Diffusing Natural Direct Sunlight with the Westcott Scrim Jim

[Chr2011]

Hello to all and Happy New Year:

I'm photographing a particular product that looks very good with natural sunlight. What I'd like to do is set up a temporary studio outside using two large size white photographic background papers. Now, to diffuse direct sunlight, I was thinking about purchasing Westcott's 96" x 96" Scrim Jim, 3/4 stop.

Besides using the Scrim Jim, are there any other good options for diffusing direct sunlight? Before learning about the Scrim Jim I was thinking about taking a large sheet of fabric suitable for light diffusion and just wrapping it around a background paper holder and pulling it straight down at an angle.

Thanks for the help,

Chris

 

[gsgary]

Why not make your own with plumbers push fit (easier to store) or glue piping and some different thickness materials, you would save a fortune, you could also do the same for the sides

 

[KmH]

+1 and white rip-stop nylon is good diffusion materials.