2008Camera Stage/Donkey Box forum
Lightweight mattebox accessories made from coroplastic for cinema cameras
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Coroplastic mattebox accessories consist of an eyebrow and side flaps designed to work with existing matteboxes rather than function as standalone units.
- Professional manufacturers offer coroplastic eyebrow and side flap kits, but homemade versions can be constructed from coroplastic material at significantly lower cost.
- Many camera assistants create their own coroplastic mattebox accessories as part of standard kit preparation.
Depends on
- The weight savings compared to standard matteboxes may be minimal despite the lightweight material choice.
- Pricing reference is from 2008 and may not reflect current costs.
- Discussion focuses on Panavision compatibility as a specific limitation.