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
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25cm VFX Balls
25cm Half Mirror Half Grey Ball
A 25cm split sphere with a telescopic handle from 21cm to 47cm
This 25cm ball is equipped with a 3/8 UNC thread and mounts on a tripod or handle.
The telescopic handle measures 21 centimetres closed and extends to 47 centimetres.
One sphere carries both the mirror and the grey reference.
Ball diameter: 25 cmFinish: Half mirror, half greyThread: 3/8 UNCHandle closed: 21 cm
Key Benefits
- A large sphere that still packs down to a 21cm handle
- 3/8 UNC holds a 25cm ball safely on a stand
- Both references in one frame on a wide lens
- Works with the rest of the 25cm range
Application Scenarios
- Wide exterior plates
- Stage capture from a grip stand
- Vehicle process plates
- Set extension reference
Who It Is For
- Feature and episodic VFX crews
- Data wranglers on exterior units
- Rental houses supplying reference kits
Problems It Solves
- Split balls on light threads flex when they are 25cm across
- Long fixed handles do not travel
- Two separate 25cm balls are heavy to carry all day
Technical Features
- 3/8 UNC thread for tripod or handle
- Telescopic handle 21 cm extending to 47 cm
- 25cm half mirror half grey ball x 1
- Handle x 1
- Part of the 25cm range
Specifications
| Ball diameter | 25 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 with a polished mirror half and a painted grey half.
Manufacturing Process
Polishing is done in stages so the reflection stays true across a large radius.
Quality Control
Thread fit and surface finish are both checked before the ball is packed.
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We do not publish certification claims for this product.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 finish is available at 12.6cm and 20cm for smaller units.
Comparison With Other Products
The 25cm single VFX ball uses a 1/4 UNC thread and a stretch handle. This version is 3/8 UNC with a telescopic handle.
Use Guide
How Crews Work With This Product
- Extend the handle to reach over a dressed set
- Mount on a stand when the capture has to repeat from a fixed point
- Keep the seam vertical and the mirror half toward the key light
- Collapse the handle before packing to protect the thread
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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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25cm Half Mirror Half Grey Ball FAQ
How far does the handle extend
From 21 centimetres closed to 47 centimetres extended.
Is the thread 1/4 or 3/8
This ball uses a 3/8 UNC thread.
Does it ship with a case
A handle is included. Cases are supplied with the 12.6cm kits and can be quoted separately.
How long is dispatch
We ship as soon as the ball is ready and ask for up to 15 days in the worst case.
Quote the 25cm Half Mirror Half Grey Ball
Send the quantity and the delivery country and we will confirm price packing and dispatch window in writing.