White bounce boards can be used outside if the sun is used as the key light.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only indoors.
• D. They replace the key light.

Answer: (A)

Using white bounce boards outdoors works with how reflectors shape light. When the sun serves as your key light, placing a white reflector opposite the sun bounces that light back onto the subject, creating a softer fill that reduces harsh shadows and adds detail. White is neutral, so it doesn’t skew the color of the light, preserving a natural look. A reflector’s job isn’t to replace the key light; it enhances the scene by adding fill light. That’s why this setup is true. The other ideas aren’t accurate: outdoor use is common, and reflectors don’t substitute the key light.