Bead Board / Black Foam Core

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A Bead Board / Black Foam Core is a versatile, lightweight tool used in film, video, and photography to bounce and absorb light. It consists of a sheet of beadboard (polystyrene foam) with one side covered in a black material and the other side left white. The black form core side is used to absorb light, create shadows and control light spill, while the white side offers a softer, diffused bounce.


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Bead Board / Black Foam Core

Bead Board / Black Foam Core

$3.50
  • (1) Bead Board / Black Foam Core (Doublesided)

  • $3.50 - $4.00 Day/Weekend Rate
    $10.50 - $12.00 Week Rate

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    • Soft Reflection/Bounce (White Side): The primary function is to bounce light sources, providing a soft, natural, and diffused fill light to fill in shadows.
    • Negative Fill (Black Side): The black side is used to absorb light, reducing ambient reflections to create deeper contrast and shadows, which is often crucial for dramatic, moody, or "short lighting".
    • Light Control/Flagging: Used to block unwanted light from hitting the subject or specific parts of the scene.
    • Blocking Windows: Used to cover windows to prevent unwanted daylight from entering a scene.
    • Portable Backgrounds: Often used for quick, simple, and clean backgrounds, especially in product photography.

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