What Is a Reflection Board

A reflector board is a special reflective surface used for redirecting light to the object/scene. … A large flat reflector usually has soft light. It creates a smoother transition between the light and dark image areas, making the shadows less pronounced.

How do you make a reflective board?

1. Step 1 – setting size. Cut a piece of the foam (or illustration) board the size you want. …
2. Step 2 – foil. Cut a bigger piece of aluminium foil or silver gift wrapping paper. …
3. Step 3 – matching. There are two ways to do this. …
4. Step 4 – placement. Use your clamp or binder clip to make your mini reflector stand.

How do I make a photography reflector?

We made our reflector by taping aluminum foil onto a large sheet of cardboard, for a powerful reflection with a silvery light, but an even simpler option is a piece of blank, white card. Hold it at the opposite side to the light source in relation to your subject, and the light will bounce back in to illuminate it.