Homemade Reflector?

Icebergster

Call me cheap or call me innovative, whatever the case I was wanting to know suggestions on material for a homemade reflector. I've made two homemade light boxs, which I guess are doing fine for my needs right now. When I'm outside(like the beach) I need a reflector, so dont be affraid to be innovative, help me out, even if you havent made one yourself, lets hear what you think would work. THANKS!!!

Or even better, what are the real ones made of?

carmel6942

I don't if they will work or not but you might try using the reflectors that people put in their front windshield to block the sun from their cars.

ziggy53

The automotive center of many department stores usually have sunshades for cars. Look for the foldup or collapsible kind. The silver mylar ones make great reflectors. Cover with translucent shower curtain to get a much more diffuse light.

White shower curtains also make pretty good reflector material. Make a frame out of PVC and your have a fairly lightweight, washable reflector.

A "hula-hoop" can make a pretty good frame for a smallish, hand-held reflector.

Large, cardboard sheet, covered or painted, is a classic cheap method. Cover with aluminum foil , or spray with aluminum paint, for a high reflectance, and cover or spray a neutral white for a diffuse fill type of reflector.

Icebergster

Found a couple suggestions on these sites


http://www.diyphotography.net/homestudio/blz/cheap-diy-reflector-stand

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-98015.html