Softbox for the 312 Led light

atticusd

Hi guys,

I've been looking for a cheap softbox/diffuser solution to make the light from a 312 bicolor led more pleasant looking and keep the eyes of the actor from burning out. There's a lot of stuff on ebay but being an available light kind of guy I'm a bit lost.

Any recommendations? I would buy from anywhere but prefer a european seller/shop.

Thanks a lot!

PixCanFly

You might want to consider this http://theeditman.com/blogg/default,page,1.aspx Or Just clip some diffusion paper from ROSCO or LEE over the 312.

atticusd

That's exactly what I was after. I’m definitely going to take a look at that.

Thanks!

stoney

What about a snoot? DIY?

PixCanFly

I reckoned some Cinefoil will do for snoot. You can mold it, shape it, size it any way you want. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/44690-REG/Rosco_RS100113_Matte_Black_Cinefoil.html

stoney

Thanks @pixcanfly

See @jdn's approach. http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/comment/36670#Comment_36670

I guess @atticusd is trying similar approach? I'm interested in mastering two 312 bicolor LEDs.

Psyco

I like the "theeditman.com" solution - looking for the right softboxes now on Ebay.

mrbill

Let us know if you find anything!

JDN

Re: Snoots, I made one for the 312s with corrugated plastic sign board (just ordered a sheet from a school supply store) and a few rare earth magnets. It just snaps on to the front. I had to put some extra diffusion thing plastic half way down which took out the lines/points you get when you put barn doors or anything else on led lights.