Reflector
Also known as reflection board, bounce card. Category: Lighting and optics
A reflector is a surface, such as a white board or a silver or gold panel, that bounces light back onto the subject to fill shadows. The term also describes the metal dish fitted to a studio light to shape its beam.
Related terms
- Flag: An opaque panel that blocks light from reaching part of the scene or the lens.
- Softbox: A light modifier: a fabric box with a diffuser front that turns a small light into a large, soft source.
- Diffusion: Scattering light through a translucent material to make it softer and more even.
Where this term appears on photorobot.com
Mentioned on 18 pages of photorobot.com:
- Broncolor Siros 800 S WiFi / RFS 2 Operating Instructions (Manual)
…800 S WiFi / RFS 2 1× Octabox 75 (33.600.00) 2× Speed Ring (33.401.00) 2× L40 Standard Reflector (33.115.00) 3× Junior Stand AC (35.100.00) 1× Flash Bag 3 (36.533.00) 2. - Ghost Mannequin Photography of a Spaghetti Dress (Tutorial)
…and hold it to the mannequin, we have styling clips, pins, double-side tape, and a light reflector. - Ghost Mannequin Photography on a Tight-Fitting Dress (Tutorial)
A reflector - If necessary, you can direct light into different areas of the dress with a bright, reflective surface. - How to Photograph Eyewear for Online Product Presentation (Tutorial)
That is, if you don’t use light reflectors to eliminate shine and unwanted reflections. - CASE 1300 (Robot)
…several automatic product-positioning lasers, high motor-power, remote control, API, reflection boards and flag holders - all in easily portable form - for high-productive studio work - or on the go. - FOMEI LED DMX 150B Studio Light - PhotoRobot User Guide (Manual)
The main components include: Reflector Mount Lock LED Light Bulb Handle Tilt U-bracket The rear of the device has the user controls, control interface, and power socket: Power Switch Display Menu… - FOMEI LED DMX 300B Studio Light - PhotoRobot User Guide (Manual)
Light Reflector Power cord Transport case 2. - FOMEI LED DMX 600B Studio Light - PhotoRobot User Guide (Manual)
Light Control Unit Reflector Power cord Transport case 2. - 9 Tips: How to Photograph Clothing on a Ghost Mannequin (Tutorial)
These include accessories like crêpe paper, double-sided tape, light reflectors, and more. - Ghost Mannequin Photography on a Button-Up Shirt (Tutorial)
We also have tissue paper for padding different areas of the shirt, and a reflector to direct light into hard-to-reach places. - How to Use a Ghost Mannequin for Fashion eCommerce (Tutorial)
We can also use a light reflector to direct light into hard-to-reach areas like the armpits and the gap between the sleeves and torso. - Professional Tips for Footwear Product Photography (Tutorial)
You can use a reflector to direct light, and experiment with exposure to find the appropriate brightness levels. - 360° Product Photography - Content Formats and Production (Blog)
Use these to hold spotlights, reflection boards, or other photography jigs to set the scene. - 7 Components to Capture the Perfect Product Photo (Blog)
diffusers, honeycombs, reflectors black flags, etc Various accessories, all depending on the studio, the type of product photography, etc. - PhotoRobot Hardware for Automated Product Photography (Blog)
Always useful, this ensures you have a third hand to hold spotlights, reflection boards, or other photography rigs. - Product Photoshoots with PhotoRobot’s CASE 850 (Blog)
Mount reflection boards, or even add a custom portal above the machine to suspend accessories like a photographic tent. - PhotoRobot Case 850: The Highly Portable 360 Turntable (Video)
You can mount sockets to these points if you need to add accessories such as reflection boards, or you can even add a custom portal above the machine from which you can suspend accessories such as a… - PhotoRobot Hardware: Centerless Table, Cube, Robot Arm (Video)
This is useful as it is always good to have a third hand to hold some spotlights, reflection boards, or other photography jigs to create the right magic.