DIY Diffusion & Butterfly Frame

Today we check out two types of diffusion and build a DIY diffusion frame for $15.
8x8 Butterfly Frame:
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product...
Digital Juice Flex Diffusion:
gear.digitaljuice.com/products...
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[@Loftikaz]

I live in London so I never needed a diffuser

[@a-muse6567]

Lol

[@andrewpaopronouncedpow5392]

I get it

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Living in London means never having to say you're sorry. Say hi to Kate for me. I'm better than that prince guy. Seriously, I am...

[@callmesahara]

I can relate 😂

[@sambeetkumarmishra90]

Try being more creative ... you might need.🙌🥂

[@TrueMobster]

I always watch these like "Awesome I'm going to make that" then never do! 😂😂

[@brandoni5320]

Same 😂😂

[@jonnypanteloni]

+TrueMOBSTER Puhreese mistah, what about the frugal shoulder rig? Using the heat gun and things! That was too cheap and fun to resist/

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

That makes you a 'pro-crastinator'.

[@saheli-medias1455]

The Sam for me

[@jamesstokes1726]

me too lol

[@AidinRobbins]

Awesome! It's great to see the DIY projects again! Keep it up!

[@AustinThomasFilms]

I'm not even joking, I was watching this at school in the computer lab and 2:30 happened and I changed tabs so fast to make sure no one got the wrong idea.

[@filmnewsreport3231]

Then the teacher stares at you for the rest of the period.

[@devPunks]

Great video. One tip... Place the frame in a horizontal position on the C-Stands FIRST. Next unfold the diffusion panel until it's half folded. use these points to attach to center frame on either side (near lollipop grip). Now not only can you attach the rest of the bungee cords WHILE STANDING UP. You also prevent your diffuser from getting dirty. Grass stains sure to come this way. #FunFact: Do the entire process in reverse to put diffuser back in the bag. It will last 4x longer. Or some other arbitrary number. P.S. i've tried the method and you can literally setup and teardown by yourself faster than with two people. #FACTS Keep pumping out great content! And Thanks for stopping by. Luke Seerveld taught me! :-)

[@gabyproduction3306]

How attach it with a lillipop grip ? I search on internet too see what it is but i donc figure out how to attach it.. Can you please give me a reference ?

[@tenochaztecatl8923]

what? I’m a lil lost by the wording but sounds helpful

[@devPunks]

@@tenochaztecatl8923 put the frame on the two stands HORIZONTAL. Then start tying onto from middle. Since standa are around 5ft high minimum if you fold a 10'x10' in half it will be 5 ft. Then attach middle points to either side of the frame. Now you have a frame with a fabric attached at 2 points hanging down without touching ground. Frame is horizontal (not vertical) so you don't need a ladder. Hope this helps!

[@devPunks]

@@gabyproduction3306 👆🏾 see answer above. Sorry didn't get to this.

[@devPunks]

@@gabyproduction3306 a "lollipop" head is just a grip head but twice the size for overheads. Looks like a giant lollipop but I would not lick it lol

[@thebrandonkm]

I actually liked the look of the DIY diffusion more than the $600 one lol... the expensive one definitely diffused the light more but the DIY one looked much more natural

[@filmriot]

+BKMPictures The difference was mostly due to the positioning of the sun with the different shots. They were done 2 hours apart.

[@thebrandonkm]

Film Riot Ah ok I gotcha

[@nikunjmajithia9925]

+Film Riot Hey so at the end of the day diffusion is just the softening of light and we bring the frame or diffusion object we are using closer to the subject to soften light and diffusion is not always necessary as in some scenes we may want too have a silhouette but other than that its good to use nearly all the time

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Are you in graduate school? I could not follow your answer.

[@hawksoob]

If you cut the pvc's in half and join them with a coupler, you can run a piece of bungee through the whole perimeter of the frame. That way you can break the whole thing down into a more portable package without worrying about all the parts getting separated and spending the time to hook them all back together. When you lay out the pieces, the bungee will make everything sort of pop into place, then all you have to do is stick the ends together.

[@MikeMorash]

I routinely watch Film Riot videos and I must say, this was by far one of the most hilarious ones in awhile. Great content as always guys!

[@AlexLusth]

dat ending lol, A wild josh appears =P

[@filmnewsreport3231]

What if he hosted film riot?

[@JJtoob]

+Film News Report He has before and he will again!

[@bobplace57]

My green screen stand, a white sheet, and some clamps works like a charm when in a crunch.

[@a-muse6567]

On the DIY you can also make each side of the frames in 2 pieces with a pvc connector so that it will break down even smaller to fit in your bag.

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

I am definitely building one of those when I'm done with film school!

[@KwasnikPictures]

Thanks for DIYing... film riot, getting back to it, great and exciting to see :D

[@filmnewsreport3231]

Then we have Film Riot Epic Fall all of a sudden

[@AlliHahn]

Thank you so much for this! I just made my first short film and this diffusion technique helped me so much!

[@The5thelemnt]

I appreciate that you taught us how to make one on a budget. I have no film making experience what so ever except what I've learned from you and others on youtube the last few months. All the lighting, equipment, etc. except for the camera, green screen and editer was made and rigged by me. It's called $0 budget. Thx. Hey I liked the shadow dancing. XD

[@hyperdrivepics]

This is a great build! Gotta make one for myself!

[@TusharDixitFilms]

I have never hoped for someone's success more than I do for you Ryan and Josh. May you reach incredible Heights. Also, May there always be love between the two brothers. Major love.

[@JulianAbreu]

Just what i needed it!! Thank you Film Riot!!

[@haddonhousefilms]

You guys give the best advice for low budget gear!!

[@stevenbaileytv]

Gosh I love you guys. Was just trying to figure out some diffusion solutions. This helped a lot, thanks.

[@BRBTechTalk]

White ripstop nylon (tents are made of this fabric) you can buy at a fabric store works great too, it is light weight and packs down really small for transport.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Yeah good idea. But WAY more expensive.

[@AmalSony]

hello sir what material of shower curtain is good for diffussion?? i buyed a shower curtain and its like white plastic sheet its a peva material . what material would you reccommend?

[@bradblakephoto]

Brilliant video!! It's such a simple thing that can really make a shot.

[@TannerEasley]

I love the DIY episodes! Great for us film makers on a budget!

[@filmriot]

I use stuff like that in production all the time too. Super useful.

[@nobudgetfilmmaker]

Great scavenger hunt, it was definitely challenging. I enjoyed getting to visit some of the older videos that I haven't seen in a long time :)

[@juansantos752]

+No Budget Films Do you know where the clue is on the domain doctor ad? Ive been stuck there for an hour!!!

[@FlyingPotatoesTV]

+Juan Santos Someone already did find it. I can give you an extra clue if you want to though: Search for Film Riot Get a girlfriend (Y'know, like the bieber song. *cough* *cough*)

[@juansantos752]

+Andrei Martalog I was looking for the clue on the wrong video god damn it thanks man

[@micahfoster97]

+Domain.com I'm an advocate of another scavenger hunt. How about its a RED Weapon 8K on the line! :-)

[@PieMan4848]

+Domain.com Please do another scavenger hunt! I don't even care if there isn't a prize, I just had fun scavenging!

[@vgcomedie]

what do you think about the sony fs5?

[@Mrcrazynessdude]

Dude this was awesome! Always love the DIY builds!

[@filmriot]

Glad you dig it! :)

[@KwasnikPictures]

That intro, watched it 50 times... "Today on Film Riot we diffuse some shit" .. gets me every time XD

[@filmriot]

:)

[@SmithDrewSmith]

I've never hated 30 second non-skippable commercials more than I do right now...

[@AdamBrunetti]

+Drew Smith Amen to that dude. If I hear that damn DQ song one more time...

[@Jackwarriorgaming]

+Adam Brunetti Oh my God, i though I was the only one.

[@TrollFaceProductions]

+Drew Smith have you heard of adblocker lol

[@mattheadplus]

Adblocker now only blocks the skip button

[@TrollFaceProductions]

+Matthead+ idk what adblocker u got, Im using 2

[@parkeranderson2832]

Awesome stuff Ryan just another thing to add to the tool kit!!

[@StefanKlinge]

Thanks... will try it... any idea for a DIY Chimara Pankake with the skirt?

[@AndreyXart]

Hello. Where I can find correct type of cloth ? What Brands should I choose ?

[@vikramdmello]

You guys are absolutely fabulous.

[@NoVisionMedia]

Awesome! Definitely going to make this soon. Btw the ending was funny as heck!

[@zigalkodonverven3862]

Can you do an effect where a mouth is digitally altered (such as for lip syncing, or for removing a mouth altogether- jaw and lip)?

[@trayneadjeifilms]

Oh wow, great idea, pipes and a bed sheet!

[@adhiachu8785]

What is the name of soft cloth ?

[@TheOfiz]

I really Love what you guys do; what you teach and how you teach it!! But I'm really more into photography and though some of what you talk about may pertain to photography the focus is still, of course, on film. I was just wondering if you guys (or anyone in this comment section) knew of any KZbin channels that do what you guys do in terms of photography! Thanx!

[@farbod4585]

HEY !!!Ryan can U please explain about Copyright system and rules of it((Soundtracks,sfx,stockfootages,etc...))

[@Hazzardworks]

DAMN. I got to this video an hour late, because of school. I finished the rest of the scavenger hunt as best I could (it still took me 20 mins) but I'm sure many many people are there by now. Really wanted the GoPro too. Damn it - I was up at 3:30 this morning (I live in New Zealand) hoping it would come out then like the episodes usually do. Damn.

[@ineedstuff8286]

Like the “real” vibe of the show… normally the contrived “real” doesnt come across well, but it just works for you guys!👌🏻🙂Thank you for valuable contributions to society🙏🏻

[@ColinCarmody]

Was the video that was posted (the Monday one posted yesterday) an accident? What happened with that?

[@johnrae2696]

i love the humor in this video

[@codycarlsonsfilms]

Loved the ending of this episode! SO funny! XD

[@aroutingheivandian7126]

Any links to the c-stand clamps that are supposed to clip on to the DIY frame?

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

No. That's kinda a buzz kill, isn't it?

[@Filmmakingness]

I need yall's advice, should I get a used GH3 from Ebay or save up for a new G7? Please Help!

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

G7. No question. Great camera.

[@32lilbruce]

first group of clues, it was only 2 episodes back that it was even announced. I found the first clue and was waiting on the 2nd. Im confused, and its halfway through?

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

How apropos! I was just doodling some designs for a pvc skrim yesterday! I shot a wedding in an apple orchard and there was nary a cloud in the sky and the trees were not helping at all (too short). I wanted to cry. :( I also want to make one to use in the studio for a full body diffusion of my lights.

[@christosbardas84]

Hey Ryan. do you edit, 1080 footage in 720p so you can crop but export back in 1080?

[@SAndSPictures]

You can crop when you edit in 1080.... You'll just loose quality.

[@AngelaPerez-ie4gy]

How to mount it to light stands so I can tilt it. what adapter would I need

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Try film tools. Any grip head can be rotated.

[@AzPrincess14]

Super helpful..Just what i was hunting for

[@heyitsjaredbender]

Great video! Thank you so much for making videos, I've learned a lot from you! Keep it up! :)

[@stmarkstudent]

You can also use a frosted shower curtain liner for indoors or outdoors DIY diffusion

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

What's with all the shower curtain suggestions? Do you collect them? Weird.

[@nathanielregier]

How many stops does the silk with digital juice frame cut?

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Their website doesn't say. Depends on fabric. Probably a full stop.

[@gusmaiawork]

are you guys planning any video showcasing the iphone 6's 240 fps mode? I'd love you guys doing those super slomotions featuring josh for sure

[@MrRogernumber2]

RyBread you and the film riot crew are awesome!

[@filmriot]

Thanks so much! And thanks for the support.

[@seangoslin7618]

when are we gonna get to see intercept???

[@sparshgakhar3017]

What is the material of the sheet?

[@WarTornProductions]

Any tips on hair continuity? we started filming a huge project a while back and are just now wrapping it up, and one of our main actors in the films hair has gotten a lot longer.. We can redo the first parts which insnt much, but is that the only way to do it lol? and hahaha josh...

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Get a talent release that has a clause that he cannot change appearance. Seriously. That's in the Big Boy contracts.

[@MegaLiterally]

Can you show me how to make a DIY alternative for a c stand to hold a diy diffuser up?

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Can you weld?

[@OneSideMediavideo]

More Josh in the snow!))

[@TheKarstonian]

Can you make diffusion fabrics with different colors? I'm doing a Killer Jack lantern sketch and was thinking about flooding a light through an orange sheet on a frame? Thoughts?

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Try it! Let us know on your brand-new KZbin channel. I'm serious.

[@franciscomarius1739]

Thanks, Rayn! Please, could you tell me what kind of fabric did you use to make the diffuser?

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

These guys used a white bed sheet, looks like. I'd go to Joann and shop around. Their method wastes a lot of material.

[@routezeroco979]

Does he make all his intos

[@isaiahtrent6567]

Hey Ryan can you please show us how to do a spiderman web effect with out using any "add on's" in after effects. Only using the plain, normal defaulted.....after effects.

[@MoDavid]

Thank you for a DIY video!! Keep it up

[@produceahit123]

Awesome . Informative. Great video!

[@MiRaje8086]

The website says first clue but what am I supposed to do.

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

Small suggestion add 2 t-joints on the sides and some small sections with holes drilled at the bottom so you can use 2 lightstands to hold the frame up. You could even then use those t joints to help angle the skrim?

[@JurassicFilmsCo]

Dear Ryan, what is your opinion on the Wilhelm Scream? Personally, I find it brings me out of any good movie like a slap on the face.

[@filmriot]

+JurassicFilmsCo Agreed.

[@ErikSteele]

+JurassicFilmsCo I remember someone telling me it was some type of good luck charm to have in a film, but couldn't agree with you more about it pulling you out of a film for a second.

[@JWS1968]

Hi I've looked for an answer to this question on line but can't get a specific answer. It's touched on now and again but never answered fully. My question is 'how do I raise the ambient light in a room for a wide shot without creating shadows all over the place. Sometimes I need to get the ambient light value up to a point where I can then start shaping the light for the shot. Up until now I've just been pointing a light at the ceiling but I can't get it bright enough and avoid shadows without a lot of trial and error moving the light all over the place until I get something workable but even then there are still shadows of some degree. Is there an answer to this question, is there some tried and tested technique I'm missing?

[@eamonnmacmahon8956]

Hi Guys, Quick question: Im always taunted as to know how to shoot "day for night", (not referencing the use of blackouts and flags) is it possible for an indie film maker to do this on DSLR'S and on low frickin budgets, whats the easiest way with the best result? Not sure if you already have an episode on it already..

[@MiRaje8086]

I still don't get how to enter this contest.

[@martdejager3102]

Maybe a tip if you want to add more stability to the DIY version, insert wooden poles into PVC poles (make sure to match the outer size of the wood to the inner size of the PVC so it fits). Get some screws and screws them in place so they dont fall out. i did this for a DIY dollytrack (which i made out of PVC those wooden poles) i made and it worked great since they dont flex as much as without the wood.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Excellent idea. A better idea: use schedule 40 3/4 or even 1 inch PVC. Or even electrical conduit. They make 90 degree angles for those.

[@DrippGarage]

do u have a vid

[@migueldesa0031]

hey, you can also use special glue for tissue.

[@ParvusVideos]

+Film Riot can I use a butterfly frame for a greenie screenie? ;)

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Yes, you may. Thank you for asking first.

[@JClemPhotography]

Man I refreshed their channel page all day! I hope I won!

[@JasonofCemeteryRoad]

Finished the hunt but I'm pretty sure I wasn't the first. Well done Ryan and Crew. That was a tough one.

[@jonathanperkins4154]

The Hunt was a great idea guys! I finished. Not sure that I won but still lots of fun.

[@theBrickpro]

That ending was great.

[@acarroll48]

I love the Mothman Prophecies reference at the end. Lol.

[@krunchielloyd]

How would you go about attaching the DIY to a light stand or c stand? Use a clamp or something? I wouldn't want to DIY and save cash just to use a $100 clamp to hold it. That make sense?

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Ryan et al could have actually shown us how to attach it, eh? Or even HAVE SOME LINKS IN THE DESCRIPTION! I've seen diffusion screens on set, and they are commercial expensive ones. I think like the $600 one, they use special clamps etc. I also think it would be great to have it overhead, and tiltable. Def know you MUST have one or two grips along each side of the diffusion screen, BECAUSE THESE ARE THE SAME PRINCIPLE that sailboats use to propel their boats! These cannot be used if there is any significant wind.

[@Leuwenski]

To Josh Connolly... I loved that last bit in the end. you made me choke on my own soda pop xDI spilled it EVERYWHERE hahaha much love!!!

[@marion_roberts]

that's a fantastic design digital juice built.I bet the same frame design would work for a chroma screen.

[@reacherstudio]

- 4 x 3/4" PVC (Cut to 5 ft) - 4 x 3/4" PVC Elbows - Bed Sheet - Assemble frame into large square - Place sheet under frame - Measure the fold over and cut excess - Sew or Staple The Seams (Leave room on the corners) - Assemble similar to a tent, slide the pipes into the seams

[@gphiproductions]

Good DIY tips!

[@pixel325]

haha the ending made me giggle! :D

[@Andy001z]

Great tip guys, making that kit looks easy enough, best not use the Egyption cotton sheets for this one.

[@ekonoviariadi1725]

Simple, useful and save money

[@JakobSFilms]

Great Episode, Rian! :)

[@TylerCinema]

I'm guessing its too late to finish the hunt? I was on a shoot all day yesterday and passed out after cause i was so tired and I totally forgot till today after work :(

[@MarcoAdlyphoto]

when on earth r we gonna see the last film from epic summer

[@dennydaniel8199]

is it a plain white bedsheet?

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Gee, these guys don't say. I say go to Joann or other fabric store and ask. I think canvas or muslin would be a good idea, if it diffuses enough. Bed sheets are thin, so they would do a good job letting soft light through, but they are not strong. But they might work well enough. Would be nice if Ryan et al would actually give better directions.

[@movingpictureproduction981]

i stayed up ALL night looking at Every Freaking film riot video, and still have not found the doctor, or the clue. since you all have finished, somebody please just tell me where the doctor is!!!!!!! oh and i continued all day looking today.

[@AdnanTechMovies]

what about intercept??

[@theflightclubworldwide9983]

I’m here in 2020! Still useful!

[@jmanners]

Hey Ryan, do you have another job in addition to what you do on Film Riot? I'm just wondering how you afford all this equipment. Love the show!

[@Isitreal]

Did someone win the giveaway yet? :)

[@TheTurtledovMovies]

PVC is like the steel of DIY!!!

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Yeah, but it's...plastic.

[@abirbiswas8076]

I finally reached the end!!!