Stainless Steel Sphere Sculpture
HDRI Light Probe Ball –Professional On-Set Lighting Capture Tool
The HDRI Light Probe Ball is a high-precision, chromed spherical reflector designed for capturing accurate environmental lighting data on film sets, VFX stages, and 3D scanning workflows. It enables the creation of 360°…
| Material | 304 stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Surface Finish | Mirror polished |
| Category | Stainless Steel Sphere Sculpture |
| Production | Made to order in our Shenzhen workshop |
| Customisation | Size, finish, colour and base adapted per project |
CAD files are available on request via WhatsApp or email rather than as a public download.
The HDRI Light Probe Ball is a high-precision, chromed spherical reflector designed for capturing accurate environmental lighting data on film sets, VFX stages, and 3D scanning workflows.
It enables the creation of 360° HDR environment maps for seamless integration of CGI elements into live-action footage, ensuring realistic lighting, reflections, and shadows in post-production.
VFX supervisors • Cinematographers • 3D artists • Virtual production teams
Ultra-Reflective Surface: Mirror-polished chrome finish (98% reflectivity) for distortion-free environment capture.
Neutral Color Accuracy: True spectral neutrality to preserve lighting color temperature (no color cast).
Durable Construction: Made of SS 304 material, with an anti-scratch coating on the surface.
Modular Design: Optional mounting threads (1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16) for tripods, stands, or robotic arms.
Portable: Lightweight (≤500g) with a protective carrying case.
| Diameter | 150mm / 200mm (custom sizes available) |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 304 |
| Reflectivity | ≥98% (measured at 550nm wavelength) |
| Surface Tolerance | ≤0.01mm (optical-grade smoothness) |
| Weight | 650g (150mm) / 1000g (200mm) |
| Mounting Options | 1/4″-20 & 3/8″-16 threaded inserts |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 80°C (non-condensing) |
Anti-static microfiber cleaning cloth
Foam-padded hard case (IP54 rated)
Quick-start guide with HDRI capture best practices
- On-Set Placement: Position the ball within the scene, avoiding crew/camera reflections.
- Capture: Photograph with a DSLR or HDR camera at multiple exposures.
Who It Is For
- Public Art and Urban Plazas — Landmark sculpture for city squares, civic parks and public green space.
- Real Estate and Residential Communities — Entrance statements, courtyard features and sales gallery pieces for developers.
- Corporate and Commercial Buildings — Headquarters forecourts, office atriums and commercial centre installations.
Problems It Solves
An open lawn or courtyard with no visual anchor, and a client who wants something that reads as light rather than as mass.
Why Buy From Maoping
Modelling, forming, welding, polishing, finishing and export crating all happen in one workshop, so there is a single point of responsibility from the first sketch to the crate on the truck.
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The build sequence used in our workshop for stainless steel sculpture.
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