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Lighting Modifiers
Professional light shaping tools for your Irish production.
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 illumination that cinematographers need to create depth, mood, and natural-looking light in any scene.
We provide access to comprehensive lighting modifier packages including diffusion materials, color correction gels, and light-shaping tools. Our team sources these accessories from local suppliers and coordinates delivery alongside your lighting fixtures, ensuring 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
Understanding your lighting approach, 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
Additional modifiers and alternatives available throughout your shoot.
On Location
DoPchoice Snapbags, Chimera softboxes, Rosco and Lee diffusion frames, and full flag-and-bounce kits prepped through Filmgear Ireland, TVM, and Hammer Hill Studios Belfast
Here is how this works in practice. Lighting modifier inventory in Ireland routes through Filmgear Ireland Dublin (the dedicated lighting house running the deepest DoPchoice Snapbag. Snapgrid, and Chimera Octa stock plus 4x4 through 20x20 diffusion frame inventory). TVM Ireland Dublin (cross-discipline cage that ran the Banshees of Inisherin grid-cloth and bounce setups across Achill and Inishmore exteriors). Pyramid Camera Dublin (Foundation Apple TV+ studio diffusion package), and Hammer Hill Studios Belfast (Game of Thrones eight-season butterfly-and-overhead inventory).
We supply full softbox stock from Chimera and Lightools in 4x4 through 8x8, DoPchoice Snapbag and Snapgrid for ARRI SkyPanel S60, S120, and S360 to speed-rig soft sources. Westcott Scrim Jim 6x6 and 8x8 for bounce and diffusion frames, and full Lee and Rosco gel libraries. CTO. CTB, Plus Green, Minus Green, Hampshire Frost, Opal Frost, and 216 White Diffusion stocked at all major Dublin and Belfast cages.
Here is the short of it. Atlantic maritime climate weatherproofing dictates wind protocols for overhead butterflies and 20x20 frames across the Wild Atlantic Way. Cliffs of Moher. Aran Islands, and Donegal Slieve League. Sandbag counts, sailor stands, and reduced frame size during the Atlantic frontal weather October through March. We supply complete butterfly and overhead systems including 12x12 and 20x20 frames with full silk, grid cloth, Ultrabounce, and solid textiles, plus rigging hardware for studio and exterior staging. When specialty diffusion isn't held in Dublin or Belfast stock. DoPchoice Octa 7 oversized rigs or specific period gel sets.
Here is the breakdown. This includes we cross-border to ARRI Rental London or Panavision London under the Common Travel Area frictionless border (no carnet for UK gear). Heritage zone permits at Skellig Michael UNESCO, Giant's Causeway UNESCO, and Newgrange limit frame staging footprint — OPW and National Monuments pre-approval governs crew counts.
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 particularly popular for their speed of setup.
What sizes of diffusion frames do you have?
We carry frames from 4x4 feet through 20x20 feet in various configurations. Standard sizes include 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 12x12, and 20x20. We stock multiple diffusion types for each size.
What diffusion materials are available?
We offer a full range including 1/4, 1/2, full, and double diffusion, plus grid cloths, muslin, and specialty materials. Each provides different softness and light transmission characteristics.
Do you provide reflectors and bounce?
Yes, we have shiny boards (mirrors), beadboards, foam core, Griffolyn, and specialty reflective materials. Bounce is essential for adding fill and redirecting light, especially 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 available for negative fill, which is crucial for creating contrast.
Can you provide large overhead setups?
Yes, we supply complete butterfly and overhead systems including frames, textiles, and all necessary rigging. Large overheads are essential for soft ambient light on exteriors and large interior spaces.
Related Services
Productions in Ireland 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.