Light Diffusing Membrane

[Ryoutarou97]

I will start by saying that this isn't actually for photography, but it seemed like the photography sub would know best since you guys use similar stuff. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find a cheap light diffusing membrane. I'm thinking like the ceiling lights seen here:

 

 

It's meant to be used decoratively on a PC case, not for any professional use, so it doesn't have to really be amazing stuff. Also, is there an easy way to color it? Amazon searches for "light diffuser" didn't really turn up much. As opaque as possible is best, but I'm fine if I have to stack multiple layers to get the desired effect. 

 

Edit: further searching turns up soft mesh stuff. I'm thinking more along the lines of a panel from the back of a monitor for backlight diffusion. Actually, exactly that, but in big sheets. 

[W-L]

3 minutes ago, Ryoutarou97 said:

I will start by saying that this isn't actually for photography, but it seemed like the photography sub would know best since you guys use similar stuff. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find a cheap light diffusing membrane. I'm thinking like the ceiling lights seen here:

It's meant to be used decoratively on a PC case, not for any professional use, so it doesn't have to really be amazing stuff. Also, is there an easy way to color it? Amazon searches for "light diffuser" didn't really turn up much. As opaque as possible is best, but I'm fine if I have to stack multiple layers to get the desired effect. 

Usually if your wanting to do something with lighting an opaque filter or sheet of acrylic is a good option it diffuses the light and doesn't give the harsh spots of lights very easily. 

Places like inventables have light diffused films also:

https://www.inventables.com/technologies/light-diffuser-film-rolls

[Ryoutarou97]

2 minutes ago, W-L said:

Usually if your wanting to do something with lighting an opaque filter or sheet of acrylic is a good option it diffuses the light and doesn't give the harsh spots of lights very easily. 

Places like inventables have light diffused films also:

https://www.inventables.com/technologies/light-diffuser-film-rolls

Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for! 

[nickl]

At hardware stores, I know that they often sell sheets of the stuff that is often put over fluorescent light fixtures to soften the light. I'd look at Home Depot for something like this. There will be a lot of options, so look around.

For film, to soften out hard light, something commonly called diffusion can be found at places like B&H, here. You probably would want something like the rosco stuff, as there seems to be a large variety. Take a look at what you can find.

[Ryoutarou97]

Just now, nickl said:

At hardware stores, I know that they often sell sheets of the stuff that is often put over fluorescent light fixtures to soften the light. I'd look at Home Depot for something like this. There will be a lot of options, so look around.

For film, to soften out hard light, something commonly called diffusion can be found at places like B&H, here. You probably would want something like the rosco stuff, as there seems to be a large variety. Take a look at what you can find.

Thank you! 

[thekeemo]

If you ahve an old monitor you can take it out of the backlight

[Ryoutarou97]

12 hours ago, thekeemo said:

If you ahve an old monitor you can take it out of the backlight

If only it were that easy... I was thinking the same thing, but there isn't enough in one monitor and I've thought of a better way. Thin acrylic with a diffuser mesh behind it would probably give the best effect.