Light bouncer

Abstract

The light bounce system of the present invention is a lighting system that aims to reproduce reflected light as it is reflected from real outdoor environments. This kind of tool has been used for years in the film industry to reflect light and bounce light, but they have been made in limited colors of white, beige, gold and silver. The light bounce system of the present invention is a multicolored fabric in the sizes 6x6ft, 8x8ft, 12x12ft, 12x20ft, 20x20ft or custom sizes, wherein the fabric is attached to a standard metal frame. The concept of the light bounce system of the present invention contains a gradient between the colors. This effect makes the reflected light on the subject convincingly imitate light reflected from natural surroundings, which produces a look closer to reality than the standard options of the prior art. With the use of two or more colors, bound by a gradient transition between them, one is able to get a light that reproduces how nature, the sky and outdoor environments reflect light.

Description

[0001] LIGHT BOUNCER

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The bouncer according to the present invention is a lighting system that aims to create a realistic light reflection for film and photography. This kind of tool has been used for years in the film industry to reflect and bounce light.

[0004] BACKGROUND

[0005] One key aspect of film and photography is to create the illusion of reality. A suitable light source is important to reach a targeted effect for applications such as the theatre, television productions, movies or professional photography, in which the reproduction of various types of daylight sources is desirable.

[0006] Ever since the invention of the incandescent light bulb, attempts have been made so as to use artificial light in a way that it looks as natural as possible.

[0007] Document US10143058, for example, discloses systems and methods for compensating, controlling, mixing and saturating / desaturating colors produced by or emitted from LED artificial light sources through use of multiple channel, LED controllers to control the proportion of constituent colors each to the other, to control the intensity level of the total light output of the mixed, desaturated light during and after color mixing and / or saturation / desaturation by simultaneously increasing and decreasing power to the constituent color LEDs at the same rate, and once a desired color has been produced, changing the intensity / brightness and / or degree of saturation of the produced color without changing the hue of the produced color.

[0008] Document US10077884 is another good example, wherein a system for illuminating an environment with light that simulates natural light is disclosed. The system includes: a first light source which emits a beam of visible light; a diffused- light generator delimited by an inner surface, which receives the light beam, and an outer surface, the diffused-light generator being at least partially transparent to a long wavelength component of the beam of visible light.

[0009] In yet another approach, document US10564518 discloses photography lighting system operative to impart patterns of complimentary colors that mimic the ambient light of natural surroundings creating a faithful rendering of the subject. The patterns include sinusoidal (sine waves) and other shapes that act to blend the colors and also help to accentuate a three-dimensional rendering of the subject. This system gives the illusion of a soft white light source but with the added desirable qualities of minimizing imperfections and improving the “natural look” of human faces, especially with digital photography, and designed to replace traditional uniform lighting instruments (soft boxes) and reflection (bounce) cards.

[0010] It is also worth pointing out that the Brokeh™ Lighting System aims at quantifying the relationship between the color and shape of illuminators and how those variables can change the contrast and apparent shape of faces. The goal of the Brokeh™ light is also to create a white light by combining colors of red, green and blue, whilst the system according to the present application brings colored light to its subject.

[0011] Based on a different approach, the bounce system according to the present application solves the problems of creating light that looks more realistic and subtle than the traditional methods. By reflecting the combination of different lines of colors with a gradient transition, the reflected light on the subject reproduces light as reflected from an outdoor environment. The use of a gradient serves the sophistication of the light reflected, which mimics the rather blurred color transition once an environment is reflecting two or more colors. The system according to the present application combines how the atmosphere and earthly environments reflect light together, resulting in a more authentic quality of light.

[0012] For professionals immersed in the realms of film and photography, light is not merely a tool but also a storyteller, weaving narratives with its subtle shifts and luminous nuances. It beckons the professional to chase its elusive hues, to capture its essence within controlled environments, seeking to infuse their images with the authenticity of the natural world.

[0013] Yet, despite the evident reverence for organic light, there is an intrinsic constraint, due to a limited palette - relegated to choices of white, gold, and silver fabrics for bouncing and manipulating light's intensity. The system according to the present application solves this limitation and opens the possibility of controlling and recreating how organic light looks and feels, liberating the user from these constraints and offering a range of hues to harmonize with our available light.

[0014] SUMMARY Examples of the present disclosure address the need of creating a light that resembles light reflected from environments such as the city, the beach, the forrest and sunsets, with the use of a gradient color transition.

[0015] Green screens are used to place visual effects or custom backgrounds on film productions. When working with a green screen setup, the quality of light used on the set needs to match with the light of the desired background. For instance, when filming on a green screen with a sunset as the desired background, the object of the present application will precisely reproduce the light reflected as the sky of a sunset would, by combining a light blue fabric transitioning into an warm beige color with a gradient.

[0016] The bouncer according to the present invention is a fabric in the sizes 6x6ft, 8x8ft, 12x12ft, 12x20ft, 20x20ft or custom sizes that is firmly attached to a standard metal frame.

[0017] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The disclosure may be more completely understood in consideration of the following detailed description of examples of the disclosure in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which:

[0019] FIG. 1 is a view of a light bouncer, wherein a fabric that uses discrete bands of colored fabric is attached to standard metal frames.

[0020] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the light bouncer according to the present application, wherein a fabric is firmly attached to a standard metal frame.

[0021] FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the attachment of the fabric to a standard metal frame.

[0022] FIG. 4 is a view of the light bouncer according to the present application, wherein the fabric is presented as a color gradient.

[0023] FIG. 5 is a rear view of the light bouncer according to the present application, wherein the fabric is presented as a color gradient.

[0024] FIG. 6 is a view of the light bouncer according to the present application at an outdoor location, wherein the fabric is presented as a color gradient that mimics the light from a sunset sky.

[0025] FIG. 7 is a view of the light bouncer fabric according to the present application, wherein the fabric is presented as different color gradient patterns.

[0026] While various examples are amenable to alternative colors, specifics thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the intention is not to limit the claimed inventions to the particular examples described. On the contrary, the intention is to cover color combinations, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the subject matter as defined by the claims.

[0027] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following detailed description should be read with reference to the drawings in which similar elements in different drawings are numbered the same. The drawings-depict illustrative examples and are therefore not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.

[0029] Referring to FIG. 1 , a system wherein the fabric acting as light bouncer uses discrete bands of colored fabric is attached to standard metal frames.

[0030] The bouncer according to the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 7, and consists of a fabric in the sizes 6x6ft, 8x8ft, 12x12ft, 12x20ft, 20x20ft or custom sizes that is firmly attached to a standard metal frame.

[0031] The fabric may be any suitable fabric, preferred examples being silks, polyester, twill, muslin, unbleached muslin and the like.

[0032] Referring to FIG. 3, the fabric is attached onto the frame with cords, or any other attaching means.

[0033] The concept of the new light bouncing system according to the present application is a gradient between the different colors. This gradient effect makes the reflected light on the subject look more convincing, as it accurately imitates how light is reflected from different environments, than the standard options of the prior art. By adding two or more colors bound by a gradient transition between them, the photographer is able to reproduce light as it is reflected by nature, the sky and outdoor environments. On reflective surfaces and on the diversity of skin tones, the reflected gradient colors of light will blend seamlessly. FIG. 6 illustrates the use of a light bouncing system according to the present application so as to mimic a sunset.

[0034] By bouncing the light off or through the bounce fabric according to the present application, one is able to get a light emitted and reflected as nature and outdoor environments reflects sunlight.

[0035] The light bouncing system according to the present application solves the problem of creating a light that looks more natural and authentic than the traditional methods. When light reflects off or through the fabric of gradient colors and is then reflected back onto the subject, the blend of different color lines with smooth transitions creates a natural appearance, as when light is reflected from an environment with two or more colors.

[0036] This helps, for example, filming on green or blue screen set, by using the light bouncing system on the subjects, according to the present application, one is able to get a more natural looking light that will make the subjects blend in more convincingly, with the replaced background usually added in the post production. Another good example is the use of the light bouncing system according to the present application when filming in buildings to illuminate through windows and filming in outdoors environments, creating the illusion that it is taking place during a sunset, in a city, a forest, at the beach, and the like.

[0037] The disclosure may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the essential attributes. Therefore, the illustrated light bouncing system should be considered illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. Any claims provided herein are to ensure adequacy of the present application for establishing foreign priority and for no other purpose.

[0038] Various examples of fabric for light bouncing systems have been described herein. These examples are given only be way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the claimed disclosures. It should be appreciated, moreover, that the various color combinations of the examples that have been described may be combined in various ways to produce numerous additional examples.

[0039] Any incorporation of reference of documents above is further limited such that no claims included in the documents are incorporated by reference herein. Any incorporation by reference of documents above is yet further limited such that any definitions provided in the documents are not incorporated by reference herein unless expressly included herein.

Claims

CLAIMS1 . Light bouncing system for photography comprising a colored fabric that is firmly attached to a standard metal frame.

2. Light bouncing system, according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric is of 6x6ft, 8x8ft, 12x12ft, 12x20ft, 20x20ft in size.

3. Light bouncing system, according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric is used in customized sizes.

4. Light bouncing system, according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric comprise 2 or more colors bound by a gradient transition between them.

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