bulk diffusion material at DVinfo.net

Michael Bendixen · June 7th, 2005, 12:40 PM

Does anyone know if I can buy the "fabric" used for diffusion silks, or any other material that could work to a similar effect.

Thanks,

Michael

Matt Gettemeier · June 7th, 2005, 04:50 PM

Check the largest fabric store you have near you. Look for a really high thread count nylon. If you can't find an actual thread listing you can examine the fabric with your eyes and find something good.

You're not going to find Rosco Grid Cloth if that's what you had in mind... but there are a lot of alternatives that are 95% as good... and in some ways, better.

If you're buying this to drape over a hot light then please ignore everything I've posted above... seriously.

Don Bloom · June 7th, 2005, 05:15 PM

Tough Spun can be had in either 24" sqs OR a roll that IIRC is 54" Xeither 10 or 20 feet.
Its made for diffusing on cam lights, strobes or stage type lights up to about 1000W. Just make sure you put the fabric out far enough with the higher wattage lights.

I think B&H has it in the rolls.

Don

Boyd Ostroff · June 7th, 2005, 05:21 PM

Rose Brand is one place you can get just about any kind of theatrical fabric or production supply. I think this may be what you want:

http://www.rosebrand.com/A_Com/showp...ectGroup_ID=36

Matt Gettemeier · June 8th, 2005, 12:47 PM

Dayum... that's a good link Boyd! Thanks.

Bill Hamell · June 8th, 2005, 02:51 PM

I second the thank you!
They are a little more expensive than where I was doing business however they have more products and their shopping cart is so much nicer!

I ordered some 1/4 silent grid cloth to make a 10 x 10 fly.

Mr. Bill

Michael Bendixen · June 8th, 2005, 03:43 PM

The link looks pretty good. Which type of fabric would work best for outdoor shooting (a ND material to block the sun).

Thanks,

Michael

Bill Hamell · June 8th, 2005, 04:28 PM

All of these would work
Which one you would use is determined by what effect you are looking for.
Silent Full Grid, (Sail Cloth) NFR
Silent ½ Grid, (Sail Cloth) NFR
Silent ¼ Grid, (Sail Cloth) NFR
These will soften the light as well.

Or the Cinenet also called Bobinette 1/2 Stop reduction (single net)
Use two layers for a full stop reduction (double net)

Mr. Bill

Boyd Ostroff · June 9th, 2005, 10:17 AM

If you're buying a lot they may give you a discount. Rose Brand is arguably the biggest/best source for theatrical fabrics in the US, so we do quite a bit of business there. They construct soft goods for us; sometimes this gets complicated but I know it will be done right if I use them.

If you have a big order you can call Peter Monahan there at 800 223-1624 x246. But if you just need a few things in small quantities, as always we suggest that you purchase from one of DVinfo's sponsors, like B&H Photo.

Bill Hamell · June 9th, 2005, 12:53 PM

Boyd,

I did over 12G with B&H last year is that enough? ;-)

Mr. Bill

Bill Hamell · June 11th, 2005, 02:18 PM

Looking through the Rose Brand site they list a product called 108" Lavender.
Now I know it is 108" wide but I am not familiar with the term "Lavender.'
Has anyone used it or know of another name it be called by?

Bill

June 7th, 2005, 12:40 PM	#1
Michael Bendixen Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 109	bulk diffusion material Does anyone know if I can buy the "fabric" used for diffusion silks, or any other material that could work to a similar effect. Thanks, Michael __________________ Wonderstar Productions Communicating Science Inspiring Curiosity and Wonder

June 8th, 2005, 02:51 PM	#6
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	I second the thank you! They are a little more expensive than where I was doing business however they have more products and their shopping cart is so much nicer! I ordered some 1/4 silent grid cloth to make a 10 x 10 fly. Mr. Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light

June 8th, 2005, 03:43 PM	#7
Michael Bendixen Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 109	The link looks pretty good. Which type of fabric would work best for outdoor shooting (a ND material to block the sun). Thanks, Michael __________________ Wonderstar Productions Communicating Science Inspiring Curiosity and Wonder

June 8th, 2005, 04:28 PM	#8
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	All of these would work Which one you would use is determined by what effect you are looking for. Silent Full Grid, (Sail Cloth) NFR Silent ½ Grid, (Sail Cloth) NFR Silent ¼ Grid, (Sail Cloth) NFR These will soften the light as well. Or the Cinenet also called Bobinette 1/2 Stop reduction (single net) Use two layers for a full stop reduction (double net) Mr. Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light

June 9th, 2005, 12:53 PM	#10
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	Boyd, I did over 12G with B&H last year is that enough? ;-) Mr. Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light

June 7th, 2005, 04:50 PM	#2
Matt Gettemeier Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 936	Check the largest fabric store you have near you. Look for a really high thread count nylon. If you can't find an actual thread listing you can examine the fabric with your eyes and find something good. You're not going to find Rosco Grid Cloth if that's what you had in mind... but there are a lot of alternatives that are 95% as good... and in some ways, better. If you're buying this to drape over a hot light then please ignore everything I've posted above... seriously.

June 7th, 2005, 05:15 PM	#3
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Tough Spun can be had in either 24" sqs OR a roll that IIRC is 54" Xeither 10 or 20 feet. Its made for diffusing on cam lights, strobes or stage type lights up to about 1000W. Just make sure you put the fabric out far enough with the higher wattage lights. I think B&H has it in the rolls. Don

June 7th, 2005, 05:21 PM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Rose Brand is one place you can get just about any kind of theatrical fabric or production supply. I think this may be what you want: http://www.rosebrand.com/A_Com/showp...ectGroup_ID=36

June 8th, 2005, 12:47 PM	#5
Matt Gettemeier Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 936	Dayum... that's a good link Boyd! Thanks.

June 9th, 2005, 10:17 AM	#9
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	If you're buying a lot they may give you a discount. Rose Brand is arguably the biggest/best source for theatrical fabrics in the US, so we do quite a bit of business there. They construct soft goods for us; sometimes this gets complicated but I know it will be done right if I use them. If you have a big order you can call Peter Monahan there at 800 223-1624 x246. But if you just need a few things in small quantities, as always we suggest that you purchase from one of DVinfo's sponsors, like B&H Photo.

June 11th, 2005, 02:18 PM	#11
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	Looking through the Rose Brand site they list a product called 108" Lavender. Now I know it is 108" wide but I am not familiar with the term "Lavender.' Has anyone used it or know of another name it be called by? Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light