This 18 x 24" Open End Single Scrim from Matthews is an essential component to a complete grip kit, giving one the total creative flexibility of precise light manipulation. This stainless steel frame features one layer of Black Bobinett lighting control fabric to reduce the intensity of light in a given area.

18 x 24" Open End Frame    Reduces Illumination by 1/2 Stop    3/8" Pin with Handle

This 18 x 24" Open End Single Scrim from Matthews is an essential component to a complete grip kit, giving one the total creative flexibility of precise light manipulation. This stainless steel frame features one layer of Black Bobinett lighting control fabric to reduce the intensity of light in a given area.

This specific frame is equipped with a single layer of Black Bobinett fabric, which reduces the effective illumination of the selected area by 1/2 stop. This is indicated by the green fabric which lines the frame. Light reduction strength can be finely tuned by rotating the scrim, thus increasing the amount of netting light needs to pass through before hitting the subject. All Matthews Open End Scrims are constructed from rigid stainless steel and sport a 3/8" pin for rigging to standard grip heads, with an integrated support that can be used to hang the scrim from a C-stand handle when not in use. A nearly invisible length of piano wire is strung across the open side of the frame in order to effectively modify light by keeping the fabric taught without casting any additional shadows.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Whats the difference between this and B&H #MAS2436CSW thats almost double in price?

A: The difference between the two items would be the quality and the light reduction. The Matthews 24 x 36" Open-End Scrim (1/4 White Silk) (B&H # MAS2436QSW • MFR # 149550) has a light reduction of 0.6 stops of light, whereas the more expensive Matthews Open End Scrim - 24x36" - White China Silk (B&H # MAS2436CSW • MFR # 149556) has better build quality and has a light reduction of 1 full stop of light.

Q: 2. Whats in the box?? Is this just a fabric, or maybe several or a kit similar to the product photo?

A: This product is an open ended scrim, the fabric is china silk. You will receive one 18'X24" frame covered in a china silk fabric.

Q: 3. The silk is permanently mounted on the metal frame, correct?

A: Yes.

Q: 4. Do you think you could add 2 more flags (Cucoloris) to fit in the case? I have 2 Cucoloris that I would like to add. Or would you have to remove 2 flags to fit. Thanks! Bryan

A: In order to have enough room in the case, you would need to remove a least 2 of the flags in the Kupo Open-End Flag Kit.

Q: 5. What is the size of the carry case?

A: Carry case dimensions are as followed L 45 inch x w 12 inch x D 2 inch

Q: 6. Is the frame collapse-able?

A: It is, but only if you use a hammer and you don't want to use it anymore.

Q: 7. It says 1/4 stop silk but in the specs it says two stops of light. Which is it?

A: 1/4 Silk provides 0.7 Stop Loss.

Q: 8. Can you remove the fabric?

A: The fabric is stitched across the frame so it is not user-removable.

Q: 9. What is the transport weight of this kit with case?

A: It'll be 100 lbs. when it arrives without packaging materials, so figure about 90 lbs.(41 kg).

Q: 10. It this the scrip fabric and the metal frame?

A: Yes the metal frame is included.