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by Steven Esposito · Posted
PGYTECH is happy to announce its new OneMo Tactical backpack, geared toward outdoor creators. Constructed from durable materials and leveraging a professional harness system, the OneMo Tactical can easily withstand the elements while keeping your equipment safe and secured.
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If the idea of using strobe lighting feels overwhelming, this demo is the perfect place to start. Photographer Charles Chessler shows you how to build a simple and effective one-light setup making professional lighting accessible to everyone.
0:00 - Charles's journey in photography
6:50 - Lighting & camera gear
8:12 - Knowing lighting for any shoot
9:39 - Strobe setup for any studio
14:58 - Strobe lighting demo
25:53 - Using a reflector
40:00 - Different angles
47:37 - Darkening the background
55:19 - Working with an assistant
58:00 -
by Richard Stevens · Posted
Reliable Wi-Fi is no longer a luxury—it’s essential. Most of our mobile devices require it; furthermore, scores of modern homes depend on it for basic (but smart) functionality, such as powering on lights, wirelessly controlling heating and cooling systems, A/V entertainment, security, and more. Add the pressure of working from home (as many people do) and it becomes even more vital that these systems work reliably and securely. Over the years, I’ve experimented with many different iterations of whole-home Wi-Fi (or “mesh systems” as they’re
by Richard Stevens · Posted
Leica’s Cine Play 1 is one of the most interesting laser projectors on the market. At first glance it looks like a stylish portable projector, but if you take a deeper look, there’s a lot more happening under the surface. All the typical specifications you’d expect to see in a portable system are present here—wireless connectivity, integrated
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Choosing the best TV is never easy. With so many factors to consider and so many options to choose from, it’s hard to know where to begin and what to look for. To help make your TV-shopping experience a little less intimidating and (hopefully) a lot more enjoyable, we’ve compiled a list of all the important questions you need to ask yourself before making your next TV purchase.
What Size TV Should You Get?
When it comes to
by Zack Young · Posted
by John Foldi · Posted
What’s the best camera, you may ask? Why, it’s the one you have on you. For many people, smartphones are exactly that. In fact, we often treat our smart devices as cameras first, phones second. And why not? Thanks to the rapid advancement of mobile camera technology, smartphones have greatly outpaced and subsequently replaced many entry-level point-and-shoot cameras. Although higher end ones are having a bit of a comeback, smartphones are just oh so convenient. But what if you want to take your smartphone photography to the next level? Enter
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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 Zack Young · Posted
Genaray has two new options for building out your lighting package. The GXS-200BI 230W Bi-Color Monolight has a dual COB LED chipset, a high output, and a TLCI color accuracy score of 97. The PX-MOD-3 is a modular RGB LED panel that measures 17 x 8” and has sixteen pixel zones that can be
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Jameson Brooks takes you behind the scenes of how he creates unique and realistic worlds for filmmaking while using an LED Wall Production Stage. He'll share his camera and lighting tips, plus his visual effects process that helps create realism when blending the real-world environment with the virtual environment.
0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Preview reel of virtual sets
3:08 - Creating worlds with xR LED Wall Production
8:32 - About Jameson & career
13:18 - Godox production series lights
14:28 - Why xR LED Volume over green screen?
19:38 - Using
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Curious how to add depth to your scene using light and color? Videographer Brittney Janae knows how to turn a production studio into an interesting and cozy interview environment with just a couple of lights. Join Brittney as she demonstrates how to light a set using the new RGB moonlights from Bowens, the Nanlite FC 500C, and the Nanlite FS 300C.
0:00 - Intro
2:48 - Why color?
5:40 - Tip 1
9:05 - Tip 2
12:23 - Tip 3
14:24 - Lighting a set
34:39 - Closing thoughts
36:57 - Lighting with color should feel natural
39:16 - Q&A
by Zack Young · Posted
Aputure is mixing great power and impressive portability with the new STORM 700x tunable-white LED monolight, available by itself or in a Cine Kit with a Fresnel lens, barn doors, and a skid. The STORM 700x is a 700W point
by Steven Wong · Posted
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.
Flash Lighting
Flash lighting,
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Many filmmakers may find themselves shooting music videos at some point in their careers and sometimes struggle with creative lighting. Director of Photography Julien York shares different ways to cinematically light music videos with the help of Nanlite and their new Nanlite Alien 300C RGBWW LED PANEL.
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - About Julian
4:35 - Why is lighting important?
5:42 -