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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 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.
by Rich R · Posted
The new Bose™ soundbars are here, and they’ve brought Alexa with them. At 31.5" wide, the black Soundbar™ 500 would be a good visual match for displays up to about 37", and features Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity, in addition to an HDMI eARC and optical input. Its bigger brother, the Soundbar 700, is available in black or
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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 Rich R · Posted
If you’re looking for a bright home theater projector with UHD on-screen resolution and HDR compatibility, then look no further than the new Optoma UHZ65. It uses a laser light source that outputs up to 3000 lumens to produce bright images in most in-home settings and supports HDR10 signals for a wider color gamut than non-HDR projectors. XPR technology creates on-screen resolutions of up to UHD 3840 x 2160, with compatible
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 Atane Ofiaja · Posted
With a range of surveillance, home security, and automation devices, Honeywell wants to ensure that your home will always remain safe and sound, beginning with the Smart Home Security Base Station all-in-one security solution. The base station has dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and features smart home integration with compatible devices such as motion sensors, key fobs, Z-Wave lighting, and IFTTT. In addition, it captures
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 Rich R · Posted
Polk Audio, best known for its home theater speakers, wasn’t subtle when naming its virtual assistant speakers the “Assist;” Google Assistant is built in, allowing you to control your compatible smart devices through them with just your voice. Available in midnight black or
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 Rich R · Posted
Audiophiles plagued by "noisy" audio due to DC power or USB devices can rejoice now that iFi AUDIO has released three new iPurifier models and a new sound-damping rack for its compatible iFi AUDIO equipment. The DC iPurifier2 power conditioner is designed to reduce noise from the DC power source for the company's DAC or other audio devices. It works with most power supplies rated between 5 and 24V, has a 5.5 x 2.1mm barrel