Solids

What does a topper and a bottomer do?  What are cutters used for?  Whats a lenser?  What is a courtesy?

    A topper is used to cover the top of the light, keeping the subject lit but eliminating spill on the background. A bottomer is the same; however, it instead is used to block the bottom, and it can be used to block the subject from the background. Cutters are 2'x6' and, like floppies, can open up, allowing it to become a 4'x6'. These are good for when you have a larger shot and need a longer cut of light. A lenser is simply shading the light that's hitting the lens in order to eliminate lens flare, which can be done in a variety of ways. A courtesy is when you flag a person or monitor in order to eliminate harsh reflections, often when outdoors. This is most typically done with a top hinge floppy, and if the wind is an issue, you can clip the floppy to the stand, or weigh down the bottom using a rod or by clipping some form of weight to it.