4X4 Combo 50 B: 1 Soft Egg Crate 50° + 1 Grid Cloth Full + 2 Carry Bag

Soft Fabric Egg Crate/Honeycomb Grid

A soft fabric egg crate, also known as a honeycomb grid, is a versatile accessory used in film and photography lighting setups. Here’s a detailed description of its features and applications:

Design and Construction:

• Material: Typically made from high-quality, durable fabric like nylon or polyester. Some may have  reinforced edges for added durability.
• Structure: The grid is designed in a honeycomb pattern, which consists of multiple small, hexagonal or square cells. This pattern helps to focus and direct light more precisely.
• Attachment: The grid usually comes with Velcro strips, elastic bands, or snap buttons, allowing it to be easily attached to softboxes, LED panels, lighting modifiers or overhead/butterfly frames.
• Size and Shape: Available in various sizes and shapes to fit different types of softboxes, lighting fixtures and overhead/butterfly frames.

Features:

• Light Control: The primary function is to control the direction and spread of light. It narrows the beam angle, reducing light spill and allowing for more precise illumination of the subject.
• Softening Effect: While directing light, the grid maintains the soft quality of the light produced by the softbox or other diffuser it is attached to.
• Portability: Lightweight and foldable, making it easy to transport and store. This makes it ideal for both studio and on-location shoots.
• Versatility: Compatible with a wide range of lighting equipment, including softboxes, strip lights, LED panels and overhead/butterfly frames..

Applications in Film and Photography:

• Portrait Photography: Helps in shaping and controlling light on the subject’s face, reducing unwanted shadows and light spill onto the background.
• Product Photography: Provides focused lighting to highlight the product while maintaining soft, even illumination.
• Cinematic Lighting: Essential in film production to create dramatic effects by controlling the light direction and intensity. It is particularly useful for key lighting, backlighting, and creating controlled light patterns.
• Background Lighting: Used to control background lighting, ensuring that light does not spill onto the foreground subject.

Benefits:

• Precision Lighting: Enables photographers and filmmakers to achieve more precise lighting setups, enhancing the quality of the final image or footage.
• Creative Control: Allows for greater creative control over the lighting environment, facilitating a range of lighting effects and moods.
• Efficiency: Improves lighting efficiency by directing light exactly where it is needed, minimizing waste and enhancing the effectiveness of the light source.

Overall, a soft fabric egg crate/honeycomb grid is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to refine and control their lighting with greater accuracy and creativity in both film and photography settings.