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240x240cm Butterfly Diffuser (3032)
$100.00 /day
An industry-standard, heavy-duty 240x240cm (8×8 foot) professional butterfly overhead diffusion textile panel system, now available for premium grip rental in Hong Kong. Crafted from high-grade 3032 White Full Silk to scatter raw high-output lighting streams into a colossal wall of creamy, shadow-free wrap lighting.
A 10% damage waiver fee will be applied to your order in the rental basket unless proof of own insurance can be supplied.
The 240x240cm Butterfly Diffuser (3032 White Full Silk)—celebrated universally across elite motion picture sets by its standard imperial profile of 8×8 feet—is a foundational titan of large-scale cinematographic lighting diffusion and overhead environment infrastructure, making it an incredibly prized asset for renting in Hong Kong. Moving completely away from small, restrictive octaboxes or compact flags that fail to span across wide configurations, this heavy-duty textile system is engineered to deliver an uncompromised, massive wall of soft light. It features heavy-duty border eyelets and rugged elastic tie ropes to stretch flawlessly across standard 8×8′ mechanical grip frame channels.
When executing an equipment hire for high-stakes narrative feature films, grand television commercials, multi-person talk show sets, or outdoor location campaigns, establishing absolute structural authority over raw, harsh exposure fields is mandatory on HK sets. The 3032 White Full Silk textile is a legendary optical compound compound that drops raw exposure lines by approximately 1.6 stops while aggressively scattering direct hot-spots. Whether deployed overhead to flag off blistering natural midday rays on an outdoor set or placed directly in front of an array of high-output continuous LED lights (such as the Aputure LS 1200d Pro), it acts as a colossal mobile window frame, melting away harsh skin-tone micro-shadows entirely.
Applicable Scenarios:
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Overhead Hard Sun Softening: Suspended on heavy-duty stands over talent during outdoor HK location shoots at Shek O, Sai Kung, or peak city streets, completely wiping out harsh natural facial line shadows.
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Colossal Commercial Key Source: Skinned in front of multiple high-wattage continuous fixtures inside deep sound stages across Kwun Tong or Chai Wan, creating a seamless, creamy ambient key light for multi-person setups.
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Automotive & Luxury Product Reflex Framing: Projects a massive, perfectly uniform white specular reflection tracking across highly glossy vehicle bodies or reflective chrome sets without harsh structural ripples.
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Massive 240x240cm (8×8′) Lighting Canvas: Colossal 8-foot square surface volume provides sweeping ambient wrap lighting that effortlessly covers large group configurations and full-body scenes.
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Premium 3032 White Full Silk Textile: Industry-standard technical diffusion material eliminates direct hot-spots cleanly while maintaining an ultra-flattering, feathered shadow fall-off.
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Industrial Brass Eyelets & Reinforced Borders: Heavy-duty double-stitched peripheral web channels withstand intense high-tension mechanical framing stretching without tearing.
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Color Temperature Neutrality: Advanced optical weave allows full color spectrums to pass cleanly through without introducing unwanted yellow or blue temperature shifts.
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Heavy-Duty Padded Elastic Tie Ropes Included: Comes complete with a full tactical set of high-tensile bungees/ties to secure swift, rigid, ripple-free framing alignment on location.
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Premium 240x240cm (8×8′) 3032 White Full Silk Butterfly Diffusion Textile x 1
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Tactical High-Tensile Elastic Frame Tie/Bungee Cord Set x 1
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(Note: This rental listing covers the standalone 3032 butterfly silk textile and ties only. The required 8×8′ mechanical metal frame skeleton, heavy-duty Combo/C-Stands, grip heads, sandbags, and lighting fixtures are available for add-on rent separately at our HK studio.)
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Q: Does this rental package include the external metal support frame and stands?
A: No. This rental item covers the 3032 White Full Silk textile panel and its structural tie cords only. To rig this safely on location, you will need to add our 8×8′ Butterfly Frame Kit along with two heavy-duty rolling combo stands or overhead stand systems to your cart. Please coordinate with our HK studio counter during booking to ensure your entire grip matrix matches perfectly.
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Q: What is the exact exposure light loss factor when shooting through the 3032 Full Silk?
A: The industry-standard 3032 White Full Silk introduces a natural exposure attenuation of approximately 1.6 stops (f-stops). It focuses heavily on maximizing diffusion creame over raw light transmission, turning any hard specular beam into a beautifully uniform, ambient wrap source.
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Q: Can I use this large 8×8′ butterfly silk safely outdoors on location in Hong Kong?
A: Yes, but because an 8×8 foot canvas acts as a massive sail that traps wind paths instantly, it poses a severe structural safety risk if under-weighted. We strictly dictate that when deployed outdoors, it must be framed on heavy-duty, reinforced steel Combo Stands or high-capacity overhead grip stands. Every stand base must be heavily weighted down with multiple heavy sandbags, and secure physical guide-ropes (tie-downs) should be anchored to the frame corners.
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Q: How is the rental fee calculated?
A: The rental fee is calculated on a 24-hour basis per rental period at Dream Scenes Studio Hong Kong.
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Q: Is a deposit required?
A: Yes, a corresponding deposit is required for all equipment rentals in HK.
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Q: What payment methods are accepted for the deposit?
A: We accept credit card authorization for the deposit, which is fast and convenient for local and international crews.
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