Tommy Callaway | What's the best video light for the money, at ANY budget? (Aputure, Godox, Falconeyes and Lupo..?) @TommyCallaway | Uploaded December 2020 | Updated October 2024, 4 hours ago.
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I often get asked the question, "What light should I buy?" or "What's the best light?" - so my response is usually "What's your budget" and "what is it going to be used for?" - so without knowing either of those, I can't give a great answer.. but if it's a recommendation you're looking for based on any budget and my experience, this video covers the whole range.
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - $0 to $100
3:32 - How much should you spend?
4:00 - $100 to $150
5:27 - $150 to $250
6:22 - $250 to $500
10:14 - $500 to $1000
14:36 - $1000 to $1500
16:27 - $1500 to $2000
20:40 - $2000 to $3000
22:38 - $3000 to $5000
26:00 - $5000+
27:14 - Why those choices
27:35 - Artlist!
29:00 - Final thoughts
29:39 - Grip
LIGHTS IN VIDEO
($0 to $100)
Aputure MC - geni.us/ivqweVC
Nanlite Pavotube 6c ii - geni.us/B6IkOF
($100 to $150)
Godox SL60w - geni.us/AHlhsZ3
($150 to $250)
Godox SL150w ii: geni.us/aA5gJb5
($250 to $500)
Falconeyes RX-18TD: geni.us/qMzAt [Amazon]
Falconeyes RX-18TDX II: geni.us/pC8cLwa [Amazon]
WALL MOUNT BOOM ARM: geni.us/PMjX [Amazon]
($500 to $1000)
Aputure 120d ii: geni.us/mgcv5
Lupo Actionpanel Full Color: geni.us/osg8NAT [B&H]
($1000 to $1500)
Aputure 300x: geni.us/oCsAUqT [B&H]
($1500 to $2000)
Aputure Nova: geni.us/Oavkk1w
($2000 to $3000)
Lupo Superpanel Full Color 60 (Soft): geni.us/cFJCXA [B&H]
Lupo Superpanel Full Color 60 (Hard): geni.us/wnPZ [B&H]
($3000+)
Velvet Evo1: youtube.com/watch?v=DKJNUiU0bYw
Photonia Chromos 5x100: youtube.com/watch?v=SgaQTXGRhw4
Velvet Kosmos: bit.ly/2JFXtMk
Arri Orbiter: geni.us/2h8jmi [B&H]
SAND BAGS:
geni.us/gAieb5X [B&H]
C-STANDS:
geni.us/LvAOVl3 [B&H]
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INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tgcallaway
TWITTER: twitter.com/tgcallaway
My main camera gear:
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1. Sony A7S III (x3): geni.us/SonyA7s3
2. Sony 18mm f1.8 Lens: geni.us/k4Lsm
3. Sigma 24-70 2.8 Lens: geni.us/BLkFH7N
4. Laowa Probe Lens: geni.us/laowa-probe
Audio gear:
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1. Sennheiser MKH-416 - geni.us/senn-mkh416
2. Mixpre-3 mk II: geni.us/uSmpq
3. My whole audio stand build: youtu.be/qsnQpTEQRSM?t=434
Music used in my videos:
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Artlist: Get two extra free months when signing up with my link: bit.ly/37z9PvM
This is why I use Artlist - youtube.com/watch?v=mYU6XhORomg
Digital assets used in my edits:
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1. Sony A7S3 Luts (matched to Red Komodo): bit.ly/3blVs2Q
2. Audio Processing Preset (in adobe audition): bit.ly/2ZRE4wU
My main lights:
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1. (Key and Backlight) - Aputure 120d ii - geni.us/mgcv5
2. (Top/Hair light): Falconeyes RX-818 - geni.us/I6yBn
3. (Background) Rotolight Titan X1/X2 - geni.us/uGkkC0X
4. (Background) Litepanels Gemini Soft - geni.us/gemini-soft
5. (Background) Aputure Nova - geni.us/Oavkk1w
Disclaimer:
=============================
I earn from qualifying purchases made through the links on my channel with the following affiliate programs:
Amazon Affiliates
B&H Affiliate Program
Adorama Affiliate
Get two months of Artlist for free: bit.ly/37z9PvM
I often get asked the question, "What light should I buy?" or "What's the best light?" - so my response is usually "What's your budget" and "what is it going to be used for?" - so without knowing either of those, I can't give a great answer.. but if it's a recommendation you're looking for based on any budget and my experience, this video covers the whole range.
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - $0 to $100
3:32 - How much should you spend?
4:00 - $100 to $150
5:27 - $150 to $250
6:22 - $250 to $500
10:14 - $500 to $1000
14:36 - $1000 to $1500
16:27 - $1500 to $2000
20:40 - $2000 to $3000
22:38 - $3000 to $5000
26:00 - $5000+
27:14 - Why those choices
27:35 - Artlist!
29:00 - Final thoughts
29:39 - Grip
LIGHTS IN VIDEO
($0 to $100)
Aputure MC - geni.us/ivqweVC
Nanlite Pavotube 6c ii - geni.us/B6IkOF
($100 to $150)
Godox SL60w - geni.us/AHlhsZ3
($150 to $250)
Godox SL150w ii: geni.us/aA5gJb5
($250 to $500)
Falconeyes RX-18TD: geni.us/qMzAt [Amazon]
Falconeyes RX-18TDX II: geni.us/pC8cLwa [Amazon]
WALL MOUNT BOOM ARM: geni.us/PMjX [Amazon]
($500 to $1000)
Aputure 120d ii: geni.us/mgcv5
Lupo Actionpanel Full Color: geni.us/osg8NAT [B&H]
($1000 to $1500)
Aputure 300x: geni.us/oCsAUqT [B&H]
($1500 to $2000)
Aputure Nova: geni.us/Oavkk1w
($2000 to $3000)
Lupo Superpanel Full Color 60 (Soft): geni.us/cFJCXA [B&H]
Lupo Superpanel Full Color 60 (Hard): geni.us/wnPZ [B&H]
($3000+)
Velvet Evo1: youtube.com/watch?v=DKJNUiU0bYw
Photonia Chromos 5x100: youtube.com/watch?v=SgaQTXGRhw4
Velvet Kosmos: bit.ly/2JFXtMk
Arri Orbiter: geni.us/2h8jmi [B&H]
SAND BAGS:
geni.us/gAieb5X [B&H]
C-STANDS:
geni.us/LvAOVl3 [B&H]
---------------// SUBSCRIBE \\---------------
If you enjoy the video, don't forget about the subscribe button! Thumbs ups are cool too.
youtube.com/tommycallaway
Find me elsewhere:
=============================
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tgcallaway
TWITTER: twitter.com/tgcallaway
My main camera gear:
=============================
1. Sony A7S III (x3): geni.us/SonyA7s3
2. Sony 18mm f1.8 Lens: geni.us/k4Lsm
3. Sigma 24-70 2.8 Lens: geni.us/BLkFH7N
4. Laowa Probe Lens: geni.us/laowa-probe
Audio gear:
=============================
1. Sennheiser MKH-416 - geni.us/senn-mkh416
2. Mixpre-3 mk II: geni.us/uSmpq
3. My whole audio stand build: youtu.be/qsnQpTEQRSM?t=434
Music used in my videos:
=============================
Artlist: Get two extra free months when signing up with my link: bit.ly/37z9PvM
This is why I use Artlist - youtube.com/watch?v=mYU6XhORomg
Digital assets used in my edits:
=============================
1. Sony A7S3 Luts (matched to Red Komodo): bit.ly/3blVs2Q
2. Audio Processing Preset (in adobe audition): bit.ly/2ZRE4wU
My main lights:
=============================
1. (Key and Backlight) - Aputure 120d ii - geni.us/mgcv5
2. (Top/Hair light): Falconeyes RX-818 - geni.us/I6yBn
3. (Background) Rotolight Titan X1/X2 - geni.us/uGkkC0X
4. (Background) Litepanels Gemini Soft - geni.us/gemini-soft
5. (Background) Aputure Nova - geni.us/Oavkk1w
Disclaimer:
=============================
I earn from qualifying purchases made through the links on my channel with the following affiliate programs:
Amazon Affiliates
B&H Affiliate Program
Adorama Affiliate
