Film Slang

 Silk

A white translucent cloth used to diffuse light on a set or location. Pictured below is a 20 x 20 Silk attached to a Butterfly Frame and held up by 2 Combo Stands. The Combo Stands are weighted down with Sandbags and usually tied off with rope. Silks and other cloths known as Rags come in a variety of types and sizes from very small to very large. They are an essential tool used to control light on set and locations.