Description
The Matthews 48×48″ Floppy Cutter – Top Hinge is the professional floppy cutter rental for film and video production in Williams Lake and across BC’s interior. This 4×4 grip staple deploys from a rigid 48×48″ flag into a full 48×90″ light-blocking panel with a single fold, giving you instant negative fill, lens flare control, or hard light cutoff on any set — without a second stand.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Frame Size 48 x 48″ (4×4′) |
Type Top-hinged floppy cutter |
| Fabric Black duvetyne (light block) |
Frame Rigid steel with grip head mount |
| Floppy Extension 48″ drop flap |
Mount Standard 5/8″ grip pin |
BEST FOR
Floppy Cutter Rental Tips
Before mixing this with other lights, set a custom white balance or use a grey card. Even small color temperature mismatches are visible on camera and harder to fix in post.
Bare light is harsh and unflattering. Pair the Matthews 48×48″ Floppy with a softbox, umbrella, or diffusion panel to get softer, more professional results.
Tape down power cables and sandbag light stands — especially outdoors or in high-traffic areas. A falling light is a safety hazard and an expensive repair.
Power up all your lights together the night before to confirm output levels, check for flicker at your frame rate, and make sure you have enough extension cords and power.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What’s the difference between a cutter and a floppy cutter?
A cutter is a solid light-blocking flag on a fixed frame. A floppy cutter adds a second panel of fabric on a hinged edge held by hook-and-loop. Deployed, it doubles the coverage area — giving you 48×90″ of blocking material from a single 48×48″ stand without adding another C-stand.
What C-stand do I need for this floppy cutter rental?
A 48×48″ floppy is large and moderately heavy. We recommend at minimum a 10.75′ C-stand with a grip head and arm, plus a sandbag on the base. The Impact C-Stand Kit 10.75′ is available for rent at Gear Locker and is the perfect companion for this flag.
Top hinge vs bottom hinge — which do I need?
Top hinge means the floppy panel opens downward from the top edge. This is ideal when the flag is mounted above subject eyeline, as the panel falls naturally forward away from the stand. Gear Locker stocks the top hinge version (169028T).
Can this be used outdoors?
Yes — the stainless steel frame and 16 oz Duvetyne handle standard exterior conditions well. Wind is the main hazard with large flags; always sandbag your C-stand heavily outdoors and use caution on breezy days.
Rent the Matthews 48×48″ Floppy Cutter – Top Hinge in Williams Lake, BC — available by appointment from Gear Locker, serving photographers, filmmakers, videographers, wedding professionals, event planners, corporate event coordinators, and production crews across the Cariboo-Chilcotin region.
| Rental Duration | 1 Day, 2 Days, 3 Days, 4 Days, 1 Week, 2 Weeks, 3 Weeks, 1 Month |
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