As a filmmaker, you know how important it is to get your lighting right, but this can only really come from a good understanding of how light works. Knowing what you want to achieve is half the battle.

In a previous lesson, we looked at how important reflectors can be when dealing with both environmental and studio lighting, but what if you can’t afford to buy one? In this lesson, we’ll show you how to make one out of some simple household products.

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