[DIY]Flash Bounce Card

[calvin_gsc]

10 minutes ago, I decided to make a bounce card as opposed to my DIY bounce cap.

DIY diffuser cap
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8328320x200.jpg

I am using the perforated plastic cardboard with just a normal rubber bracelet.

Some photos to explain.

The perforated plastic cardboard

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8290640x480.jpg\

My template, drawn on a piece of A4 Paper

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8291640x480.jpg

Put the template beneath the card, you'd be able to trace it. I use marker pen to do it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8294640x480.jpg

Secure Card using rubber bracelet
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8316640x480.jpg

Version 1 - Normal card

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8309640x480.jpg

Version 2 - Card wrapped with Aluminum foil (I call it alucard© calvin_gsc)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8312640x480.jpg

The aluminum foil
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8304640x480.jpg

Crumple the aluminum foil for better diffusion effect
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8305640x480.jpg

[calvin_gsc]

Shots were taken with the flash titled at around 75 degrees. WB was set at AUTO.

Set 1

Normal
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8299normal640x480.jpg

With Card
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8300card640x480.jpg

With Alucard ©
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8303alucard640x480.jpg


With DIY Flash Dome
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8325640x480.jpg

Set 2


Normal
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8298normal640x480.jpg

With Card
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8297card640x480.jpg

With Alucard ©
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8302alucard640x480.jpg
(sorry, didn't notice that this shot was kinda out of focus. Please bear with me)


With DIY Flash Dome
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/calvin_gsc/DSC_8329640x480.jpg


Hope you all can give me your feedback on which setting you like best.

Normal, diffuser cap, Card or Alucard ©

[cucubud]

Surprisingly for Normal, there is no shadow for both sets.
The rest all can see shadows.
I prefer no shadow but need to work on the colour cast.

[seraphangel]

the ones with the card looks a bit unnatural, maybe it's just my feeling, but I prefer the normal shot, I prefer natural lighting :D

[andythology]

It doesnt work.

[calvin_gsc]

Surprisingly for Normal, there is no shadow for both sets.
The rest all can see shadows.
I prefer no shadow but need to work on the colour cast.
That one if bounced 75 degrees to the ceiling

the ones with the card looks a bit unnatural, maybe it's just my feeling, but I prefer the normal shot, I prefer natural lighting :D
Owh ok, i personally prefer dome.

It doesnt work.

Any idea how I can improve it?

[andythology]

I think, get rid of the Alu. I don't know. a DFD(RM150) do the job very well. I rather buy than DIY. ;p

I know alot of people enjoy DIY, the joy of success. ;) I am one.

[sinister]

have u tried this?

www.abetterbouncecard.com