Salil Sundresh Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 So i had a 1k arri lite w/chimmera rigged from some rafters and a hot scrim fell onto the inner diffusion layer of my 24x32 chimera when one of my grips/electrics was adjusting it. So I have 2 holes melted in the middle of one of my chimera diffusion layers. The holes are small enough to be patched by some diffusion from a swatchbook, but I'm not sure how to go about attaching some silk to the diffusion layer without melting glue or possibly burning thread (which might cast shadows as well). Any ideas? Is there a better way of going about this? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salil Sundresh Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 So i had a 1k arri lite w/chimmera rigged from some rafters and a hot scrim fell onto the inner diffusion layer of my 24x32 chimera when one of my grips/electrics was adjusting it. So I have 2 holes melted in the middle of one of my chimera diffusion layers. The holes are small enough to be patched by some diffusion from a swatchbook, but I'm not sure how to go about attaching some silk to the diffusion layer without melting glue or possibly burning thread (which might cast shadows as well). Any ideas? Is there a better way of going about this? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Werner Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Anyone? Is the chimera something that looks like a design like tree branches or venitian blinds? Is there anyway that the patchwork could be worked into the design? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted June 6, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted June 6, 2009 Is the chimera something that looks like a design like tree branches or venitian blinds? Is there anyway that the patchwork could be worked into the design? That's not a chimera at all. A chimera is like a tent that goes onto a lamp. It has diffusion and spill control all in one. Salil, why don't you just get some white nylon thread and stitch the patches in? It really doesn't have to be perfect looking, as long as the diffusion patch covers the hole. The nature of a soft light will make sure that the patch has no effect on the light it puts out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan brockett Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 So i had a 1k arri lite w/chimmera rigged from some rafters and a hot scrim fell onto the inner diffusion layer of my 24x32 chimera when one of my grips/electrics was adjusting it. So I have 2 holes melted in the middle of one of my chimera diffusion layers. The holes are small enough to be patched by some diffusion from a swatchbook, but I'm not sure how to go about attaching some silk to the diffusion layer without melting glue or possibly burning thread (which might cast shadows as well). Any ideas? Is there a better way of going about this? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Salil: Send it back to Chimera in Boulder, Colorado. I sent my medium Quartz that had two holes burned through it and they repaired it like new for about $120.00. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salil Sundresh Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Salil: Send it back to Chimera in Boulder, Colorado. I sent my medium Quartz that had two holes burned through it and they repaired it like new for about $120.00. Dan For the inner baffle it would only cost me like $45 to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB_Letchinger Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I think Chris gave you your answer. Nylon thread and patch it -- - maybe some scrap silk from a rental house, or tough gridcloth. Or, try billing the production company for a new one... sh%$#t happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Bowerbank Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 http://www.photoflex.com/store/index.php?cPath=2_18_21 Far cheaper, and pretty much just as good as Chimera baffles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan brockett Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 For the inner baffle it would only cost me like $45 to replace. Gotcha, I didn't read your post closely enough. Yes, I would just replace a burned diffusion baffle, $45.00 is nothing. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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