My husband just sent me this so I could sew it for him, lol.
@DroiMedia
10 ай бұрын
Let me know how it turns out!
@urbanlegendzrtru
4 жыл бұрын
Built this year yesterday and instead of 4x4 went for the 4x6 to take advantage of 10' conduit. Your video and parts list was on point and much appreciated. Some of the Amazon links are no longer in stock but a quick search found comparable parts.
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Next time you're rocking it on a shoot I'd love to see a pic!
@YuvakTuladhar
11 ай бұрын
I made one similar to yours using the same hardware, but yours has 5/8" spigots. I want to add it to mine too. Right now I am using mine with 9" Matthelini end jaws for holding the frame.
@staceysutherland9883
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great tutorial, so glad I found it. Made my frame this weekend all from HomeDepot used a pipe cutting tool from home depot instead of saw, so easy. I bought a 4X4 china silk for $60 from a local grip house. Whole shebang, frame and silk for $110! THANK YOU!!!
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
So cool! I loooove hearing when people do one of these builds! Happy filming (and share the finished thing with us if you're comfortable)!
@gkramer1696
4 жыл бұрын
do you have a link for the China Silk please
@staceysutherland9883
4 жыл бұрын
G Kramer modernstudio.com
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
@@gkramer1696 Hi! The fabric I used is linked in the description - I bought some muslin but you could honestly even use a shower curtain or large white bed sheet and still do the rest of the tutorial (sewing the flat webbing, attaching grommets, etc.) and have a great finished product.
@AllAboutVideography
4 жыл бұрын
The end result looks totally presentable. thank you so much for sharing.
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching and commenting! :) :) :)
@johnfranklin6999
2 жыл бұрын
Damn good video! Going out to purchase my materials NOW! To hell with B&H high prices.
@DroiMedia
2 жыл бұрын
🤗 let me know how it goes!
@mkeiser88
5 жыл бұрын
Some of the Westcott 6x6 are $500. Thanks for the tutorial!
@DroiMedia
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Share yours when you're done making one!
@darrinlalla9008
3 жыл бұрын
Yessssssss! You just saved me a few hundred dollars... thanks.
@DroiMedia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! Let us know if you end up making one!
@darrinlalla9008
3 жыл бұрын
@@DroiMedia I will. Thanks.
@dondadamedia
5 жыл бұрын
NIce, I'm gonna build one for sure.
@DroiMedia
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I use mine all the time in the studio, it's super handy. And, it travels well once it's all broken down :)
@gkramer1696
4 жыл бұрын
Best video! Thank for all the links!
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Happy DIYing!
@riparianstudios
5 жыл бұрын
Dude I love what you're doing! You've totally carved a niche in a really crowded creator field. Subscribed and excited to see what you'll do next. :) Out of curiosity, for folks who don't have access to a sewing machine, are there any purchasable silks you'd recommend that you think would actually fit in this frame?
@DroiMedia
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That means a lot ☺ In regards to the silk question..... there is likely nothing as durable that would be as inexpensive, BUT, I think if you handled / treated it well you could fix some elastic bands to the corners of something cut down to 4'x4' (I'm thinking of something like these sheet gripper thingies: amzn.to/2MMQhLH attached to a bed sheet or some silk from the fabric store cut down to the size you want.) Another option would be to find something and mod the dimensions of your frame to fit that. So lets say you have a pillow case or curtain (which would likely be more durable because they won't need to get cut), you could measure that and cut a frame to fit it. Hope that makes sense and maybe provides a bit of a starting point! Also, I've heard that the fabric places will have a list of people who offer sewing services in the area, couldn't hurt to ask - who knows maybe you could have it cut/sewn for fairly cheap. Just another thought! Thanks again and let me know how the DIYing goes!
@DroiMedia
5 жыл бұрын
Also, there are some way cheaper options around for those sheet clips: amzn.to/2MH4byD. There are also relatively inexpensive silks out there: www.filmandvideolighting.com/modern-studio-4x4-silk-fabric.html
@davidclein
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
😁😁😁
@lotfikazfilm7026
5 жыл бұрын
this is awsome! could you make a thin small version, like matthews scrim kit
@DroiMedia
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And yeah, you could definitely make a smaller version w/smaller conduit or pipe, but it might not be as strong/durable depending on what quality and size of material you use. I know McMaster Carr sells a bunch of pipe, tubes, and conduit w/various wall thicknesses (I actually buy my 15mm rods from them in like 6-8' lengths and cut as needed) that I think you could use in this same way, and I'm sure they have some sort of connectors. I've seen a few mods on this already where people are attaching a straight connector on each arm so they can make 4' square or 8' square scrims.
@gentlegnt
5 жыл бұрын
Great job!!!
@DroiMedia
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@tiltedroom
Жыл бұрын
Bravo!
@realjohnlexter
5 жыл бұрын
You definitely deserve more subs
@DroiMedia
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That means a lot! :D
@realjohnlexter
5 жыл бұрын
@@DroiMedia Keep up the Good Work!
@MrDiegoNori
4 жыл бұрын
Instant sub! Thank you so much!
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
☺☺☺
@mercierl.bangala4876
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Well done!
@DroiMedia
3 жыл бұрын
😊 thanks!
@j.oakley9588
4 жыл бұрын
I see how you attach the ties to the fabric. But how do you actually attach them to the frame? Do you detach the pipes and slide them through or what?
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
heya! So I leave the ties attached through the grommets of the fabric/scrim piece, and then you unhook them, but DON'T take them entirely off the fabric piece, and attach them around the pipes, and then re-connect them. I am realizing it is hard to explain, but the ties should go through the grommet, around the pipe, and then connect / attach to itself to hold everything tight. You can see an example of this near the end at around 6:18, but it's not a shot of it being done, kind of a finished shot. Hope that helps! :)
@j.oakley9588
4 жыл бұрын
Droi Media ahhh gotcha. Thanks for the reply man
@beatsforless8179
6 жыл бұрын
Great Video; the best on the Tube... You should try making a 4x4 book lighting frame. West S is charging $1000 for one SMH
@DroiMedia
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Got a link for the retail version? I've been toying with a DIY book light video recently actually!
@beatsforless8179
6 жыл бұрын
Yes I do, www.adorama.com/l/?searchinfo=westcott+thec47+book+light+kit
@beatsforless8179
6 жыл бұрын
I think 80/20 would be great materials to use for the frame and Lee 432 grid... Here Links for materials www.ebay.com/itm/331792124803 www.lightsonretail.com/Merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Lee-Roll-432
@DroiMedia
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah I had considered them before, and I think there is already a tutorial out there using 80/20 parts (maybe from Ryan Walters? been a few years since I've seen it). Thanks for sharing that link to the book light link too - that price is obnoxious, I'm sure I can come up with something a bit cheaper :)
@travelin.trucker
5 жыл бұрын
Good looking work without the cheap looking PVC pipes.
@DroiMedia
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And I agree, wanted to balance durability, cost, and looks :) thanks for watching!
@dareckmaurice9435
4 жыл бұрын
Great Vid! What other types of diffusion can you/would you add to this great set up?
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Dareck, great question - you could use a variety of black fabrics to create flags or scrims, other materials you could use are bedsheets, shower curtains, or even like painter's plastic to create any number of lighting effects you might want (diffused, frosted, etc.). Hope that answers your question!
@dareckmaurice9435
4 жыл бұрын
@@DroiMedia pretty awesome! Thank you! and the break down and set up doesnt look time consuming at all
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! And yeah the setup and tear down is super easy, usually only takes a few minutes 🤗
@vizualizefilmsllc6225
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! thank you! question: can this rotate somewhat Im assuming with the grip heads
@DroiMedia
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Dareck! Thanks for watching and commenting. And with rotating you mean horizontal (for something like an overhead rig) I assume? If so, then YES, absolutely it can be used in any direction you can imagine really. I used it partially rotated in this video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/yHp32IWnqJyknG0
@vizualizefilmsllc6225
3 жыл бұрын
@@DroiMedia Yes! exactly or tilt at an angle, etc thats great!! i will try this set up! thanks so much, make more vids!
@DroiMedia
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, more videos coming soon! Send some pics of your setup once you get it made! 😊😊😊
@jasongao7889
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man I was wondering if I could use the same method and make 14x14 scrim?
@DroiMedia
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, absolutely! No real barriers to do so other than being able to manage the size during production. Let me know how it turns out!
@inkusaido
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial, I'm currently making my own but I can't find these corners in my local shops. EMT corners is what they are called? No luck on Aliexpress either :(
@DroiMedia
3 жыл бұрын
bummer! sometimes they're listed as "elbows" - I've had to ask some of my local shops if they'd special order stuff for me, usually they will, might not hurt to ask. I'm really surprised you can't find any online :(
@inkusaido
3 жыл бұрын
@@DroiMedia It's kind of a struggle here in Spain since we use the metric system for hardware while film equipment is imperial. For now PVC elbows will do, thanks again for the video and the fast response!
@DroiMedia
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Keep me posted on your build!
@TimDanyo
4 жыл бұрын
Getting done on this project. One small snag.. how do you punch a perfect hole through all of those layers of fabric to do the grommets?
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Tim! Great question! Your grommet set should have a punch tool, but single or sets of hollow punches are also available at hardware and hobby stores.
@TimDanyo
4 жыл бұрын
DroiMedia yeah.. it’s pretty thick so the hole punch that came with the grommet kit is useless. Thankfully my wife is a seamstress baller and is going to plan B.
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Ohh yeah I gotcha, I had to get a new punch set after my second scrim - the ones that come with the grommet sets are notoriously bad quality. (What's plan B if you don't mind me asking? Love hearing other solutions!)
@TimDanyo
4 жыл бұрын
DroiMedia she’s using an awl to punch through the fabrics to make a small hole then she’s cutting out a circle.
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Tell your wife she is indeed a seamstress baller, that's a great solution to the punch issue. Not ideal but I'm guessing it will work well!
@timdanyo898
4 жыл бұрын
Just subbed up. Question.. does the fabric change color temp very much?
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim! Thanks for the sub and great question - I've noticed NO color changes with the white fabric used in the video (there might be some if you used like a light meter but to the naked eye and on my camera I cannot see any change). I did some minor edits, but no color temp adjustments on my allen wrench organization video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/yHp32IWnqJyknG0 in which you can clearly see the scrim in use. Thanks again and hit me up if you have any more questions!
@jonnham
5 жыл бұрын
Great Job! I have watch several of your videos and you earned the sub. Congratulations. JK
@DroiMedia
5 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the sub! Thanks for watching! :D
@jaredking232
4 жыл бұрын
Hey great video! I have an ARRI 650 and 750 light is this diffusion fabric safe to use with these hot lights? Thanks!
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Great question, I think that it would be OK since it's coming from a theatre/film co., but I would contact the distributer or manufacturer and double check
@jaredking232
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks man appreciate the info. Keep it up!
@SoloTraceur
3 жыл бұрын
Shame I can't find these parts in the UK.
@DroiMedia
3 жыл бұрын
That is a bummer - what's the hardware store situation like over there? Any chance you could find an online vendor?
@SoloTraceur
3 жыл бұрын
@@DroiMedia It's all copper pipes or PVC. The only aluminium or steel tubing are for towel rails or wardrobes haha. It's ridiculous.
@DroiMedia
3 жыл бұрын
@@SoloTraceur that sounds ridiculous. Just throwing some other options out there... I went with the tubing in the video because of the availability to me at the time, but I was also really close to making one with square tubing from 80/20 (which it looks like they have a UK vendor). You would want to recreate the same sized shape with their standard 1" tubing (8020.net/9000.html) and then use one of their elbows for each corner (8020.net/9220.html). Might be worth looking into!
@SoloTraceur
3 жыл бұрын
@@DroiMedia ah thanks, those links are showing 404 not found for me though
@SoloTraceur
3 жыл бұрын
@@DroiMedia the only UK vendor just sells the 80/20 T-slot framing system
@TannerGwaltney
4 жыл бұрын
Do you feel like the little 5/8" spigots get a strong enough connection to only use one grip head/c stand?
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Probably not just one, I would do both sides. You MIGHT be able to use just one at the top or bottom inside or on a totally calm day outside.
@TannerGwaltney
4 жыл бұрын
@@DroiMedia That's kind of what I figured. Thanks for answering!
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Good luck and hit me up if you have any other questions!
@terrencejames2275
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! What particular type of fabric did you utilize?
@DroiMedia
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've used white bed sheets for a few but I try and use rip stop nylon when possible - looks like the link is broken in the description, I'll have to find what I used in the video and relink it.
@terrencejames2275
3 жыл бұрын
Cool, I will try the rip stop nylon
@DroiMedia
3 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it works out!
@terrencejames2275
3 жыл бұрын
Will do,
@doubledark2
6 жыл бұрын
what camera and ISO did you shoot with?
@DroiMedia
6 жыл бұрын
Shot on a Sony A7sii w/a stock Sony 16-55lens - f3.5 and ISO at 400 I believe. Thanks for watching - HMU if you've got other questions!
@doubledark2
6 жыл бұрын
Adam, thanks for the quick reply. I was curious because you had a Boltzen 55W which I wouldn't have thought would be powerful enough for a key. But the Sony produced a nice clean image
@DroiMedia
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah I almost NEVER have the Boltzen cranked up to 100% to be honest, usually down between 20-60%, produces a GREAT light and a ton of it. Wanted to do a review on the light but there are already a ton out there.
@riparianstudios
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting... I kinda figured you were on a GH5 with all the focus slipping happening. If you look at that hanging lamp in the background, the autofocus is fiddling around for pretty much your entire stand-up. Ahh, (non-dual pixel) autofocus.
@gravity_media
4 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome tutorial! I didn't want to spend 400 USD on amazon for one of these...now I won't!
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Share a pic of it in action once you're done! 👍🏻
@davetinoco
4 жыл бұрын
Droi Media I will. I am making a slight modification. I bought a joiner piece so that I can go between a 4x4 to an 8x8. I will need two sizes nylon silks for the scrim but then I can easily grow it to a full 8x8 when needed.
@DroiMedia
4 жыл бұрын
@@davetinoco awesome idea! I've heard of a few people doing this and once I get some time I think I'll try it too. Keep me posted on how it turns out!
@Figitarian
6 жыл бұрын
What material?
@DroiMedia
6 жыл бұрын
For the fabric?
@ParisHolmesFilms
5 жыл бұрын
@@DroiMedia Yes
@DroiMedia
5 жыл бұрын
@@ParisHolmesFilms Rose Brand Fabrics makes industry standard fabrics for these purposes, but buying white rip stop nylon from your local fabric store will work just fine.
@ParisHolmesFilms
5 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the fabric from?
@DroiMedia
5 жыл бұрын
I bought online but you can buy white rip stop nylon from your local fabric store!
@ParisHolmesFilms
5 жыл бұрын
@@DroiMedia does that still work like Muslin?
@DroiMedia
5 жыл бұрын
@@ParisHolmesFilms For diffusing light yes, for cutting I'm sure there are technical differences but I don't measure stuff out w/ a light meter, have a large crew, use a gaffer, etc. - just me and a few PAs mostly - so it's easy to throw up and make a big diffusion panel.
@ParisHolmesFilms
5 жыл бұрын
@@DroiMedia dude, I don't care about the tech stuff I just want to know if the fabric can diffuse it as well as change tone of color like a muslin.. I don't even have a meter, just wanted to make sure I could send light through it. Thank you though
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