SNAPGRID^® FOR OCTA & ROUND

Both Octa and Round SNAPBAGS^® with matching SNAPGRIDS^® deliver beautifully soft light with gentle shadows, perfect for professional-quality results. The key difference lies in the shape of the catchlight and shadow character:

Octa: Offers a distinctive eight-sided catchlight that adds a subtle sculpting effect with slightly more defined shadows—ideal for portraits and cinematic lighting where depth and dimension bring your subject to life.

Round: Creates classic, smooth round catchlights and evenly soft shadows, making it a versatile choice for product shots, interviews, or any scene where you want consistent, flattering illumination.

Your choice comes down to the look you want to achieve—the artistic edge of Octa or the timeless softness of Round.

Frost Frame Grids and Octa SNAPBAGS^® with SNAPGRIDS^® offer distinct ways to control and shape your light, each designed to meet different creative needs:

FROST FRAME GRIDS: Mounted on a separate frame stand placed in front of your lighting fixture, these rectangular grids combine a frosted diffusion layer with a grid to reduce spill and focus your beam. They don’t shape light through a softbox but are perfect when you need soft, directional control without altering the light’s core quality. One disadvantage is that the frost frame reflects spill light backwards.

Octa SNAPBAGS^® with SNAPGRIDS^®: Engineered specifically for Octa softboxes, the SNAPGRID^® features a square grid pattern inside the softbox that intensifies and sculpts the light before diffusion. This setup produces soft, dimensional shadows and the signature octagonal catchlight. Another major advantage is that the softbox and precisely dedicated SNAPGRID^® prevent spill light from entering the scene.

Choose FROST FRAME GRIDS when you want to reduce spill in the directional light and achieve soft, directional light straight from your fixture. Opt for Octa SNAPBAGS^® and SNAPGRIDS^® when you’re aiming for beautifully sculpted intensified soft light with the iconic Octa catchlight.

The degree of a grid—like 30°, 40°, 50°—refers to the beam angle of the light that’s allowed to pass through the grid.

The Degree = Beam Spread

• A lower number (e.g. 30°) means a narrower beam—more directional, more controlled.
• A higher number (e.g. 50°) means a wider beam—less directional, softer edges.
• 30° = Narrow Spread and Tight control
• 40° = Medium Spread and Balanced, general use e.g. Interviews or portraits
• 50° = Wider Spread and Softer, Subtle shaping, large spaces

If you’re choosing one for your butterfly setup, think: how much spill can you afford?

• Need to control it tightly? Go 30°.
• Need more ambient spread but still shaped? Maybe 50°.

Built from tough, precision-stitched fabric, these grids are made to endure the demands of professional sets—maintaining their shape, tension, and performance over time.

The degree is determined by the size of the cells in the grid, the depth remains constant on all our DoPchoice Grids.

BOX CELL Structure:

Pros:

• More directional control — sharper beam edges
• Less spill
• Tighter geometry — useful for lighting edges, faces, backgrounds
• Often better in windy outdoor setups (if made rigid as all the DoPchoice Grids)

Cons:

• May cast harder shadows if the light is too close
• Less forgiving in flex or odd mounting angles

HONEYCOMB Structure:

Pros:

• Smooth light shaping — gentle transitions, organic falloff
• More flexible material (can conform to slightly curved surfaces)

Cons:

• Less rigid in form (especially on large frames)
• Slightly less precise beam control compared to box cells
• Not ideal when ultra-sharp edge control is needed

SQUARE CELL Pattern:

Pros:

• Offers uniform light control in all directions
• Ideal for creating a balanced, even spread of light
• Provides consistent beam shaping regardless of mounting angle
• Works well with square or symmetrical fixtures

Cons:

• May not offer the same directional precision as a rectangular cell pattern
• Can be less effective for controlling light on longer, narrow fixtures or elongated areas

RECTANGULAR CELL Pattern:

Pros:

• Provides more directional control across one axis (longer or narrower beams)
• Great for targeting specific areas, such as backgrounds, edges, or lighting on elongated surfaces
• Ideal for use with rectangular or large-format fixtures, offering precision without wasting light

Cons:

• May create uneven light distribution if not aligned properly
• Less uniform than square cells in certain setups

Disadvantages Interlocking system:

• Less structural rigidity — the grid can sag or deform more easily, especially on large frames (8x8+).
• Edges are weaker — can fray or come apart under tension or over time.
• Setup is fiddlier — you might spend time aligning cells or untangling it.
• Less durable long-term — they don’t like wind or rough handling.

Advantages of the fully sewn cells in every DoPchoice Grid:

• Very stable and precise cell shape — better beam control and cleaner shadows
• Fast setup — unfolds cleanly, no fiddling
• Stronger in wind and movement
• Much more durable — lasts for years, even in rental environments