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• DV Enlightenment


• Shooting Awesome Video


• How can I make my own backdrop?


• Eiko Color Master Full Spectrum Bulb


• Photoflex Constellation3 Large SilverDome Kit


• Photoflex Starlite Dual Spectrum Kit


• Do I need a studio monitor?


• ProMax Tracking Dolly System 15′


• Which gels should I use?


• Interfit 32″ Reflector


• Low budget film and video lighting tips


• What’s a Camera Test?


• How do I get great results shooting in daylight?


• What does an eggcrate do?


• #1 Secret of Shooting Video to Look like Film: Sharpen your Cinematography Skills


• #2 Secret of Shooting Video to Look like Film: Use a professional light kit (when possible)


• #7 Secret of Shooting Video to Look like Film: Fog


• DV Gear Checklist


• What is the most important factor in producing world class quality video?


• Litepanels 1×1 dimmable LED lighting system

Selecting from industry-standard lighting instruments, we hand-picked a small arsenal of lights that not only could do their job extremely well, but also transport easily and set-up quickly - all the while still being durable, reliable and affordable. Now that’s asking a lot of any product, however with our demanding schedules we could accept nothing less. Lowel lights have become standard to rental houses as well as news crews, documentary filmmakers, and production companies alike. Lowel themselves liked our cherry-picked kit we put together so much, they named it after us. We present to you our three Lowel DVcreator Kits. Perfect for the emerging DV creator on the go, all kits are available in soft or hard cases. Starting with a base package, the DVcreator Kit 1, consists of three essential lighting instruments; the 500W Omni with barn doors/spot flood capability, the smaller Pro at 250W again with barn doors, spot/flood and finally the 750W Tota with umbrella …

Flolight LED 500

The 500 LED uses 500 ultra bright, 5600K LED’s has an equivalent output of 500 watts of incandescent light yets draws just 40 watts.The 5600K daylight balanced LEDs offer full spectrum, beautifully soft light.

LED lights offer significantly further “throw” than a comparable fluorescent light. This is because each of the 500 LED lights has a 20 degree beam angle lens that directs light forward. This beam angle creates a beam pattern that is usefull from 1-15 feet.

LED lights are ideal for location work because they are virtually shockproof and offer the brightest light in the smallest form factor. Their power efficient design draws just 40 watts so there is never a concern with blowing a circuit breaker. LEDs give off virtually no heat so they are ideal for use in small confined areas where hot lights would quickly heat up the room.

Features:

- Equivalent to 500 watts of hot light
- 500 5600K Ultra Bright LEDS
- Virtually no heat
- Compact design draws just 40 watts
- Bank Selectable Output 25/50/75/100%
- High CRI >93
- Four way barndoors
- Horizontal or vertical mounting
- Lightweight weighs just 5 lbs
- Removable reflectors on barn doors
- 50,000 hour LED life
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General

Lamp No
SP50/955K

Bar Code
05622

Volts
120

Watts
50

MOL in/mm
9.06/230

MOD in/mm
2.80/71

Avg Life
10000

Base
Medium Screw (E26)

CT deg K
5500

Replaces
Std 200W Incandescent

CRI
93

Approx Initial Lumens
3000

Availability: Usually ships same/next day

Price: $22.99

Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging Justin Spring Clamp with Flash Shoe

This is a Bogen Justin Spring Clamp which clamps onto pipes up to 1.6″ in diameter, or stands or arms that have a 5/8 in top, or 3/8 in thread. It also features a cold flash swivel shoe for attaching a shoe-mount flash. A very versatile piece of equipment, it’s a must for any location shooter!

Availability: Available now. Usually ships same or next business day!!
Price: $54.95

A light stand and a boom, all in one!!!

The Boom Stand is a 3 riser compact stand that can be rapidly converted into a stand with boom arm.

The pivoting collar on the stand allows the top two extensions to be tilted for use as a telescopic boom arm.

Attachment: 5/8″ receiver and 5/8″ stud with 1/4-20″ and 3/8″ threaded tips.

Comes with Empty Sand Bag counterweight.

Availability: Usually ships same/next day

Price: $173

420NSB Boom Stand without Sand Bag

The Boom Stand is a 3 riser compact stand that can be rapidly converted into a stand with boom arm.

The pivoting collar on the stand allows the top two extensions to be tilted for use as a telescopic boom arm.

Attachment: 5/8″ receiver and 5/8″ stud with 1/4-20″ and 3/8″ threaded tips.

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The Constellation3 Large SilverDome Kit is our multi-lamp, continuous lighting solution. The Constellation3 will accept our CoolStar CFL lamps (daylight-balanced), or our Starlite lamps (tungsten-balanced).

The Constellation3 features three lamps sockets each with an individual power switch. One power cord can supply power for two sockets; two power cords supply full power to all three sockets.

Includes:

Constellation3 light head
Large SilverDome soft box (36″ x 48″)
3 CoolStar 150 CFLs
3 Starlite 1000w lamps
LiteStand 2320Y (12 feet)
Tilt Swivel
2 power cords
Transpac Dual Kit Case

Great lighting solution for videographers and photographers shooting with daylight color conditions.

Photoflex Constellation 3 Large SilverDome Kit
Availability:Ships same/next business day Mfr # FV-SLCNSTLB
Price: $1299.95

Features & Benefits:

Holds up to three CoolStar CFL Lamps for daylight balanced lighting
Holds up to three …

Photoflex Rock Steady Counterweight Bag

Incredibly versatile, Photoflex’s new RockSteady Bag can be stored and transported empty, then filled with sand or other ballast to the exact weight needed. When filled, the bag is ideal for stabilizing LiteStands and counter-balancing boom arms.

The saddlebag design is great for securely stabilizing light stands. Heavy duty material and double-stitch seams provide strength, durability, and impact resistance. Double-opposing zippers ensures containment of ballast.

· Filled Max. Weight - 22 lbs. (sand)(9.98kg)
· Empty Weight - Less than 1 lb.(453gm).

Availability: Usually ships same/next day

Price: $22.95

Introducing the LED light everyone should have in their arsenal, the Litepanels Micro. Sometimes all you need is a tad bit of light to punch up a scene and this is it. Camera mountable and weighing in at a mere 7 oz. this little guy is ultra light. It should be - it’s body is comprised of solid plastic. Without batteries it weighs in at a mere 4 oz. - and that’s with 48 individual LED’s. Dimensions are 4″ x 3″ x 1.5″ - about the size of two decks of playing cards.

Still too bright?

Sometimes too much light just makes talent say, “That freakin’ thing is bright!” Something you’re sure to hear when pointed closely at full boar. Twist the dial on top of Litepanels Micro to get just the right exposure - all without changing color temperature. That’s right, Litepanels is known for their unique ability to dim without color shift, maintaining color accuracy across the board 1-100%

Want to switch from 5600k daylight to 3200k tungsten? Just snap the included gel frame into place and slide in a Full CTO. You’ll lose two stops using the gel, but you’ll get the color you …

This is a Photoflex Starlite Dual Spectrum Kit with a medium SilverDome softbox. It provides 150 watts of 5000°K fluorescent light (450-500W tungsten equivalent) as well as 1000 watts of 3200°K tungsten light, with the included bulbs.

At the core, is the StarliteQL fixture — a “flicker-free” light source, which provides a light quality that is soft, beautiful and natural looking, yet powerful enough for the demands of video or digital photography. The housing is engineered to allow constant airflow through channels running along the entire length of the unit, allowing you to touch the fixture without wearing gloves.

This kit is rounded out with the LSB-2214 Medium Weight Stand and wheeled Transpac Single Kit Case. Although this kit is supplied for use with 120 AC voltage, it can function with 220-240 voltage, with the appropriate optional tungsten bulb, and adapter plug, available separately.
• Medium SilverDome

Heat-resistant
Removable front diffuser
24 x 32 x 17″ (61 x 81 x 43cm)
Suggestion: use for a half-length portrait of an adult

• CoolStar

Color balanced to 5600°K, allowing daylight balanced shooting
Cool light operation allows for continuous lighting while …

Forget about the sticky, gummy residue of duct tape. Hosa gaffer’s tape is professional gaffer’s tape made with a fine cloth weave that leaves no adhesive residue behind once it’s removed. Hosa gaffer’s tape is 2″ wide in a 60-yard roll and-best of all-it’s black.

Hosa 2″ Gaffer’s Tape 60 Yards Features:

Fine cloth weave
No adhesive residue
2″ wide
60 yards long
Black

Hosa Gaffers Tape

Availability: Usually ships same/next day

Price: $19.99!

The Avenger A225S 40″ Turtle Base Century Stand a unique removable base feature that allows more versatility with this unit. With a new lightweight steel construction this is still a very strong stand, but light at only 13.6 lbs. With it’s triple Chrome plating it’s resistance to corrosion makes it a great choice for all photographic assignments. This is a well thought out design from the captive “T” handles, for a more positive lock, to the collar castings that help keep fingers safe. Extending from 52.8 to 118.1 inches this stand is configurable for all situations. With the extreme versatility of this product, no studio can be complete without at least one.

Specs:

attachment (bottom):
28mm female attachment type

attachment (top):
type33 + type35 attachment type

closed length:
52.76 in

color:
silver color

column tube diameter:
35.30.25mm tube diameters

footprint - maximum diameter:
37.40 in

load capacity:
22.05 lbs

load capacity at maximum extension at 6° inclination:
1.10 lbs

material:
chrome steel material

maximum height:
118.11 in

minimum height:
52.76 in

risers stand number:
2 number

sections - center column:
3 number

stand leg size:
Ø25mm leg size…

Introducing Chromatte and the new Reflecmedia MicroLite.

MicroLite is a lightweight adjustable cradle which allows a Reflecmedia LiteRing to be attached to almost any digital still camera or DV palmcorder, without the need for further lens adapters. The Microlite works excellent with smaller lens sizes such as those found on the popular Canon HV20, and the Sony SR-12.

But why Reflecmedia?

A Standard Green Screen Set-up..

“The preferred methods involve being able to light the background and the subject separately. If your subject is human and framed waist-up or looser, this can require between six and twelve feet between your subject and the background. With tight framing it may be possible to evenly light the background with just one broad source. Typically two or more lights are used to light the green screen but in this example the light is a single Omni-light, floor-mounted on a Big-foot & Scissor mount, fitted with a 300W lamp and two sheets of diffusion clipped across its barn doors. The diffusion in this case was mostly used to lower the output …

Smaller than 52mm internal filter size? Try the new Microlite!

Reflecmedia 8′x8′ Curtain with green Microlite Litering

Reflecmedia Kit with 8′x8′ Chromatte background, Microlite LiteRing, Controller, Bag

Availability: Available now. Usually ships same or next business day!! Only Available in Green LED
Price: $1200.00

Litepanels LED lights

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LED technology is helping change the way we light on the go. Whether you need portable light in the middle of nowhere, a quick eye-light, a small light in a tight space, or just a nice on-camera light that lasts for over an hour, Litepanels are definitely the way to go. Recommended by top DP’s in Hollywood on the set of hit shows such as CSI: Las Vegas, 24, and The West Wing, Litepanels are fast becoming an industry favorite among professionals.

When comparing to other systems, keep in mind the cost of the battery. Some are powered by expensive Anton Bauer battery packs, which are heavy and more suited for a full-size shoulder mounted camera.

If you’re on the go and have no time for running power cables, or just need that little extra something in any scene, you’ll be glad to have …

This System works great with a ReflecMedia Back Drop

The Photoflex ProDuty™ BackDrop Support Kit includes our new BackDrop Pole, two 2320Y LiteStands, and a rugged carry bag to hold the whole kit. Shoot with confidence with this strong, stable outfit.

The BackDrop Pole is a single-unit with telescoping sections that constructs easily with a twist and pull motion to extend each section and another twist to lock in place. The Pole stores collapsed at 4′-7 “. The Pole extends to 12′ 6″.

Each 2320Y LiteStand extends to 12′ high. The extra height afforded with these stands means you can shoot your model from a low angle without seeing the top of the backdrop in your shot. These are exceptionally sturdy stands with a maximum load rating of 40 pounds. The “flip-top” design of the brass post adds versatility for multiple uses in your studio.

This kit comes with its own durable carry bag.

SKU: LS-B2320Y

SKU: DP-BP412

PhotoFlex ProDuty Support System

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Lowel Rifa 44 Ex Egg Crates
Fabric Egg Crates
For better light control. Each Egg Crate attaches quickly and afterwards folds up to a compact size.
40° x 40° Egg Crate
Code: LC-44EC/40
Weight: 7 oz (196 g)
Fabric Egg Crate with 40° dispersion angle.

Egg Crate for Rifa 44

Availability: Usually ships same/next day

Price: $199.95

Egg Crate for Rifa 44

Availability: Usually ships same/next day

Price: $192.95

Lowel Rifa 55Ex Egg Crates

40° x 40° Egg Crate
Code: LC-55EC/40
Weight: 7.5 oz …

This specialized arm allows simultaneous use of an LCD monitor and a hot shoe mount camera light or shotgun mic. The extension arm base mounts in any hot shoe, and puts another hot shoe in its place. Extension arm is perfect for any camcorder with a Hot Shoe. Hama Adjustable Ball Mount. Extension arm is constructed of lightweight aircraft aluminum and features multiple mounting holes for proper load balancing.

DELV-XLIBR Hot Shoe Mount

Availability: Usually ships same/next day

Price: $79.95

Sennheiser MKE400 and Litepanels Micro on a Canon HV20 from Guy Cochran on Vimeo.

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Lowel Rifa Light

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The Lowel Rifa-lite with its fast set-up time is an awesome way to achieve the controlled, beautiful, soft light you’ve been chasing but reluctant to attain with other avenues. While the Tota-light with a third-party softbox has become a nice way to achieve controllable soft light, the set-up and take down can be quite time consuming and laborious.

The Rifa lite folds opens like an umbrella, from there it’s simple to attach the diffusion screen to the front via four corner-posts.

If you’ve ever set-up a chimera speed ring you know how long it takes and how much of a pain it can be. Not to mention waiting for the

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Photoflex MultiDisc 5′n1 Reflector

As seen in the DV Enlightenment DVD! A must have for any shooter. The MultiDisc 5′n1 offers five reflector surfaces; translucent, white, silver, gold, and soft gold; all in one easy to carry package. It’s a snap to switch surfaces in seconds.

Great for outdoor use to bounce sunlight generously filling in the dark shadows under a person’s chin and eyes. Awesome indoors to put on the opposite side of you key light to fill in the shadows. Achieve soft beautiful light.

The Gold reflective surface warms up any scene. Use silver to bounce harder light. And use the translucent surface to punch through with a hot light and achieve a soft, soft, softbox quality of light. Also use the translucent outdoors to soften overhead sunlight. Don’t compete with sun and use hot lights, use a Photoflex reflector!

Photoflex MultiDisc 5′n1 LiteDisc Reflector 42″ (no stand)

Availability: Usually …

Matters of Light & Depth

I didn’t think you could learn much about lighting from a book, but this book has some really valuable insights into the theory and practice of lighting.

This book, makes a great resource for those who have attended our “Secrets of Shooting Great DV” workshop (first day of the DV Revolution) or know the essentials and want to expand their knowledge of lighting.

Author Ross Lowell is a professional cinematographer, still photographer, and occasional director and producer. Of the hundreds of documentaries, short films, and TV commercials that he has shot, directed, and produced,
many have earned special recognition: an Academy Award, several addtional Academy Award nominations, Golden Eagle Awards, Emmy Awards, and Art Director’s Club Awards, among others.

Matters of Light & Depth
Availability: Out of Print
Price: NA

Litepanels 1′x1′

Litepanels introduces the new LP-1×1 lighting system. Available in three models - 5600°K flood, 5600°K spot, and 3200°K flood – the LP-1×1 combines Litepanels’ hallmark ultra-efficient LED technology with a sophisticated, slimline design.

With a weight of just 3 lbs. (1.36kg) and measuring 12″ W x 12″ H x 1.75″ D (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 4.4 cm), the LP-1×1 is engineered for quick and easy set up and operation. Plus, this ultra-light, flat-profile system adapts to a variety of lighting situations. The LP-1×1 mounts on a light stand or tripod via a yoke with standard TVMP receptacle. Coupled with dedicated mounting hardware, the unit’s housing enables 2′x2′ and 4′x4′ multi-panel configurations — making it easy to customize the LP-1×1 to meet a job’s special requirements.

The LP-1×1’s groundbreaking design provides operators with a unique look-through capability. The housing features an integrated pattern of hundreds of precisely aligned mini-portals. This enables you to view the subject being illuminated from behind the unit. Plus, the new LP-1×1 shares many innovative features of …

Lowel - Lamps

GCA Pro Lamp
Availability: Usually ships next day
Price: $20.00

FSH Pro Lamp
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Price: $20.00

EMD Tota-light Lamp
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Price: $25.00

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