Savage Translum background diffusion material, Heavy weight, 2 stop loss 54" x 18' roll
Savage Translum background diffusion material, Heavy weight, 2 stop loss 54" x 18' roll
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A deceptively simple studio material that opens up a lot of creative lighting possibilities.
The Savage Translum Heavyweight backdrop is made for photographers and creators who want more control over diffusion, silhouettes, and soft backlit effects. Its translucent frosted look lets light pass through while softening and obscuring what is behind it, which makes it useful as a background, a light table surface, a diffusion panel, or a creative layer in front of subjects and props. It is one of those studio materials that can do more than it first appears.
Why photographers like the Savage Translum Heavyweight
- 4.5 x 18' roll gives you a generous working surface for backgrounds, tabletops, and lighting setups.
- Heavyweight grade reduces light transmission by 64%, which is about a 2-stop loss.
- Translucent frosted surface creates a soft, diffused glow rather than a clear see-through effect.
- Works as a backdrop, prop surface, or light table material for still and video use.
- Objects placed behind it appear as softly diffused shapes, which makes it useful for silhouettes and atmospheric setups.
- Durable plastic material can be cut with scissors for custom applications.
- Spot cleanable with mild soap to help restore its original whiteness.
- 2.12" core fits most standard crossbar support systems.
- Thickness of about 13.4 mil gives it a sturdier feel than lighter diffusion materials.
Looking Glass Photo’s Take:
This is a really useful material for photographers who like shaping light and experimenting a little. The big appeal is versatility. You can use it as a glowing background, a diffusion layer, a tabletop surface, or a simple way to create silhouettes and softer reflections. The tradeoff is that it is more of a studio tool than a traditional decorative backdrop, so its value is highest when you already have some interest in light control and creative setup work.
Ideal for:
Portrait photographers, product photographers, video creators, educators, and studios that want a durable diffusion material for backlit setups, silhouettes, tabletop work, and soft reflective control. This use guidance is an inference based on the product’s translucency, light loss, size, and listed applications.
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE.
🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.
Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns
We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.
0% Financing Options
Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.
Gear Outfitting for Confidence
Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.
Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens
Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.
Description
Description
A deceptively simple studio material that opens up a lot of creative lighting possibilities.
The Savage Translum Heavyweight backdrop is made for photographers and creators who want more control over diffusion, silhouettes, and soft backlit effects. Its translucent frosted look lets light pass through while softening and obscuring what is behind it, which makes it useful as a background, a light table surface, a diffusion panel, or a creative layer in front of subjects and props. It is one of those studio materials that can do more than it first appears.
Why photographers like the Savage Translum Heavyweight
- 4.5 x 18' roll gives you a generous working surface for backgrounds, tabletops, and lighting setups.
- Heavyweight grade reduces light transmission by 64%, which is about a 2-stop loss.
- Translucent frosted surface creates a soft, diffused glow rather than a clear see-through effect.
- Works as a backdrop, prop surface, or light table material for still and video use.
- Objects placed behind it appear as softly diffused shapes, which makes it useful for silhouettes and atmospheric setups.
- Durable plastic material can be cut with scissors for custom applications.
- Spot cleanable with mild soap to help restore its original whiteness.
- 2.12" core fits most standard crossbar support systems.
- Thickness of about 13.4 mil gives it a sturdier feel than lighter diffusion materials.
Looking Glass Photo’s Take:
This is a really useful material for photographers who like shaping light and experimenting a little. The big appeal is versatility. You can use it as a glowing background, a diffusion layer, a tabletop surface, or a simple way to create silhouettes and softer reflections. The tradeoff is that it is more of a studio tool than a traditional decorative backdrop, so its value is highest when you already have some interest in light control and creative setup work.
Ideal for:
Portrait photographers, product photographers, video creators, educators, and studios that want a durable diffusion material for backlit setups, silhouettes, tabletop work, and soft reflective control. This use guidance is an inference based on the product’s translucency, light loss, size, and listed applications.
Shipping
Shipping
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE.
🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.
Looking Glass Advantage
Looking Glass Advantage
Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns
We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.
0% Financing Options
Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.
Gear Outfitting for Confidence
Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.
Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens
Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.