Material for Making a Scrim

On another post I made, I got a great suggestion for using a large

scrim on a particular shoot (thanks Brooks). <p>

It seems like it would be easy to just make a scrim out of commonly

available materials. The only concern I can think of would be color

cast issues. Has anybody made a scrim or have recommendations for

what material to use to make a large one?

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Thanks.

Dave,

 

You're welcome. #8^)

 

Look for white rip-stop nylon at large fabric stores. Maybe a Google search for a manufacturer and a local supplier?

What could be more "commonly available" than B&H? <grin>

 

This Photoflex 77" x 77" translucent fabric panel seems reasonably priced at $40 already hemmed and all.

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=41962&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

Thanks again Brooks. Great info in that Lighting Themes thread.<p>

My shoot is this weekend, so I'm thinking just a white bedsheet or something similar that I can find easily and put together a couple of these quick. Should be okay, eh? I'm shooting digitally so I have flexibility with the white balance.

Thanks Denis,<p>

That looks great. A bedsheet or something would be cheaper though I think. Might even have one around the house. Looks like $40 is for the fabric, the frame for that is $113. I'm guessing could probably throw together some PVC and velcro or something like that for about $25 bucks or so.<p>

But I agree that B&H is the tops in convenience.

"...I'm guessing could probably throw together some PVC and velcro or something like that for about $25 bucks or so..."

 

Yeah, that's just what I was thinking, but no need for velcro. Since the fabric is already hemmed to accept a tube, you probably just need one 7 foot pvc pipe on top and a shorter one on the bottom as a weight. Drill two thru holes near the ends of the long pipe and hang it between two stands (like you would a roll of seamless).

 

The pvc might droop some, so you could use a length of lightweight metal EMT conduit instead.

 

If you do end up using a bedsheet, just don't let it get too close to your modeling lights ;-)

 

Regards,

Dave,

The B&H fabric for $40 will be hemmed and have elastic straps at the corner for easy fitment to the frame.

 

The drawback to using a bedsheet, aside from a color warming effect, is that you'll lose at least a stop or more compared to commercially available scrim material.

 

Make the frame out of 1" schedule 40 PVS pipe and it will be very sturdy and won't sag.

you can buy bungee cord in uncut lengths from boating supply stores, run it inside the pvc pipes (with pvc corners) and you've made your own frame for it... t