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by Ronald Francis · Posted
The Luxli Timpani 1x1 RGBAW LED light entered the 1x1 panel market to a lot of attention, thanks to its four built-in operational modes. Other features, including remote app control and a very slim enclosure, certainly complete the compact all-in-one fixture that it is, but the four modes are what make the Timpani stand out among the many 1x1 panels already on the market, because most of the available models have no more than two
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Have you ever wondered how to set up dynamic lighting for your event or party? There are several low-cost and easy-to-program lighting systems that will allow you to create beautiful and engaging atmospheres for any occasion. In this article, we’ll explore various options of available lighting equipment and DMX, the programming language developed to control lighting equipment and related accessories.
DMX-512 is a serial protocol, digital, unidirectional, and with no error checking. Like most digital cables, the signal quality degrades over
by Meryl Greenblatt · Posted
With the fall season upon us and bird migration going full throttle, bird-watchers and their best friends—their binoculars—are out in force. I took this opportunity to try two new pairs from Olympus, the Pro Series 8x42 and 10x42. At
by Ronald Francis · Posted
The Luxli Timpani is gaining a great deal of popularity, and the reason is simple: everyone in professional video production needs a bicolor 1x1 panel, and the Timpani offers bicolor, RGB color, gels, effects, and remote app control, all in one, and at a price that’s a steal. Simple. The first batch sold out in about a week. 1x1 panels are the most commonly used lights in video production because they’re the easiest to match to
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Jake Estes checks out the new Luxli Timpani, a versatile, colored light that gives you a great deal of flexibility when shooting in a wide variety of film applications. Its diverse light modes, including CCT, RGB, GEL, SFX, and more, provide a plethora of effects, from lightning to candlelight and explosions. The addition of control via Bluetooth makes the Timpani a powerful lighting solution for almost any professional setting.
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If you bought a wonderful DSLR and are having great results shooting outside and you are now ready to start doing some serious indoor shooting, like portraits, and are flummoxed by the daunting world of lighting, this seminar is for you. “Lighting Basics Made Easy” is a great beginner talk that will take some of the mystery out of lighting with a discussion of the different types of light and their properties, including color temperature, specularity and intensity.
by Mary Latvis · Posted
The 672-LED Luxli Timpani 1 x 1’s accurate color reproduction, 4650-lumen output, Bluetooth app control, and compact form offer a versatility that suits a host of lighting needs. Exactly match a pre-existing tone in RGB Color Mode, select from the Timpani’s 150 classic Lee gel filter looks in Filter Mode, or use the Timpani’s CCT Mode to output your choice of color temperatures in 50K increments. See our infographic below for a
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
Whether you’re a youngster with an interest in astronomy or a young-at-heart stargazer, selecting a first telescope can be a bit daunting. You want a telescope that’s capable, easy to use, and designed for users just beginning to explore the night sky. Levenhuk, the American optics brand focused on user-friendly products, checks all these boxes with the Strike 90 PLUS Refractor Telescope Kit.
by tom kirkman · Posted
Savage has introduced two light stands which, besides supporting your gear, literally give you a leg up on uneven terrain. With the MultiFlex Light Stand, available in 10 and 6' versions, you can choose the size that fits your needs, as well as the compact folded length, thanks to the reverse-folding leg design. One of the stands’
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
The Luxli Timpani light is an extremely useful light fixture. Not only does it provide a strong and beautiful output, it is flexible enough to match with almost any other available fixture. This makes it a no-brainer to add to your existing light kit. Just add another light stand and a case—the Luxli Timpani is slightly smaller than other
by David Adler · Posted
Around the time professionals started to adopt LED lights into more serious lighting setups, I was in college and working part-time at a photo/video equipment rental house in New York. One of the most popular rental items, lighting-wise, was the ubiquitous Litepanels 1x1, now long discontinued and replaced. It was big enough to provide a decent throw, while being lightweight and small enough to cram into a small soft case with other panels. For the professionals who abided by these lights, gone were the days of lugging around huge lighting
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Now that the March of the Planets is winding down, I’d bet you’re wondering what astronomical wonders await us in the back half of the year. Well, wonder no more! The Perseid Meteor Shower is coming, and it’s the biggest shower of the year, hitting its peak on the night of August 12-13, 2018.
Before we get too far, let’s take a step back and talk about what a meteor shower is. Showers occur when the earth passes
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Built to the exacting standards of its founder, optics pioneer Al Nagler, which have come to define the brand, Tele Vue’s line of apochromatic doublet refractor telescopes are designed for the discerning amateur astronomer who requires a fast and highly portable optical tube that does not sacrifice performance.
While Tele Vue has made its reputation designing superior-quality eyepieces, the
by Christopher Witt · Posted
I was recently given the opportunity to take a pair of Canon image stabilized binoculars out for a test drive—and I was allowed to choose the model I wanted out of the nine Canon offers (click here to see the sizes). Since I was heading out onto a sailboat with three other B&H writers and we were bringing a bunch of gear to test and review besides my Canons, I knew space was going to be limited, so I decided to