12x12 Frame with Ears and Corners Rental in San Diego
Rent a 12x12 frame with ears and corners from San Diego Film Equipment for professional overhead lighting control on film television and commercial productions. This industry standard grip frame is used to rig diffusions or bounce materials and solids to shape and control light on set. Look for the corresponding size (e.g. 12x12 Silk) material to use for when shaping or controlling light on your set.
A 12x12 frame is one of the most commonly used overhead systems and is essential for controlling natural sunlight or large lighting sources. These frames are often referred to as butterflies or overheads and are used to diffuse block or bounce light depending on the fabric used.
Key Features
– 12x12 frame size provides large overhead coverage for lighting control
– Includes ears for mounting to combo stands and rigging systems
– Corner system allows full frame assembly with square aluminum tubing
– Compatible with a wide range of rags including silks grid cloth solids and bounce
– Breaks down into manageable sections for transport and setup
What Are Ears and Corners
– Corners connect the square frame tubing to form the 12x12 structure
– Ears allow the frame to be mounted securely to stands using grip heads
– Typically includes 4 corners and 2 ear sliders for proper rigging
Rental Includes
– 12x12 frame tubing
– 4 corners
– Ears or ear sliders for mounting
– Hardware for assembly
12x12 Frame with Ears and Corners Rental in San Diego
Recommended Use Cases
– Overhead diffusion for softening sunlight
– Negative fill using solids to create contrast
– Bounce lighting for natural fill light
– Large scale lighting control for exterior scenes
– Studio setups requiring controlled overhead lighting
Key Features
– 12x12 frame size provides large overhead coverage for lighting control
– Includes ears for mounting to combo stands and rigging systems
– Corner system allows full frame assembly with square aluminum tubing
– Compatible with a wide range of rags including silks grid cloth solids and bounce
– Breaks down into manageable sections for transport and setup
What Are Ears and Corners
– Corners connect the frame tubing to form the 12x12 structure
– Ears allow the frame to be mounted securely to stands using grip heads
– Typically includes 4 corners and 2 ear sliders for proper rigging
Rental Includes
– 12x12 frame tubing
– 4 corners
– Ears or ear sliders for mounting
– Bags for hardware
Recommended Use Cases
– Overhead diffusion for softening sunlight
– Negative fill using solids to create contrast
– Bounce lighting for natural fill light
– Large scale lighting control for exterior scenes
– Studio setups requiring controlled overhead lighting
Support Requirements
– Requires Combo Stands, Mombo Combos or Hi Roller stands for proper support (i.e. C-Stands are not proper support of a 12x12 frame)
– Sandbags required for stability and safety (i.e. at least on 35 lbs bag on each stand)
– Grip heads or lollipops needed to secure the frame (if the combo stands don't have this type of head)
– Best used with experienced grip crew for safe rigging (safety is always a concern when using these types of setups)
Rental Rates
Please contact our rentals team for current daily multi day and weekly pricing. We offer competitive pricing for extended rentals and production packages
Contact Information
San Diego Film Equipment
Address 3644 Midway Drive San Diego CA 92110 USA
Phone 619 940 4327
Email rental@sandiegofilmequipment.com
Notes:
Comes with (4) pieces of 1in thick squarestock in 12ft length, 4 corners and 2 ears.
A larger vehicle will be required to transport this frame and the corresponding support equipment.
Rent a 12x12 frame with ears and corners in San Diego for overhead diffusion bounce and negative fill on film productions. Brand: Grip Equipment SKU: 12X12FRAME-SD Select your rental period on this page to view current rental rates.12x12 Frame with Ears and Corners
