Let There Be LIGHT! (Building a HUGE Overhead Softbox Diffuser) ▷ MY STORE - shirts, pint glasses & hoodies: http://paulshardware.net/ ⇨ Sponsor: Corsair K65 Plus Wireless Keyboard | https://go.corsair.com/oq99xY | Amz: https://geni.us/c2ABKtM Today we're building a big overhead softbox! We wanted to improve the main build area lighting in the "studio" (garage) so after doing a bit of research I build a large (a bit less than 4 feet x 6 feet) softbox diffuser complete with smart controls for dimming and a ceiling mount. Building a cheap and big softbox light diffuser for photography and video making was a lot of work, but it was fun and (spoiler) it turned out great! MATS 🧱 Light Bulbs ($14/4-pack) - https://geni.us/AwWrKq9 Fixtures ($20/each) - https://geni.us/Lfh7rgp Kasa Smart Dimmer Plug ($18) - https://geni.us/ELcAKBB Diffusion Fabric ($23) - https://geni.us/UcIZZQ0 48"x96" Black Foam Core Board ($37/each) - https://www.artsupplywarehouse.com/departments/foamboard-sheets-black-%7C14%7C146%7C146010.html 40"x60" Black Foam Core Board ($20/each) - https://www.artsupplywarehouse.com/products/foam-board-sheet-40--x-60--x-3-16--black%7CFOM4060B316.html Wood ($2.64/8ft 1"x3" strip) - https://www.lowes.com/pd/1-in-x-3-in-x-8-ft-Spruce-Pine-Fir-Furring-Strip/5014776481 Corner Brackets ($12/8-pack) - https://geni.us/fd99mNp Piano Hinge ($17/4-pack) - https://geni.us/7T6Tz7 Hook and Loop Tape ($12/20ft roll) - https://geni.us/NqS7pzp Washers ($7/30-pack) - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-30-Count-3-16-in-x-1-1-4-in-Zinc-Plated-Standard-SAE-Fender-Washers/3026330 Aluminum Tape ($30/2 rolls) - https://geni.us/VSrVg Wood Glue ($7) - https://geni.us/CsAvo Welding Blanket ($20) - https://geni.us/AlhdlZ Drywall Screws, Lath Screws (already owned) TOOLS 🧰 Nail Gun (already owned) ($36) - https://geni.us/eVfPe Miter Saw (already owned) Makita 18v Drill + Driver (already owned) - https://geni.us/wLGLyDq Hammerhead Oscillating Multi Tool ($26) - https://geni.us/pC5o ► TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro: We Need More Light 1:03 The Basic Plan - Big Overhead Softbox Lights and Materials 4:23 Smart Dimmer Plug and Light Mount Bar 5:21 Building the Frame 9:23 Finishing the Upper Part of the Frame 12:34 The Foamboard Wrap 15:35 The Aluminum Tape Inside Part and Ceiling Mounts 17:31 Updated Mount for Fixtures, Diffusion Silk Application 19:40 Four Corner Eye Screws, Hanging it from the Ceiling 20:37 Let There Be Light! Design Inspired by this video Filmmakers Academy - How To Build A Soft Box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cik1qOXIiA Please note that links above may be affiliate links -- clicking them earns me a small commission if you make a purchase and helps support my YouTube channel. Thank you! ▷ MY STORE - shirts, pint glasses & hoodies: http://paulshardware.net/ ▷ SOCIAL Twitter: @paulhardware http://www.twitter.com/paulhardware Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pauls-Hardware/195425877329550 Instagram: http://instagram.com/paulhardware :::Send Me Stuff::: Paul's Hardware P.O. Box 4325 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 ► Edited by Joe Aguilar - ShaostylePostProductions https://twitter.com/joe_editing Audio file(s) provided by Epidemic Sound http://www.epidemicsound.com/