diffusion paper at DVinfo.net

Dylan Couper · January 15th, 2003, 12:01 PM

I picked up some diffusing paper for a corporate shoot I did yesterday to soften up my fresnels. It worked fantasticaly well.
I'd like to buy more, but not for $3 sq/ft. Does anyone know where I can buy it online in maybe a little larger quantity, and cheaper?

Ken Tanaka · January 15th, 2003, 01:59 PM

Try Studio Depot . As a division of Mole-Richardson they have a remarkable array of gels and lighting accessories. I've purchased many items from them.

BTW, their site's certificate is screwed-up (probably haven't renewed it) and you'll get a nastyrgam to that effect when you enter.

Dylan Couper · January 15th, 2003, 04:20 PM

Thanks Ken!

Adrian Douglas · January 15th, 2003, 09:05 PM

Dylan,

I've been using oven proof baking paper for years and it works beautifully. All that and more for just $1.99/100m

Ken Tanaka · January 15th, 2003, 10:20 PM

And if the shoot doesn't work out you can just bake muffins!

Rob Lohman · January 16th, 2003, 04:10 AM

Adrian,

What color is this oven proof baking paper? Cause the only ones
I can remember are "brown" which might introduce a color shift
you don't want?

Thanks!

Adrian Douglas · January 16th, 2003, 06:58 AM

Rob,

the paper is a neutral white colour the same as the expensive diffusion paper. It dosen't change the colour of the light at all.

Charles Papert · January 16th, 2003, 09:53 AM

Dylan:

With the amount of film work going on in Vancouver, I sort of picture that the streets must be knee-deep with used diffusion and gel from all those crews passing through...!

Seriously though, if you have the inclination, it may be worth asking around at the local lighting and grip houses to see if they have any remnants, such as a mostly-used roll. What they consider scrap may well cover all your lights.

January 15th, 2003, 12:01 PM	#1
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	diffusion paper I picked up some diffusing paper for a corporate shoot I did yesterday to soften up my fresnels. It worked fantasticaly well. I'd like to buy more, but not for $3 sq/ft. Does anyone know where I can buy it online in maybe a little larger quantity, and cheaper?

January 15th, 2003, 01:59 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Try Studio Depot . As a division of Mole-Richardson they have a remarkable array of gels and lighting accessories. I've purchased many items from them. BTW, their site's certificate is screwed-up (probably haven't renewed it) and you'll get a nastyrgam to that effect when you enter. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

January 15th, 2003, 09:05 PM	#4
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	Dylan, I've been using oven proof baking paper for years and it works beautifully. All that and more for just $1.99/100m __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

January 15th, 2003, 10:20 PM	#5
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	And if the shoot doesn't work out you can just bake muffins! __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

January 16th, 2003, 04:10 AM	#6
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Adrian, What color is this oven proof baking paper? Cause the only ones I can remember are "brown" which might introduce a color shift you don't want? Thanks! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 15th, 2003, 04:20 PM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Thanks Ken!

January 16th, 2003, 06:58 AM	#7
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	Rob, the paper is a neutral white colour the same as the expensive diffusion paper. It dosen't change the colour of the light at all. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

January 16th, 2003, 09:53 AM	#8
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Dylan: With the amount of film work going on in Vancouver, I sort of picture that the streets must be knee-deep with used diffusion and gel from all those crews passing through...! Seriously though, if you have the inclination, it may be worth asking around at the local lighting and grip houses to see if they have any remnants, such as a mostly-used roll. What they consider scrap may well cover all your lights. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com