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11/30/2004 05:19:45 PM · #1 |
Hi all! I need to make some diffusion panels. These panels will be free standing and not in direct contact with my Alien Bees. Can ya'll recommend a good fabric for this project? Thanks!!
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11/30/2004 05:45:39 PM · #2 |
| I use fluroscent panels that in another life are used for ceilings in offices and the like. I got them from Home Depot for about 4 dollars (in US). Other options are a white sheet for a kid's room as it is heat resistant, although it shouldnt be as much of a problem with AlienBees. |
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11/30/2004 05:57:30 PM · #3 |
I had thought of using white sheets but was worried they would be too thick (too much diffusion). What do you think?
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11/30/2004 06:39:58 PM · #4 |
How about silk? Might not have quite the amount of diffusion you're going for, but I imagine you could double the layers to achieve a broader light spread. I would think the smoothness of the fabric will give a nice, even fall-off.
Message edited by author 2004-11-30 18:40:10. |
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06/01/2007 01:16:29 PM · #5 |
| I'm gonna bump this because I just made a light tent. Should I go ahead and use a white flat sheet to cover the frame as per the instructions? Or is there a different type of fabric that would work better? Cheaper is better, but better for not too much more is best. |
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06/01/2007 01:33:08 PM · #6 |
In the industry that I have claimed my career in, we use a dynamic range of stuff from paper to fabric.
Fabric ranges from Muslin both off white and white, Silk both white and black, Nets of different gages, Lavender of different thicknesses.
Paper ranges from 1000 H, to 250, 251, 252, Hampshire Frost, Grids, Opal, Spun, the list goes on.
The thing to remember is that it really does not matter what diffusion you use. You are just trying to slow the light down. Just remember that the lighter the diffusion fabric or paper, the more spread of light you will get, but more light will go through. The thicker the diffusion, the less spread you will get, but the less light will go through.
Cotton sheets prolly will work fine, but yes they would not let a lot of light through.
The Sunday news paper I have seen used for diffusion before for lights. It worked great, but, it has a short life span.
HOME DEPOT IS THE POOR MANS LIGHTING SOURCE, and a fabric store is the poor mans diffusion source.
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06/01/2007 01:55:00 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:
HOME DEPOT IS THE POOR MANS LIGHTING SOURCE, and a fabric store is the poor mans diffusion source. |
And I am a poor man! I spent less than $10 on the frame and over $40 for the lights. But I got a few of the daylight halogens so I think it's worth it. I think I may use some paper that I have for now (a huge sheet from the craft store that I've been draping over my lights). Thanks for the advice.
These are the directions for the tent I made...posted by  dudephil in this thread |
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06/01/2007 02:18:44 PM · #8 |
| Rip-stop Nylon works great and is very durable. |
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06/01/2007 02:31:15 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Telehubbie:
Rip-stop Nylon works great and is very durable. |
And it's actually available at the fabric store. I was surprised when I called and she said 'yes'. It's about $4-6 per yard. |
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