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25cm VFX Balls
25cm Chrome Ball With Telescopic Handle
A full 25cm mirror sphere for environment capture
This is a single 25cm chrome sphere supplied with one handle.
It is equipped with a 3/8 UNC thread and mounts to a tripod or the handle, which is 21 centimetres closed and extends to 47 centimetres.
A full mirror sphere records the whole environment around the subject in one frame.
Ball diameter: 25 cmFinish: Full mirror chromeThread: 3/8 UNCHandle closed: 21 cm
Key Benefits
- A complete mirror hemisphere for HDRI reconstruction
- Large enough to hold detail on wide lenses
- 3/8 UNC thread suits heavy heads and grip stands
- Pairs directly with the 25cm grey ball
Application Scenarios
- HDRI environment capture
- Set extension and digital environment work
- Reflection reference for CG vehicles and props
- Location survey capture
Who It Is For
- VFX supervisors building environment libraries
- Vendors capturing reference for CG heavy sequences
- Studios that already own a grey ball and need the mirror
Problems It Solves
- A split ball leaves half the environment unrecorded
- Small mirror balls give too little resolution for a usable HDRI
- Poorly polished spheres distort the reflected environment
Technical Features
- 25cm chrome ball x 1
- Handle x 1
- 3/8 UNC thread
- Telescopic handle 21 cm to 47 cm
- Highly polished stainless steel surface
Specifications
| Ball diameter | 25 cm |
|---|---|
| Finish | Full mirror chrome |
| 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
Highly polished stainless steel.
Manufacturing Process
The sphere is treated through more than 20 surface processes so the specular reflection stays clean from pole to seam.
Quality Control
Surface finish is inspected for distortion and marks before packing, as any defect appears directly in the HDRI.
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We do not publish certification claims for this product.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
Chrome balls are produced at 6cm, 12.6cm, 20cm, 25cm and 30cm.
Comparison With Other Products
The 25cm grey ball records exposure. This chrome ball records the environment. Most crews buy both and shoot them one after the other.
Use Guide
How Crews Work With This Product
- Place the ball at the subject position with the camera at subject height
- Bracket widely so the brightest sources still hold detail
- Keep the crew and the camera operator out of the usable part of the reflection
- Handle the sphere with a cloth to avoid fingerprints on the mirror
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FAQ
25cm Chrome Ball With Telescopic Handle FAQ
Is this a full mirror ball
Yes. The whole sphere is polished, with no grey half.
How is the mirror finish produced
The surface passes more than 20 treatment processes to maintain specular reflection.
What is supplied
One 25cm chrome ball and one telescopic handle.
Can it mount on a light stand
Yes, through the 3/8 UNC thread, or on the supplied handle.
Quote the 25cm Chrome Ball With Telescopic Handle
Send the quantity and the delivery country and we will confirm price packing and dispatch window in writing.