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by Zack Young · Posted
Packing 150 watts of power into a COB light that’s less than six pounds and doesn’t use a ballast is no easy feat. The Nanlux Evoke 150C LED spotlight achieves just that, while utilizing the Nebula C8 light engine for impressively accurate colors. The LED market is more crowded than ever, but we gave the Evoke 150C a spin to see what makes is stand out and what we’d change in future iterations.
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Photographer Joshua Dwain brings his lighting workshop to the B&H Event Space. Joshua takes the guesswork out of off-camera flash by going over different Godox systems so you can work faster, smarter, and more creatively.
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - About Joshua
3:34 - Gear
5:16 - Prerequisites
10:15 - The lighting trinity
12:25 - Understanding the tools
22:20 - Lighting Demo
37:35 - Closing
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Can you really create multiple portrait looks without moving your studio lights? Can you do so in under a minute? Join Juan in the studio as he shares how you can utilize the Westcott FJ250 and the Creative Mask tool to streamline the amount of time it takes to create portraits with different aesthetics.
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - FJ250
0:33 - Today's Lighting Setup
1:48 - How to Use the Creative Masking Tool
2:38 - Who Is This For?
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Join photographer Joel Grimes as he covers everything related to owning and working with strobe lights. He covers topics like the Sunny Sixteen Rule, High-Speed Sync, Flash Duration, choosing the right modifier and more.
0:00 - Intro: About Joel
3:35 - Breaking down some of Joel's images
10:10 - Basics of lighting
29:33 - Strobe lights
45:38 - Westcott's FJ 400/800 strobe lights
46:00 - Q&A
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Can the Litepanels Astra IP Half withstand a downpour? Using this bi-color LED light panel, we filmed a mock sizzle reel for the light itself. Learn about the Astra IP series and how they work.
0:00 - About the Litepanels Astra IP
0:16 - Can It Withstand the Rain?
1:42 - How the Weather Resistance Works
2:21 - Lineup Specs
3:15 - Who Is This For?
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by Rebecca Melville · Posted
Shopping for lighting solutions can be overwhelming, even if you are a professional photographer with decades of experience. Sometimes it’s easier to cut right to the chase with a kit that has everything you need―whether that’s multiple fixtures, bundled accessories, or even just a good carrying case. We have compiled our top flash and continuous lighting kits you should consider for your own creative workflow.
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by Zack Young · Posted
So you want to add lighting to your video podcast setup? Well, if you have the space for modifiers like bounce boards and softboxes, traditional COB monolights can get you the best bang for your buck when it comes to output. Limited on square footage? Switch to panel lights and get a more flattering, diffused look straight out of the box. Extremely tight on space or trying to add flourishes to an existing setup? Tube lights are perfect for smaller pops of color. No matter what your lighting needs are, there are tons of great options available.
by Zack Young · Posted
The more complex your lighting setups become, the more important it is to have a powerful key light that can easily be adjusted. The Nanlux Evoke 900C RGBLAC LED spotlight, available in a Trolley Case or a Flight Case, definitely fits the bill. This 940W fixture is punchy but precise, dimmable in 0.1% increments, and covering a mind-boggling 1800 to 20,000K CCT range. With a CRI/TLCI of 96 and an IP55 rating
by Cory Rice · Posted
Whether you are shooting a fashion editorial, a wedding reception, or anything in between, on- and off-camera lighting can make a huge difference outdoors. Natural light is wonderful, but there are scenarios in which you simply cannot run the risk of an unexpected cloud or rapidly setting sun ruining your shot. This article introduces the gear and accessories necessary to be prepared outdoors always, no matter what
by Zack Young · Posted
What makes a great video light? To start, good output is a must, as are wireless control options, versatile color features, and high accuracy ratings. The Nanlite FC500C RGB LED Spotlight easily checks those boxes with its 500W output, built-in Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, RGBW color modes, and a TLCI score of 94. But what makes this light extra special is its ability to pair with Nanlite’s new
by Danielle Marsella · Posted
Traveling with photography gear is a notoriously frustrating feat. Lugging heavy strobe heads and dragging clunky modifiers make it difficult to recreate studio quality lighting on the go, and even more challenging in unpredictable places. As the intersection of affordability and convenience continues to improve, the once-required ability to transport high-power strobes has been replaced with intuitive solutions from companies like Godox, whose portable flashes provide consistent power options.
by Zack Young · Posted
As LED lights continue to get smaller, lighter, cheaper, and more powerful, video creators who previously would've relied on natural light and 5-in-1 bounces are suddenly able to create dynamic, layered imagery that aids their story and takes their craft to the next level. One of the innovators in this space has certainly been SmallRig, a company that for years was mostly known for their camera cages. They've made huge strides with their lighting lineup in recent years
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We take a look at the Profoto D30 500Ws Monolight, the compact version of the D3. This compact yet precise light is ideal for portrait, fashion, and product photography.
0:00-Intro
0:16-Key Specs
1:15-How to Use
1:31-Compatibility & Apps
2:06-Power
2:17-Final Thoughts
by Cory Rice · Posted
The equipment used by fashion photographers varies considerably, depending on what is being photographed and who is behind the camera. In general, the kit requirements for documenting a fashion show are more standardized than those for creating editorials. There are successful fashion photographers who can fit all of their gear in a single bag—and others who require an entire equipment truck. This article is aimed at photographers getting started with fashion productions. Photographers interested in capturing runway should read Theanos Nikitas
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Let's take a quick look at the Nanlite Alien 300C, a versatile RGB light panel that is ideal for broadcasting, short films, documentaries, and run-and-gun filmmaking.
0:00 - Cold Open
0:20 - About the Nanlite Alien 300C
1:16 - Output & Color Capabilities
2:45 - Weather
3:01 - Color Effects
3:25 - Control
3:51 - LEDs
4:08 - Power Options