Theodore P Rysz III

Hey Eric,

See my response to your questions within the quote.

 

1. Is cheaper, more affordable muslin that can be bought at a local textile place be trusted not to catch fire?

 

- This should be fine, it just depends on how close you have the unit to the material. That would be the same of "film grade" muslin as well.

 

2. If I want something for diffusion and a bounce should I use cheap muslin for both? or maybe go with some type of silk ? so long as it does't catch fire. Or use both ?

 

- If you could afford both, I would be both. That way you can see the difference in quality of both.

 

3. In terms of being able to be set up quick, and easy to transport (relative to being a DIY and not professional gear) what is the best suggestions for a frame? Wood? Staple the muslin/silk onto the wood? Tie it through grommets? Or use PVC pipes?

 

- I think that Phil best answered this.

This could be done in many different ways depending on your means. Sometimes there is fishing line that is used to hang them. Sometimes there is an actual piece of set design that the units hang from. It could also be a C-Stand with a cardellini clamp that clamps down on the tube itself.

All depends on what you are actually trying to accomplish and how you need to hide the support for the tubes.

I mean it really depends on what kind of look that you are going for.

To start, I would use the 12x12 black overhead to kill all of the ambiance around and in the car and to kill the kick back from the road. This will give you a nice base to start working with.

From there, I would use your 6K with a chimera to give you a nice soft "main source". I would then work in your 4k as a way to continue your wrap or add as a hard edge.

The 4x4 could then be used to break your edge or main source.

All just depends on your look.

Hi Dallas,

A quick google search brought me to the Wikipeida page discussing HMIs. Honestly if that isn't enough of a start, I would reach out to Local 728, here in Hollywood. Our business agent, Patrick, could answer a good amount of your questions. I hope that helps.