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Hi Everyone Welcome to Colorbee Phootgraphy life Magazine I'm Carly the Photographyer
Surprise! It is Me again
Today we ahead off to Cactus Country.
it is about 3-hours drive from Melboune CBD
I suppose it was a quiet place...but actually became a very popular place L0L
Today we gonna to show you how to use reflector
When we arrived at this place. it is already lunchtime
Light was Harsh
Many times photographers cannot choose the light and the surrounding environment
Then we have to use some tools to achieve the results
Before we start our tutorial. let me introduce my "reflector Master" ...
Yes it's me. Brian
RM, refer to "reflector Master". actually, the person how hold the reflector(s)
This title is sounds a bit ridiculous
But it also reflects the importance of the person who operates the reflector in the shooting scene
this person controls the angle of the light. Position and strength
so it is a very important roll on field
Today is natural light shooting, sunlight is the Key light source, and the reflector is the fill light source
Whether RM can put the reflector in the position I need directly determines whether the light angle of my photo is positive or not.
Brian and I have a special command to work with each other
Front
Back!
Left!
Right!
HIgher!
Lower!
Flip!
Back Flip!
So you can create your own command to work with your Reflector Mater :)
Most reflectors we see on market were Multifunction
it has two functions
The silver / white side is "Reflector" to reflect lights
if you remove the cover...
it turns into transparency looks.
it becomes a "Diffuser". they can change harsh light to soft light
According to the situation of the scene light, the photographer decides which one to use
Now it is 2o'clock in the afternoon. Sunlight very harsh
we can see very obvious shadow underneath her chin and face
we dont want that
So it it the time we need use the Diffuser to soften sunlight
Please, RM!
since you put diffuser between the sunlight and model.
the light change to Useable...
you normally can see reflector in either Silver or White. they are in different purpose
in the Harsh light. we use the white reflector
Sunligth is Key light. reflector is fill ligth
there is a very common MISTAKE. that people put reflector underneath face or chin
it will create a unpleasant "GHOST light"
remember. there was no such light come up from the ground in natural
and also as you can see here a Huge White DOT appear in the model's eyes. we dont want that
ti looks terrible
my suggest that put reflector on side of model. opposite sunlight
To make sure you put reflector at side or above model's face
it looks more natural
When should we use silver reflector?
Silver suffice can reflect more light
So it not sufficient on sunny days
otherwise, it will reflect harsh light as a mirror
Silver reflectors only can be used in softlight condition such as cloudy days
now you might think to get a reflector for yourself to improve pictures
there are two facts you should understand before you buy a reflector:
Size and
material
Whether it's the most expensive board or the cheapest board, they function the same: reflect light and diffuse the light
You need choose the right size first
it is depends on what size of your objects
the role of thumb is : 1-1.5 time larger than your objects
for example. I need take an half body shot for for a person who 168cm tall
so I need to use 168/2=80cm. approximately a 40incn( 100cm) reflector
if you need take photo for a whole body. you might need a larger size reflecor
small size reflector only can be used on the object not bigger than a coffee table
it is so important to choose better material
the material will determine how expensive the reflector are
please check the diffrents
this one cost me $80
the other one cost me $300
plesae check the diffrents
$80 reflector creative a "Cross lgiht"
but $300 reflector has beautiful even spot light
before we finish this episode. I'll show the correct way to folding a reflector...
First one: hold the edge and against close
Second one: hold one side. reverse your hand and hold. then twist.
hope you enjoy this episode and see you next time
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