors! The best place to start, if you are interested in photography is a good 101 class in college. If you aren't in college yet, start with some classes in high school. That's when I caught the photo bug! I'm not a pro, but I love taking pics to this day! Good luck with your hobby! :)
2007-05-21 00:17:04 · answer #4 · answered by trace 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋