Silks soften and diffuse light rather than block or shape it. It comes in a white fabric and a more uncommon black version that has a rare quality all to itself.
Silk Type | Description | Color | Light Loss | Flag Sizes Available | Overhead Sizes Available | |
Quarter Silk (1/4) | The sheerest of the three silks. This is a great diffusion when you are trying to take the hard edge off without substantial loss of light, but with some of the spread of poly silk. | White 1/4 Silk | 1 stop | 18×24, 2×3, 4×4 | 6×6, 8×8, 12×12, 20×20 | |
Black 1/4 Silk | 1 1/2 stops | 18×24 | 12×12 | |||
China Silk (1/2) | China Silk, also called Half Silk, is made with a natural fiber that has a slightly warmer feel than poly silk. Offered in both white and black. | White China Silk | 1 2/3 stops | 2×3, 4×4 | 6×6, 8×8, 12×12, 20×20 | |
Black China Silk | 2 2/3 stops | NA | 8×8 | |||
Poly Silk | Poly Silk, also referred to as “Artificial Silk” or “Full Silk”, is a heavy diffusion that offers a soft, even spread. This diffusion is one of the most standard diffusions in a traditional flag or Butterfly Frame set. | White Poly Silk | 2 stops | 12×18, 18×24, 2×3, 4×4 | 6×6, 8×8, 12×12, 20×20 | |
Black Poly Silk | 3 stops | 4×4 | 12×12 | |||
Film Silk Rentals for NYC Productions
Rent film silks from Hand Held Films for feature films, television, commercials, music videos, and branded productions in New York City. Our grip and electric team can help you choose diffusion and overhead-control options that fit your lighting plan and on-set workflow.