Diy V Flats for Photography Under $20! (NOT Foam Insulation Panels!)

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Diy V Flats for Photography Under $20! (NOT Foam Insulation Panels!)

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Spyros Heniadis

Күн бұрын

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@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

What’s your favorite photography use for foam board?

@PiXimperfect 5 жыл бұрын

Oh! That's super cool, Spyros. Simple, affordable, and a great way to fight laziness.

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

Right! Gets you moving and gets you some v flats!!!!

@charruaporelmundo 5 жыл бұрын

PiXimperfect teach us how to do it in PS! 😁😁

@OttoRascon 2 жыл бұрын

@@charruaporelmundo lol, yes please!!!

@weddingsbymanvir 4 ай бұрын

Bought these foam boards from dollarama. Prepared two vflats one black and other white. Wasnt sure if its the right material for vflats. Then I came across this video. And now I can see a comment from Unmesh (my favorite guy) and so I am not worried at all😄😄😄

@swapnildave9586 3 жыл бұрын

21 DISLIKES are by VFLAT sponsors! Great video Spyros!

@sg3-h7u 5 жыл бұрын

Oh wonderful!! The amount they charge for V flats is ridiculous! Just bc they can, they do. Great video!!!

@a-muse6567 4 жыл бұрын

I use these same pieces of foam poster board for several uses! 1- lightweight portable reflector, 2- fanning the model's hair outdoors; 3-as a cushion between wall art samples in my carrying bag; 4-demonstrating the size of wall art on clients' walls during in home consultations! Each piece is 20x30 and I have 2 in my bag (remember as cushions?). So I can hold up the piece easily to show them how much wall space 1-20x30 takes up (vertical and landscape), then 2-20x30, and finally I push the 2 pieces together to show the size of 1-40x60.

@angeliquemaez5569 4 жыл бұрын

A-muse this is genius! I never thought to put them between wall art while traveling...or thought to carry two 20x30s and put together to up sell even bigger! I usually have a couple different sizes to show but your way make waaaay more sense lol 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

@pamelajohnson3946 4 жыл бұрын

I’m going to use this idea for a virtual background for my classroom! Want to decorate and have some seasonal fun and display the students’ work as they submit it to me! Thank you!

@BillStreeter 4 жыл бұрын

If you glue some duvateen down on the back side then you can use that side for negative fill too.

@semiprocyclist 5 жыл бұрын

I use white foam board for forensic light refraction. Especially for prints in soil, snow, or mud.

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!!

@markwagner1328 5 жыл бұрын

Today I went to two more dollar stores and finally found foamcore board!! Yay me!!

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@markwagner1328 5 жыл бұрын

BTW, I have, on a couple of occasions, used foam board as a background for tabletop product photography. I just put my foam board on the floor and set my product on the board then put a few items out at the edges of the shot (merchandising) then set up my lights. Quick and functional.

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! That is a great use for foamboard. I’ve done it myself as well. :-)

@bkcampb 3 жыл бұрын

Man I love your videos TO THE POINT- DONE!!!

@yourstrulyxtemika 3 жыл бұрын

I actually was thinking about doing this, then can’t across your video... this is confirmation that I was on the right path! Thanks for sharing!

@BenSemisch 4 жыл бұрын

This seems a lot easier than using insulation. Thanks for sharing.

@mikeosinski50 5 жыл бұрын

I am the same I use them to bounce some flash as a reflector. Also use them to set products on for some product Photography. Also if I need a really shining surface I lay some 1/16 plexiglass on top of it for that mirror looks. Even used color plexiglass for a color look and the white backing brings out the color. But like this ideal to make a quick and easy back drop, thanks.

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

Those are EXCELLENT uses!! I love the use of the plexiglass. That’s brilliant!

@mikeosinski50 5 жыл бұрын

@@spyrosheniadis another good tip is find a local plastic company. The usually sell thier scrap leftovers from projects by the pound and you can find alot of cool stuff for dirt cheap. Last time I was the it was like 30¢ to 50¢ a pound. I make a lot of product displays this way.

@OhJodii 4 жыл бұрын

Yes amazing for a back drop I’ll make one and use it for that 🤗

@markwagner1328 5 жыл бұрын

Okay. I've finally made my v flats and I dislike them because I thought they'd block spill light off my subject but I failed to take into account the fact that they're translucent and let light through. And since I have arthritis in my back I think I will just go ahead and buy some commercial v flats. I just can't endure the back pain of doing this again with thick boards. But I DID enjoy the video, Spyros, very entertaining-with the finger snapping edits! Definitely cool!

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! I'm glad you enjoyed! Sorry these didn't work out for you. As a budget option they're clearly not the highest quality, but they can be super useful. An option for those wanting to deal with the translucence is to get some of the black foam boards and tape them to the back side. Not only will that eliminate the reflections but then you have a black/white v flat, which is even more versatile. Though I understand with your back that's not a great option.

@markshirley01 5 жыл бұрын

@@spyrosheniadis surely you'd have to glue the black boards to the back - taping them wouldn't be secure.

@JEDINITE30 5 жыл бұрын

Have a friend or relative make new ones for you. Pain issue solved!

@jjaylad 5 жыл бұрын

Great Spyros. Thanks! Two questions: 1. How would you make them portable enough to take in your car without having a horizontal fold? 2. can one paint that stuff to have black on one side?

@philindeblanc 4 жыл бұрын

#1, you have to have a horizontal fold, as do the VFlats you buy for 400$. The physics of the reality world cannot change with theoretical math. :-) #2. Yes, you can use matte black spray paint, or best to roll it on with a super light weight roller so it doesnt get too wet. You can also tape black matte paper over it. But, you can also have better luck with thicker insulation material if you want to paint, as they have a foil side and a laminated other side. these are very cheap, but much stronger longer lasting that "official" vflat world product(thin), or foam board.

@irisphotographie5 5 жыл бұрын

The simplest one yet!

@8x10photography6 5 жыл бұрын

I use my v-flats for fill, negative fill (black v-flats), and for set design. Good video...I paid about $190 to make my flats out of 1/2 inch foam boards from Home Depot. Nonetheless, still drastically less expensive than purchasing gator-board (minimum purchase order of 12 @ ~$550 from Uline).

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

Indeed! I love the control V flats allow for. And I gotta say, you’re killing it with your work. I love seeing your photos in my feeds!

@okgamerpop 4 жыл бұрын

I dig how you made these. My only question is because they are so thin, how sturdy are they?

@GRAYMASKMAN 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice instructions.

@heroicmonkey714 3 жыл бұрын

And subscribed. Running to the craft store tomorrow!!!

@dunnymonster 5 жыл бұрын

Only used foam board to mount prints...I guess I have a new project after watching this 😊

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! Foam board is super useful!!

@scientia_potentia_est 3 жыл бұрын

And like the Rolling Stones said, "Paint It Black" on one side if you need a flag board as well 😉

@tevinmike1403 3 жыл бұрын

About to try this today! So excited. Just bought my boards.

@kooroshhaziny8992 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, I appreciate that.

@AliceDurio Жыл бұрын

I would probably spray paint one side a matte black.

@MrV2u 5 жыл бұрын

Can you show us some uses for the v flats? Examples? Thanks love your videos brother.

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

You bet!! It’s an upcoming video!

@janajones880 4 жыл бұрын

Did these last long? Also, are they very sturdy or do they want to fall over with all of the seams? I've tried several DIY options and am hoping to create yours as a portable option, but I want to be sure they won't collapse on me, lol.

@fergusgriffin2655 3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. Thank you! 👏🏼👍🏼

@EgaTehPro 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME! Thanks so much

@jbello9398 2 жыл бұрын

Woow, just Woow... thanks a bunch! wonder if they have the black colors and black duck tape :)

@DiviPhotos 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice I'm video my way to use the foam board is as reflectors for the Shadows but what I like is what you did so I'm going to try it thank you for the tips

@JB-rn6bi 5 жыл бұрын

HI! What is the Depth of the Boards ? 5 mm ? THanks

@elvispresley2542 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!How small will it fold down for transportation? Also some matte back self leveling paint for one side would make this just as good as the $195 V flat advertised

@nataliaboccalon4116 11 ай бұрын

How do they stand vertically? Just with tape? 🤔

@charlesnetzler2262 4 жыл бұрын

Got any more videos like this on building stuff from home? Came across this video while looking to build a holder for flags but this is also a great way to make flags themselves.

@ashokpannasa 5 жыл бұрын

I use them as flash reflectors. I just pick them for a dollar from Dollar store and BINGO

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Perfect use!!!

@ashokpannasa 5 жыл бұрын

@@spyrosheniadis It gets better when kids from events paint on it :)

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes!! Get some color in there!

@OmarLopez-kh3dx 2 жыл бұрын

Help Do they ones from dollar store really brighten the environment your photographing?

@nick3159 2 жыл бұрын

Love it !

@tristanlope93 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, thank you very much. This is on point.

@jaidamann8365 4 жыл бұрын

why not just have it folded before you tape the seams? Just curious.

@gabriellerossonfilmstrailers Жыл бұрын

Is the space between boards between each piece? Or just the center?

@BCPhotoVideo 5 жыл бұрын

Using this method, how well do they fold down? My main issue is portability. I often take my studio set up wherever I need it. Helps my overhead costs of not having to pay for a studio when I can pop one up almost anywhere. Can these fold down to be put in a car?

@philindeblanc 4 жыл бұрын

make it and leave gap(less than he uses, his gaps are huge) at half height, and then use hook loop fasteners to secure the stack. If you have a well stocked art supply store, you may have these thick versions(1/5" thick) and black core, and they also have them with one side white other side black. More cost, but they are also more versatile.. A single full sheet can be about $90

@mkhaliphilanga6784 2 жыл бұрын

nice👊

@sandramorelli2830 3 жыл бұрын

This is great!! Why are “real” V flats so expensive?

@gabrielanez489 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, where I live I don't have "dollars" store D: what is the deep of the foam board? I found 1mm and 3mm but I think is too tinny for make the v flat and the 10mm foam board is far from 50$ lol. (144cm x 244cm) And, I live in Venezuela so... D:

@ruffprophetproductions 5 жыл бұрын

yup copping tomorrow lol.

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@steveb013 3 жыл бұрын

that's cool spyros, what is the thickness of your foam core ( 3/16 "? ) ???

@steverealtyandfinance8171 4 жыл бұрын

Did you also make another set using black foam board?

@tarikrobertson 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you

@LarysaV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Is every hinge meant to fold? So equal space between every board on all sides? Or some strips solid/only one hinge or something? Hard to identify how small it would fold up and how. Thank you.

@shinuj1989 3 жыл бұрын

With this thickness how long does it last?

@OmarLopez-kh3dx 2 жыл бұрын

DOES THIS ABSORB AND REFLECT LIGHT???

@vivahabbitvanassen 5 жыл бұрын

You are wild but its so refreshing!

@PaulCoboPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

How big can you make these before they can't stand up anymore by themselves?

@WriterWriter 5 жыл бұрын

That duct tape is pretty glossy. How are you controlling for that?

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

It doesn't really have an affect on the use of the v-flats, so I don't worry about it. However if it was something you wanted to control for you could get a white gaffer tape which will have a matte finish.

@ThatWriterWriter1 5 жыл бұрын

@@spyrosheniadis Gaf tape to the rescue!

@jonathanconklinminneapolis4063 4 жыл бұрын

Use gaffers tape

@eaglestoneworks9572 3 жыл бұрын

The fabric white medical tape in a wide roll would probably do in a pinch if u didnt have gaffer tape

@amaurimanso1 4 жыл бұрын

Qual é o tamanho de cada placa?

@mandibush495 5 жыл бұрын

Would these work as a reflector for an indoor studio for video making? I'm having a really hard time getting lighting for videos that we are making.

@OmarLopez-kh3dx 2 жыл бұрын

Did it work?

@MermaidsandGems 5 жыл бұрын

nice

@izan7417 5 жыл бұрын

Sir i dont found this in Amazon site i want to have this please tell me where i will found it

@alexreyes3438 5 жыл бұрын

He said you can find this at your local Dollar Store. Sometimes they are called .99 or General Dollar eats. Do you have one nearby?

@izan7417 5 жыл бұрын

@@alexreyes3438 am from algeria i will not found this

@markwagner1328 5 жыл бұрын

Oh NOOOOO!! I went to 4 dollar stores and all 4 had sold out of foam core board!! RATS!! #$%@!

@spyrosheniadis 5 жыл бұрын

That was a bummer, I’m glad you finally found some foam board. I’m sorry that this didn’t work out is well for you. But I am glad you enjoyed the video. :-)