I've read the other 2 threads but wondering if anything is new on the subject. I have the tri-flector and it's very cool and I love the effect but occasionally want a single reflection and glow rather than the 3 panels.
Cut 2 or 3 pieces of foamcore to the shape shown above, making sure they're identical, and glue the poster board to the top--that forms the curved shape. That will create a frame, which will then need to be reinforced with more sheets of the foamcore on the sides and bottom (like building a house with a concave roof).
EDIT: I guess the other way to do it would be to get some curved tubing with reflective material and mimic the real eyelighter configuration, but I'm not sure I'm handy enough to pull that off.
Flexible 1/8 hardboard + spray adhesive + reflective emergency blanket (or just paint it white)
Bend into a U shape by using strong fishing line to pull/hold the corners toward each other. Invisible to the reflection on the subject, should be able to position them out of the photo.
Drill/mount a stand stud on the bottom so you can put it on a bracket/stand/etc.
Sheldon N wrote:
Flexible 1/8 hardboard + spray adhesive + reflective emergency blanket (or just paint it white)
Bend into a U shape by using strong fishing line to pull/hold the corners toward each other. Invisible to the reflection on the subject, should be able to position them out of the photo.
Drill/mount a stand stud on the bottom so you can put it on a bracket/stand/etc.
White lighting diffusion panel ... they flexibly bow, are durable and washable, and come in various textures. Mine was pebbled on one side, smooth on the other. It could serve double-duty as a diffuser also (especially given that this is what it actually is).
I've used them in the field (hand held) to wrap light around flowers ... no reason why you couldn't use them in the studio with sawhorse/clamps or some other kind of frame/stand with one cut to size of your choosing. The bow can range to reflect from flat as a pancake to nearly full circle. Think flexible top from shooting table. You could also light from beneath.
NOTE: Don't forget to secure them in the back of the truck before going down the highway. They also make great sails and are NOT shatterproof when they hit the asphalt @ 50 MPH ... ask me how I know.
Something like this ... lighting panels that go in fluorescent (or other) lighting fixtures. Just check @ Lowe's or Home Depot, etc. One side is more textured, the other is more smooth. About $10 for a 2X4 sheet. IIRC, the acrylic is pretty rigid, while the styrene is very flexible.
