Just trying some DIY and came up with this handy, homemade flash diffuser made from a margarine tub, bubble wrap, duct tape and a rubber band. Tech info: the bubble wrap is a double layer and I used a Stanley knife to cut the tub. ;-)
Not sure how it will work, if at all, but I will post sample pics as soon as I have some. Stay tuned!
Nice one with that bubble wrap, haven't seen this DIY solution before :)
ReplyDeleteHa, not sure it will work at all... but as soon as I have some spare time I will try it out and post pics.
ReplyDeleteIt should diffuse over each bubble so it will be muuuuuch better than normal Stofen :)
ReplyDeleteMoreover, this all bubble wrap lemme think that cutting off sides and taping bubble wrap on them also may work kinda like lightsphere :))
I like lightspheres but they're bit heavy when working couple hours with one on :))
And this one's cheaper :D
This one is most certainly not heavy, and it was quite cheap... as in free! I'm not confident that it will be too effective, I'll wait and see.
ReplyDeleteI made one after seeing your posting. Mine is rounded shape with single bubble wrap (the bubbles side facing the flash) about 4" diameter x 2.5" depth. The lighting is definitely softer than a straight flash or ceiling bounce. Thanks for your tutorial and for inspiring us to DIY!
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