Let There Be LIGHT! (Building a HUGE Overhead Softbox Diffuser)

Let There Be LIGHT! (Building a HUGE Overhead Softbox Diffuser)
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Today we're building a big overhead softbox! We wanted to improve the main build area lighting in the "studio" (garage) so after doing a bit of research I build a large (a bit less than 4 feet x 6 feet) softbox diffuser complete with smart controls for dimming and a ceiling mount. Building a cheap and big softbox light diffuser for photography and video making was a lot of work, but it was fun and (spoiler) it turned out great!

MATS 🧱
Light Bulbs ($14/4-pack) - https://geni.us/AwWrKq9
Fixtures ($20/each) - https://geni.us/Lfh7rgp
Kasa Smart Dimmer Plug ($18) - https://geni.us/ELcAKBB
Diffusion Fabric ($23) - https://geni.us/UcIZZQ0
48"x96" Black Foam Core Board ($37/each) - https://www.artsupplywarehouse.com/de...
40"x60" Black Foam Core Board ($20/each) - https://www.artsupplywarehouse.com/pr...
Wood ($2.64/8ft 1"x3" strip) - https://www.lowes.com/pd/1-in-x-3-in-...
Corner Brackets ($12/8-pack) - https://geni.us/fd99mNp
Piano Hinge ($17/4-pack) - https://geni.us/7T6Tz7
Hook and Loop Tape ($12/20ft roll) - https://geni.us/NqS7pzp
Washers ($7/30-pack) - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-30-C...
Aluminum Tape ($30/2 rolls) - https://geni.us/VSrVg
Wood Glue ($7) - https://geni.us/CsAvo
Welding Blanket ($20) - https://geni.us/AlhdlZ
Drywall Screws, Lath Screws (already owned)

TOOLS 🧰
Nail Gun (already owned) ($36) - https://geni.us/eVfPe
Miter Saw (already owned)
Makita 18v Drill + Driver (already owned) - https://geni.us/wLGLyDq
Hammerhead Oscillating Multi Tool ($26) - https://geni.us/pC5o

► TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro: We Need More Light
1:03 The Basic Plan - Big Overhead Softbox Lights and Materials
4:23 Smart Dimmer Plug and Light Mount Bar
5:21 Building the Frame
9:23 Finishing the Upper Part of the Frame
12:34 The Foamboard Wrap
15:35 The Aluminum Tape Inside Part and Ceiling Mounts
17:31 Updated Mount for Fixtures, Diffusion Silk Application
19:40 Four Corner Eye Screws, Hanging it from the Ceiling
20:37 Let There Be Light!

Design Inspired by this video
Filmmakers Academy - How To Build A Soft Box:    • How To Build A Soft Box  

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