European names for 12x12 and 4X4

[Polaroid22]

Hey Guys,

Weird question how are 12 by 12/ 4 by 4 shoot through diffision panels called in europe? As we are in the metric system? And honestly I never run into those names in european sites, nor do I have ever seen them in Europe.(Im sure they are used here, but I never visited a proper set).

As I might want to invest in such materials, but if I know what the european names are for it I could widen my search a lot better.

Thanks!

 

[Liam Hall]

Usually called Scrims or butterflies or light panels or sun swatters or knife blade frames or skylights or just 12x12 frames or 4x4 frames.

I have some made by a German company called California Sunbounce and I also have a cool snap-out frame from Calumet. Photoflex used to make a really good one, not sure if they still do. Lastolight definitely still make a good one. Lots of cheaper versions on eBay too.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-lastolite-skylite-kit-large-fabric-frame/p1008949
https://www.calphoto.co.uk/product/Calumet-42-x-42-107-x-107cm-Aluminum-Frame-Only/RM7222
https://www.calphoto.co.uk/product/Sunbounce-Sun-Scrim-Butterfly-Starter-Kit-12x12-/703-668D

 

[abreu-canedo]

In Metric countries they will most likely go by meters. If you ask for a 4 x 4 silk, you might get something that is 4 meters by 4 meters. Just something to talk about before hand.

 

[Grug]

We use imperial for both focus scales and lighting grip here in Australia (a thoroughly metric country). I'd just call up your local lighting company and ask them.