12.6cm VFX Balls
12.6cm VFX Ball Kit Chrome and Grey Ball
Two-ball HDRI reference kit in a hard case for crews that move every hour
View product
12.6cm VFX Balls
12.6cm Half Mirror Half Grey Ball
A single 12.6cm sphere with a stretch handle for tight sets
This 12.6cm ball carries a mirror face and a grey face on one sphere and ships with a stretch handle.
It is the compact reference for crews working in rooms where a two ball bar will not fit.
The surface passes more than 20 treatment steps so the mirror side stays specular.
Ball diameter: 12.6 cmFinish: Half mirror, half greySupplied with: 1 x stretch handleSurface treatment: More than 20 processes
Key Benefits
- Small enough to hold inside a car interior or a practical set
- The stretch handle reaches over furniture without moving the camera
- One sphere gives the compositor both references in one frame
- Travels in hand baggage
Application Scenarios
- Interior dialogue scenes with CG set dressing
- Car interior plates
- Stage work where the ball must sit close to the lens
- Second unit pick ups
Who It Is For
- Data wranglers on interior units
- VFX supervisors covering two units at once
- Studios that already own a large ball and need a small one
Problems It Solves
- A 25cm ball is too big to place where the actor's head sits in a car
- Fixed handles cannot reach across a dressed set
- Separate chrome and grey balls make an already crowded room slower
Technical Features
- 12.6cm half mirror half grey ball x 1
- Stretch handle x 1
- More than 20 surface treatment processes
- Grey face painted for post production reference
- Part of the 12.6cm range
Specifications
| Ball diameter | 12.6 cm |
|---|---|
| Finish | Half mirror, half grey |
| Supplied with | 1 x stretch handle |
| Surface treatment | More than 20 processes |
| Thread | TBC |
| 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 half and a painted grey half.
Manufacturing Process
More than 20 surface steps are used to maintain specular reflection on the mirror half.
Quality Control
Grey scale is validated in post production testing rather than on the bench, which is how the reference stays usable for grading.
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We do not publish certification claims for this product.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
Available in other diameters on request, including 6cm, 20cm, 25cm and 30cm.
Comparison With Other Products
Compared with the 20cm half mirror half grey ball, this version is easier to place in confined sets, while the larger sphere reads better from a distance.
Use Guide
How Crews Work With This Product
- Extend the stretch handle only as far as needed to keep the ball steady
- Position the ball where the subject stands, not where the camera is
- Turn the mirror half toward the dominant light source
- Clean the mirror face with a soft cloth, never a dry paper towel
Related Products
Other Balls Crews Order With This One
12.6cm VFX Balls
12.6cm HDRI VFX Ball Chrome and Grey Ball Kit
The HDRI stills kit for crews that capture chrome and grey in the same frame
View product
25cm VFX Balls
25cm Single VFX Ball Half Mirror and Half Grey
The large split sphere for wide plates, on a 1/4 UNC thread
View productRelated Reading
Guides That Cover This Product
FAQ
12.6cm Half Mirror Half Grey Ball FAQ
Does it come with a handle
Yes, one stretch handle is included.
How is the grey half finished
It is painted grey for use as a lighting and exposure reference in post production.
Is the mirror half a coating
The mirror half is a polished stainless surface built up through more than 20 treatment steps.
What is the dispatch time
We ship as soon as the product is ready and ask for up to 15 days in the worst case.
Quote the 12.6cm Half Mirror Half Grey Ball
Send the quantity and the delivery country and we will confirm price packing and dispatch window in writing.