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2 May 2010 - 2:22 PM

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2 May 2010 - 2:28 PM

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I don't know as I'm not a studio shootist but I would imagine that White would give a softer reflection where as Silver would be more harsh.
However, someone will be along in a main who knows more that me.

Gerry.

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2 May 2010 - 2:46 PM

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Quote: What is the difference between a white and silver reflector on light.

Don't forget Black and Gold

Silver gives a more contrasty light, is stronger and harsh. Especially useful when the light is very low, and you wish to "amplify" it.
White is a more natural softer light
Black subtracts light
Gold give a warm tone, great for skin tones. It can also create a colour cast that is difficult to remove.

As Mike O suggested, have a play and see what you feel about it.

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2 May 2010 - 3:04 PM

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Don't forget that reflectors are not limited to studio use, They can be very usefull for outside/location shoots too, Lets say an outdoor portrait, Where you want a little light to soften shadows in a contrasty situation......

A good assistant to hold/direct the light for you is also invaluable..... Though sometimes its just a case of being inventive/creative.....

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2 May 2010 - 3:14 PM

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Quote: You ever thought of presenting Blue Peter?

Yup! I failed the interview...

When asked if I liked kidz I replied 'preferably crispy'.

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2 May 2010 - 4:51 PM

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Quote: I want just enough light to lift show but nothing more.

Reflectors in outside portraits are great for this purpose, Lets say its a horribly bright ( Sun High in the sky day ) You will not want your portrait subject out in the sun, Or you run the risk of very harsh shadows at the very least.....

So you look around for a slightly shaded location, Like for example under a tree, However this on its own can/will dull the subject a little, In this situation a well placed reflector can redirect some of the available light, How you direct it, Is up to you, Think of it in the same way as you might work with a remote flash unit, Except your using natural light rather than a flash/speedlight. ( For girlies use white coz its softer, For blokes either silver or white depends on intent )

Overall in the above scenario, Light will be coming from above, So the reflector may well need to be placed low, So as to provide a little uplight as well, This helps remove harsh facial shadows that can occur with light that is coming from above only......

Its best to experiment, If you don't have a reflector yet, Look out for something around 1 metre in diameter ( Pop out type ) Silver and white, Gold ones are pain in the butt as they mess with the colour balance to much, Then skin tones look way to lurid......


Quote: When asked if I liked kidz I replied 'preferably crispy'

LOL....Same here I failed coz I said I could not eat a whole one......

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2 May 2010 - 5:33 PM

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LOL....Same here I failed coz I said I could not eat a whole one

(Were you the one just ahead of me in the 'Q' Vince..?? )

The 5-in-one is extremely versatile; I got one thrown in with some head units last year - you 'll then have all bases covered Ray.