Diffusion Rags

Rags, also known as “Overheads, butterfly or Slip-on textiles” are the materials that are tied onto the Butterfly/Overhead frame.

Types

Grid Cloth Quarter
Approx. 0.8 stop light loss.
A very common grade of ripstop diffusion used simultaneously with brand diffusion such as Lee and Rosco filters. Full grid is quite a heavy diffusion that provides a soft glow  light quality.
Grid Cloth Half
Approx. 2 stops light loss.
Grid Cloth Full
Approx. 2.6 stops light loss.
Artificial Silk Quarter
Approx. 0.6 stops light loss.
Diffuses a  light source with a light transparency whilst still retaining shadow detail, ideal for controlling overhead sunlight.
Artificial Silk HalfNo photo
Artificial Silk Full
Approx 1.8 stop light loss.
Diffuses and spreads the light over the material, reducing any hot spots. Very soft effect.
No photo
China Silk White
China Silk Black
Frost Hi Lite
A frosted plastic sheet diffusion, this delivers a shadowless soft light, very little light loss, no shadows.
Frost Soft Half
A frosted plastic sheet diffusion, delivering a source with a unique soft light enhancing skin tone and natural textures.
No photo
Frost Soft FullNo photo
American Muslin Bleached
A Lightweight Natural fibre canvas, 6 meters wide. This material when used as a diffusion delivers a very soft sourceless light ideal for low light ambience.
This material can also be used as a reflector. The light is very soft and subtle and is used as an ambient reflection source. Cycloramas and backdrops are other uses for this fabric
American Muslin Unbleached
A Lightweight Natural fibre canvas, 6 meters wide. This material when used as a diffusion delivers a very soft sourceless light ideal for low light ambience. It is ideal for using daylight light source for dusk/ night light.
This material can also be used as a reflector. The reflected light is a warm colour temperature producing a  light that is very soft and subtle. Used as an ambient reflection source. Cycloramas and backdrops are other uses for this fabric
Bobbin Net Single Black
Bobbin Net Double Black
Bobbin Net Triple BlackNo photo
Bobbin Net Single White
Also part  of the reduction set, the single white net diffuses a light source whilst the symmetrical mesh pattern reduces the light source also. The combination of a single white net with reflective surfaces  i.e. Silvers or Golds, provides accuracy in reducing the reflected source.
Bobbin Net Double White
Also part  of the reduction set, the double white net diffuses a light source whilst the symmetrical mesh pattern reduces the light source also. The combination of a double white net with reflective surfaces  i.e. Silvers or Golds, provides accuracy in reducing the reflected source.

Size

04’x04′ Butterfly
06’x06′ Butterfly
08’x08′ Butterfly
12’x12′ Overhead
12’x20′ Overhead
20’x20′ Overhead
and custom size

Used for

  • masking unwanted light
  • putting a hard edge on light 

Rocket Film Equipment make their rags with

  • Quality Fabrics
  • Tenara Thread
  • The Full width of the fabric to avoid too many seams
  • Flat shoelace ties for easy application and accurate tensioning
  • Spur and tooth, plated grommets
  • A grade polyester Webbing
  • PVC reinforced Corners with Slip-on elastic Strap
  • Colour coded drawstring carry/storage Bags. Always make sure the textile is Dry before stowing

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