V-Flat

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noun
Term: V-Flat
Description: A V-flat, basically, is a light modifying tool comprised typically of two large foam boards, either black or white, used to cut/flag light, or reflect it. They can also be used as a backdrop or flooring and are often used in this way.

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The primary drawback aside from price for V-Flats is that coming in typically around 8 feet tall or higher, they are cumbersome to move around with (requiring a large vehicle), and often problematic to even have upright in a home with lower ceilings. There are some more portable options these days, however. A company called V-Flat World, for example, offers folding V-Flats.

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