Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm)

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

I have been using the flags to control light during my portrait shoots. Awesome! I bought the Matthews arms as well.

Great product.

Too expensive is my gripe.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

This ultra-portable flags and silk kit is great for lighting interviews. The frame snaps together like tent poles, and the the flags have no seam across the top, which allows them to be used to partially block light without leaving a shadow. They're made for traveling.

This kit would be perfect if it had one more silk - I find myself wanting to use two silks more often than two flags. Other than that, perfect.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

I use this set for my table top shooting. It's looks better that holding
up pieces of foam core or other objects to modify the lights.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

This is a great simple bag of tool to have with your light kit. Get a couple of super clamps and it's all you need for most situations.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

I like this product, it's worth the cost. It's not as sturdy as I'd hoped but It does the job. I use it often. You should be careful when using it because the rods break rather easily.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

I subtract a star for the high price they charge, but no one else is making such a compact, on-the-go product, so I bought it. I don't use it often but I like all the options it offers when needed.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

We were looking for a small, light weight and ultra portable flag kit to replace our huge portfolio bags. We put this together with a lightweight "c-stand" (just a medium light stand with a grip head) and it does wonders. The little carry case that comes with it is perfect.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

The RoadRags Kit provides a convenient way to help control the lighting on set. The standard kit comes with two scrims, a flag and a diffusion silk. Each cloth piece slides on to a collapsable frame which then mounts to any standard C-Stand head or other clamping apparatus. Everything folds up and is stored in a small, lightweight bag that's easy to throw in with the rest of your lighting an grip gear. The kit is fairly sturdy and can be expanded by adding additional cloths. The only negative I would comment on is that it seems a little pricy. However, it is made by Matthews and I suspect will last a long time; if that's the case, the price is fair.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

Travels great
has everything you need to control light

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

This kit along with Matthews minigrip arms fit nicely in our Arri D-4 kit where the stands used to be. We've used them on three shoots so far and in tight quarters they offer great light control.

Big enough to help soften a Keno-flo Diva and soft enough to control open face instruments.

Downside is that the kit only comes with one of each silk, scrim or flag. We'll end up buying multiples for the kit. That's extra.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

I've been using flags for as long as I've been shooting. I don't always need them, but when I do need one, it's great to have one on hand. Having a portable / collapsible flag and scrim system in a self-contained bag is wonderful. Being able to change out the fabrics, having two frames and the compactness of it all speaks for itself. The quality of each component is as high as one would expect from Matthews (MSE). This is my second Road Rags kit, the first being the Matthews Road Flags 4x4 Kit.
I no longer have to tote around a piece of cardboard and finagle a way to mount it to a stand. Assembling the frame and fabric happens quite easily, and once mounted into to a proper mount, you can put this flag just about anywhere. Now that I've used this on several shoots, I've also noticed that I am more apt to automatically set up a flag, instead of just winging it. In the past I often just got by, hand holding a piece of cardboard, or any improvised object I could find, even using my hand when I had to.
If you need to flag your lens, or cut some light from the subject, this is a great system. There's just nothing else out there.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

Small & lightweight this lives in my light kit and is used on almost every shoot. Have added the sliver reflector to the kit (overpriced) to make it even more useful.
Needs the mini-grip kit to make the most of it

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

This kit is small and portable enough to bring on every location shoot. Highly recommended.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

Good product for location lighting. Very compact when packed, yet cutters are a useful size with a range of fabrics. Would be good to have room for some extra fabrics.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

We produce a ton of interviews and we're always trying to limit how much gear we carry with us. This kit is perfect for single-person talking head shoots.

One note, it took us a few minutes to figure out how to fit the scrims on the frames. You need to pull both side together and put the scrim on on both poles at the same time. This can be done with one person, but I recommend two.

Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):

Was in NY on a shoot had the larger 24x36 RoadRag set, but they are large for interviews and smaller locations. We had a morning off and walked to B&H and bought the 18x24" and then traveled to Ottawa, Aspen, LA and used them exclusively and never opened the 24 x 36 RoadRags again