Kupo 12' x 12' Butterfly Frame Kit (KH-12)

Overview

The Kupo 12' x 12' Butterfly Frame Kit (KH-12) is a professional large-format overhead frame system designed for mounting diffusion fabrics, silks, scrims, nets, solids, and bounce materials in film production, television, commercial photography, and broadcast environments. Built for demanding studio and location shoots, this heavy-duty butterfly frame kit provides cinematographers and lighting crews with reliable large-area light control for shaping, softening, and managing both natural and artificial light sources.

Constructed from durable 30 mm square-section aluminium tubing, the KH-12 offers the strength required for large overhead textile setups while remaining lightweight enough for practical transport and assembly on set. The frame utilises Kupo’s slot-and-pin locking system, enabling quick and secure assembly without complicated tools or excessive hardware, making it ideal for fast-paced production environments.

The oversized 12' x 12' format is particularly effective for exterior daylight control, large interview setups, commercial productions, and narrative filmmaking where broad diffusion coverage or negative fill is required. The frame components are designed to store neatly within the corner sections during transport, helping reduce lost parts and simplifying storage for rental houses, grip departments, and travelling crews.

Included ear-type frame supporters provide stable mounting onto grip heads and heavy-duty stands, ensuring secure overhead positioning for professional lighting control fabrics. Whether used with artificial silk, grids, solids, bounce textiles, or nets, the KH-12 delivers a dependable and versatile solution for professional grip and lighting teams.

Key Features
• Professional 12' x 12' butterfly frame kit for overhead lighting control
• Designed for silks, diffusion fabrics, scrims, nets, solids, and bounce materials
• Heavy-duty 30 mm square-section aluminium tubing
• Slot-and-pin locking system for quick and secure assembly
• Ear-type frame supporters for stable stand mounting
• Large-format frame ideal for broad diffusion and daylight control
• Frame tubes store within corner sections for easier transport and storage
• Lightweight yet durable construction for studio and location use
• Ideal for film production, television, photography, and broadcast applications
• Suitable for shaping and controlling both natural and artificial light
• Compatible with industry-standard butterfly textiles and grip hardware

Specifications
• Model: KH-12
• Product Type: Butterfly Frame Kit
• Frame Size: 12' x 12' (3.6 m x 3.6 m)
• Material: Aluminium
• Tube Size: 30 mm square-section tubing
• Finish: Black
• Weight: 17.5 kg
• Assembly System: Slot-and-pin lock design
• Mounting Type: Ear-type frame supporters for grip heads and stands
• Application: Overhead lighting control and textile mounting

What’s in the Box
• 4 × 12' Butterfly Frame Female Tubes (BF120)
• 2 × Ear-Type Frame Supporters (FH10)
• 2 × Frame Corners (FC15A)
• 2 × Frame Corners with Nuts (FC15B)
• 2 × Corner Bolts (A17)

Why we stock it

Hand-picked for its build quality, service backup, and on-set reliability. Talk to our team for kit-list recommendations.

Technical specifications

Detailed specifications available on request.

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Our team has rigged, gaffed, and shot with this fixture. Tell us about the production and we'll talk through the modifier set and accessory list.

Local support, in-house workshop

Every fixture we sell is backed by a 24-month warranty, fully serviced from our Johannesburg workshop. We stock genuine spares and can usually return a unit to service within 5 working days of intake.

Our technical team has run the original manufacturer training courses in South Africa — if you need help configuring DMX, integrating with a CRMX system, or troubleshooting on location, we're a phone call away.

Need it on a job tomorrow?

We hold flagship cinema fixtures in walk-in stock. Order before 11:00 for same-day Johannesburg dispatch — or come collect from our showroom in person.