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

BH #SA55418 • MFR #55418
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Savage Translum Translucent Heavyweight Vinyl Backdrop (4.5 x 18')
Key Features
  • Seamless Vinyl Styrene Material
  • Easy Sponge Cleaning
  • Translucent for Frosted Glass Effect
  • 2-Stop | 64% Light Loss
Add the soft, diffused glow of frosted glass to still and video images with this Translum Backdrop from Savage. Made from wrinkle-free styrene, it offers diffused light over a large area for a smooth, impressionistic effect while reducing unwanted reflections to achieve a nearly shadowless look. This heavyweight seamless backdrop reduces light transmission by 64% for an approximately 2-stop loss. The versatile 4.5 x 18' surface can be used for prop setup or as a light table or background. Objects on the rear side of the backdrop appear as softly diffused shapes, making Translum backdrops ideal for creating silhouettes. This durable material can be easily cut with scissors and cleaned with 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 this Translum Backdrop from Savage. Made from wrinkle-free styrene, it offers diffused light over a large area for a smooth, impressionistic effect while reducing unwanted reflections to achieve a nearly shadowless look. This heavyweight seamless backdrop reduces light transmission by 64% for an approximately 2-stop loss. The versatile 4.5 x 18' surface can be used for prop setup or as a light table or background. Objects on the rear side of the backdrop appear as softly diffused shapes, making Translum backdrops ideal for creating silhouettes. This durable material can be easily cut with scissors and cleaned with 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-stop with 64% light loss
UPC: 731409554183

Savage Translum Specs

Quantity
1
Material
Plastic
Reversible
No
Color / Design
Solid White
Size
4.5 x 18' / 1.4 x 5.5 m
Thickness / Depth
13.39 mil / 0.34 mm
Mounting
Crossbar
Core Size
2" / 53.8 mm
Wrinkle-Resistant
No
Care & Cleaning
Spot Clean
Included Storage Case
No
Weight
7.9 lb / 3.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
55 x 3 x 3"

Savage Translum Reviews

Even light

By Jeff
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-10-28

Perfect material for even light. Love it for many uses.

TRANSLUM - heavy weight - worked best for my use

By Jerry
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-17

I wanted a material that would maintain a flat surface in the many orientations that it would be used, my sense was that the thicker the material the better for my purpose. I used sections of the TRANSLUM to cover two 24 by 36 inch flag scrims, and one 48 by 48 inch Mathews Road Rags scrim. Mostly, I am lighting the surfaces of the smaller 24 by 36 inch, scrims at a very acute angles to create even gradient lights which is reflected by the glossy subject products placed between the two scrims. The 48 by 48 inch scrim is held horizontally, and doesn't sag in this position (which was a key consideration in choosing the HEAVY Weight material. I recommend the product should you have a similar need.

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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

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
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