How to Build a DIY “Wind Proof” Reflector
Jul 29, 2013
Udi Tirosh
Udi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.
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Have you ever taken a 5-in-1 collapsible reflector to a shoot on a windy day? Did you feel that you were paragliding? While I am a big 5-in-1 reflector fan, one cannot ignore the wind traction factor these carry. They offer great light in exchange though.
The folks over at Neumann Films have a great tutorial on building a set of sturdy, Particle Board based reflectors that: A – do not take off in the wind that easily and B – can be attached to a tripod/lightstand and do not require a dedicated person to hold them.
The idea is to use a particle board pieced from home depot for about $20 with some reflective film, and glue the two together. The result is a heavier flat reflector. It takes a bit more manpower to get them to location, but once there, they need little attendance.
[Indie Tip – DIY Reflector via ISO 1200]
Udi Tirosh
Udi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.
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3 responses to “How to Build a DIY “Wind Proof” Reflector”
I like them, but why does everyone call every kind of glue super glue? and more important, if the surface area is large enough, a large flat surface is a kite, regardless of the weight. heavier is better, but no guarantee.
What, you never ran after the reflector? Let me show you how it’s done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC83242MOcY :D Nice idea though.
What an idiotic video! 3/4 of it is stupidity and attempted comedy; virtually none of it is useful or factual; and it doesn’t even show how to attach it to a tripod or lightstand