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20cm VFX Balls
8 Inch Chrome Ball and Grey Ball VFX Set
Two separate 20cm spheres with two handles and shipping included
This 8 inch set supplies a 20cm chrome ball and a 20cm grey ball as two separate spheres, each with its own handle.
Shipping is included in the listed price.
It is the 20cm answer for crews who want the two references framed side by side rather than split across one ball.
Ball diameter: 20 cm (8 inch)Balls included: 1 chrome, 1 greyHandles: 2Shipping: Included in price
Key Benefits
- Two operators can place chrome and grey at once on a large set
- Separate spheres give a full mirror hemisphere for the HDRI
- Two handles mean neither ball waits for the other
- Shipping included keeps the quote simple
Application Scenarios
- Stage work with multiple lighting zones
- Large exterior sets
- Episodic television with a fixed capture routine
- Reference capture for LED volume shoots
Who It Is For
- Studios with two person data teams
- Vendors covering long form schedules
- Rental houses adding reference balls to their inventory
Problems It Solves
- A split ball never gives a full mirror hemisphere
- One handle for two balls slows the capture on a big stage
- Freight quoted separately holds up purchase orders
Technical Features
- 20cm chrome ball x 1
- 20cm grey ball x 1
- Handle x 2
- Shipping included in the price
- Part of the 20cm range
Specifications
| Ball diameter | 20 cm (8 inch) |
|---|---|
| Balls included | 1 chrome, 1 grey |
| Handles | 2 |
| Shipping | Included in price |
| Thread | TBC |
| 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
One polished stainless steel chrome sphere and one painted grey sphere.
Manufacturing Process
Each sphere goes through the multi step surface treatment used across the range so the mirror surface stays specular.
Quality Control
Grey scale accuracy is held to a professional level through long term post production testing.
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We do not publish certification claims for this product.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 also produce 6cm, 12.6cm, 25cm and 30cm balls if you want to match a set to an existing kit.
Comparison With Other Products
Against the single 20cm split ball, this set doubles the surface area available for each reference and lets two people work at once.
Use Guide
How Crews Work With This Product
- Give each ball its own handle before the unit moves to set
- Place both balls at the subject position, chrome first
- Bracket the chrome ball, then expose for the grey ball
- Store the balls separately so the mirror face is not scratched by the grey sphere
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Guides That Cover This Product
Guide
Chrome Ball and Grey Ball Compared
A chrome ball records the environment, a grey ball records how that environment exposes. Why VFX crews shoot both and what 18 percent reflectivity means.
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On Set HDRI Capture
A repeatable capture routine from call time to dispatch of the reference.
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8 Inch Chrome Ball and Grey Ball VFX Set FAQ
How many balls are in this set
Two: one 20cm chrome ball and one 20cm grey ball, with two handles.
Is shipping extra
No. Shipping is included in the price for this set.
Can I buy only the chrome ball
Single balls are listed at 25cm. Email us for a single 20cm ball and we will quote it.
Do the balls come with a case
The hard case is supplied with the 12.6cm kits. Ask us if you want a case quoted with this set.
Quote the 8 Inch Chrome Ball and Grey Ball VFX Set
Send the quantity and the delivery country and we will confirm price packing and dispatch window in writing.