Gaffer & Gear 88 - Nanlite MixPanel 150 Gaffer & Gear 2024-10-18 | Gaffer & Gear 88 - Nanlite MixPanel 150
Evoke 900c & 2400b CRMX Issue Gaffer & Gear 2024-05-10 | Covering an issue i have come across with the 900c and 2400B faulting in CRMX modes under very specific situations
Gaffer & Gear 269 Amaran Spotlight SE Gaffer & Gear 2024-05-04 | Gaffer & Gear 269 - Amaran Spotlight SEIn this episode I look at the Amaran Spotlight SE, A high precision spotlight mount designed for the Amaran & Aputure lights, In particular the Amaran 300C and 150C00:00 Intro03:27 Cons / Negatives06:32 Pros / Positives08:34 Cost and what you get12:54 150c 19°16:19 150c 36°20:45 300c 19°24:01 300c 36°26:44 Closing thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 268 - Nanlux Wired Remote Control Gaffer & Gear 2024-04-22 | Gaffer & Gear 268 - Nanlux Wired Remote ControlIn this episode I look at the Nanlux wired remote control for operating your Evoke and Dyno light when you can’t get the controls on the headPart: WC-LM6P-C100:00 Intro00:26 Cost and What You Get00:55 How It Works03:32 Pros and Cons
Gaffer & Gear 267 - CineRags Muslin Gaffer & Gear 2024-04-18 | Gaffer & Gear 267 - CineRags MuslinIn this episode I look at Muslin as a diffuser and review the CineRags inserts for the Aputure domesCineMilled.com00:00 Intro00:42 Back to Basics05:13 Review
Gaffer & Gear 266 - Godox F600Bi Custom Setup Gaffer & Gear 2024-04-16 | Gaffer & Gear 266 - Godox F600Bi Custom SetupIn this episode I go through the customization of my F600Bi to make it easier to use on set in terms of lighting control, transport and setupTo order the grids:grid2order.comsoftboxgrid@gmail.comBag was made by:G.C. SUTHERLAND(03) 9555 3040https://www.gcsutherland.com.au/Frame was made by:ROY PRICHETT PTY. LTD.(03) 9592 2695office@rpgenerators.com00:00 Intro00:27 40° Grid02:20 Storage Bag05:39 Frame
Gaffer & Gear 265 - Aputure XT26 Gaffer & Gear 2024-04-12 | Gaffer & Gear 265 – Aputure XT26In this episode I take a look at the Aputure XT26, including its wide and narrow Hyper Reflector, The motorized F14 Fresnel and the Spotlight Max with its 50, 36 and 19 degree reflectors00:00 Intro01:45 Firmware Improvements04:04 Cons / Negatives07:48 Pros / Positives10:47 Brightness with Different Modifiers11:17 Brightness XT26 v Evoke 2400B12:34 Cost and What You Get17:01 No Modifier Attached18:24 Supplied Medium Reflector20:09 Wide Hyper Reflector21:35 Narrow Hyper Reflector22:46 F14 Fresnel Talk27:23 F 14 Fresnel Testing30:18 Spotlight Max Talk32:21 Spotlight Max 50°36:26 Spotlight Max 36°40:07 Spotlight Max 19°42:24 DMX Testing48:33 AC Power Draw48:57 Dimming Characteristics50:14 CCT Target Accuracy50:27 Color Render TM-30 RF50:37 DuV51:23 2700K51:45 3200K52:32 4400K52:56 5600K53:36 6500K
Gaffer & Gear 264 - Nanlux FL-28 Compact Fresnel Gaffer & Gear 2024-03-25 | Gaffer & Gear 264 – Nanlux FL-28 Compact FresnelIn this episode I take a look at the Nanlux F-26 compact Fresnel, this is designed for the Evoke 900c and Evoke 1200s00:00 Intro00:42 Cost and what you get00:58 Overview and improvements05:24 Disadvantages to the FL-35 Fresnel06:09 Negatives / Cons07:13 Positives / Pros07:21 900c Testing10:27 Comparisons11:16 1200B Testing13:31 Comparisons14:52 Closing Thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 263 - CAME-TV Mini 50c & Mini 99c Batteries Gaffer & Gear 2024-03-19 | Gaffer & Gear 263 - CAME-TV Mini 50c & Mini 99c BatteriesPurchase from here....https://www.amazon.com.au/Came-TV-Battery-6900mAh-Camcorder-Monitors/dp/B0CPJ44XS2 In this episode I take a look at the CAME-TV Mini V-Mount Batteries which boast Samsung cells and an o-LED screen00:00 Intro01:24 Mini 50C04:14 Mini 99C
Gaffer & Gear 262 - ZHIYUN Compact Lights Gaffer & Gear 2024-03-12 | Gaffer & Gear 262 - ZHIYUN Compact LightsIn this episode I take a look at the rage of ZHIYUG compact LED lightsFiveray M20C: A full color RGBWW pocket light with 20W outputMOLUS G60: A palm sized 60W bi-color COB lightMOLUS X100: A bi-color 100w lightMOLUS G200: A 200W bi-color Bowen Mount Light00:00 Intro01:49 FIVERAY M20C03:15 Cons / Negatives04:15 Pros / Positives06:56 Brightness and Beams08:43 Dimming Results09:17 3200K09:50 5600K10:27 Color Vectors11:05 MOLUS G6013:08 The Soft Box13:45 Bowen Mount Adaptor14:34 Pros and Cons15:41 No Modifier16:26 Supplied Reflector17:10 Supplied Dome & Reflector17:47 Dimming Results18:26 3200K19:38 5600K21:00 MOLUS X10021:19 Bowen Mount Adaptor22:13 What You Get24:40 Cons / Negatives25:00 Pros / Positives25:36 No Modifier26:17 Supplied Reflector26:56 Dimming Results27:22 3200K28:28 5600K29:51 MOLUS G20030:59 BOOST Mode31:52 Cons / Negatives32:44 Pros / Positives33:18 No Modifier33:55 Supplied Reflector34:31 Dimming Results35:12 3200K36:18 5600K
Gaffer & Gear 261 SLITE Review Gaffer & Gear 2024-03-01 | Gaffer & Gear 261 - SLITE ReviewIn this episode I take a look at the SLITE. A light weight RGBWW panel for people who need to travel lightTo order go to WWW.SLITE.CO00:00 Intro01:06 Pros / Cons / Overview04:44 Cost and What You Get06:17 No Diffusion Dome07:35 Diffusion Dome08:21 DC Power Draw08:32 Dimming 3200K09:09 Dimming 5600K09:42 CCT Accuracy09:49 TM-30 RF (Color Render)10:14 DuV11:07 2500K11:31 3200K12:04 4400K12:34 5600K13:10 6500K to 9500K13:20 10,000K13:56 Color Vectors
Gaffer & Gear 261 – Electro Storm Reflector Kit Gaffer & Gear 2024-02-22 | Gaffer & Gear 261 – Electro Storm Reflector KitIn this episode I take a look at the CS15/XT26 Reflector Kit for Aputure and see how the Narrow and Wide reflectors work with the CS1500:00 Intro00:31 Cost02:04 Do they pack smaller?03:21 Wide Reflector05:23 Narrow Reflector
Gaffer & Gear 260 - Kelvin Epos 300 Gaffer & Gear 2024-02-13 | Gaffer & Gear 260 - Kelvin Epos 300In this episode I take a look at the Kelvin Epos 300. This light has an RGBACL light engine with a huge CCT range, green and magenta correction, All the advanced color modes, removable diffusions and built in CRMX00:00 Intro00:50 Cons / Negatives04:19 Battery Operation05:32 Pros / Positives05:46 Removable Diffusions08:57 Build Quality10:10 Head Leads10:22 Umbrella Kit10:49 User Interface11:10 CCT Mode12:12 HSI Mode12:53 RGB Mode13:12 XY13:31 Gel Mode13:54 FX14:31 Menu15:13 Cost and what you get17:10 No Diffusion18:11 Medium Diffusion D9019:01 Supplied Reflector19:44 Dome Diffuser (Optional)20:35 Heavy Diffuser D75 (Optional)21:09 Light Diffuser D100 (Optional)22:06 Amaran Spotlight SE 19°23:22 Amaran Spotlight SE 36°25:06 Nanlite Forza Fresnel26:08 DMX Menu27:22 DMX Cue Testing33:02 AC Power Draws33:16 Dimming34:23 CCT Accuracy34:34 Color Render (TM-30RF)34:57 DuV35:15 1700K35:55 2500K36:24 3200K36:53 4400K37:15 5600K37:55 10000K38:23 20000K38:45 Color Vectors39:23 Closing Thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 259 - Chimera OctaPLUS Gaffer & Gear 2024-01-22 | Gaffer & Gear 259 - Chimera OctaPLUSIn this episode I take a look at the Chimera OctaPLUS 6For Australian sales go toTechnical Art SolutionsTecart.com.au00:00 Intro00:43 Options01:15 Overview06:46 Speed Ring Tip05:47 Cost and What You Get08:33 Speed Ring & Accessories
Gaffer & Gear 258 - Aputure CS15 Gaffer & Gear 2024-01-12 | Gaffer & Gear 258 - Aputure CS15In this episode I take a look at the Aputure Elecrtro Storm CS15 and many of is accessoriesThis is a 1500 watt output RGBWW COB light that rivals an M18 for firepower00:00 Intro01:13 Cost and what you get02:45 Controller06:41 The Stirrup / Yoke07:44 Head Lead08:56 Barn Doors09:31 Supplied Reflector10:05 The Light12:37 No Modifier14:48 Supplied Reflector 35°16:54 F14 Fresnel22:59 Spotlight Max 50°24:12 Spotlight Max 36°24:58 Spotlight Max 19°25:35 Brightness comparisons27:00 DMX smoothing28:29 DMX Testing35:00 AC Power Draw35:16 Dimming36:59 2000K37:31 3200K38:02 4400K38:30 5600K39:12 Higher CCTs39:22 10,000K40:10 Color Vectors40:38 Closing Thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 257 Godox TimoLink CRMX Gaffer & Gear 2024-01-06 | Gaffer & Gear 257 - Godox TimoLink CRMXIn this episode I take a look at these low cost CRMX options00:00 Intro01:40 Battery talk03:16 Receiver RX05:29 Transmitter TX
Gaffer & Gear 256 Warming up COB lights Gaffer & Gear 2024-01-05 | Gaffer & Gear 256 - Warming up COB lightsIn this episode I talk about why you may need to warm up your high powered COB lights
Gaffer & Gear 255 - Evoke 2400B Gaffer & Gear 2024-01-02 | Gaffer & Gear 255 - Evoke 2400BIn this episode I take a look at the Evoke 2400BThis is a 2400W max power draw COB light with a CCT range from 2700K to 6500K with Green and Magenta correction, weather protection, and CRMX00:00 Intro01:10 Why my reading are different01:43 Modifier Recognition04:26 Power Draw (Australian Power)07:37 Power Factor Unity08:03 Running off 3kVA Generator08:33 Running off a Delta Max09:50 Warming up time12:05 Cost12:31 Pros, Cons, Issues & Features17:22 Green & magenta explanation18:26 Pros, Cons, Issues & Features (Continued)20:29 With No Modifier Attached21:53 With DOP Choice 5ft Octa22:11 With Supplied Reflector23:40 DMX Testing27:41 Dimming Characteristics28:58 CCT Accuracy29:06 Color Render29:24 DuV30:00 2700K30:23 3200K30:50 4400K31:21 5600K31:58 6500K32:21 Closing Thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 254 Nanlite PavoSlim Gaffer & Gear 2023-12-23 | Gaffer & Gear 254 - Nanlite PavoSlimIn this episode I take a look at the Nanlite PavoSlimThis is a lightweight panel solution that has a native 60 degree beam angle for maximum output, the full color versions boast CRMX and a pop out soft box.00:00 Intro and overview of product02:09 Advantages on a boom arm04:08 What you get in the kits and cost08:42 Differences between the 120C and 120B10:33 The controller12:15 The light12:40 Negatives / Cons13:47 No Softbox attached15:27 Grid Cloth16:21 Full Diffusion17:17 Grid17:36 DMX intro18:36 DMX Testing25:05 PavoSlim 120B Data25:27 120B Dimming Characteristics26:10 120B 2700K26:35 120B 3200K27:11 120B 4400K27:38 120B 5600K28:20 120B 6500K28:44 120C PavoSlim 120C Data29:10 120C AC Power Draw29:26 120C Dimming30:52 120C CCT Accuracies31:11 120C Color Render (TM-30 RF)31:22 120C DuV31:57 120C 2700K32:21 120C 3200K32:49 120C 4400K33:14 120C 5600K33:54 120C 7500K34:19 120C Color Vectors35:02 Closing thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 253 – SmallRig RC 60B Gaffer & Gear 2023-12-01 | Gaffer & Gear 253 – SmallRig RC 60BIn this episode I take a look at the SmallRig RC 60BThis is a compact Bi-Color LED light with a built in battery system and mini Bowen MountThis light has a CCT range from 2700K up to 6500K with very superior color render00:00 Intro00:32 Cons / Negatives02:16 Pros / Positives04:48 Cost and What You Get07:54 No Modifier08:28 Supplied Reflector09:02 Dome (RA-D30mini)09:43 Dome (RA-D30mini) with Grid10:05 External DC Power Draw10:13 Dimming11:17 CCT Accuracy11:27 Color Render (TM-30 RF)11:37 DuV (CCT Tracking / Hue)12:27 2700K13:01 3200K13:33 4400K14:05 5600K14:42 6500K15:06 Closing Thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 252 -Dimming Lights Without Using Dimmers Gaffer & Gear 2023-11-29 | Back to Basics EpisodeGetting smooth fade ups and fade downs when lights don't dim well
Gaffer & Gear 251 – Godox KNOWLED F600Bi Gaffer & Gear 2023-11-24 | In this episode I take a look at the 600w Bi-Color flexible 4ft x 4ft light kit form GodoxThis light has a CCT range from 2700K up to 6500K with very good color render and DMX control00:00 Intro00:22 Dimming03:04 Cons / Negatives04:38 Neither Pro or Con05:28 Pros / Positives05:52 Cost and what you get06:32 Battery operation06:57 Foldable Frame07:53 The LED Mat10:49 Optional Lantern12:06 Noting Attached13:19 Supplied Diffusion13:56 Grid Attached14:39 Lantern15:19 DMX Testing19:16 AC Power Draw19:29 Average CCT Accuracies19:39 Color Render (TM-30 RF)19:56 DuV20:47 2700K21:16 3200K21:52 4400K22:17 5600K22:56 6500K 7000K 7500K 8000K23:06 8500K
Gaffer & Gear 250 – EcoFlow DELTA Max 2000 Gaffer & Gear 2023-11-13 | Gaffer & Gear 250 – EcoFlow DELTA Max 2000In this episode I take a look at the EcoFlow Deta Max 2000This is a power station that can store 2Kwh of power and deliver 2400w of clean AC power.These links are for the Black Friday Sales (2023)Discount Code: GafferGearUS Site:us.ecoflow.com/pages/black-friday?aff=836&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=kol&utm_campaign=black_friday_2023&utm_content=GafferGear Australia site:au.ecoflow.com/discount/GafferGear?utm_medium=kolIndex00:00 Intro01:18 Cost02:45 Features & Specs03:45 Run Times05:35 External Batteries06:06 Power Out06:29 2400W Load Test08:36 Two Evoke 1200B’s at 95%10:11 AC Charging Times11:22 AC charging Limits12:15 Response Testing13:53 UPS Testing15:43 Optional Rain Cover21:00 Getting the Phone App To Work22:05 Crashing the Software23:13 Closing Thoughts24:10 A few more Specs
Gaffer & Gear 249 - Zolar Blade 60c Gaffer & Gear 2023-11-09 | Gaffer & Gear 249 - Zolar Blade 60cIn this episode I take a look at the Zolar Blade 60cThis is a lightweight RGBAW light with 6 pixel zones, designed to be lightweight enough to take on the mat light markerIndex00:00 Intro00:54 Comparison to a flexible mat04:28 Negatives / Cons06:20 Positives / Pros07:54 Cost and what your get08:13 Double Mount09:04 Honey Combes09:51 What is in the kit12:00 Nothing Attached12:38 60° Honeycomb13:40 30° Honeycomb14:13 DMX chat15:32 DMX Testing21:27 AC Power Draw21:44 Dimming22:53 CCT Accuracies23:03 Color Render (TM-30 RF)23:30 DuV24:44 2000K25:06 3200K25:40 4400K (set to Black Body)26:05 5600K (set to Black Body)26:36 5600K (set to Daylight)27:13 7000K, 8000K, 9000K27:23 10,000K27:48 11,000K to 19,000K28:02 20,000K28:31 Color Vectors28:57 Closing Thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 248 CRMX Status Lights Gaffer & Gear 2023-11-01 | Gaffer & Gear 248 - CRMX Status LightsIn this episode I cover what a CRMX status light, on a light or controller, is indicating.
Gaffer & Gear 247 Quick Tip Stand Transport Gaffer & Gear 2023-10-30 | Gaffer & Gear 247 - Quick Tip - Stand TransportThis episode is a quick tip on how to stop the heads coming off your combo stands in transport
Gaffer & Gear 246 – VSGO Portable Palm Turbo Air Duster Gaffer & Gear 2023-10-25 | Gaffer & Gear 246 – VSGO Portable Palm Turbo Air DusterIn this episode I look at an electronic blower brush designed to replace compressed air cans on set.Get 25% off belowGet 25% off discount in VSGO electronic air blowerCode:25VSGO1110Link: amazon.com/promocode/A2ANURMM5K8QIX
Gaffer & Gear 245 – Colbor CL220 & CL330 Gaffer & Gear 2023-10-24 | Gaffer & Gear 245 – Colbor CL220 & CL330In this episode I take a look at the Colbor CL220 & CL330These are very light weight, bi-color bowen mount lights, The CL330 has green / magenta hue correction00:00 Intro00:44 Cons / Negative02:40 Neither pros or cons03:58 Battery operation05:01 Mounts07:05 Pros / Positives09:28 Cost and what you get10:51 CL220 no modifier11:34 CL220 with supplied reflector12:09 CL330 no modifier12:55 CL330 with supplied reflector13:45 Setting to get CL330 to planckian curve14:58 Setting to get CL330 to daylight curve16:33 Power draw17:26 Dimming characteristics18:36 CCT Accuracies18:46 Color render TM-30 RF19:49 2700K20:17 3200K20:52 4400K21:22 5600K21:52 6500K22:17 Closing thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 244 - Amaran 150c & 300c Gaffer & Gear 2023-10-18 | Gaffer & Gear 244 - Amaran 150c & 300cIn this episode I take a look at the Amaran 150c and 300cThese lights are very cost effective, full color gamut RGBWW units00:00 Intro00:40 Capability / Features03:18 Cons / Negatives05:33 Pros / Positives07:02 Cost and what you get08:44 Amaran 150c with no modifier09:46 Amaran 150c with supplied reflector10:56 Amaran 300c with no modifier11:53 Amaran 300c with supplied reflector13:15 Amaran 150c with Nanlite Fresnel14:17 Amaran 300c with Nanlite Fresnel15:18 Data explanation15:31 Dimming16:28 CCT accuracy16:53 Color render (TM-30 RF)17:33 2500K17:55 3200K18:21 4400K18:49 5600K19:27 6000K 6500K 7000K19:37 7500K20:11 Color Vectors20:51 Closing thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 243 - Wheel Hack Gaffer & Gear 2023-10-05 | In this episode i share a hack for wheels that was shown to me recently
Gaffer & Gear 242 - Godox TP2R / TP4R Tubes Gaffer & Gear 2023-09-29 | Gaffer & Gear 242 - Godox TP2R / TP4R TubesIn this episode I take a look at the Godox Knowled TP2R / TP4R Pixel TubesThese tubes are full color gamut, weather resistant and have built in CRMX00:00 Intro00:46 Cost and what you get03:08 Optional Floor Stand TP-FS6003:58 Optional 4 Tube Mount TP-B405:45 Optional Power Station TP-P600 Kit06:48 Cons / Negatives07:50 App Pixel FX11:47 Pros / Positives12:43 DMX talk15:31 DMX testing21:19 DMX testing v Skypanel23:16 Brightness23:56 Dimming24:59 CCT accuracy25:22 TM-30 RF25:53 DuV26:30 2000K26:59 2400K27:43 3200K28:14 4400K28:43 5600K29:20 7000K 8000K 9000K29:30 10,000K30:15 Color Vectors30:40 Closing thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 241 - MT Pro CRMX Receiver Test Gaffer & Gear 2023-09-25 | Testing the Aputure MT Pro as a CRMX Receiver
Gaffer & Gear 240 - MC Pro as CRMX Receiver Gaffer & Gear 2023-09-24 | Important information update to anyone looking to use the MC-Pro as a CRMX receiver
Gaffer & Gear 239 – EcoFlow River 2 Pro Gaffer & Gear 2023-09-20 | Gaffer & Gear 239 – EcoFlow River 2 ProIn this episode I take a look at the EcoFlow River 2 Pro battery system with 800w AC regulated output00:00 Intro00:20 What is it?02:03 Cost and what you get03:39 Pros and cons08:52 Phone app10:36 Running a light11:43 Run times13:01 UPS16:00 Voltage regulation17:08 Xboost20:27 Closing thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 238 - Aputure MC Pro 8Kit Gaffer & Gear 2023-09-07 | Gaffer & Gear 238 - Aputure MC-Pro 8KitIn this episode I take a look at the Aputure MC-Pro 8Kit.These are compact full color gamut RGBWW lights with built in CRMX, built in batteries and advanced color modes00:00 Intro02:23 CRMX Receiver04:03 Cost and what you get04:16 Charging case06:06 The light (walk around)07:32 Lenses and diffusions09:15 Mounts10:40 Pros and cons12:22 CCT change through the diffusions13:15 Brightness comparison14:56 DMX tip16:36 DMX Testing23:20 Dimming characteristics23:57 Average CCT accuracies24:26 TM-30 RF (color render)24:55 DuV25:46 2000K26:16 2500K26:49 3200K27:17 4400K27:41 5600K28:13 7000K 8000K 9000K28:23 10000K28:58 Color Vectors
Gaffer & Gear 237 - iFootage PL1 80BN & 80C Gaffer & Gear 2023-08-27 | Gaffer & Gear 237 - iFootage PL1 80BN & 80CIn this episode I take a look at the Angelfish 80BN and 80C lights.These are 80W panel lights with built in 45 degree reflectors. The 80BN is a variable white light with blue and lime emitters to track the light to the plankien curve as well as extend the color render. The 80C is a full color gamut RGBWW version. Both light boast DMX capability.00:00 Intro01:45 Pros, Cons and Features for both06:01 80BN Pros and Cons08:18 80C Pros, Cons and Features11:57 Cost and what you get13:34 80BN no diffuser14:05 80NB with diffusion14:32 80C no diffusion15:11 80C with diffusion15:45 80BN DMX19:45 80C DMX26:57 80BN CCT Accuracies27:20 80BN Color render (TM-30 RF)27:43 80BN DuV28:34 80BN 2700K29:03 80BN 3200K29:44 80BN 3200K (V-Mount)30:24 80BN 4400K30:52 80BN 5600K31:29 80BN 6500K31:59 80C Dimming Characteristics32:32 80C CCT Accuracies32:54 80C DuV33:27 80C Color Render (TM-30 RF)34:08 80C 2700K34:32 80C 3200K35:08 80C 4400K35:33 80C 5600K36:11 80C Higher CCTs36:21 80C 10,000K37:06 80C 1400K37:32 80C 2000K38:10 80C 20,000K38:31 80C Color Vectors38:57 HSI Desaturation point
Gaffer & Gear 236 - Zolar Toliman 30c Gaffer & Gear 2023-08-17 | In this episode I take a look at the Zolar Toliman 30c, which is a 250w Bi-Colour 1x1 panel light with interchangeable diffusion, very high color render, and very accurate white point placement.00:00 Intro01:49 Negatives / Cons04:12 Positives / Pros07:55 Cost and what you get09:38 Side B (90°)09:56 Side A (40°)10:21 45° Honeycomb10:58 30° Honeycomb11:32 Barn Doors12:15 Soft Box14:31 DMX18:53 AC power draw19:09 Dimming19:41 CCT Accuracy20:05 DuV20:39 Color Render (MT-30 RF)21:04 3200K21:38 4400K22:07 5600K
Gaffer & Gear 235 - Aputure Infinibars Gaffer & Gear 2023-08-08 | Gaffer & Gear 235 – Aputure InfinibarsIn this episode I take a look at the Infinibars from Aputure which are a unique for factor RGBWW bar light00:00 Intro01:42 Latest Firmware Fixes02:21 Overview / Differences / Advantages / Pros09:32 Cons / Negatives12:17 What You Get13:50 Grids14:07 Pixel App Control20:42 DMX chat23:11 DMX CRMX Testing30:28 DMX (Hard Wired) Testing35:13 Dimming36:25 Brightness 36:38 CCT Accuracy37:15 Color Render (TM-30 RF)38:09 DuV41:10 2000K41:41 2400K42:23 3200K42:53 4400K43:27 5600K44:02 6000K 7000K 8000K 9000K44:12 10000K44:40 Color Vectors
Gaffer & Gear 235 - Boom Arms Gaffer & Gear 2023-07-26 | Gaffer & Gear 235 - Boom ArmsIn this back to basics episode I talk about boom arm operation
Gaffer & Gear 234 - Voltage Detectors Gaffer & Gear 2023-07-20 | In this episode I talk about a piece of kit that everyone in the lighting department should have. A voltage Detector.
Gaffer & Gear 233 - Godox Knowled MG1200Bi Gaffer & Gear 2023-07-14 | Gaffer & Gear 233 - Godox Knowled MG1200BiIn this episode I look at the Godox Knowled MG1200Bi and its accessories.Index00:00 Intro01:00 Overview, pros and cons02:44 Optical recognition05:30 User interface06:16 Inputs and outputs06:30 Cost and what you get08:02 No Modifier08:59 Supplied 45° Reflector11:16 15° Reflector14:17 Fresnel21:02 Spotlight Mount29:50 DMX chat30:45 DMX testing35:05 AC power draw35:20 Dimming characteristics36:10 CCT accuracies36:36 TM-30 color render37:08 2800K37:37 3200K38:12 4400K38:43 5600K39:21 6500K
Gaffer & Gear 232 – CAME TV TIOGA Lights & Mixed Products Gaffer & Gear 2023-07-04 | Gaffer & Gear 232 – CAME-TV TIOGA Lights & Mixed Products.In this episode I look at some of the offerings from CAME-TVWe look at the Tioga 220D, 310B and the very powerful 660D. a very versatile v-mount clamp, a power station, the compact 99Wh batteries, a high output Bowen mount Fresnel, and a 120cm Dome Product linksV-Mount Clampcame-tv.com/products/came-tv-v-mount-battery-clamp-large-open-angle-and-solid-structure-adapter48v Power Stationhttps://www.came-tvcom/collections/tioga-cob-light/products/came-tv-48v-dc-output-dual-v-mount-battery-power-station Batteriescame-tv.com/products/came-tv-mini-99-lightweight-battery-with-2-d-tap-1-usb-5v-outletsFresnelcame-tv.com/collections/tioga-cob-light/products/fresnel-lens-adapter-adjustable-between-12-spot-and-40-flood-with-bowens-mount Soft box 120cmcame-tv.com/products/came-tv-softbox-90-and-120cm-with-grid-and-bowens-speedring220D Lightcame-tv.com/collections/tioga-cob-light/products/tioga-series-220-high-output-led-spotlight 310B Light (be sure to select the bi-color)came-tv.com/products/tioga-series-310w-high-output-led-spotlight660D Lightcame-tv.com/products/tioga-series-660w-high-output-led-spotlightIndex00:00 Intro01:35 V-Mount Clamp03:33 48v Power Station07:01 Mini V-Mount Batteries08:19 Fresnel10:30 Soft Box / Dome13:42 220D Pros & Cons15:31 220D Cost and what you get16:26 220D No Modifier16:54 220D Supplied Reflector17:19 220D Fresnel17:56 310B Pros and Cons20:09 310B Cost and what you get20:46 310B No Modifier21:19 310B Supplied Dish22:01 310B Fresnel22:47 660D Prod and Cons22:55 660D Cost and what you get27:16 660D Controller29:06 660D No Modifier29:26 660D Supplied Reflector30:24 660D Nanlite Fresnel30:55 660D Nanlite Projection Attachment31:28 DMX Testing36:59 220D AC Power Draw37:09 220D Dimming Characteristics37:43 220D Spectrometer Reading38:33 310B AC Power Draw38:47 310B Dimming Characteristics39:47 310B CCT Accuracies40:12 310B Color Render (TM-30 RF)40:53 310B 2700K41:17 310B 3200K41:45 310B 4400K42:13 310B 5600K42:47 310B 6500K43:28 660D AC Power Draw43:40 660D Dimming Characteristics44:14 660D Spectrometer Reading
Gaffer & Gear 231 - Amaran Tubes Gaffer & Gear 2023-06-21 | Gaffer & Gear 231 – Amaran TubesIn this episode I look at the Aputure Amaran Tubes.Both series of tubes are full RGBWW. The PT series has pixel effects and a built in battery. The T series has a removable battery and no pixel effectsNote: an error on the graphics, brightness readings were at 1m (not 3m)00:00 Intro00:14 Differences between the tubes02:31 Pros and Cons04:41 Brightness (Note: 1m not 3m)05:50 Color render differences06:55 T series removable battery08:18 T series mounting options08:48 Finding the center of gravity (tip)09:21 Pixel fire effect10:00 T Series - cost and what you get11:16 T Series - tube walk around11:58 T Series - user interface13:15 T Series - option extras14:08 PT Series - cost and what you get16:37 PT Series - tube walk around17:06 PT Series - user interface20:20 DMX testing28:17 T Series - CCT Accuracies28:43 T Series - DuV29:19 T Series - Color render (TM-30 RF)29:41 T Series - 2500K30:07 T Series - 3200K30:37 T Series - 4400K31:08 T Series - 5600K31:45 T Series - 7500K32:15 T Series – color vectors32:56 PT Series - CCT Accuracies33:19 PT Series - DuV33:50 PT Series - Color render (TM-30 RF)34:34 PT Series - 2700K35:09 PT Series - 3200K35:40 PT Series - 4400K36:11 PT Series - 5600K36:43 PT Series - 10000K37:09 PT Series – color vectors
Gaffer & Gear 230 - PROLYCHT Orion 675 Gaffer & Gear 2023-06-14 | Gaffer & Gear 230 - PROLYCHT Orion 675In this episode I look at the PROLYCHT Orion 675. This is a full color gamut RGBACL light with rain protection, CRMX, and a robust solid construction.00:00 Intro01:05 Cons / Negatives02:26 Pros / Positives08:28 Cost and what you get11:22 No Modifier12:31 Wide Beam Reflector13:35 Medium Beam Reflector14:26 Fresnel16:11 Fresnel Spectrometer Results17:50 Nanlite Projection Attachment18:38 CCT to hue test19:56 DMX Testing28:44 AC Power Draw29:05 Dimming30:42 CCT Accuracies31:21 Color Render TM-30 RF31:59 White Point (DuV)33:45 1800K34:20 2500K34:59 3200K35:28 4400K35:53 5600K36:40 20,000K37:08 Color Vectors37:44 Closing thoughts
Gaffer & Gear 229 - CAME-TV TIOGA Spotlight Mount Gaffer & Gear 2023-06-02 | Gaffer & Gear 229 - CAME-TV TIOGA Spotlight MountIn this episode I look at the TIOGA Spotlight Mount. Which is a Bowen Mount accessory enabling a high amount control over the light including pattern projections.00:00 Intro01:20 Pros and Cons03:22 Cost and what you get05:08 CAME-TV 310B07:40 CAME-TV 220D09:41 CAME-TV 660D11:25 Aputure 300s II13:13 Aputure 600x15:07 Aputure 600C
Gaffer & Gear 228 – Zolar Toliman 30S Gaffer & Gear 2023-05-24 | Gaffer & Gear 228 – Zolar Toliman 30SIn this episode I look at the Zolar Toliman 30S. This is a bi-color, low power draw light with a native 25° spot and a 88° degree flood. It also has some of the highest color render scores available00:00 Intro00:53 Pros and Cons01:44 Cost and what you get03:09 Light Walk around05:00 User Interface05:45 Menu System06:41 Accessories and Prices08:22 No Modifier09:32 Side A (40°)10:10 Side B (88°)10:44 60° Honeycomb11:09 30° Honeycomb11:30 Soft Box11:58 AC Power Draw12:24 CCT Accuracy12:44 TM-30 RF13:18 3200K13:47 4400K14:19 5600K
Gaffer & Gear 227 - SmallRig RC 350B Gaffer & Gear 2023-05-18 | Gaffer & Gear 227 - SmallRig RC 350B### This light is currently on limited special at B&H for $499 ###In this episode I look at the SmallRig RC 350B. The most CCT accurate light I have ever tested.This light is a Bowen mount Bi-Color LED light with very high color render00:00 Intro00:35 Cons / Negatives01:53 Pros / Positives03:42 Cost and what you get04:31 Walk around of the light07:11 No Modifier07:40 Supplied Reflector08:31 Aputure Spotlight Mount09:56 Aputure 2X10:29 Nanlite Fresnal11:15 Nanlite Projection Attachment12:03 AC Power Draw12:20 Dimming13:00 CCT Target Accuracy13:36 TM-30 RF14:07 2700K14:35 3200K15:07 4400K15:34 5600K16:12 6500K
Gaffer & Gear 226 – Nanlux Evoke 900c Gaffer & Gear 2023-05-08 | Gaffer & Gear 226 – Nanlux Evoke 900cIn this episode I look at the Nanlux Evoke 900c. Currently the most powerful point source full color light available for film at TV00:00 Intro01:13 28°reflector through window01:54 45 reflector through window02:17 Fresnel through a window02:28 Cons / Negatives04:40 Pros / Positives07:04 Cost and what you get12:13 No Modifier (1M)13:09 No Modifier (3M)13:48 5ft Octa14:11 45° Reflector15:17 60° Reflector16:52 26° Reflector17:33 Fresnel19:21 User interface20:01 CCT Mode21:13 Changing Modes21:25 Advanced HSI Mode22:21 x y Mode22:38 RGBW Mode23:20 Effect Mode23:32 Menu system23:45 Address/DMX menu24:32 Wireless control (CRMX) menu25:28 Network Art-net & sACN setting menu25:47 Rest of the menu26:47 Presets (saves)29:10 DMX test36:29 AC Power Draw36:47 CCT accuracies37:20 Extended CCT accuracies37:42 Color render TM:30 RF38:14 DuV38:41 1800K39:15 2000K39:57 3200K40:30 4400K40:58 5600K41:41 10,000K42:14 20,000K42:40 Color Vectors
Gaffer & Gear 225 - Aputure Space Light Gaffer & Gear 2023-04-24 | Gaffer & Gear 225 - Aputure Space LightIn this episode I look at the Aputue Nova P600c Space Light, and how it can also be used with other fixtures for greater fire power or as a light weight alternative.00:00 Intro00:45 Cost and what you get01:12 The mount02:40 The diffusion cylinder03:25 The skirts04:25 With the 1200D05:09 Weight for boom arms05:52 With F2207:03 Space light adaptors
Gaffer & Gear 224 – New Forza Head Leads Gaffer & Gear 2023-04-22 | Gaffer & Gear 224 – New Forza Head LeadsNanlite have just made 7.5m and 12m head leads available for the Forza 300II, Forza 500II and Forza 720 series of lights.
Gaffer & Gear 223 – COLBOR BP90 Gaffer & Gear 2023-04-21 | Gaffer & Gear 223 – COLBOR BP90In this episode I take a look at the COLBOR BP90, 90cm dome with a unique fast set up system
