Modern Studio 6ft Wag Flag Kit
Our go-to softening tool — portable, versatile, and ready for any Melbourne lighting scenario.
The Modern Studio 6ft Wag Flag isn’t just another bit of rag on a frame — it’s one of the most versatile tools in our van when it comes to controlling and softening light on fast-moving commercial shoots, branded documentaries, or stylised video podcasts.
The genius lies in its hinged yoke (hence “wag”), allowing us to tilt, pivot, and feather the flag quickly without needing a second stand or grip. It folds flat for transport and rigs easily off C-stands, baby pins, or in tight spaces when space is a luxury.
Why we love it:
• Swap the textile, change the mood: We carry it kitted with three different diffusion options so we can match it to the vibe and location.
• Unbleached Muslin – Adds warmth and texture to hard light. Perfect for beauty shots or softening daylight without going clinical.
• Magic Cloth – Our softest, most buttery diffusion. Think ultra-wrap — beautiful for talent close-ups or wide ambient wash.
• Full Soft Frost – Neutral, gentle diffusion that tames fixtures like our 1200x on bright exteriors.
• Fast rigging = more shooting: We use it constantly for bouncing into ultrabounce or softening off-axis sources without fiddling with a 12x frame.
• Van-friendly: It’s built to move — collapses flat and packs neatly in our grip section alongside our Kupo stands and 4x4 floppies.
• Built for Melbourne weather: When the light changes every 10 minutes (because of course it does), we can swap textiles and adjust angles fast without needing to relight the whole scene.
When we use it:
• On interview shoots where the light is a bit harsh and we need to dial it in gently
• For product b-roll, where soft wrap is everything
• On rooftops and tight location shoots where we don’t have room for a 12x or combo stands
• Anytime we’re chasing that natural-but-styled soft light vibe
TL;DR:
The Modern Studio 6ft Wag Flag is our flexible, on-the-go softening tool of choice — perfect for controlled lighting setups where we still want things to feel natural. Whether you’re filming in a bar, an office, or chasing golden hour in Melbourne’s unpredictable weather, this wag flag gives us speed, control, and beautiful light.