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Lighting Modifiers
Professional light shaping tools for your New York production.
Here is how this works in practice. Lighting modifiers shape, diffuse, and control the quality of light on set. Softboxes, scrims, gels, flags, and diffusion frames transform raw fixture output into the nuanced lighting that cinematographers need to create depth, mood, and natural-looking light in any scene.
Here is the short of it. We give access to full lighting modifier packages including diffusion materials, color fix gels, and light-shaping tools. Our team sources these accessories from local suppliers and sets up delivery alongside your lighting fixtures, making sure your grip and electric departments have everything needed on set.
Capabilities
Modifier Inventory
Comprehensive selection of softboxes, diffusion, reflectors, and control tools.
Professional Light Shaping
Capabilities
Our Process
Lighting Assessment
Knowing your lighting way, fixtures, and the look you want to achieve.
Modifier Selection
Recommending the right modifiers to shape and control your light effectively.
Prep & Organization
Preparing and organizing all modifiers in grip cases for efficient access on set.
Production Support
Extra modifiers and alternatives ready across your shoot.
On Location
Light-shaping tools from NYC grip and lighting houses
Here is how the work lines up. Lighting modifier stock in New York rides mostly through Eastern Effects in Gowanus Brooklyn — the dominant Northeast lighting and grip house. Stockwell Inc., LightWild, ARRI Lighting NY, Cine Lighting Services, and Bednark Studio, with Eastern Studios Williamsburg and Mole-Richardson NY covering legacy fixture pairings. Our rental team stages the DoPchoice Snapbag and Snapgrid range for ARRI SkyPanel S30, S60, S120, and S360, the Aputure Light Dome and Lantern series for the 1200d Pro and Nova P600c, Chimera Quartz and Lightbanks across the full HMI and tungsten ladder, and Lantern banks for Mole-Richardson 5K Senior through 10K and 20K Big Eye fixtures.
Here is the breakdown. Diffusion-frame stock runs 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 12x12, and 20x20 Matthews and Avenger butterflies with Magic Cloth, 1/4 grid, 1/2 grid, full grid, 216, 250, 251, Opal, Hampshire frost, Ultrabounce, Griffolyn, beadboard, and bleached muslin sets. Flag stock runs full duvetyn cutters, nets in 1/4, 1/2, and full single, plus shiny boards and foam-core bounce graded by size for the tight Manhattan brownstone interiors, Brooklyn Navy Yard Steiner Studios stages, and Silvercup Long Island City sound-stage builds shoots favour for controlled shaping work.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Each modifier order is staged in colour-coded grip cases — silks pre-laced to frames, Snapbags pre-paired with their fixture mounts, gel rolls of CTB, CTO, Plus Green, Minus Green, and Tough Spun cut to standard fixture sizes, and Pole-Cat poles, Mafer clamps, and Cardellini side-arms packed in the rigging case for the speed of swap-overs the IATSE Local 52 grip and electric pool expects.
Here is how the picture comes together. Our team lines up the prep day at Eastern Effects in Gowanus or Stockwell so the diffusion frames, butterfly textiles, and flag complement match the gaffer's pre-light list, and we keep duplicate cuts of Magic Cloth and 1/4 grid in reserve for the moment the DP swaps quality mid-scene. NYC heat and NYC winter conditions on Brooklyn rooftop and Hudson Valley exterior days drive how textiles are reinforced — wind cuts on the 20x20s, sandbag counts on each C-stand, and pole-cat hardware checked for the indoor narrow-lane builds.
FDNY fire-watch forms and the MOME Made in NY permit move through our office ahead of the call sheet. A 24-hour swap cycle out of Gowanus and Williamsburg keeps spare flags, textile reorders, and replacement Snapbags on the truck through wrap.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What softbox brands do you carry?
We stock softboxes from Chimera, DoPchoice, Snapbag, and others in sizes from small on-camera units to large 8x8 and beyond. DoPchoice Snapbags and Snapgrids are specific popular for their speed of setup.
What sizes of diffusion frames do you have?
We carry frames from 4x4 feet through 20x20 feet in many configurations. Standard sizes have 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 12x12, and 20x20. We stock many diffusion types for each size.
What diffusion materials are available?
We give a full range including 1/4, 1/2, full, and double diffusion, plus grid cloths, muslin, and specialty materials. Each gives different softness and light transmission traits.
Do you provide reflectors and bounce?
Yes, we have shiny boards (mirrors), beadboards, foam core, Griffolyn, and specialty reflective materials. Bounce is key for adding fill and redirecting light, above all on location.
What about flags and negative fill?
We carry complete flag sets including solids, cutters, and nets in all standard sizes. Black materials like duvetyn are ready for negative fill, which is key for creating contrast.
Can you provide large overhead setups?
Yes, we supply complete butterfly and overhead systems including frames, textiles, and all needed rigging. Large overheads are key for soft ambient light on exteriors and large interior spaces.
Related Services
Productions in New York that need this often pair it with HMI & Tungsten Lights and Lighting Equipment Rental for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Gaffer & Lighting Services and Cinema Lens Kits.
On Set
Need Lighting Modifiers?
Tell us about your lighting requirements and we'll build the right package.