Softbox
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A softbox is a type of
scattering material, or by reflecting light off a second surface to diffuse the light. The best known form of reflective source is the umbrella
light, where the light from the bulb is "bounced" off the inside of a metalized umbrella to create an indirect "soft" light.
A softbox is an enclosure around a bulb comprising reflective side and back walls and a diffusing material at the front of the light.
The sides and back of the box are lined with a bright surface – an aluminized fabric surface or an
umbrella reflector
.
A softbox can be used with either
fluorescent lamps or "hot lights" such as quartz halogen bulbs or tungsten bulbs
. If softbox lights are used with "hot" light sources, the photographer must be sure the softbox is heat rated for the wattage of the light to which it is attached in order to avoid fire hazard.
Types of softbox
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Octabox -
Squarebox -
Stripbox -
Octagon honeycomb grid
See also
References
- ISBN 978-0-89586-059-0
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