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Matthews Blue/Green Digital Screen (8 x 8')

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Matthews Blue/Green Digital Screen (8 x 8')
Key Features
  • For Digital Photographic or Video Use
  • Highly Reflective Surface
  • Requires Less Wattage to Light
  • Useful Surface for HD Shooters
The Matthews 8 x 8' Blue/Green Digital Screen is a must for anyone who shoots digital photography. This handy background can be quick-reversed depending on which color you need. It is made from a rugged polyester fabric manufactured under strict dye-lot controls. The reversible design is a real time- and cost-saver since it eliminates the need to buy separate screens. However, if you desire, Matthews produces the same material in solid Green, solid Blue, and solid White.
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Matthews Digital Screen Overview

The Matthews 8 x 8' Blue/Green Digital Screen is a must for anyone who shoots digital photography. This handy background can be quick-reversed depending on which color you need. It is made from a rugged polyester fabric manufactured under strict dye-lot controls. The reversible design is a real time- and cost-saver since it eliminates the need to buy separate screens. However, if you desire, Matthews produces the same material in solid Green, solid Blue, and solid White.

Digital fabric is a very bright, highly reflective surface that requires less light to illuminate. HD shooters will find this surface particular attractive to work with since they won't need as much wattage for their shoots. 

The fabric attaches to your stand with grommets located at each corner and evenly spaced on each side. The material can be hand-washed using a mild soap, but should not be machine washed. These screens have been used by leading rental houses and major Hollywood productions such as the effects-driven feature "Iron Man". Krakow, Poland's DigiCinema is covering their entire studio with Matthews Screen material.

Matthews Studio Equipment is a 40-year-old manufacturer of industry specialized hardware and lighting control devices. Based in Burbank, California, Matthews supports productions in over 55 countries throughout the world.

Spot clean, with mild soap; make sure all the water that soaks into the material is removed
Easily reversible for rapid studio work
Available in various sizes

Matthews Digital Screen Specs

Total Size
8 x 8' / 2.44 x 2.44 m
Surfaces
Chroma Blue, Chroma Green
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
24 x 14 x 3"

Matthews Digital Screen Reviews

One of the best !

By Jonathan G.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-07-29

This is one of the best green screen backgrounds I've ever worked with - so I bought one. Has two seams in it but they are so smooth it doesn't matter. 12x12 gives me the room to shoot back at nine feet and include a second camera for interviews.

Great Fabric, but with seams

By Jeremy
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2020-01-23

I switched to this from the Westcott chroma-key backdrop. A big advantage of the Matthews is that it's digital green. It requires much less luminance to properly light and I find it's easier to light evenly, without hotspots on either side. While I still prefer it over the Westcott, there are two giant seams in the fabric. You can see in my attached photo what this looks like (my camera focus was set to about 6 feet in front of the backdrop, so this frame is a bit fuzzy). I'm still able to pull a good key in post, but I'm disappointed these seams aren't mentioned in the description or shown in the product photo.

See any errors on this page?

is it one piece, or interconnected sewed pieces?

is it one piece, or interconnected sewed pieces?
Asked by: Ramy
There will be seams.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2019-09-23

Does it have seams?

Does it have seams?
Asked by: Scott
Yes, not through the center of the rag but one on each side.
Answered by: Matthews Expert
Date published: 2019-04-24

How far apart are the grommets, and does it come ...

How far apart are the grommets, and does it come with tie cords?
Asked by: Scott
The grommets are spaced 24" apart on the 12'x12' and ties are provided for the grommets.
Answered by: Matthews Expert
Date published: 2019-04-22

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Does this item come with a carry or storage bag? If not, what bag is recommended? I want to make sure it stays clean and safe when stored.
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, the background comes with a bag.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Does this 12x12 Blue/Green Digital Screen have just 4 ties (one in each corner)? Or does it have more areas where you can add more ties to secure it?
Asked by: Donald S.
Yes but how many grommets are on each side? How far are they spread from each other? The (almost useless) product pic implies that there aren't a lot.
Answered by: Craig
Date published: 2022-05-25

Is this supposed to be seamless? I want to buy ...

Is this supposed to be seamless? I want to buy this but like the other reviewer mentioned, if it has a seam, I'd be sending it right back.
Asked by: Ryan
These 8x8 do have a seam.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2020-09-21

Is it wrinkle-free?

Is it wrinkle-free?
Asked by: Angye
The Matthews Solid Digital Green Screen (20 x 20') is pretty much wrinkle free. It is made from Polyester Fabric that is laminated. It should be kept on a roll. And if it does produce wrinkles as it might most use a steamer set very light to get them out.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2024-08-27

question

Are the grommets only in the corners?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Matthews Solid Digital Green Screen has grommets placed all along the edges of the screen.
Answered by: Dana G.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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