Flags (for lighting)

qwerty123

I don't think we have a topic on flags. So I thought I'd start it up. Anyone have recommendations for a nice quality, inexpensive flags for lighting? What is your preferred flag setup, etc.

brianluce

Foamcore.
:/

qwerty123

Good start.
;-)

Psyco

I have two of the 312AS LED lights and one big DN2 900 LED light - very nice LED lights. But no flags!

Is there any way to get some for this lights?

davhar

Anything light won't penetrate can serve as a flag but putting it in the right spot to do just the job you want is what you really need to know. The pro way uses a c-stand with a black material around a frame that you artfully put into place. The DIY way is up to you. ie- anything solid that can be put into position, handheld or pinned down with a stand will work as good as you know how

Vitaliy_Kiselev

You can use Chinese collapsible ones.
From small to quite big ones.
Are all quite cheap and light.
They are made ala Lastolite, etc.

gasosas

for small flags, i adapted two crocodile clamps, one on either side of articulated necks, like this ones: http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/zoom/usb-flexlight.jpg
the flag itself, as stated before, could be any material, as long as opaque. i have used plastic, cut from school-type binders, also foamcore, as well as simple card paper...as long as it does the job, right?

qwerty123

@vitaliy_kiselev Have any links to what you are referring to?

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Just reflectors with black option
http://www.ebay.com/itm/22-60CM-5-in-1-Light-Multi-Disc-Collapsible-Reflector-/300534473955?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f94024e3

You can find also triangle one or rectangular, up to very large.
One cheap telescopic holder and attachment to light stand and it is all.

itimjim

Although not collapsible, black foam core is an excellent flag option. Just need some clamps or grips. Quite inexpensive too. White foamcore as a reflector too.

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