Light diffusion question

[theurbanreporter]

I'm a reporter learning how to shoot. I need something homemade to help me diffuse light any tips?

Peace,

A.man.I
MyUrbanReport (http://www.myurbanreport.com)

[NewsPhotogChris]

i have a large cheap lampshade cut in half that i use for quick interviews, i bought it at sears for 7$

[2gigch1]

Go to a drafting supply store and buy a couple square feet of Mylar (opaque white plastic sheeting for drafting) and get some binder clips. Clip in front of your lower wattage lights (such as a camera frezzi or somesuch). I'm still using mylar I bought 15 years ago daily on my camera. The clips mean you can rip it off in a moment's notice to adjust your intensity.

[Canonman]

I'm a reporter learning how to shoot. I need something homemade to help me diffuse light any tips?

Dryer fabric sheets, after going through enough times where they don's smell anymore (although that could be a good thing).

Baker's parchment paper works well and can definitely handle a lot of heat.

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[Baltimore Shooter]

This guy sounds like a VJ to me.

Warren

[editor_dude]

This guy sounds like a VJ to me.

Warren


He might be a VJ, but he's trying to better his shooting that might be a good thing.

[Sean-1966]

Get some diffusion or spun at a local equipment house. Your techs will know where the closest is. Try Rosco 3006 or 3009. Costs about $7 a sheet. To be a professional you need the right tools!!