A scrim is a very easy way to diffuse light for a wide range of photographic applications. Scrims both provide smooth, even light for portraits and are an excellent way to control highlight flares for reflective or metallic still life photographs. Making a scrim doesn't have to be expensive or complicated.
Instructions
Loose Assemble the Frame
1. Decide on the overall size of the scrim.
2. Cut two pieces of PVC pipe to the width of the desired scrim; these will be the top and bottom of the scrim frame.
3. Cut two pieces of PVC pipe to the height of the desired scrim. These will be the two sides of the scrim frame.
4. Assemble the scrim by slipping the pipes into the 90 degree elbow joints.
5. Cut your translucent cloth to the size of the scrim frame. Make sure that it isn't too big--tension on the cloth is what keeps the top, bottom and sides of the frame from coming apart during use.
6. Hem the scrim cloth.
7. Sew pockets to slip over the scrim frame on each corner of the scrim cloth.
8. Slip the scrim cloth's pockets over the four corners of the scrim frame.
Tags: scrim frame, scrim cloth, cloth pockets, desired scrim, pieces pipe
