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Matte black, heat-resistant aluminum foil by Lee Filters (Code 280) for blocking spill light and reflections on fixtures.
Overview
Lee Black Foil is the matte black aluminum foil from the British manufacturer Lee Filters, cataloged under filter designation 280. It belongs to the product group of so-called Blackwrap or Cinefoil materials – malleable, double-sided black-coated aluminum that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. On set, it is used to reduce unwanted spill light and control reflections on luminaires or reflectors.
Unlike fabric flags or plastic parts, the foil is heat-resistant and can be shaped by hand into almost any form, which it then holds. This makes it particularly suitable where the waste heat from a spotlight would burn other materials.
On-Set Use
The foil is applied directly to the luminaire, its barndoors, or the reflector and secured by folding or creasing. Typical applications:
- Extending barndoors to specifically limit light leakage
- DIY flags, snoots, and masks (improvised light shapers)
- Taping or covering light leaks on the housing of a luminaire
- Suppressing reflections, for example in tabletop and product photography, to shadow individual areas of small objects
Since the material does not have a tape backing, it is usually secured mechanically by clamping, taping, or simply folding around edges. It is comparable across brands in the industry to Rosco Cinefoil / Blackwrap and GAM BlackWrap and is often colloquially referred to synonymously as "Blackwrap" or "Cinefoil."
Technical Data
Material: Matte black coated, flexible aluminum foil; shape-retaining and heat-resistant.
Available Forms (according to manufacturer Lee Filters):
| Variant | Dimensions (Length × Width) |
|---|---|
| Wide Black Foil | 7.62 m × 0.6 m (25' × 24") |
| Black Foil (Narrow) | 15.24 m × 0.3 m (50' × 12") |
| Cut-to-Size (Quick Roll) | Width 2.5 cm to 1.17 m, Length 7.62 m (25') |
The commonly used order codes in retail are 280R (Wide Black Foil) and 280R-12 (Narrow Roll).
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Producer
Diese professionelle Lösung erhöht die Produktionseffizienz und reduziert Post-Production-Anforderungen. Sie ermöglicht flexible, schnelle Anpassungen während des Drehs.
Gaffer
Als Gaffer ist dies ein unverzichtbares Werkzeug meines täglichen Handwerkszeugs. Es ermöglicht mir professionelle Lichtkontrolle und schnelle Anpassungen auf Set, was Zeit spart und Qualität sichert.
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