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Matthews Open End Single Scrim (Black Bobinett, 18 x 24")

BH #MAS1824SB • MFR #149066
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Matthews Open End Single Scrim (Black Bobinett, 18 x 24")
Key Features
  • 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.
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Matthews Open End Scrim 18x24" Overview

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.

Matthews Open End Scrim 18x24" Specs

Fabric Type
Black Single
Light Reduction
0.5 Stops
Fire Treatment
Flame Retardant
Dimensions
24 x 18" / 61 x 45.7 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.26 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
29 x 17.5 x 0.25"

Matthews Open End Scrim 18x24" Reviews

It silks, but remember 18x24 is smaller than you think.

By Corbin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-07-17

The thing silks great, but when I buy a silk I'm looking to make powerful light(s) all shine through it to create one light source. This thing does do that, but most of time I'm using a silk to create a big surface area light that looks super soft and pleasant, so why would I buy a 18x24 silk? This isn't supposed to be a gripe, I just want the people buying it to be prepared for it to be small and they better have a niche reason to buy a niche product.

Indispensable tool in the studio.

By Benjamin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-12

It's tricky to make a good scrim that will perform well and last, but Matthews does the best job of any I've worked with.

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