White train for hilite

[Hodders]

I have been talking to a company that makes vinyl tarpaulins. They have sent me two samples of their white vinyl.

The first is matt and the second has a slightly glossy appearance.

I want to order some to make a train for the hilite I bought from FITP and want some advice on which is likely to produce the better result.

My first thought would be the slightly glossy one as I am more likely to get better shadow detail on objects near the floor. It should also pick up more light from the hilite behind it.

So matt or semi gloss ?

Can someone describe the lastolite trains appearance for reference ?

 

[mercedes]

Genuine Hi lite trains are slightly glossy. Hope this helps
p.s with a curve cut into the ends to match the curve of the hi lite. CW velcro

 

[Hodders]

Cool, semi gloss it is. I'll let you all know how I get on...

 

[Legacy]

Just to add to this....

I went to the local Fabric shop and asked about White Vinyl...... (semi shiny)

I got 2 mtrs of white vinyl x 54" wide @ £7.99/mtr

I've had a quick play with it....... I haven't managed to get it WHITE with the flash... but nothing a little dodge won't cure....

But I'm interested in your findings.....

Phil

 

[Hodders]

The quote I received is 19oz white vinyl, matt one side shiny the other. 2.5m wide. £7 per linear metre. I have ordered 3m x 2.5m cost all in inc. postage (it is quite big/heavy) is £48.18.

I'll place the order and should get it in by next week.

The place I ordered it from is www.tonybeal.com

 

[Rudesing]

Just to add to this....

I went to the local Fabric shop and asked about White Vinyl...... (semi shiny)

I got 2 mtrs of white vinyl x 54" wide @ £7.99/mtr

I've had a quick play with it....... I haven't managed to get it WHITE with the flash... but nothing a little dodge won't cure....

But I'm interested in your findings.....

Phil

I don't think many have managed to get the Hilite train white without an extra light on it. Just playing with mine today, will post pics tonight

 

[alpina]

I have a lastolite highlight and it requires a light on the train

 

[Legacy]

I have a lastolite highlight and it requires a light on the train

So, as a newbie to this type of thing...... does this mean an independant light soley for the train ?
i.e.
1 - lights for inside the hilight behind subject
2 - Softbox light in front of subject
3 - Another light for train ?

thanks in advance?

Phil

 

[Hodders]

So, as a newbie to this type of thing...... does this mean an independant light soley for the train ?
i.e.
1 - lights for inside the hilight behind subject
2 - Softbox light in front of subject
3 - Another light for train ?

thanks in advance?

Phil

This is my plan of attack certainly.

 

[THE-BIG-MAN-SAYS]

I have the roll of vinyl still to be tried...sitting on my stars...the guy there said he gets lots of toggers in buying it...

The place I ordered it from is www.tonybeal.com

STEVIER

 

[alpina]

So, as a newbie to this type of thing...... does this mean an independant light soley for the train ?
i.e.
1 - lights for inside the hilight behind subject
2 - Softbox light in front of subject
3 - Another light for train ?

thanks in advance?

Phil

Newbie myself but yes, bear in mind that if you dont do full length then you dont need it.

I place an old battered sb24 on the floor blitzing the train

 

[stringy]

The quote I received is 19oz white vinyl, matt one side shiny the other. 2.5m wide. £7 per linear metre. I have ordered 3m x 2.5m cost all in inc. postage (it is quite big/heavy) is £48.18.

I'll place the order and should get it in by next week.

The place I ordered it from is www.tonybeal.com

Hi hodders

There are lots of different tarpaulines on the Tony Beal site, do you know which one you have the samples for?

Stringy

 

[Hodders]

Yup - the 19oz White PVC and the White Panama PVC. The former is £7 per linear metre (2.5m wide). The later is £7 per square metre so 2.5* more expensive.

I am going to order the 19oz stuff as it is matt on one side and low-gloss on the other which will give some flexibility.

If you phone, speak to Morag Litton she was lovely and really helpful.

 

[Legacy]

Newbie myself but yes, bear in mind that if you dont do full length then you dont need it.

I place an old battered sb24 on the floor blitzing the train

Yup, with you on that one.......

Further Question...... what angle/distance are you using with the flash for the train?

e.g. not too far off the ground, pointed about a foot or 2 infront of the subject?

Cheers

Phil

 

[alpina]

The flash sit's on the train about 2 foot from the hilite and on the left or right hand side.