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mrbojangles13
13th of February 2009 (Fri), 13:22
hey guys im looking for relfectors. im diggin the price of the calopsable ones. but i want something a bit more sturdy for when its windy. something like california sunbounce http://www.sunbounce.com/cms/index.php?id=957
but they are out of my price range. is there any happy medium? im looking for white on one side and silver on the other. thanks in advance guys
seaside
13th of February 2009 (Fri), 14:03
If you need something inexpensive you could try foam board. If you need larger sizes and can't find it locally it can be ordered. One side can be spray painted. Not sure how well it would work in really windy weather however. It would have to be clamped and or straped down.
mrbojangles13
13th of February 2009 (Fri), 16:30
where can i get just the material? im looking for silver on one side and white on the other
seaside
13th of February 2009 (Fri), 17:21
Below is just one of many places to purchase foam board. Most arts and crafts stores carry it. I usually use the white but either side can be painted silver, gold or whatever you need. It comes in colors but the gold color most the time isn't what I needed - spray painting a more reflective gold tone is often better. The white side works for me as is.

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/search?type=5&searchWords=inch&channel=2&pageNumber=1
mrbojangles13
13th of February 2009 (Fri), 19:43
im going to try and make my own like this http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/23645.aspx
but the only problem i am seeing is where can i get this material and what kind would woek best?
seaside
13th of February 2009 (Fri), 20:05
Looks like a good idea. Check out the link below. Then click on Reflective Ripstop. Its a nylon material but it may be too reflective. You could also go to some fabric shops near where you live and see what they may have available. Have a look in the yellow pages.

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/nylons.html#Reflective%20Ripstop
mrbojangles13
16th of February 2009 (Mon), 21:56
went out and made one... whew i totally burned my brain on this one.. lol and it seemed so simple to make. getting it tight was the most difficult. it really reflects alot oflight as well.
phsv
17th of March 2009 (Tue), 16:58
went out and made one... whew i totally burned my brain on this one.. lol and it seemed so simple to make. getting it tight was the most difficult. it really reflects alot oflight as well.

By any chance do you have pictures of the one you created?
phsv
17th of March 2009 (Tue), 16:59
This site has some examples for some reflectors and some lighting diffusers:

http://www.studiolighting.net/
alyson
17th of March 2009 (Tue), 21:56
This site has some examples for some reflectors and some lighting diffusers:

http://www.studiolighting.net/

Yes, I have learned a lot from this site.
TMR Design
17th of March 2009 (Tue), 22:07
A good alternative to California Sunbounce is the Lastolite Skylite.

You can see some of the kits and components here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=search&A=search&Q=&ci=0&sb=ps&sq=desc&sortDrop=Relevance&ac=&bsi=&bhs=t&shs=lastolite&ci=1339&basicSubmit=Submit

They're not cheap but the quality is outstanding and they're less expensive than California Sunbounce.