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by Frank Abbate · Posted
Some projectors are built to provide the most accurate picture in dark cinema spaces. Some projectors are engineered for everyday living rooms with higher brightness and easy-to-use features. Few projectors have tried to deliver all these things in one package. Say hello to the new Hisense XR10, attempting to bridge the gap between high-end lifestyle and high-performance home cinema
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Enter the world of grip. In this workshop, product developer Jason Friedman covers everything from the basic anatomy of a light stand to advanced rigging techniques. Learn why everyone needs a grip on set and get a breakdown of the different grip positions and technicians who make it happen.
0:00 - Intro
1:43 - Grip 101
13:01 - Anatomy of a light stand
20:10 - Light stand & pins specs
35:20 - Break casting
36:37 - Light stand head types
39:58 - Stand types
1:01:16 - C-Stand uses
1:04:22 - Grip hardware
1:23 - Key stand lineup
1:30:30 -
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Godox has unveiled a new modular handheld lighting system featuring the LC500R Air Inflatable Light Stick and LR150 Air Inflatable Ring Light. Designed with mobile creators in mind, this flexible system can be adapted for portraits, beauty, streaming, and beyond, all in a flexible, lightweight package
by John Foldi · Posted
by Zack Young · Posted
Harlowe is bringing some fresh ideas to classic on-camera lighting with the new Pocket Flash, combining a standard hot-shoe flash with a bi-color continuous LED and an integrated Z-axis stand that raises and tilts the flash head for unique angles. Weighing just 125g, the Pocket Flash is a truly pocketable accessory that might just change your photography and videography work.
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Less can be more! Professional portrait photographer Ian Spanier demos how much you can get out of with only using one light on a photoshoot.
0:00 - Intro
2:35 - The sun is one light
4:40 - Benefits of the use of one light
7:41 - Photo examples of using one light
14:59 - Understand the sun and recreate it
15:55 - Using the Westcott FJ250 - Beauty light look
32:40 - Rembrandt lighting
40:58 - Replicate the sun
48:20 - Dramatic look
55:17 - Q&A
by Zack Young · Posted
If you’re looking to build a lighting rig that can pack a major punch, Nanlux has a new option worth considering. The bi-color Matrix 2500B and RGB-capable 2500C are 2500W modular multi-source spotlights built for use in large lighting arrays. These four-head integrated fixtures support multi-unit set-ups and have IP66-rated magnesium alloy housing for weather protection. They’re available by themselves or with a hard-shell flight case
by John Foldi · Posted
Always striving to deliver customers the best and most authentic image quality possible, Sony has announced new series of BRAVIA TVs and the Theater TRIO. The new displays feature the combination of Sony’s XR processing and True RGB mini-LED backlighting. The new series includes the BRAVIA 7 II, BRAVIA 9 II, BRAVIA 7 II Pro, and BRAVIA 9 II Pro. Each display also comes equipped with Google TV with Gemini, PS5 functionality, and immersive audio. Each pairs
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
First, a disclaimer: Like composition, lighting portraits is a subjective exercise. A setup that works for one situation may not work for the next, and lighting that one photographer adores might repulse another. Cultivating a personal lighting style involves an awareness of conventional approaches and willingness to go beyond what everyone else is doing. Study portraits
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Devin Allen, award-winning photographer and activist, captures the power of communities and moments through his lens. Devin shares his insights and experiences his powerful approach to storytelling through photography.
0:00 - Intro - About Devin
3:37 - How Devin got started photographing Baltimore
12:14 - Photographing protests
21:55 - Commercial work leading to larger opportunities
27:11 - His work over the years with Leica
32:35 - Storytelling with continuous light
36:20 - Q&A discussion
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by Zack Young · Posted
As audiences consume more and more video, it’s increasingly challenging to create bold, striking visuals that stand out from the crowd and truly engage viewers in a story. Lighting remains—arguably—the most underrated tool for that mission. Even the most budget-friendly camera and lens on the market can capture beautiful images when paired with thoughtful lighting choices. While accurate LED panels used to be large, heavy, and expensive, that is no longer always the case, and Genaray’s new PX-MOD-3 modular RGB LED panel is proof of this,
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.
by Danielle Marsella · Posted
Designed for professional creatives, the new KeyGrip series from Impact caters to advanced photographers, videographers, and cinematographers working on large studio productions and unpredictable outdoor environments. Suitable for prolonged use on uneven terrain, the KeyGrip collection easily holds and secures heavy, bulky gear with unparalleled precision.
The new KeyGrip series includes the 4’
by John Foldi · Posted
With the announcement of a new trio of TV series, LG further expands their 2026 lineup. They span three distinct panel types in sizes and price points for almost every home and budget. There’s the NU85 Nano 4K LED TVs, QNED84B QNED evo AI Mini-LED TVs, and the B6 OLED evo AI TVs. AI is a big update for all three series this year with dual assistants from Google and Microsoft that enhance the already intuitive smart webOS interface.
The new dual AI assistants on these models are
by Zack Young · Posted
Nanlux expands the Evoke line with its most portable offering to date, the new Evoke 5C RGB LED spotlight, available by itself, in a standard kit with magnetic accessories, or as part of an eight-light kit. This 6W fixture has a massive 1000-20,000K CCT range, alongside +/-200 green/magenta tint shifting and an extensive Gel Mode. The Evoke 5C weighs only 160g and measures 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.7" with IP67 weatherproofing.