Pauls Hardware | Let There Be LIGHT! (Building a HUGE Overhead Softbox Diffuser) @paulshardware | Uploaded April 2024 | Updated October 2024, 6 days ago.
Let There Be LIGHT! (Building a HUGE Overhead Softbox Diffuser)
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Today we're building a big overhead softbox! We wanted to improve the main build area lighting in the "studio" (garage) so after doing a bit of research I build a large (a bit less than 4 feet x 6 feet) softbox diffuser complete with smart controls for dimming and a ceiling mount. Building a cheap and big softbox light diffuser for photography and video making was a lot of work, but it was fun and (spoiler) it turned out great!
MATS 🧱
Light Bulbs ($14/4-pack) - geni.us/AwWrKq9
Fixtures ($20/each) - geni.us/Lfh7rgp
Kasa Smart Dimmer Plug ($18) - geni.us/ELcAKBB
Diffusion Fabric ($23) - geni.us/UcIZZQ0
48"x96" Black Foam Core Board ($37/each) - artsupplywarehouse.com/departments/foamboard-sheets-black-%7C14%7C146%7C146010.html
40"x60" Black Foam Core Board ($20/each) - artsupplywarehouse.com/products/foam-board-sheet-40--x-60--x-3-16--black%7CFOM4060B316.html
Wood ($2.64/8ft 1"x3" strip) - lowes.com/pd/1-in-x-3-in-x-8-ft-Spruce-Pine-Fir-Furring-Strip/5014776481
Corner Brackets ($12/8-pack) - geni.us/fd99mNp
Piano Hinge ($17/4-pack) - geni.us/7T6Tz7
Hook and Loop Tape ($12/20ft roll) - geni.us/NqS7pzp
Washers ($7/30-pack) - lowes.com/pd/Hillman-30-Count-3-16-in-x-1-1-4-in-Zinc-Plated-Standard-SAE-Fender-Washers/3026330
Aluminum Tape ($30/2 rolls) - geni.us/VSrVg
Wood Glue ($7) - geni.us/CsAvo
Welding Blanket ($20) - geni.us/AlhdlZ
Drywall Screws, Lath Screws (already owned)
TOOLS 🧰
Nail Gun (already owned) ($36) - geni.us/eVfPe
Miter Saw (already owned)
Makita 18v Drill + Driver (already owned) - geni.us/wLGLyDq
Hammerhead Oscillating Multi Tool ($26) - geni.us/pC5o
► TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro: We Need More Light
1:03 The Basic Plan - Big Overhead Softbox Lights and Materials
4:23 Smart Dimmer Plug and Light Mount Bar
5:21 Building the Frame
9:23 Finishing the Upper Part of the Frame
12:34 The Foamboard Wrap
15:35 The Aluminum Tape Inside Part and Ceiling Mounts
17:31 Updated Mount for Fixtures, Diffusion Silk Application
19:40 Four Corner Eye Screws, Hanging it from the Ceiling
20:37 Let There Be Light!
Design Inspired by this video
Filmmakers Academy - How To Build A Soft Box: youtu.be/5cik1qOXIiA
Please note that links above may be affiliate links -- clicking them earns me a small commission if you make a purchase and helps support my YouTube channel. Thank you!
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Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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Let There Be LIGHT! (Building a HUGE Overhead Softbox Diffuser)
▷ MY STORE - shirts, pint glasses & hoodies: paulshardware.net
⇨ Sponsor: Corsair K65 Plus Wireless Keyboard | go.corsair.com/oq99xY | Amz: geni.us/c2ABKtM
Today we're building a big overhead softbox! We wanted to improve the main build area lighting in the "studio" (garage) so after doing a bit of research I build a large (a bit less than 4 feet x 6 feet) softbox diffuser complete with smart controls for dimming and a ceiling mount. Building a cheap and big softbox light diffuser for photography and video making was a lot of work, but it was fun and (spoiler) it turned out great!
MATS 🧱
Light Bulbs ($14/4-pack) - geni.us/AwWrKq9
Fixtures ($20/each) - geni.us/Lfh7rgp
Kasa Smart Dimmer Plug ($18) - geni.us/ELcAKBB
Diffusion Fabric ($23) - geni.us/UcIZZQ0
48"x96" Black Foam Core Board ($37/each) - artsupplywarehouse.com/departments/foamboard-sheets-black-%7C14%7C146%7C146010.html
40"x60" Black Foam Core Board ($20/each) - artsupplywarehouse.com/products/foam-board-sheet-40--x-60--x-3-16--black%7CFOM4060B316.html
Wood ($2.64/8ft 1"x3" strip) - lowes.com/pd/1-in-x-3-in-x-8-ft-Spruce-Pine-Fir-Furring-Strip/5014776481
Corner Brackets ($12/8-pack) - geni.us/fd99mNp
Piano Hinge ($17/4-pack) - geni.us/7T6Tz7
Hook and Loop Tape ($12/20ft roll) - geni.us/NqS7pzp
Washers ($7/30-pack) - lowes.com/pd/Hillman-30-Count-3-16-in-x-1-1-4-in-Zinc-Plated-Standard-SAE-Fender-Washers/3026330
Aluminum Tape ($30/2 rolls) - geni.us/VSrVg
Wood Glue ($7) - geni.us/CsAvo
Welding Blanket ($20) - geni.us/AlhdlZ
Drywall Screws, Lath Screws (already owned)
TOOLS 🧰
Nail Gun (already owned) ($36) - geni.us/eVfPe
Miter Saw (already owned)
Makita 18v Drill + Driver (already owned) - geni.us/wLGLyDq
Hammerhead Oscillating Multi Tool ($26) - geni.us/pC5o
► TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro: We Need More Light
1:03 The Basic Plan - Big Overhead Softbox Lights and Materials
4:23 Smart Dimmer Plug and Light Mount Bar
5:21 Building the Frame
9:23 Finishing the Upper Part of the Frame
12:34 The Foamboard Wrap
15:35 The Aluminum Tape Inside Part and Ceiling Mounts
17:31 Updated Mount for Fixtures, Diffusion Silk Application
19:40 Four Corner Eye Screws, Hanging it from the Ceiling
20:37 Let There Be Light!
Design Inspired by this video
Filmmakers Academy - How To Build A Soft Box: youtu.be/5cik1qOXIiA
Please note that links above may be affiliate links -- clicking them earns me a small commission if you make a purchase and helps support my YouTube channel. Thank you!
▷ MY STORE - shirts, pint glasses & hoodies: paulshardware.net
▷ SOCIAL
Twitter: @paulhardware
twitter.com/paulhardware
Facebook:
facebook.com/pages/Pauls-Hardware/195425877329550
Instagram:
instagram.com/paulhardware
:::Send Me Stuff:::
Paul's Hardware
P.O. Box 4325
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
► Edited by Joe Aguilar - ShaostylePostProductions
twitter.com/joe_editing
Audio file(s) provided by Epidemic Sound
epidemicsound.com
