From tripod to a reflector stand

alaios

Hi,
I am in the process of buying new gear for my first home studio.

I alreadhy have a 80cm, 32 inches reflector (that has a diffusing surface and a black surface too). I think that would be of really useful when I would be shooting headshots.

I wanted to ask if I can possibly convert a camera tripod (a spare one) into a diffuser stand.

My tripod is the https://www.cullmann.de/en/detail/id/primax-170m.html
and even though looks a bit short (I think it goes high to 170cm ) is quite steady. Can I put "something" on this tripod so it can hold my reflector?

I would like to thank you in advance for your help

Regards
Alex

Gary752

If your going to be using it for head shots, take a look at this on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371132948368?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

This will give you the ability to expand by adding 2 more reflectors without the need to buying more hardware to mount them. It's already there! Most of the photographers on here that do a lot of head shots use something similar to this.

GaryB

alaios

Hi,
this is a very good tip! Thanks a lot.

What is the right position of the reflector when used as a fill light (bouncing flash from the main light)
For example is the 6:40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3bM501rTAE
the correct way to do it? I was wondering why the reflector does not go way higher to fill in the shadows also at 45 degrees above the subject's head

Regards
Alex

Gary752

Just watch this video. It will answer all your questions on using a tri-reflector setup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7YE61d3c2U

GaryB

alaios

'Thanks for the help
Alex