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 p.1 #2 · Reflector size and type? | |
Hi, Simone. I have not tried the tri-grip, so someone else will have to help with that one. Does look like a good idea, but so do a lot of things that turn out not to be as great as they look. I just don't know. However, I can talk about the colors.
Concerning the 5-in-1 or 8-in-1, you may want to try before you buy, if that's possible. I went that way first and found that:
I don't use the gold. Gold reflectors tend to warm too much and to be harsh. I can achieve the same (or better) effect in Photoshop by controlling the color temperature and I have more control. Your milage may vary.
I don't use the silver; it produces specular highlights and tends to be fairly harsh. I prefer white - smooth and even.
What I have found myself using are white, black and translucent. The translucent is mandatory outdoors. Here in Florida, we have clouds zipping over all the time and your subjects are light - dark - light - dark. Argh! Translucent, used as an overhead scrim, knocks off 2 to 4 stops from direct sunlight and makes for happy portraits.
Consider getting help when you're pretty sure you'll be using reflectors. Sometimes, I'll invite a friend along or pay some kid a few dollars to hold a reflector or a scrim for some minutes while I get the shots. It beats wrestling with this stuff by yourself.  Hope this helps.
-Les
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