Lastolite backgrounds - black/white reversible

[mcgus]

Looking for some guidance here please.

Am after a portable(ish) black/white reversible background for portrait shots to get both hi/low key shots. I don't need a train with it I don't think. Are Lastolites the best bet? Does anyone have any experience with them or other makes they'd recommend?

any particular recommendations for cheap places to buy online (I've looked at Warehouse Express for example).

thanks

[Scho]

mcgus said:

Looking for some guidance here please.

Am after a portable(ish) black/white reversible background for portrait shots to get both hi/low key shots. I don't need a train with it I don't think. Are Lastolites the best bet? Does anyone have any experience with them or other makes they'd recommend?

any particular recommendations for cheap places to buy online (I've looked at Warehouse Express for example).

thanks

whats it for? do you need full length?

[mcgus]

top half portrait shots. Was thinking velvet to soak up the light for the black side. Don't need full length but would consider it. Don't need the train though.

[Scho]

what about something like this:





lastolite reflector (check warehouse express)
lighting stand
superclamp

[mcgus]

that looks perfect...I'll have a proper squint on WE later.....how do you find the light absorbtion?

I have the light stand already.

[Scho]

mcgus said:

that looks perfect...I'll have a proper squint on WE later.....how do you find the light absorbtion?

I have the light stand already.

not really tested it,i wouldn't imagine it's amazing, as the surface is plastic it does shine a little.