I have TWO solutions for building DIY photography studio reflector holders for less than 10 bucks – for both! I will also show you a cool studio lighting tutorial and inexpensive way to create a broad light modifier for your speedlight or monolight for only a dollar!
I have been getting lots of requests for more DIY portrait studio gear so as follow-up to the PVC portrait background stand, I want to show you a real easy way to create a set of reflector holders that are even easier to use than the expensive ones.
The two holders support Gobos and flags. A Gobo goes between your light source and your subject and its used to alter or shape the light. A flag also goes between your light and your subject to block the light from reaching a part of your scene or it is used between your light and your camera to prevent light from reaching the camera lens and creating unwanted flare.
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Joe, I know "fill the frame," but what do you mean by "shoot heavy?"
I don't know why cable t.v. is still in business when individuals, such as yourself, make superior content. Thank you for all that I have learned from your channel.
To make life easier when cutting the threads A) get a 1/4 20 by 3/4 inch self tapping screw and reuse it. For a better option get a 13/64 twist drill bit and a 1/4 20 starter tap from a hardware store. You may also want to get a 5/16 drill and 3/8 16 starter tap since these are common sizes used for photo gear.
Pretty genius!! Nice!!
In Europe you pay 60€ for a reflector holder.. weired. Thanks for your recommemdation!
Many thanks for this.
Great build, Joe! Thanks for sharing. I'm heading to Home Depot 🙂
You rocks..
Nice
GENIAL !!! , UNA MARAVILLA !!!! Regards from Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Wait can someone please help me understand how they're fitting a female adapter onto their stand?! Since it's just the skinny screw on top, I have no clue how he's fitting that huge adapter around that. #plzhelp!
bro that transition at 3:18 was brilliantly done!
Thank you
Doing all my catching up on YouTube… I knew that you demonstrated a simple setup without all the fancy modifiers. I think this will be my Xmas break project!
I am learning a lot with your videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience, mate!
Sir I like your video and it is very helpful for beginners
Great Joe. When I go back to Brazil in the next year I will do it.
Joe — you're awesome!
Thank so much sir
Great video and ideas – the right solution doesn't always have to be the expensive one.
One technical thing… at the 5:00 point… Spelling mistake. Flare for lighting doesn't have an i. Flare spelled Flair means stylishness, like say having purple nail polish 😉
I enjoy your videos – keep up the great job! 🙂
Love all of your DIY studio equipment videos. I have always wanted to do portrait photography and am just starting out and your pvc stands are going to be the most economical way for me to go. Thanks for your videos.
YOU Joe- ARE A GENIUS! I am hooked on you!! THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR US! <3
Hi Joe, I was wondering if there was a way I could use these design specs with one of the new and more rounder reflectors that you get pretty cheap on Amazon as I think the holders may need some tightening?
That looks great! I'd advise caution when using the tablesaw though. The method in the video has finger literally about an inch from the blade. That is how fingers are lost. Since it's a "T" fitting, it'd be easy to insert a piece of PVC into the T and use that to push, enabling your fingers to stay far away from the blade..
you channel is a photography uni. you are the best
..Thanks Joe, that's really helpful…