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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ken Lin
> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 3:31 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: EOS ST-E2, Looking for tips from current users
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> BTW, I am a little baffled as to what a black reflector does (as shown on
> the Flash Work literature from Canon)? Can't quite figure that out....
>
A black reflector, also known as a negative reflector, does exactly the
opposite of what a white reflector does. Where a white reflector can be used
to add a soft directionless fill (as well as provide reflections in the
subject), a black reflector reduces the amount of ambient light in a given
area. Most studios (and living rooms, garages, etc.) have light colored
walls that may kick more light onto the subject than you want, especially if
you're trying for a dark low-key look. A black reflector on the dark side of
your subject will make sure that the dark side is really dark.
Also, just as a white reflector can provide highlights reflected in the
subject, a black reflector can eliminate unwanted highlights. An example
might be a shot of a wine bottle, where you are using a white reflector to
provide a long narrow highlight on one side of the bottle. A dark reflector
could either cut light off the other side, or perhaps narrow the white
reflector's highlight.
I do a lot of studio and location lighting and would be happy to attampt to
answer any other questions; however, this is getting pretty far off subject,
so it would probably be better to take it off the list.
Chuck Skinner
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