25cm VFX Balls
25cm Single VFX Ball Half Mirror and Half Grey
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25cm VFX Balls
25cm Grey Ball With Telescopic Handle
A full 25cm grey sphere for exposure reference on wide lenses
This is a single 25cm grey 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 grey sphere gives the compositor a complete falloff reference rather than half of one.
Ball diameter: 25 cmFinish: Full greyThread: 3/8 UNCHandle closed: 21 cm
Key Benefits
- A full hemisphere of grey instead of a split face
- Reads from a distance on wide and long lenses
- Mounts safely on 3/8 UNC stands
- Pairs directly with the 25cm chrome ball
Application Scenarios
- Exposure reference on exterior units
- Lighting falloff capture for CG environments
- Colour pipeline reference
- Training and test captures
Who It Is For
- VFX vendors with a defined capture standard
- DITs and colourists
- Studios buying chrome and grey as a matched pair
Problems It Solves
- Half a grey face gives half the falloff information
- Grey cards do not describe light arriving from behind the subject
- Mixed grey finishes across a schedule break consistency
Technical Features
- 25cm grey ball x 1
- Handle x 1
- 3/8 UNC thread
- Telescopic handle 21 cm to 47 cm
- Matches the 25cm chrome ball
Specifications
| Ball diameter | 25 cm |
|---|---|
| Finish | Full 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
Grey painted reference surface over a stainless steel sphere.
Manufacturing Process
The paint layer is applied over a prepared sphere so the surface stays even across the whole hemisphere.
Quality Control
Grey scale is held against the same post production tested reference used across the range.
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We do not publish certification claims for this product.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
Also produced at 6cm, 12.6cm, 20cm and 30cm.
Comparison With Other Products
Against the 25cm half mirror half grey ball, this full grey sphere gives twice the grey surface but needs a separate chrome ball for the environment capture.
Use Guide
How Crews Work With This Product
- Shoot the grey ball immediately after the chrome ball, from the same position
- Expose so the grey surface sits where your pipeline expects an 18% reference
- Keep the sphere clean, as marks on grey paint read as lighting detail
- Store the ball away from the mirror ball to avoid scratching
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FAQ
25cm Grey Ball With Telescopic Handle FAQ
Is this ball fully grey
Yes. It is a single grey sphere, not a split ball.
What handle is supplied
One telescopic handle, 21 centimetres closed and extending to 47 centimetres.
Can I buy it with the matching chrome ball
Yes. Ask us to quote the 25cm grey ball and the 25cm chrome ball together.
What thread does it use
A 3/8 UNC thread for tripod or handle mounting.
Quote the 25cm Grey Ball With Telescopic Handle
Send the quantity and the delivery country and we will confirm price packing and dispatch window in writing.