Matthews White Artificial Silk 8'x8'

Description

Matthews White Artificial Silk
White artificial silk that turns hard light into a soft, even source, in the 8'x8' overhead size. The synthetic material holds up to repeated production use. Sized between the 6×6 and 12×12 – coverage for one or two people without a slow rig. Fits standard 8'x8' frames; frame not included.

All fabrics were tested in a black chamber with an incandescent light source at one end and the fabric positioned 2/3 of the way between the source and the digital meter.

Design:

Diffusion material

Heavy-duty color-coded webbing border for quick fabric identification

Green: Single Black Scrim (0.5-stop light reduction)

Red: Double Black Scrim (1-stop light reduction)

Blue: Triple Black Scrim (1.5-stop light reduction)

Black: Solid Duvetyne (blackout)

White: Full China Silk Diffusion (1-stop light reduction)

White: 1/4 China Silk Diffusion (0.6-stop light reduction)

Yellow: Artificial Silk Diffusion (1.6-stop light reduction)

Features:

1.6 stops of light reduction

Softens and diffuses direct light with significant ambient bounce

Durable synthetic material for repeated production use

Flame Retardant

Frame not included

Suggested Uses:

Portrait photography — soften facial shadows and create flattering, even skin tones

Product photography — eliminate glare and harsh reflections on shiny surfaces

Outdoor shoots — diffuse direct sunlight on bright days for natural-looking results

Video production — reduce contrast and create consistent lighting for interviews and scenes

Fashion photography — achieve professional-grade light control for flattering subject lighting

Wedding photography — manage bright venues and outdoor ceremony lighting

Commercial shoots — provide studio-quality diffusion in location-based setups

Still life — create soft, directional light for food and product styling

Compatible With:
Optional Mounts/Accessories (Sold Separately):

Hollywood Overhead / Butterfly Frames 1" Square Tubing 6' – 12' 409108

Overhead / Butterfly Snap-A-Part Frame 1" Square Tubing 8' – 12' 409308

Matthpoles B427080

Grip Heads B350580

Hollywood Arm 40" with Grip Head 655040

Sandbags Black Cordura 299577

40" C-Stand Folding Leg, Black B339564

Dimensions:
8' x 8'

Weight:
1.8 lb

Materials:
White Artificial Silk Diffusion Material

Manufacturer SKU:
319403

In The Box:
Matthews White Artificial Silk 8'x8'