Chinese Lantern is The Famous

The Chinese lantern is known for its unique ability to use a soft, diffused light in almost all directions that no other instrument would have to face the situation, throwing famous. No wonder the Chinese lanterns cameramen have known and widely used in their work for many, many years. Chinese lanterns are now widely used in film and television, if the DP for a source of soft light, which can be manipulated and adapted quickly calls.

However, the Chinese lanterns have a real disadvantage fatal. They are made of paper ... and paper, it seems, Bruce! Put a lamp 250W to what extent, no more than a thin paper bag and leave for a few hours, and be a fire. Are also quite thin and cut or break or be damaged very easily.
Nowadays, you can make Chinese lanterns at home and with material other than paper. They will certainly last long and turn out to be quite cost affective also. For example, buy foolproof fabric, a light post globe, a standard grip head and some basic tools and build your own Chinese lantern in less than two hours. Just make sure you purchase a standard ECA photoflood lamp that looks like an ordinary household lamp and has a frosted coating. Also do not use a larger wattage lamp in the lantern or you run the risk of melting the globe.
The appeal of the Chinese lantern lies in its ability to provide light over a wide angular area. However, this very quality also presents the problem of light spill where it may not be desired. To prevent that you can use of a small flag attached to the gobo arm holding the lantern or hang a flame retardant fabric such as Nomex like a drape around the lantern using velcro pads.
A Chinese lantern is a feast for the eyes both in terms of its aesthetic appeal and its soft soothing light.