LED lighting Archive
The modern filmmaking scene has evolved by leaps and bounds. Staple brands disappear while new technologies and new players rise to dominate the market. One brand that did make a name for itself in just a few years is without a doubt Aputure. The company raised relatively
Innovative cinematography lighting maker Hive Lighting announced a new CX-Series range with two new LED lights – the Hive Lighting Wasp 100-CX and the more powerful Hornet 200-CX. The Wasp 100-CX, much like its predecessor Wasp 100C is a compact LED light that draws only 75 watts
Litepanels has released a new firmware updated with some much awaited new functionality for their Gemini 2×1 Soft Panel RGBWW LED lights. The latest firmware update is dubbed C1 and gives a healthy boost to the already capable Gemini 2×1. With the newly released Firmware Update C1,
New for IBC 2019, ARRI unveils Orbiter – a versatile, ultra-bright LED with inter-changeable optics, state-of-the-art ARRI Spectra six-color light engine, detachable control panel, advanced connectivity and tons more! Bringing next-level brightness and tune-ability to their lighting arsenal, the ARRI say Orbiter is “the most technologically advanced
New for IBC 2019, award-winning UK-based professional LED lighting manufacturer Rotolight is redefining cinematic LED lighting with the new Rotolight Titan X2. A ground-breaking LED soft light, Titan X2 utilizes state-of-the-art RGBWW technology to provide unparalleled light output, outstanding colour accuracy for gorgeous skin tones, and a
Aputure has announced a new and very versatile light modifier for their COB LED lights, the Aputure 120D II, 120D and 300D. The new Aputure Spotlight Mount, is also said to be “the world’s first Bowens spotlight mount” according to the manufacturer. The Spotlight Mount gives cinematographers
Lighting innovators Aputure just announced the return of the Aputure “Light This Location” film challenge! By entering this epic filmmaking competition you have a chance to win a RED Helium 8K camera and a ton of other prizes out of the $200K+ prize pool. For the 2019
ARRI has released a new firmware update for their Stellar lighting control app for Android and iOS devices. ARRI Stellar Firmware Update 1.5 adds major new features such as LiveSync, which enables users using separate devices to collaborate in real-time and work together in complex lighting setups from
Pilotfly, a gear maker normally associated with making handheld gimbal stabilizers for compact cameras, are unleashing a compact, pocketable RGB LED light that has some really cool features. The new AtomCUBE RX1 appears to be made out of constructed out of high-grade aluminium, weighs under 300 grams,
Just last month, innovative lighting manufacturer Rayzr announced a new lineup of RGBWW LEDs called the MC Series, and now they are expanding the range with a new and more powerful Rayzr MC 400 MAX. Rayzr are the ones behind the beloved Rayzr 7 LED fresnel, and
When it comes to compact LED lights, there are plenty around. But when it comes to high-quality LED lights, that put out high quality light, are rugged built and have been tailored to survive the rigours of the modern production set, just a few come to mind.
A few weeks back I had a chance to get a preview of the new Crack Light by Blind Spot Gear and for that I want to thank them. This isn’t a review per se, (or a paid post) but more of a hands-on look at the
A lot of you I am sure are familiar with the Rayzr 7 LED fresnel, and now the same company is expanding their LED lights portfolio with the new Rayzr MC Multi-Color Series advanced RGBWW LED Soft panels. Woha, that’s a mouthful, but nevertheless these lights pack
Aputure have been making awesome and affordable LED lights such as the Light Storm 120D, the 300D and the 120D II COB, and now they are launching the upgraded version of their original Fresnel attachment the Aputure Fresnel 2X. The previous model Aputure Fresnel did the job,
LED lights and accessories manufacturer F&V have announced a new addition to their already illustrious lineup of LED panels. The all-new F&V Z1200VC CTD–Soft is a 3×1 LED Softlight that according to its maker …redefines true colour accuracy by using RGBWW LEDs, not only for colour effects but also to improve pure white light. A 3×1
Aputure have been making amazing LED lights for indie filmmakers for some time now, but probably the most exciting light I saw last year at any trade show was their Amaran MW mini LED that is super-bright and also can go underwater. I saw it at IBC
At Photokina 2018, I was lucky enough to have a chance to interview Dedolight’s founder, the legendary cinematography lighting innovator, creator, and cinematographer, and 2-times technical Oscar-winner Dedo Weigert about his latest TURBO LEDs he designed for camera operators and cinematographers who needed an interview setup that
Some of you may remember that at BSC Expo earlier in the year, I checked out the Kino Flo Tube LED prototypes (read more and see our interview from BSC 2018 here), which bring Hollywood-level light quality and RGB versatility into a very compact and versatile form
At IBC 2018, I stopped by the Rotolight stand where I spoke to Rod from Rotolight about their latest NEO 2 Explorer Kit and other innovative LED lights such as the Rotolight AEOS and ANOVA Pro 2. Some of you may be familiar with the Rotolight NEO
At IBC 2018, in addition to a new and improved RGB LED light prototype, Aputure also showed off their new and super compact Amaran MW waterproof LED light. The tiny new addition to the M line, builds upon the rugged design of the Aputure MX, which is
