20cm VFX Balls
20cm Single VFX Ball Half Mirror and Half Grey
A 20cm split sphere on a 1/4 UNC thread with a stretch handle
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20cm VFX Balls
20cm Half Chrome Half Grey Ball
A 3/8 UNC split sphere with a telescopic handle that reaches 47cm
This 20cm ball is equipped with a 3/8 UNC thread and mounts on a tripod or on the supplied handle.
The telescopic handle is 21 centimetres closed and extends to 47 centimetres.
One sphere carries the mirror and grey references together.
Ball diameter: 20 cmFinish: Half mirror, half greyThread: 3/8 UNCHandle closed: 21 cm
Key Benefits
- The telescopic handle collapses into a camera bag
- 3/8 UNC matches the heavier fittings used on grip stands
- A 20cm sphere reads well on medium and wide lenses
- One ball to place, clean and store
Application Scenarios
- Location work where the kit has to stay small
- Stage capture from a grip stand
- Second unit and splinter unit reference
- Photogrammetry sessions that also need lighting reference
Who It Is For
- Freelance data wranglers
- Camera departments capturing reference for a vendor
- Studios standardising on 3/8 UNC fittings
Problems It Solves
- Fixed handles do not fit in the bag that carries the ball
- A 1/4 thread flexes under a 20cm sphere on a stand
- Carrying two separate spheres is more than a small unit needs
Technical Features
- 3/8 UNC thread for tripod or handle
- Telescopic handle 21 cm extending to 47 cm
- 20cm half mirror half grey ball x 1
- Handle x 1
- Part of the 20cm range
Specifications
| Ball diameter | 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Finish | Half mirror, half grey |
| Thread | 3/8 UNC |
| Handle closed | 21 cm |
| Handle extended | 47 cm |
| Supplied with | 1 x handle |
| 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, polished on the mirror half and painted on the grey half.
Manufacturing Process
The polished half is built up through a long surface treatment sequence so reflections stay clean at the edge of the sphere.
Quality Control
Threads are checked for fit on standard 3/8 UNC fittings before packing.
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We do not publish certification claims for this product.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
The same split ball is made at 12.6cm and 25cm. Tell us which sizes you want quoted together.
Comparison With Other Products
The 20cm single VFX ball uses a 1/4 UNC thread and a stretch handle. Choose this version when your stands and heads are 3/8 UNC.
Use Guide
How Crews Work With This Product
- Extend the handle to 47cm when you need to reach over a set piece
- Mount on a tripod for repeat captures from the same position
- Keep the split line vertical so both halves read in one frame
- Collapse the handle to 21cm before it goes back in the bag
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Guides That Cover This Product
Guide
How to Shoot HDRI Reference on Set
A step by step capture routine for chrome and grey reference balls, including bracketing, ball placement, colour chart use and what to log for post production.
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On Set HDRI Capture
A repeatable capture routine from call time to dispatch of the reference.
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20cm Half Chrome Half Grey Ball FAQ
How long is the handle
It is 21 centimetres closed and extends to 47 centimetres.
Which thread is fitted
A 3/8 UNC thread, so it mounts to a tripod or to the supplied handle.
Is this one ball or two
One ball, with the mirror finish and the grey finish on the same sphere.
Are tripods supplied
No. Tripods are not included with VFX Ball products.
Quote the 20cm Half Chrome Half Grey Ball
Send the quantity and the delivery country and we will confirm price packing and dispatch window in writing.