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
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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
This kit is built around HDRI stills. One 12.6cm polished stainless steel ball and one 18% reflective grey ball sit on a shared bar so both read in a single bracketed set.
Two 30cm carbon fibre handles and a 3/8 UNC thread let the rig go on a tripod, a monopod or straight into the hand.
The hard case, fleece bags and colour check chart travel with it, so the same kit works on a stage and in the back of a van.
Ball diameter: 12.6 cmBalls included: 1 chrome, 1 greyGrey ball reflectivity: 18%Handles: 2 x 30 cm carbon fibre
Key Benefits
- Chrome and grey in one exposure set removes a whole capture pass from the shot list
- A single case means nothing is left behind when the unit moves
- The 18% grey face gives the compositor a known exposure anchor
- Urgent orders can be flagged before checkout so dispatch is arranged around the shoot date
Application Scenarios
- HDRI stills for CG lighting
- Set extension and digital double plates
- Car and product shoots with CG replacement parts
- Previs and postvis reference on location
Who It Is For
- VFX supervisors shooting their own HDRIs
- Freelance data wranglers working across several vendors
- Studios standardising a capture kit across crews
Problems It Solves
- Bracketing two balls separately eats time the first unit will not give back
- Mismatched references make CG elements sit in light that never existed on set
- Kits assembled from loose parts arrive incomplete on the second location
Technical Features
- 12.6cm x 1 highly polished stainless steel ball
- 12.6cm x 1 18% reflective grey ball
- 2 x 30cm light weight carbon fibre handles
- 3/8 UNC thread for camera and tripod fittings
- 1 x protective case, 1 x polar fleece bag, 1 x colour check chart
Specifications
| Ball diameter | 12.6 cm |
|---|---|
| Balls included | 1 chrome, 1 grey |
| Grey ball reflectivity | 18% |
| Handles | 2 x 30 cm carbon fibre |
| Thread | 3/8 UNC |
| Surface treatment | More than 20 processes |
| Case | Hard protective case |
| Tripod | Not included |
| 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
Polished stainless steel for the mirror ball and 50% grey paint at 18% reflectivity for the grey ball, with carbon fibre handles.
Manufacturing Process
The light sphere is finished through more than 20 processes to keep a true specular reflection across the whole surface.
Quality Control
Grey scale accuracy is held to the professional level through long term testing in post production, not judged by eye on the line.
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
Balls are produced in 6cm, 12.6cm, 20cm, 25cm and 30cm. Tell us the diameter and handle combination you want quoted.
Comparison With Other Products
This kit and the 12.6cm VFX Ball Kit share the same packing list. Choose this one when the job is HDRI stills and you want the pair presented on one bar for a single bracketed set.
Use Guide
How Crews Work With This Product
- Assemble the bar and both handles before call time
- Place the rig where the subject stands and keep the camera position fixed
- Bracket wide enough to hold detail in the brightest reflection on the chrome side
- Note the lens and height in the same slate so post can rebuild the position
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Guides That Cover This Product
Guide
Chrome Ball and Grey Ball Compared
A chrome ball records the environment, a grey ball records how that environment exposes. Why VFX crews shoot both and what 18 percent reflectivity means.
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On Set HDRI Capture
A repeatable capture routine from call time to dispatch of the reference.
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12.6cm HDRI VFX Ball Chrome and Grey Ball Kit FAQ
Is this kit different from the 12.6cm VFX Ball Kit
The packing list is the same. This listing is set up for HDRI stills work where both balls are shot together on one bar.
What if I need the kit urgently
Contact us before you order and we will confirm what dispatch date is possible for your shoot.
Which thread does it use
A 3/8 UNC thread, which fits standard camera and tripod fittings.
Do you ship worldwide
Yes. Economy shipping through FedEx, DHL or a similar service is included in the price and a tracking number follows dispatch.
Quote the 12.6cm HDRI VFX Ball Chrome and Grey Ball Kit
Send the quantity and the delivery country and we will confirm price packing and dispatch window in writing.