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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
At 25cm this is the largest split ball in the range, fitted with a 1/4 UNC thread for a tripod or the supplied stretch handle.
The grey side uses 50% grey paint with 18% reflectivity.
It ships as one ball with one stretch handle.
Ball diameter: 25 cmFinish: Half mirror, half greyGrey side: 50% grey paint, 18% reflectivityThread: 1/4 UNC
Key Benefits
- Large enough to hold detail on wide and very wide lenses
- One sphere covers the chrome and the grey reference
- The stretch handle keeps the operator outside the reflection
- Fits camera fittings that use the smaller 1/4 UNC thread
Application Scenarios
- Wide exterior plates
- Aerial and crane plates shot from a distance
- Large set extensions
- Reference for vehicle and crowd work
Who It Is For
- Feature film VFX crews
- Data wranglers working on wide lens units
- Vendors capturing reference for large environments
Problems It Solves
- Small balls give too few pixels when the camera is far away
- Turning one ball between chrome and grey passes wastes light
- Heavy spheres without a proper thread are unsafe on a stand
Technical Features
- 1/4 UNC thread for tripod or handle mounting
- 50% grey paint with 18% reflectivity on the grey side
- 1 x 25cm half mirror and half grey ball
- 1 x stretch handle
- Also known as a reflective ball or immersion reflective ball
Specifications
| Ball diameter | 25 cm |
|---|---|
| Finish | Half mirror, half grey |
| Grey side | 50% grey paint, 18% reflectivity |
| Thread | 1/4 UNC |
| Supplied with | 1 x stretch 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
Polished stainless steel on the mirror half, 50% grey paint at 18% reflectivity on the other half.
Manufacturing Process
The large sphere is polished in stages so the reflection stays undistorted right to the seam.
Quality Control
Reflectivity is held at 18% on the grey half, the same target used across the 25cm 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We do not publish certification claims for this product.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
We produce 6cm, 12.6cm, 20cm, 25cm and 30cm balls, including single finish spheres.
Comparison With Other Products
The 25cm half mirror half grey ball uses a 3/8 UNC thread and a telescopic handle. This version is threaded 1/4 UNC and supplied with a stretch handle.
Use Guide
How Crews Work With This Product
- Mount the ball on a sturdy stand for exterior work
- Place it at the subject position, not next to the camera
- Shoot the bracketed set with the mirror half toward the key light
- Cover the ball between setups to keep dust off the mirror face
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FAQ
25cm Single VFX Ball Half Mirror and Half Grey FAQ
Why choose a 25cm ball
A larger sphere holds more detail when the camera is far from the reference, which matters on wide lenses.
What thread is fitted
A 1/4 UNC thread for a tripod or the supplied stretch handle.
What is supplied
One 25cm half mirror and half grey ball and one stretch handle.
What are these balls also called
A chrome sphere or reflector, and on the matte side a grey ball or immersion reflective ball.
Quote the 25cm Single VFX Ball Half Mirror and Half Grey
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