Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
#video #cinematic #lighting
Is this the BEST BUDGET video key light? REAL WORLD tests and review.
The GVM SD300D video key light boosts some pretty impressive specs and power for its surprisingly affordable price point. Perfect for cinematic lighting on a budget. We test this 300 watt led photo video fill light in a variety of real world conditions to find out if it lives up to the hype!
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Quick unboxing
02:16 Mounting system
02:49 Lamp materials and construction
03:33 Bowens mount
03:51 Velcro power supply attachment and cable
04:31 Locking DC power connection
04:48 Power on and modes operation
05:16 App control mode
06:40 Color accuracy (real world test)
09:09 Self generated lamp noise example
10:18 Mixed lighting / fill example (real world test)
11:34 Night time key light example (real world test)
12:50 Moonlight fill example (real world test)
14:10 Total light wattage test nighttime (real world test)
15:13 Conclusions
Visit me on Patreon: patreon.com/Featherlightstudio
If you feel like buying me a cup of coffee:
paypal.com/paypalme/featherlightstudio
Find the GVM SD300D here:
bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1677867-REG/gvm_gvm_sd300d_gvm_bi_color_led_studio.html
(we make NO money off the above link, it is not an affiliate link)
#GVM #bestvideolight #videokeylight #budgetled #budgetvideolight #videofilllight #keylight
#videoled #ledvideolight #GVMLED #bestvideofilllight #bestvideokeylight #budgetkeylight #production #producer #nikon #ledlights #led #coffee #filmmaking #studiobuild #studiolife
Gear used in my video reviews:
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Yamaha YC-88
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Yamaha YC-73
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Yamaha YC-61
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Black Lion Audio Seventeen Compressor
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Coda Music MB-Stealth mic preamp
amzn.to/3rlX9FO
amzn.to/32S7O1k
Nikon z6ii Body
amzn.to/3knAW8R
Nikon Z6ii w/24-70 f4
amzn.to/3QMwNYl
Samyang AF 14mm f2.8 lens
amzn.to/3HcQQfz
DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo
amzn.to/3H9NA4i
Freewell Glow Mist Filter Set
amzn.to/3JIvw0C
Neewer Pro 660 50w RGB LED Light
amzn.to/3Wfgt3l
amzn.to/3pXMOip
Neewer 2 pack stainless steel light stands
amzn.to/3t8rGrw
GVM 2 pack RGB LED lighting kit w stands
amzn.to/3CVaQk2
Neewer LED Bi-Color 18in 70w Flapjack Light
amzn.to/3sWM5jv
FEELWORLD T7 7 inch 4K Camera Monitor
amzn.to/3XeUBGF
NICEYRIG NATO Handle with rail
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SMALLRIG Z Series Camera Cage
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Fotga Swing Away Matte Box
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SupFoto V Mount Battery Power Plate
amzn.to/32KrwMA
REYTRIC 154 Wh V Mount Battery
amzn.to/3QJQuQw
Rode Wireless Go
amzn.to/3w9iYK8
amzn.to/3G0ITHh
Shure SM7b Microphone
amzn.to/3ITfpiJ
Mackie ProFXv3 10 Channel Mixer
amzn.to/3ZJpCo3
amzn.to/3XyEOCy
DJI Ronin-SC - Camera Stabilizer
amzn.to/3GLHzth
IK Multimedia Z-Tone DI Box
amzn.to/3XeEEAz
( Affiliate Links )
Gear purchased through these links provides the channel
a very small percentage at no cost to you and helps us
continue to make these videos.
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As a thank you...here is a -10% off coupon to Waves Plugins!!
waves.com/r/xswcng
-----------------------------------------------------------
Contacts
Email: contact@featherlightstudio.com
Website: featherlightstudio.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Featherlight-Recording-Studio-185636861461478
Twitter: twitter.com/StevenMHartwell
Instagram: instagram.com/featherlightstudio
#video #cinematic #lighting
Is this the BEST BUDGET video key light? REAL WORLD tests and review.
The GVM SD300D video key light boosts some pretty impressive specs and power for its surprisingly affordable price point. Perfect for cinematic lighting on a budget. We test this 300 watt led photo video fill light in a variety of real world conditions to find out if it lives up to the hype!
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Quick unboxing
02:16 Mounting system
02:49 Lamp materials and construction
03:33 Bowens mount
03:51 Velcro power supply attachment and cable
04:31 Locking DC power connection
04:48 Power on and modes operation
05:16 App control mode
06:40 Color accuracy (real world test)
09:09 Self generated lamp noise example
10:18 Mixed lighting / fill example (real world test)
11:34 Night time key light example (real world test)
12:50 Moonlight fill example (real world test)
14:10 Total light wattage test nighttime (real world test)
15:13 Conclusions
Visit me on Patreon: patreon.com/Featherlightstudio
If you feel like buying me a cup of coffee:
paypal.com/paypalme/featherlightstudio
Find the GVM SD300D here:
bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1677867-REG/gvm_gvm_sd300d_gvm_bi_color_led_studio.html
(we make NO money off the above link, it is not an affiliate link)
#GVM #bestvideolight #videokeylight #budgetled #budgetvideolight #videofilllight #keylight
#videoled #ledvideolight #GVMLED #bestvideofilllight #bestvideokeylight #budgetkeylight #production #producer #nikon #ledlights #led #coffee #filmmaking #studiobuild #studiolife
Gear used in my video reviews:
------------------------------------------------------------
Yamaha YC-88
amzn.to/3w5UiCj
Yamaha YC-73
amzn.to/3GMDEfP
Yamaha YC-61
amzn.to/3CVCeP8
Black Lion Audio Seventeen Compressor
amzn.to/3RL0LeB
Coda Music MB-Stealth mic preamp
amzn.to/3rlX9FO
amzn.to/32S7O1k
Nikon z6ii Body
amzn.to/3knAW8R
Nikon Z6ii w/24-70 f4
amzn.to/3QMwNYl
Samyang AF 14mm f2.8 lens
amzn.to/3HcQQfz
DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo
amzn.to/3H9NA4i
Freewell Glow Mist Filter Set
amzn.to/3JIvw0C
Neewer Pro 660 50w RGB LED Light
amzn.to/3Wfgt3l
amzn.to/3pXMOip
Neewer 2 pack stainless steel light stands
amzn.to/3t8rGrw
GVM 2 pack RGB LED lighting kit w stands
amzn.to/3CVaQk2
Neewer LED Bi-Color 18in 70w Flapjack Light
amzn.to/3sWM5jv
FEELWORLD T7 7 inch 4K Camera Monitor
amzn.to/3XeUBGF
NICEYRIG NATO Handle with rail
amzn.to/34qUWQf
SMALLRIG Z Series Camera Cage
amzn.to/3mVw61a
Fotga Swing Away Matte Box
amzn.to/3sXHhKv
SupFoto V Mount Battery Power Plate
amzn.to/32KrwMA
REYTRIC 154 Wh V Mount Battery
amzn.to/3QJQuQw
Rode Wireless Go
amzn.to/3w9iYK8
amzn.to/3G0ITHh
Shure SM7b Microphone
amzn.to/3ITfpiJ
Mackie ProFXv3 10 Channel Mixer
amzn.to/3ZJpCo3
amzn.to/3XyEOCy
DJI Ronin-SC - Camera Stabilizer
amzn.to/3GLHzth
IK Multimedia Z-Tone DI Box
amzn.to/3XeEEAz
( Affiliate Links )
Gear purchased through these links provides the channel
a very small percentage at no cost to you and helps us
continue to make these videos.
---------------------------------------------------------
As a thank you...here is a -10% off coupon to Waves Plugins!!
waves.com/r/xswcng
-----------------------------------------------------------
Contacts
Email: contact@featherlightstudio.com
Website: featherlightstudio.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Featherlight-Recording-Studio-185636861461478
Twitter: twitter.com/StevenMHartwell
Instagram: instagram.com/featherlightstudio
