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Savage Translum Translucent Vinyl Backdrop (Heavyweight, 4.5 x 18')

BH #SA55418 • MFR #55418
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Savage Translum Translucent Vinyl Backdrop (Heavyweight, 4.5 x 18')
Key Features
  • Seamless Vinyl Styrene Material
  • Easy Sponge Cleaning
  • Translucent Effect of Frosted Glass
  • 2-Stop | 64% Light Loss
Add the soft, diffused glow of frosted glass to still and video images with the Translum Backdrop from Savage. This wrinkle-free styrene backdrop allows diffused light over a large area for a smooth, impressionistic lighting effect, while also cutting down on unwanted reflections to achieve a nearly shadowless look. This heavyweight seamless backdrop reduces light transmission by 64%, approximately a 2-stop loss. Measuring 4.5 x 18', this versatile surface can be used as a light table, for prop setup, or as a background. Objects on the other side of the backdrop appear as softly diffused shapes. Easily cut with scissors, Translum backdrops are also ideal for making silhouettes. This durable material can be cleaned with a mild soap to restore its original whiteness. It comes on a 2.1" core that is compatible with most crossbar support systems.
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Savage Translum Overview

Add the soft, diffused glow of frosted glass to still and video images with the Translum Backdrop from Savage. This wrinkle-free styrene backdrop allows diffused light over a large area for a smooth, impressionistic lighting effect, while also cutting down on unwanted reflections to achieve a nearly shadowless look. This heavyweight seamless backdrop reduces light transmission by 64%, approximately a 2-stop loss. Measuring 4.5 x 18', this versatile surface can be used as a light table, for prop setup, or as a background. Objects on the other side of the backdrop appear as softly diffused shapes. Easily cut with scissors, Translum backdrops are also ideal for making silhouettes. This durable material can be cleaned with a mild soap to restore its original whiteness. It comes on a 2.1" core that is compatible with most crossbar support systems.

Attributes
  • Sturdy, durable styrene
  • Specialized effect of frosted glass
  • Easily cut with scissors, ideal for making silhouettes
  • Inside core diameter: 2.1"
  • 2 f-stop with 64% light loss
UPC: 731409554183

Savage Translum Specs

Quantity
1
Material
Plastic
Reversible
No
Size
4.5 x 18' / 1.4 x 5.5 m
Thickness / Depth
13.4 mil / 0.34 mm
Mounting
Crossbar
Core Size
2.12" / 53.8 mm
Wrinkle-Resistant
No
Care & Cleaning
Spot Clean
Included Storage Case
No
Weight
8 lb / 3.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
7.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
55 x 3 x 3"

Savage Translum Reviews

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Would Expan Drive Set work with this roll? Thank ...

Would Expan Drive Set work with this roll? Thank you in advance.
Asked by: Takuya
You can use Expandrives with this.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2019-09-19

Which has a better "white" result? Having two ...

Which has a better "white" result? Having two strobes using a white backdrop from the front? Or using one strobe from behind the Savage Translum backdrop?
Asked by: Shiggy
Having two strobes using a white backdrop from the front. also have some v-flats so there is no light leak
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2021-09-30

Could this double as a standard white backdrop ...

Could this double as a standard white backdrop when not using it to diffuse light through it?
Asked by: Margaret
You can use it as a background.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2020-03-19

Which Translum weight would work best to diffuse ...

Which Translum weight would work best to diffuse the narrow beam of light produced by Rotolight Neo 2 LEDs when using them for tabletop photography?
Asked by: Michael
I wish I was familiar with the lights you are using, but I'm not. The diffusion of the medium weight I have used was very acceptable to me. It would depend on the area you are trying to illuminate.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2020-01-23

question

How thick is this material?
Asked by: Adam C.
This is the one you want for product photography. it won't show double reflection on your glossy subject. It means the reflection is uniformed. If the diffuser material is not strong enough. when you put softbox behind it. you will see double reflection on the glossy subject and that is no no.
Answered by: kai
Date published: 2021-01-02

question

which kind of frame i have to attach to Savage Translum to make a diffuser?
Asked by: Carlo M.
The Matthews Flag Frame is good. it has different size to choose from here at B&H. I woud go with 24x36 and 48x48 size.
Answered by: kai
Date published: 2021-01-04

question

how does this compare to vellum as far as transparency is concerned?
Asked by: Lon B.
If you press a photo up to vellum and translum, the difference would be that you would see the picture more or less through the vellum. The translum would be much less visible.So, translum will be more diffused, but also cut more light than vellum.
Answered by: Ashton S.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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