Is there an equivalent fabric to Rogue's Super Soft Silver?

I have one of Rogue's 32" Super Soft Silver disc reflectors and I definitely prefer it over normal silver. However, at 32", it's quite small for a lot of things in the studio. Is there an equivalent fabric that I can buy in larger sizes (say 48x72 or larger) that has combines the higher reflectivity of a silver fabric with the less directional nature of a white fabric in the same way the Rogue's super soft silver does?

I don’t think there are any photography manufacturers yet making a “soft-silver” in the size you specified.

The largest to-date, that I am aware of are the following…
Lastolite TriGrip Difflectors-
30 & 48”:
https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …7&N=3662540503+​4223241283
8in1:
https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …R3696_TriFlip_8​_in_1.html

I believe, Lastolite - UK (now owned by Manfrotto) was the first manufacturer to have the “soft-silver”.
Expo Imaging/Rogue, I think introduced their 32”Reflector soft-silver approximately one year ago.

Another option is to combine a large size reflector "silver" and top layer with "netting" (density of which depends on your desired effect), or place the reflector farther from your subject/client/model.


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Mary

I'm not familiar with what they are using but projection screen material might be what you are looking for.

Check out this site: http://www.carlofet.co​m/

You might have a look at this page,
http://www.rosebrand.c​om …yUfYVhU25jUJjG%​2fOw%3d%3d

and read up on the differing fabric types.

Google: heavyweight silver lamé

Lots of metallic options, my suspicion is that if you are bouncing off a panel it will naturally be softer than an octa or something that attempts to focus/throw light forward from a light source within the modifier. I have never bought any, but have seen it in fabric stores. Be careful that the fabric is tightly woven so you don't lose a lot of light.

Fwiw, shooting through a panel of sheer white might be a better option.

Finally, if you're a guy, we tend to get pretty good service in fabric stores.

:lol

Eureka - BINGO!

Pardon me, I stand corrected (see below for one possible soft-silver in the size your specified)…
LASTOLITE 48” x 72” SOFT-SILVER/SUNLITE (aka soft-gold) [Mfr# LL LR72228]:
https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …ollapsible_Refl​ector.html
-I do not own this product, so no experience with this specific item. (this maybe an older/first generation soft-silver).

However, for studio applications –
I find the Lastolite & Westcott other illuminator/reflector products a good-value equation and very effective.

In contrast for outside potentially windy or beach area applications –
then definitely recommend the solid-frame reflector setups such as Lastolite’s SkyLite-Rapid series, or the California Sunbounce series if you need larger sizes (4ft x 6ft or 6ft x 6ft or larger).
I can attest to the better consistency and quality of reflective light in windy conditions & long durability of both these manufacturers rigid-frame products, as I have owned a variety of both manufacturers products for many years and utilized them in varied & sometimes harsh conditions.
California Sunbounce - Is It Worth It? [SLR Lounge]:
https://www.youtube.co​m/watch?v=y1OAlUlbgeY (5:00 minute video)
Mike Larson - Windy Wedding-Shooting:
https://www.youtube.co​m/watch?v=nbZKL2FnolE (4:51 minute video)

Please NOTE: If your future applications may include other than studio applications-
As you already probably know, large collapsible/folding type reflectors (in the size you specified), with their flexible construction when utilized outside, or in windy conditions can potentially often compromise the quality & direction of the reflective light.

The Westcott’s Scrim-Jim line seem like nice stuff too (& quite travel compact) although I have no experience with any of Scrim-Jim series, just with numerous of the other fine Westcott reflectors & products.


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Thanks for all the help guys.

The Lastolite "soft silver" version looks a little glossier than the Rogue, which is probably what I'm trying to tone down. I won't know until I try and, thankfully, that larger 4x6' Lastolite collapsible isn't unreasonably priced so it's worth getting one to try it out.

I didn't even think about shopping at Rosebrand even though I used them theatrically for years! Doh!