Aputure Delta Pro Powered by EcoFlow — Big generator for LED lights on location

In this week’s episode we try out the Aputure DELTA Pro, a high-wattage power station for powering your lighting kit in the field and on location. With a 3600 watt-hour capacity, 15 different types of power outlets, and luggage-style wheels and handle, this battery is well-equipped to accompany you on your next on-location shoot. In this video we walk through the DELTA Pro’s features and demonstrate how we use it to get the most out of our lighting designs outside the studio. Let’s take a closer look!

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Aputure DELTA Pro electric generator — Aputure, B&H

- Aputure 600d Pro LED light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure 600x Pro LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure 600c Pro LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure

- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H

- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon

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Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd

LED versus Tungsten Lighting in 2023

In this week’s episode, we dive into the nuances of LED lighting in 2023, particularly in terms of how modern LED lights compare to traditional tungsten fixtures. We discuss how color plays into lighting design, color quality and how it’s measured, and why color accuracy might matter in your video workflow. We also show you several sample shots and discuss the various LED lights with which they were lit. Let’s take a closer look!

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure

- Lowel Tota-Light Tungsten Flood Lamp — B&H

- Lupo Superpanel LED Panel Lights — B&H

- Nanlite Forza 60C Full Color LED Light — B&H, Amazon

- Sekonic C-800 Photo Spectrometer — B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H

- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon

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Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd

Amaran 150c & 300c | RGB Bowens Mount Lights for Video

In this week’s episode we try out the new Amaran 150 and 300c fixtures. These single-point RGBWW lights from Aputure’s budget line feature full color plus warm and cool white capabilities. They can be adjusted from tungsten to daylight color temperatures and beyond for great versatility as key lights, and also make great effects fixtures with their preloaded effect library. Let’s take a closer look!

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Amaran 150c single-point RGBWW LED light - B&H, Amazon

- Amaran 300c single-point RGBWW LED light — B&H, Amazon

- Amaran Pixel Tube Lights — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure light dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H

- Aputure power station — B&H, Amazon

- Westcott umbrella — Amazon

- Sennheiser MKH 8050 — B&H, Trew, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Trew Audio, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon

- Rycote PCS Microphone Quick-Release System — B&H

- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon

- Schneider Radiant Soft 1 diffusion filter — B&H

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon

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Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd

Amaran 200x S LED Light — Impressive Color Quality, Affordable Video Light

In this week’s episode we take a look at the new Amaran 200x S bicolor light from Aputure. The 200x S is the second iteration of the Amaran COB series of lights, and updates include Aputure’s Dual Blue color chip for an expanded spectrum and greater color accuracy. It’s also compatible, of course, with Sidus Link for iOS and Android devices. Here, we compare the photometrics of the 200d and 200x S, overview the new feature set, and explore some practical applications where the 200x S’s Dual Blue capability comes in handy. Let’s take a closer look!

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

D stands for daylight, X stands for bi-color (daylight and tungsten). Choose daylight if you need more light output.

- Amaran 200x S, 200d S, 100x S, 200d S, 60d S— Aputure

- Sennheiser MKH 50 microphone — B&H, Trew Audio, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Trew Audio, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon

- Rycote PCS Microphone Quick-Release System — B&H

- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H

- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon

- Schneider Radiant Soft 1 diffusion filter — B&H

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon

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Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd

Lupo Smartpanel - Small, Powerful, Pro-Level LED Panel Light

In today’s episode, we review the Lupo Smartpanel, a small, powerful, pro-level LED light panel. The Smartpanel can be mounted on camera, or anywhere else with its 1/4-20 threads. With its narrow 40 degree beam angle, it can throw a lot of light a surprising distance. Let’s take a closer look!

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

• Lupo Smartpanel - B&H, Amazon

• Lupo Superpanel Full Color 60 Soft used as key light - B&H

• Lupo DayLED Fresnel lights used for the slash on the background - B&H

• Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for the main talking head shots - B&H, Pictureline

• Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K used for most of the B-roll - B&H, Pictureline

• Canon C200 camera used in some of the b-roll shots - B&H, Pictureline

• Andycine V-mount battery plate for powering the Smartpanel with cine batteries - Amazon

• NP-F970 Battery - Amazon

• Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

• Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS lens - B&H, Amazon, Pictureline

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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd

Godox VL300 Daylight LED Light for Video and Photography

In today’s episode we cover the new VL300 point source LED light for video and photography from Godox. The VL300 produces an impressive amount of daylight balanced light while only consuming around 300 watts of power. You can power it via AC mains or with 2 v-mount cinema batteries. It also has a Bowens mount which accepts soft boxes, barn doors, reflectors, snoots, fresnel lenses, and even spotlight lenses from 3rd party manufacturers. Let’s take a closer look!

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

• Godox VL300 LED light with Bowens mount for video and photography - B&H, Amazon

• Aputure Light Dome II soft box - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

• Bowens mount softboxes - B&H

• Bowens mount barn doors - B&H

• Bowens mount fresnel lenses - B&H

• Aputure C300D mkII LED Light with Bowens mount for video and photography - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

• Aputure 300x bi-color LED light with Bowens mount for video and photography - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

• Schoeps CMC641 supercardioid boom microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

• Sound Devices 888 mixer/recorder - B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/zAryW4J

• Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for the talking head and b-roll shots - B&H, Pictureline

• Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Canon EF -  B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd

Aputure LS 300x Review - Bi-color Point Source LED Light

In today’s episode we review the new Aputure Light Storm 300x bi-color single point light for video and photography. We measure the color quality using the Spectral Similarity Index and it’s output using the Sekonic C-800 spectrometer. We also show several lighting setups with the 300x and run through the new features.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Aputure LS 300x Bi-color point source LED Light - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure LS 300D II daylight point source LED light - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure Light Dome II - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure Light Dome Mini II - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure Spotlight Mount - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure Fresnel 2x - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure Barn Doors - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure Lantern - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure MC Mini LED Panel Light - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- RODE NTG3 Shotgun Microphone - B&H Amazon Sweetwater

- Sound Devices 888 Audio Recorder/Mixer - B&H Sweetwater

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens - B&H Pictureline

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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd

Interview Lighting Samples and Lupo Actionpanel Review

In today’s episode, we demonstrate two interview lighting designs, in this case, using Lupo Superpanel 60 and Actionpanel Full Color LED lights. Then we do a mini review of the Lupo Actionpanel Full Color which is a small 8in x 8in - 20cm x 20cm - RGBW LED light panel for video and photography. 

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

• Lupo Actionpanel Full Color - B&H

• Lupo Actionpanel Dual Color - B&H

• Lupo Barn Doors for Actionpanel - B&H

• Lupo Diffuser for Actionpanel - B&H

• Lupo V-mount Battery Plate for Actionpanel - B&H

• Lupo Backpack for 1 Actionpanel - B&H

• Lupo Superpanels 30 and 60 RGBW and Bi-Color Lights - B&H

• Rosco 1/2 Soft Frost Diffusion Roll - B&H

• Sound Blankets - Vocal Booth to Go

• Aputure MC Mini LED RGB Light - B&H

• CAME-TV Boltzen LED Tube Light - B&H

• Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for interview and talking head shots- B&H

• Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K used for B-Roll - B&H

• Tilta Mini Matte Box to hold diffusion filters for Pocket 4K camera - B&H

• Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filters used to great a mild “glow” effect - B&H

• Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 ART lens for Pocket 6K - B&H

• Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Micro 4/3 Lens for Pocket 4K- B&H Amazon

• Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens for Pocket 4K - B&H Amazon

• Shure TwinPlex TL-48 Lavalier Microphone for the interview lighting demo - B&H

• DPA 4017B Shotgun Microphone for the talking head shots - B&H

• Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H

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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd 

D&O Lighting 180W Bi-color LED Panel Light & 900Wh Battery

In today’s episode, we have a look at the D&O Lighting 180W bi-color LED panel light as well as its add-on soft box and 900Wh battery. We test the color quality and amount of light output, demonstrate how to light an interview video with the 180W, and talk about all the things you can power with the massive 900Wh battery, including lights, cameras, and audio gear.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- D&O Lighting 180W bi-color LED panel light - Amazon

- D&O 900Wh battery for lighting all sorts of things on set - D&O

- D&O 95Wh v-mount cine battery - Amazon

- D&O 190Wh v-mount cine battery - Amazon

- D&O v-mount dual battery charger - Amazon

- D&O Softbox for 180W - Coming Soon

- DPA 4017B shotgun microphone - used to record the audio for this episode - B&H

- Aputure 120DII LED Light used for slash of light on background - B&H Amazon

- Aputure Barn Doors used to create the slash of light - B&H Amazon

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K - B&H

- Tilta Half Cage for BMPCC 4K/6K - B&H

- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Micro 4/3 Lens - B&H Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H Amazon

- Sigma ART 24-70mm f/2.8 EF Mount Lens - B&H Amazon

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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd

Aputure MC RGBWW LED Light for Video and Photography

In today’s episode, we look at the new Aputure MC mini RGBW LED light for video. This little light delivers a great set of features for all sorts of creative lighting for your video and photography projects. Not only can it produce any color of the spectrum with its RGB mode, but it can also be used as a tungsten balanced or daylight balanced light as well. Its tiny form factor make it easy to hide in tight spots and its wireless and USB-C PD fast charging make it convenient for a variety os situations.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode:

Aputure MC RGBW LED Light - B&H Amazon

Sound Devices 633 Mixer/Recorder - B&H

Sennheiser MKH 8050 Microphone - B&H

Aputure Light Dome II Soft Box - B&H

Aputure C120T for the slash of light on the back wall- B&H

Aputure C120DII - B&H Amazon

Anker PowerCore 26,800 USB Battery Bank - Amazon

Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H

Sigma ART 24-70mm f/2.8 EF Mount Lens - B&H Amazon

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Copyright 2019 by Curtis Judd

Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.