# Softbox > A light modifier: a fabric box with a diffuser front that turns a small light into a large, soft source. Also known as: softboxes, strip softbox, octabox. Category: Lighting and optics. A softbox is a light modifier made of a reflective fabric enclosure with a translucent diffuser on the front. It turns a small light into a larger, softer source, giving gentler shadows and smoother highlights on reflective surfaces. ## How PhotoRobot uses it PhotoRobot's CASE 850 user guide recommends beauty dishes and strip softboxes for 360-degree photography, and FOMEI LED ROLL panels can be fitted with a softbox consisting of a folding frame, diffuser and honeycomb. ## Related terms - [Diffusion](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/diffusion): Scattering light through a translucent material to make it softer and more even. - [Reflector](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/reflector): A surface that bounces light back onto the subject to fill shadows; also the dish fitted to a light. - [Strobe](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/strobe): A studio flash that emits a very short, powerful burst of light, freezing motion. - [Flag](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/flag): An opaque panel that blocks light from reaching part of the scene or the lens. ## Where this term appears on photorobot.com Mentioned on 9 pages. Most relevant: - [FOMEI LED ROLL - PhotoRobot User and Controls Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/fomei-led-roll): The softbox for the FOMEI LED ROLL consists of a folding frame, a diffuser, and a honeycomb filter. - [Broncolor Siros 800 S WiFi / RFS 2 Operating Instructions](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/broncolor-siros-800-s-operating-instructions): Siros Expert Kit contents include: 2× Siros 800 S WiFi / RFS 2 1× Umbrella, 85 cm (33.574.00) 1× Softbox 60 x 60 (33.561.00) 1× Speed Ring (33.401.00) 2× Junior Stand AC (35.100.00) 1× Flash Bag 2… - [PhotoRobot Frame Turntable Assembly & User Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/frame-assembly-user-guide): Finally, assemble the softboxes, fasten them onto flash lights, and mount all lights onto the frame of the device. - [Mastering Product Photography: Shoes and Footwear](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/mastering-product-photography-shoes-and-footwear): The next component to getting the best footwear product photos is in the lighting and softboxes. - [Guide to Attaining the Perfect Lighting for 360 Product Photography](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/guide-to-attaining-the-perfect-lighting-for-360-product-photography): The most common solution for this is the softbox, which combines a black structure with a white fabric front that can either soften the harder strobe lighting or compliment simple softboxes and… - [PhotoRobot CASE 850 Portable Studio User Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/case-850-user-guide): Use beauty dishes and strip softboxes – they provide soft yet efficient modeling light; perfect for 360 degree photography. - [eCommerce Photography - How to Optimize Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/ecommerce-photography): The studio then requires professional lighting, softboxes, background diffusers, and sometimes equipment for product staging (like PhotoRobot’s Cube). - [Mastering Product Photography: Apparel and Clothing](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/mastering-product-photography-apparel-and-clothing): Large softboxes or LED panels can cause loss of contrast and volume for the object. - [PhotoRobot Case 850: The Highly Portable 360 Turntable](https://www.photorobot.com/videos/case-850-portable-360-turntable): 02:30* Another important part is this white background made of diffusion cloth, a similar material to the front part of a photographic softbox.