As a supplementary light device in shooting, the reflector is as common as a flash. Use reflectors according to environmental needs, which can make the plain picture fuller and reflect a good image light and texture. At the same time, using it to appropriately change the light in the picture is also good for concise picture composition and highlighting the main body.
When shooting in a dense foliage scene, the flash can easily brighten the leaves around the person at the same time, so the reflector has an advantage. It is easy to control, as long as it adjusts its angle, distance and distance. In addition, because its light is relatively soft, it is not easy to cause dazzling highlights. As long as you pay attention to the direction of the supplement light, according to the principle of accommodating the human face, move the position of the reflector back and forth to obtain the required light intensity.
As an auxiliary equipment in shooting, the reflector is usually used at the same time as the bracket and light. Its main functions are:
1. Make the plain picture fuller, have a three-dimensional effect, and reflect a good texture
2. Part of the light can be refracted, so that the details that need to be highlighted can be shot more clearly
3. Soft fill light, will not cause sharp feeling brought by flash fill light
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Instructions
- Golden reflector: Use golden reflectors to fill light in daylight conditions. Like the silver reflector, it reflects light like a smooth mirror, but in contrast to the cool silver reflector, it produces a warmer light tone. The golden reflector is more commonly used as the main light.Take backlit portraits in bright sunlight, And reflect the light onto the subject’s face from the side and a little higher. The use of this kind of reflector has two functions: one is to obtain the directional light that can illuminate the face of the subject, and it can also increase the exposure of the subject''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s face by one stop; the second is to reduce the amount of light from the background to the foreground. Exposure difference, so that the background will not be seriously overexposed, but the subject is underexposed.
- silverColor reflector:Because the silver reflector is brighter and smooth as a mirror. It can produce brighter light.Silver reflector is the most commonly used type of reflector. The effect of this kind of reflector is easily reflected in the eyes of the subject, thus producing a large and bright eye catch light. It is used when it is cloudy and the light is mainly coming from above the subject''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s head. Place it directly under the subject''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s face so that it is just outside the camera''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s field of view, reflecting the top light onto the subject''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s face. In cloudy light conditions, the white reflector does not have such a strong effect.
Reflectors for indoor use
Some people think that reflectors are only needed when using daylight as a light source outdoors. But in fact, the reflector is also very useful for indoor shooting. If the shooting location is in an office with excellent lighting effects, a hard reflector needs to be used to reflect the sunlight from the windows to a soft reflector. The light projected from the window immediately creates a very good background light source for you. Of course, some intensity filters need to be added to the windows so that the light will not be too strong. Sometimes, the difficult position of the actor who works can make it difficult for you to find a suitable light source. Remember, a hard reflector can “copy” your main light source. Point a hard reflector at the main light source, and reflect its light to a soft reflector and then to your actor. As long as you move the angle, the problem is solved! The reflector does not require any energy power and can be moved at will.
Of course, don’t forget the largest indoor reflector: ceiling. By placing the light source under the ceiling, a very good background environment can be created for the actors. Remember to make sure the ceiling is white. Remember again, The color of an object''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s surface comes from the color of the light it reflects.
Reflectors for outdoor use:If you use sunlight as the main light source, reflectors are essential