Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
SmallRig’s 450d is a budget option for filmmakers who need a big light on set but don’t want to break the bank. But how does the new kid on the block compare to the offerings from the reigning king, Aputure? In this video we’ll look at how the 450d stacks up to the competition and whether or not it’s going to become a permanent part of my kit.
#filmmaking #lighting #aputure #smallrig
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🔗 *LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO*
B&H RC450D: bhpho.to/3IZ6PhA
B&H Softbox: bhpho.to/3Ce66Wf
Vistek RC220B: bit.ly/3NgqNHj
Vistek Softbox: bit.ly/42qlSYz
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Full disclosure
1:42 - Thoughts on Aputure and Smallrig
2:55 - First lighting set up Indoors
7:41 - Smallrig 450D indoors, some thoughts
10:59 - Second lighting set up Outdoors
11:59 - Conclusion, would I buy this light?
SmallRig’s 450d is a budget option for filmmakers who need a big light on set but don’t want to break the bank. But how does the new kid on the block compare to the offerings from the reigning king, Aputure? In this video we’ll look at how the 450d stacks up to the competition and whether or not it’s going to become a permanent part of my kit.
#filmmaking #lighting #aputure #smallrig
📺 *WANT A CHANNEL OF YOUR OWN? APPLY FOR MY YOUTUBE KICKSTARTER FOR FILMMAKERS PROGRAM*📺 filmschool.lucforsyth.com/youtube-kickstarter
🎥 *JOIN MY UPCOMING ADVANCED DOCUMENTARY CINEMATOGRAPHY COURSE*🎥 bit.ly/3YkuBcL
🤘 *WHERE I GET MUSIC FOR MY VIDEOS (Luc70 for 70% off!!!)* 🤘: audiio.com/lucforsyth
📽 *START THE FREE 5-DAY FILMMAKER’S LONG-TERM CAREER PLANNING CHALLENGE *📽 bit.ly/40ZS9GC
📖 *THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER’S NETWORKING GUIDE (FREE DOWNLOAD)* 📖: bit.ly/3VIA7Vm
🗞 *MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: FILMMAKING TIPS, GEAR, AND CREATIVE LIVING* 🗞: bit.ly/3imiDAj
👊 *SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL FOR MORE DOCUMENTARY TIPS AND TRICKS EVERY WEEK*👊: bit.ly/36f6hnQ
📱 *SCHEDULE 1:1 CAREER DEVELOPMENT OR PROJECT CONSULTATION CALL WITH ME*📱
calendly.com/lucforsyth/1-1-consultation-call
🔗 *LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO*
B&H RC450D: bhpho.to/3IZ6PhA
B&H Softbox: bhpho.to/3Ce66Wf
Vistek RC220B: bit.ly/3NgqNHj
Vistek Softbox: bit.ly/42qlSYz
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Full disclosure
1:42 - Thoughts on Aputure and Smallrig
2:55 - First lighting set up Indoors
7:41 - Smallrig 450D indoors, some thoughts
10:59 - Second lighting set up Outdoors
11:59 - Conclusion, would I buy this light?
