Black Foam Core / Silver Reflector

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A Black Foam Core  / Silver Reflector is a versatile, lightweight tool used in film, video, and photography to bounce and shape light. It consists of a sheet of beadboard (polystyrene foam) with one side covered in a silver reflective material and the other side in black. The silver side provides a harder, stronger light source, while the black form core side is used to absorb light, create shadows and control light spill.


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Black Foam Core  / Silver Reflector

Black Foam Core / Silver Reflector

$4.00
  • (1) Black Foam Core  / Silver Reflector (Doublesided) 

  • $4.00 - $6.50 Day/Weekend Rate
    $12.00 - $19.50 Week Rate

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    • Powerful Fill Light: The silver side acts like a high-intensity mirror, reflecting a strong, bright, and slightly cool-toned light. It is ideal for filling in deep shadows, particularly in high-contrast outdoor, sunny conditions.
    • Controlling Contrast: It is used to balance lighting ratios by reducing the difference between the key light and the shaded side of a subject.
    • Versatile "Two-in-One" Tool: The dual-sided design provides maximum flexibility:
    • 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".
    • Increasing Light Efficiency: The silver coating allows it to maintain most of the original light's intensity, making it excellent for throwing light into dark areas.
    • Portability & Customization: Being lightweight and rigid (yet breakable), these boards are easy to transport, set up on stands, or even hand-hold, making them popular for both studio and on-location shoots.
    • 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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