25cm VFX Balls
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25cm VFX Balls
10inch Chrome Grey Ball VFX Ball With Handle
The 10inch stock ball listed for single unit reorders
This is the 10inch chrome grey ball supplied with a handle and a cloth cover, held in stock with a 7 to 8 day shipping time.
It is listed separately so a crew can reorder a single replacement without disturbing an existing kit order.
Grey scale is held to the level tested in post production across the whole range.
Ball diameter: 10 inchSupplied with: Handle, cloth coverAvailability: In stockShipping time: 7 to 8 days
Key Benefits
- Reorder one ball without rebuilding a kit quote
- Stock held, so a replacement reaches the unit inside the schedule
- Handle and cover included, nothing else to source
- Matches balls already in a studio inventory
Application Scenarios
- Replacement ball mid production
- Second ball for a splinter unit
- Reference capture on stage
- Location plates for set extension
Who It Is For
- Production coordinators reordering for a running show
- Rental houses topping up inventory
- Supervisors who lost a ball on location
Problems It Solves
- A damaged ball stops reference capture until a replacement lands
- Kit only listings force a larger purchase than the job needs
- Mixing balls from different suppliers breaks reference consistency
Technical Features
- 10inch chrome grey ball
- Handle included
- Cloth cover included
- Stock item, shipping time 7 to 8 days
- Produced for film and television post production
Specifications
| Ball diameter | 10 inch |
|---|---|
| Supplied with | Handle, cloth cover |
| Availability | In stock |
| Shipping time | 7 to 8 days |
| Use | Lighting and exposure reference |
| Net weight | TBC |
Values marked TBC are not published on the source material we work from and are confirmed in writing before an order is placed.
Materials
Stainless steel sphere with a polished mirror surface and a grey reference surface.
Manufacturing Process
More than 20 surface processes are used on the light sphere to maintain specular reflection.
Quality Control
Each ball is matched to the same grey scale reference so a replacement behaves like the one it replaces.
Certifications
We do not publish certification claims for this product. If your procurement process needs documentation, ask us before ordering and we will tell you exactly what we can supply.
Customization Options
Ask us about 6cm, 12.6cm, 20cm, 25cm and 30cm balls when you want to extend a kit.
Comparison With Other Products
Specification matches the 10 inch chrome grey ball listing. Use this one when you are adding a single ball to a kit you already own.
Use Guide
How Crews Work With This Product
- Check the new ball against your existing reference in the same light
- Label the handle so units do not mix balls between trucks
- Capture a test frame before the first setup of the day
- Store in the cloth cover, mirror face away from hard surfaces
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Guides That Cover This Product
Guide
What a VFX Chrome Ball Does on Set
A chrome ball records the environment around the subject so CG elements can be lit from the same light as the plate. Here is what it is and how it is used.
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On Set HDRI Capture
A repeatable capture routine from call time to dispatch of the reference.
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10inch Chrome Grey Ball VFX Ball With Handle FAQ
How is this different from the 10 inch listing
The specification is the same. This listing exists for single unit reorders.
How soon can it ship
Stock is held and shipping time is 7 to 8 days.
Can you match a ball I already own
Tell us the diameter and finish you have and we will confirm what matches it.
Is a tripod included
No. Tripods are not included with any VFX Ball product.
Quote the 10inch Chrome Grey Ball VFX Ball With Handle
Send the quantity and the delivery country and we will confirm price packing and dispatch window in writing.