Light Diffusers & Diffusion Material
Rosco #105 Filter - Tough Spun - 20x24"
Rosco E-Colour+ #432 Light Grid Cloth (21 x 24") Sheet
- For Film and Video Production
- Dye Formulated and Bonded
- For CC Filters, Diffusion, Color Effects
Astera 32-Degree Flood Filter for AX5 TriplePar LED Light
Astera LunaShade with Diffuser for LunaBulb
- Diffuses Main Source of Light
- Great for Fast-Paced Scenarios
- User-Friendly Design
- Full Rotation
Neewer NS18 Collapsible Softbox Diffuser for Ring Lights (18")
- Designed for Use with 75W Ring Lights
- Secures with 4 Integrated Straps
- Ensures Soft and Even Illumination
- Achieves Circular Reflections
Astera Lens for LunaBulb Reflector
American DJ Diffusion Filter for UBL9H and UBL12H Light Bars (60°)
- For UBL9H, UBL12H & UBL12HB Light Bars
- Widens 17° Beam Angle to 60°
- Softens Output for Uniform Light Field
- Reduces Hotspots
Astera Rotatable Filter for AX7 SpotLite and AX10 SpotMax LED Spotlight
- Creates Diffused, 17 x 46° Oval Output
- Rotating Version of Wallwash Diffuser
- Fits AX7 and AX10 SpotMax LED Spotlights
CHAUVET DJ 60° Color Blending Filter
- Compatible with LED PAR Fixtures
- Widens Beam of Light
- For Wall-Filling Wash Light
- Creates Smooth and Even Wash
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (10 x 60°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 5-Piece Design Kit (10 x 40°, 7.5 x 7.5")
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- Full Range of Opti-Sculpt Lenses
- No Color Shift
ETC Wide Round Diffuser for D40 and ColorSource PAR (7.5", Silver)
Rosco OPTI-SCULPT 11-Piece Design Kit (7.5 x 7.5")
- 11 x OPTI-SCULPT Lenses
- Precise Angular Beam Control
- High Light Transmission
- No Color Shift
Creamsource Dome for Vortex2
- Diffusion Modifier for Vortex2 LED Light
- Slides into Accessory Rail of Vortex2
- Helps Create Soft and Wrapping Light
- Works with Other Vortex2 Accessories
Litepanels Astra IP 1x1 Diffuser (Medium)
Litepanels Astra IP 1x1 Domed Diffuser
- Medium Diffusion
- Softens Light
- Widens Beam Angle
- Slides into Astra IP 1x1 Accessory Rails
ARRI Heavy Diffusion Panel for SkyPanel S60-C LED Light
- Softens Light Output
- Ensures Uniform Light Distribution
- Rigid Plastic Material with Metal Frame
Rosco E-Colour #251 1/4 White Diffusion (48" x 25' Roll)
Rosco E-Colour #432 Light Grid Cloth (48" x 25' Roll)
LEE Filters 420 Light Opal Frost Filter (48" x 25' Roll on 1" Core)
- Softens Spotlight Beam Edges
- Does Not Alter Shape of Spotlight Beam
- Reduces Contrast Between Highlight Areas
- Less Than 0.25-Stop Reduction for 6774K
LEE Filters 258 Eighth Hampshire Frost Filter (48" x 25' Roll on 1" Core)
- Softens Light Output
- Extra Light Frost Effect
- Reduces Contrast Between Highlight Areas
- Less Than 0.25-Stop Reduction for 6774K
Using Light Diffusers in Your Photography
Studio diffusers allow you to create softer light effects in your photo shoots. You can reduce the glare of your light source and generate fewer shadows, enabling you to capture fine details and color. Although there are many types of diffusers, they all work by scattering light and sending it in different directions.
When to Use Diffusers
Studio diffusers are especially useful when shooting portraits because the human face creates a multitude of shadows, and undiffused light can make these shadows too harsh. Light diffusion brings fine details into crisp, clear focus in macro photography, where capturing the small details is essential. Light diffusion can help improve the quality of almost any photograph, and is just as important in film production, for the same reasons.
Types of Diffusers
You can either place diffusers on your camera flash or on external lighting systems. There are many different types of light diffuser materials, including plastic, acrylic, fabric, and diffusion gels.
Plastic
Plastic light diffuser sheets, such as heat-stable polyester varieties, can withstand high light temperatures.
Acrylic
Acrylic is resistant to breaking, easy to cut to size, and great for taming harsh fluorescent lights.
Fabrics
Diffusion fabrics are either silk or grid cloths. Grid cloths allow for a more focused beam, while silk diffuses light over a broader area and creates more ambient lighting effects.
Gels
Translucent gels come in a variety of colors, and most people use them to create ambient lighting for photo shoots and video.
Light diffuser panels are easy to set up and place in your studio, and they work exceptionally well when diffusing the light from bright LED bulbs.
Working With Flash Diffusers
Flash diffusers attach directly to the flash unit of your camera. With these, you can diffuse your light without using external light sources. Flash diffusers work perfectly with speedlights, and allow you to distribute your lighting without setting up numerous lighting systems. This makes flash diffusers ideal for photographers who want to create shadow-free lighting in a rush.
If you're interested in exploring different options for light studio diffusers and other light modifiers, check out B&H Photo and Video for all of the various options.