The Manfrotto HiLite backgrounds range allows the photographer to work in a way that was extremely difficult to achieve in the past, ‘High Key’ photography on location and in restrictive spaces. By rear lighting the white background itself there is no longer a need to use a background light behind the subject. Furthermore, because the background is actually illuminated it means the subject can stand virtually right in front of it without casting a shadow. The HiLite backgrounds also works as a large rear softbox and illuminates the subject as well, meaning you can use just one other flash head to light the subject from the front. What's more, the whole thing is collapsible.
Manfrotto HiLite Background. The HiLite backgrounds range allows the photographer to work in a way that was extremely difficult to achieve in the past. With the HiLite the photographer can achieve 'High Key' photography on location and in restrictive spaces. By rear lighting the white background itself there is no longer a need to use a background light behind the subject. Furthermore, because the background is actually illuminated it means the subject can stand virtually right in front of it without casting a shadow. The HiLite backgrounds also works as a large rear softbox and illuminates the subject as well, meaning you can use just one other flash head to light the subject from the front. What's more, the whole thing is collapsible. HiLite Background comes in several sizes
In order to "whiten" a background nicely and evenly, several light sources and a large studio space are usually required so that the background lighting can be placed so that the light spreads evenly over the entire background, without hitting the subject. The Manfrotto HiLite drastically simplifies this type of photography. Even on a small surface and with few light sources, it is possible to get an even, white background with the subject placed close to the background.
Thanks to the fact that HiLite can stand on its own without an extra stand, and that the lighting is placed to the side of the background, the set-up takes up very little space. The subject can be placed very close because the lighting takes place "from within" the HiLite and is spread very evenly over the large surface.
The flexible construction means that HiLite can also be used as a large softbox (similar to a window light). The slim design of the HiLite has a big advantage, which means that even small studios can have access to both a really large softbox and a completely white background.
Manfrotto HiLite is available in several different sizes adapted to half-figure, full-figure and couple/group photography. All are manufactured with high detail quality, which provides reliable function and handling.
As accessories there are complementary vinyl trailers as well as several variants of background fabrics with trailers, so-called Bottle Tops, which use the Hi-Lite as a background stand and expand the range of use.
Since 1978, Manfrotto has designed and manufactured photo accessories for professional photographers and enthusiasts for use in the studio and on location. The products are characterized by innovative solutions that simplify the photographer's work and encourage increased creativity. The range includes reflective screens, photo backgrounds, soft boxes, umbrellas, diffusers, camera accessories and a wide range of accessories for product photography and photo studio.