Aputure Storm 1200X Review CORRECTION; Storm X vs 1200D Gaffers Salon 2024-09-18 | Correction on photometric data of Storm 1200X vs older 1200D.
Gaffers Salon EP#45 First Look: Aputure Storm 1200X review - a new era at Aputure? Gaffers Salon 2024-09-09 | First look at the new Aputure Storm 1200X; an exciting new & innovative approach to bi-color light, incorporating the new "BLAIR" (Blue, Lime, Amber, Indigo, Red) color engine. We go into the weeds with Tim Kang from Aputure to discuss exactly what this new color science is all about and why it marks a radical shift at Aputure...
Gaffers Salon EP#44 - Kelvin Play Pro a 10W RGBACL pocket light - First Look Gaffers Salon 2024-08-12 | First look at the new Kelvin "Play Pro" 10W RGBACL pocket light, compared to Aster Hydra Panel 25W RGBMA, Rosco DMG Dash 14W RBGLAW and Aputure MC Pro 7W RGBWW pocket lights...Andrew Lock on @gaffergear has previously done in depth reviews on Hydra, Dash and MC Pro;Hydra: youtu.be/Y_oaJN1Cnyk?si=osl-eypCv3wD-QLiDash: youtu.be/Nz8u9PcG9I8?si=QOqDeKbHxrE4CFugMC Pro: youtu.be/JQcK4jdc48U?si=Y20k2afQTw7bdtaE
Gaffers Salon EP#43 - DOP Choice Air Glow Softbox Gaffers Salon 2024-07-20 | In collaboration with Luke Seerveld and @meetthegaffer we take a deep dive into the philosophy and origins of the new & unique DOP Choice soft box ,the "Air Glow" with Mission Impossible Gaffer Martin Smith who first approached Stefan Karle from DOP Choice with a cocktail napkin sketch and an idea...
Gaffers Salon EP#42 Doc Lighting; Netflix Homicide NY - w/ DP Philipp Friesenbichler Gaffers Salon 2024-04-22 | Conversation with DP Philipp Friesenbichler (Gaffed by Travis Ulmer) about lighting the new Netflix documentary "Homicide New York" 2024Trailer: youtu.be/ZsL7lWz1Jbo?si=jiFvEmSzQszfuw-L
Gaffers Salon EP#41 The Art & Craft of Reflected Lighting Lux Lighting Live Stream Event (REPLAY) Gaffers Salon 2024-04-19 | [Sorry it took awhile to get all the copyright claims cleared....]Gaffers Salon presents... "The Art & Craft of Reflective Lighting"Live Stream Event Replay from 3/16/24Presented by Lux Lighting and hosted by Illo Lighting/Samson StagesA deep dive into the theory and practice of achieving naturalistic lighting on set with…Jakob Ballinger - Gaffer/CEO LightbridgeManuel Billeter - Director of Photography Justyn T. Davis - GafferTed Lehane - Key GripModerated by Gaffer John RocheA roundtable discussion on creating mood and emotion in naturalistic lighting. From script to pre-pro to scouting and execution, we dove into the theory and real world applications of reflected lighting via a wide variety of tools; CRLS, mylars, mirrors, polished floors, and how the room/set itself becomes both a character and a lighting tool. Tasked with getting all the lights off set, Gaffer Justyn Davis and Key Grip Ted Lehane discussed their 6-month lighting (r)evolution on Apple TV’s “Dear Edward” and understanding how to work both creatively and efficiently with reflected lighting. Manuel Billeter went into period lighting on HBO’s “Gilded Age” with custom made large CRLS. Jakob Ballinger discussed working with Christian Berger on the feature film “Le Grand Cahier” with limited crew and how CRLS and reflected lighting can be both stupid simple and yet emotionally layered and complex. Gaffer John Roche, founder of Gaffers Salon, moderated the panel._____________LINK: John Roche Clip from feature film "Split" 2016 directed by Deborah Kampmeier, DP Alison Kelly dropbox.com/scl/fi/32vubv3e6n7oc9vgqt07z/SplitclipVO.mov?rlkey=snvtm87krbeuwc9yc3gflurtf&dl=0
Gaffers Salon EP#40 - Kinoflo Mimik 120 Review with DP/VX Supervisor Justin Lee at BeElectric Studio Gaffers Salon 2024-04-12 | Gaffer's in Cars; convo on the remarkable Kinoflo Mimik 120kinoflo.com/mimik-120
Gaffers Salon EP#39 - Sort-it Cases: Padded & Adjustable storage solutions for Milk Crates. Gaffers Salon 2024-03-04 | Absolutely fantastic padded and adjustable storage solutions for Industry Standard "Milk Crates"... created and made-in Canada by DP Ken Nenetchek. sortitcases.comKen & Sort-It Cases is offering Gaffer Salon Members 15% off via website purchase with coupon code: Gafferssalon
Gaffers Salon EP#38 “CRLS Snapbridge Glide - First Look” Gaffers Salon 2024-02-08 | First look at the new collaboration between The Lightbridge and DOP Choice - The Snapbridge Glide
Gaffers Salon EP#37 Astera Soft Cases for Titan/Helios Gaffers Salon 2024-02-06 | mycasebuilder.comLink to Titan soft cases $225 at Wirelessfilmlights; wirelessfilmlights.com/product/titan-tube-softbag-fp1-sb-astera-ledLink to Helios Soft case $155: wirelessfilmlights.com/product/softbag-helios-astera
Gaffers Salon EP#36 Global3D.uk - Bespoke products for Gaffers Gaffers Salon 2024-02-04 | Review/fist look at Global 3D's Astera Eggcrate (and other products) available worldwide at global3d.uk/shop
Gaffers Salon EP#35 Nanlite Pavoslim Gaffers Salon 2024-02-03 | Overview of the Nanlite Pavoslim 60C and 120C, including duel mount bracket for the Pavo 120 -- Please watch Andrew Lock's Gaffer & Gear Nanlite Pavoslim review first for basic operations, color metrics and dmx testing; youtu.be/A0hzR71VU_A?si=WCiJ6tKD4R0K3azr
Gaffers Salon EP#34 - Intellytech Mega 8 (3.0) alternative Tenba Case Solution. Gaffers Salon 2024-01-06 | ...
Gaffers Salon EP#33 - Aputure Spotlight Max; Tests and Comparisons Gaffers Salon 2024-01-02 | I based my tests on not duplicating many of the tests Luke did on Meet the Gaffer "Aputure Spotlight Max: Paired and Compared" - I would suggest watching Luke's first....youtu.be/1RTgt2heWUs?si=b6MlJKLcjwyOaC7R"Exploring the Spotlight Max" by Mitch Grossaputure.com/spotlighttest-2/?fbclid=IwAR1sapAen1A6_JeaLQ7NcDnP6oNqh9kvI3zcHkDAumiaPGeeqiydn8cyzgoThe Ultimate Spotlight Test & Comparisons | Spotlight Maxaputure.com/spotlighttest-2/?fbclid=IwAR1sapAen1A6_JeaLQ7NcDnP6oNqh9kvI3zcHkDAumiaPGeeqiydn8cyzgo
Gaffers Salon EP#32 - Intellytech Mega 3.0 Pop-Up Diffuser & Mods Gaffers Salon 2023-12-27 | intellytechusa.com/collections/litecloth-3-0
Gaffers Salon EP#31 - Godox 600bi on 4x4 Blade Frame w/ LCD Gaffers Salon 2023-12-26 | Using the Godox F600bi with a stock 4x4 blade frame, slip-on 4x4 rags and Honeycrate 4x4 LCD.
Gaffers Salon EP#30 - First Look; Aputure Spotlight Max Gaffers Salon 2023-12-16 | aputure.com/families/spotlight-maxPHOTOMETRICS (5,600K)Dis. Fixture 19º Lens 36º Lens 50º Lens3m LS 600d Pro 17,776 lux / 1,652 fc 5,370 lux / 499 fc 2,165 lux / 201 fcLS 600x Pro 8,810 lux / 819 fc 2,905 lux / 270 fc 1,144 lux / 106 fcLS 600c Pro 4,830 lux / 449 fc 1,976 lux / 184 fc 876 lux / 81 fcLS 1200d Pro20,530 lux / 1,908 fc 6,970 lux / 648 fc 2,990 lux / 278 fc5m LS 600d Pro 6,450 lux /599 fc 2,048 lux / 190 fc 809 lux / 75 fcLS 600x Pro 3,050 lux / 283 fc 1,046 lux / 97 fc 435 lux / 40 fcLS 600c Pro 1,773 lux / 165 fc 787 lux / 73 fc 333 lux / 31 fcLS 1200d Pro7,700 lux / 716 fc 2,640 lux / 245 fc 1,183 lux / 110 fc7m LS 600d Pro 3,410 lux / 317 fc 1,198 lux / 111 fc 433 lux / 40 fcLS 600x Pro 1,675 lux / 156 fc 565 lux / 53 fc 245 lux / 23 fcLS 600c Pro 914 lux / 85 fc 379 lux / 35 fc 193 lux / 18 fcLS 1200d Pro3,900 lux / 362 fc 1,380 lux / 128 fc 606 lux / 56 fcPHOTOMETRICS (3,200K)Dis. Fixture 19º Lens 36º Lens 50º Lens3m LS 600x Pro 7,580 lux / 704 fc 2,379 lux / 221 fc 940 lux / 87 fcLS 600c Pro 4,020 lux / 374 fc 1,586 lux / 147 fc 738 lux / 69 fc5m LS 600x Pro 2,571 lux / 239 fc 875 lux / 81 fc 363 lux / 34 fcLS 600c Pro 1,435 lux / 133 fc 590 lux / 55 fc 274 lux / 25 fc7m LS 600x Pro 1,370 lux / 127 fc 450 lux / 42 fc 185 lux / 17 fcLS 600c Pro 737 lux / 68 fc 304 lux / 28 fc 150 lux / 14 fc
Gaffers Salon EP#29 Nice Stuff Gaffers Salon 2023-12-09 | Stivale Leatherworks on instagram @stivaleleatherworksCrump Hand Made on instagram @crumphandmadeWoolley Clips on Instagram @woolleyclipsFaderlux - https://www.faderlux.de/shop/faderlux-viewing-glass/viewing-glass-lx/
Gaffers Salon EP#29 - Menace Arm Rigs & Safety Gaffers Salon 2023-11-22 | ****Warning: This is NOT meant to be a step by step guide to safely rigging a menace or boom arm; rather this is a general overview of the various equipment, techniques and safety concerns relative to my own personal experience on set - please consult with a qualified professional Key Grip or Rigging Grip with knowledge of local/regional rigging gear & techniques for specific advice on your particular rigging situation.****__________________________________________________________________________Modern 3 Piece Standard Menace Arm Set for 1 1/4 inch pipemodernstudio.com/products/pipe-boom-kit-for-1-1-4?_pos=2&_sid=4a9062b18&_ss=rModern Studio Slider D-Ring ** Note Slider w/ double D-ring is a custom ordermodernstudio.com/products/slider-with-d-ring-for-1-1-4?_pos=2&_sid=7d2ada787&_ss=rUnderstanding Lighting Safety Cables (The Chicago Flyhouse)youtube.com/watch?v=ykSdtaVBv84Grip Tips - Another viewpoint on Menace Arm rigsyoutube.com/watch?v=MLFNGZkZFRoMeet the Gaffer on Menace Arm Rigs youtube.com/watch?v=wP5YFBM_HHE
Gaffers Salon EP#28 - Grip Accessories for Gaffer/Owner-Ops Gaffers Salon 2023-11-19 | Grip Gear in this episode;Ladder Hattjthegrip.com/product-page/ladder-hatAndrookie Magnet Kitsmaccam.tv/product/androokie-magnet-kitsandrookieindustries.comBreakdown 4x4 framesyoutube.com/watch?v=Rk4Ebyiy_PQbhphotovideo.com/c/product/1195347-REG/matthews_999028_road_flag_ii_kit.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A6879&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3uGqBhDdARIsAFeJ5r10neyYUYFm3QX3X0DJsqsmvyLdhxbgk2t8fiPbsw9DC-W8c6LWoDsaAjqgEALw_wcBmodernstudio.com/products/foldable-frame-with-bag-48-x-48?_pos=7&_sid=cafae1ed4&_ss=r4x4 Slip on Rags available thru Advantage Grip, The Rag Place, Canvas Grip, Modern Studio etcHoneycrate LCD'shoneycrates.comCribbing Clampsfacebook.com/CribbingClamp123Apple Box Dollythegripstore.com/products/apple-box-dolly-by-grip-rigsTruss makers / Spinning Rig / wheel setsmodernstudio.com (main website)Matthews Location Bracketbhphotovideo.com/c/product/1716074-REG/matthews_729810_location_baby_bracket_lb2.html#:~:text=The%20LB2%20Location%20Baby%20Bracket,beams%2C%20or%20certain%20flat%20surfaces.Hudson Spider "Floppy Daddy"hudsonspider.com/shop/flopdaddy
Gaffers Salon EP#26 - Essential Lighting Accessories - Personal Favorites PT1 Gaffers Salon 2023-11-05 | Global 3D (UK)global3d.uk/shopLightsockslightsocklighting.comRosco DMG Dashus.rosco.com/en/products/brand/dmg-dashNanlux "Leko" Adaptermaccam.tv/product/nanlux-nl-mount-projection-adapterKen Sody's Mercury Curve for Litematssodyum.be/researchDedo E-flectdedolightcalifornia.com/collections/eflectUmbrella'sHudson Spider 7fthudsonspider.com/shop/a3oi03461h1muhyinj0gxd127b9mvzHudson Spider 43inchhudsonspider.com/shop/hudson-spider-westcott-43-deep-silver-umbrellaWestcott Umbrella'sfjwestcott.com/collections/umbrellasPaul C Bluffpaulcbuff.com/PLM-UmbrellasManfrotto Umbrella Holdermanfrotto.com/us-en/lite-tite-swivel-aluminium-umbrella-adapter-026
Gaffers Salon EP#25 - Variable Discussion with founder Jon Bregel. Gaffers Salon 2023-10-18 | An informal discussion with Jon Bregel on the transition of Variable from a very successful production company to a social network & community of filmmakers focusing on issues of health, wellness and growth. You can join Variable here ($100/yr);wearevariable.comThe Variable Story...wearevariable.com/storyJon Bregel Websitejonathanbregel.com
Gaffers Salon EP#24 - Thoughts on the Creative Process Gaffers Salon 2023-10-09 | John Cleese Instagraminstagram.com/johncleeseofficialCleese on Creativity...youtube.com/watch?v=Pb5oIIPO62g
Gaffers Salon EP#23 - Competition & Innovation Gaffers Salon 2023-10-04 | Discussed in this EP...Luke Meet The Gaffer "ARRI vs Aputure vs Godox?"youtu.be/YWEC4596eMY?si=XZH18pBEOFJNZj8OI misspoke on the full color Fiilex G3; the G3 is the ellipsoidal and the Q3 is the fresnel.fiilex.comAndrew Lock Gaffer & Gear EP242 "Godox TP2R / TP4R Tubes"youtu.be/ooSJCQk7FiI?si=k_9vdKIGulhHAIecK-flectkflect.com/products-enNanlite 60C: nanliteus.com/nanlite-forza-60c-rgblac-led-monolight-kit-includes-battery-grip-and-bowens-s-mount-adapter
Gaffers Salon EP#21 - Godox Knowled 600 4x4 Bi-color Mat - Full Review Gaffers Salon 2023-09-17 | Full Review of the new Godox 4'x4' 600w Bi-color Mat Light. Godox 200bi/400bi/600bi FLex Mat; godox.com/product-c/2564.htmlGodox Timolink RX (and TX) CRMX godox.com/product-d/TimoLink.htmlJohn Tindall's Brokeh Lighting System; brokeh.comZoom Call with John Tindall deep dive into his Brokeh System (password is "Jendra") vimeopro.com/johntindall/jendra-zoom-call
Gaffers Salon EP#19 - Devil is in the Details Gaffers Salon 2023-08-31 | Buying and testing lights, specific to your market.
Gaffers Salon EP#18 - Quick Look; Rosco DMG Octa Kit (8 light charging case) Gaffers Salon 2023-08-20 | us.rosco.com/en/product/dmg-dash-octa-kitNOTE: Not mentioned is an included usb cable for future firmware upgrades via the 8 lite charging case, this feature will be implemented in the near future.Dash Snootsglobal3d.uk/product-page/rosco-dmg-dash-snoot
Gaffers Salon EP#17 - The State of LED COB Ellipsoidal Lekos WTF? No seriously, WTF is going on? Gaffers Salon 2023-08-16 | Look at the current state of LED COB leko's.... [NOTE: I neglected to mention that the Nanlux "leko" adapter does allow for barrel to rotate]
Gaffers Salon #EP16 - Fotodiox Flap Jack C-700RSV - 18 inch Bi-Color Circular LED Panel Gaffers Salon 2023-08-11 | Lot to love here for a tad over $300USD... non DMX, non App controlled basic eye-light & fill. Hard to beat.
Gaffers Salon EP#15 - Continual Improvement Gaffers Salon 2023-08-11 | Thoughts after a Shit Show...Atomic Habits by James Clearjamesclear.com/atomic-habitsKen Sody - Gaffer (Belgium)sodyum.be/researchinstagram.com/kensodyRichard Mall - Key Gripinstagram.com/im2phrankyoutu.be/-T9X1WtPKuUyoutu.be/IdPo4objFR0The Toyota Wayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Toyota_WayFast Cap / Paul Ankers (CEO)fastcap.com/content/lean-videospaulakers.net
Gaffers Salon EP#14 - Tie-Ins; Should I tie-in on location? Gaffers Salon 2023-08-11 | Should I do a tie-in?... the legacy and liabilities of doing a tie-in.
Gaffers Salon EP#13 - Pricing Lighting & Current ROI in 2023 - Gear Churn Gaffers Salon 2023-08-06 | Pricing new light purchases, ROI in 2023 & dealing with rapid changes in lighting & gear churn.
Gaffers Salon EP#12 - Shit Happens... Gaffers Salon 2023-08-05 | Planning for the inevitable problems that WILL arise....
Gaffers Salon EP#11 - First look Godox Knowled F200bi Mat Light Gaffers Salon 2023-07-30 | First look at the bicolor Godox new mat line. Can bicolor still hold its own in 2023?LinksGodox Promo Video on the Knowled LED Matsyoutube.com/watch?v=dn8D3jsOqRQTravis Wears Cine Kit Listfacebook.com/groups/cinekitlist
Gaffers Salon EP#10 - Pricing Gear; The Long Road.... What should i charge? Gaffers Salon 2023-07-24 | How do I price rental gear as owner-op/gaffer... thoughts on, perhaps, gaffing for the "long road'. As gaffers we are at the service of DP's and our primary job is to support their vision, best we can. There is more to a job than $$.[Note: I realized after i posted this it was missing a section where i speak about current ROI, usually i price all new lights between 15x and 20x ROI depending. I try for 15x but keep eye on my competitors, i always try to be in the middle - not lowest price in town and def not highest. ... the exception might be more specialized gear that only rents once in a while]Linksglobal3d.uk/shopAndrews review of Ken Sody's Mercury Curve for LM2Lyoutube.com/watch?v=l3RWA0dvPT4
Gaffers Salon EP#9 - Aputure Amaran F22C Mods and Stuff Gaffers Salon 2023-07-21 | A look at Aputure's Amaran F22C flex light; modifications and "Pro" capabilities. The F22C might be one of the best values on the market and a testing ground for future "Pro" Light Storm mat product. Links:Brokeh Lighting Zoom call with inventor John Tindall (Password: Jendra)vimeopro.com/johntindall/jendra-zoom-callbrokeh.comAndrew Lock's Gaffer & Gear review of Amaran F21C/F22Cyoutu.be/ELyimIwnHp8Take a close look at Andrews DMX testing and TM30 color metrics vs the Lite Gear 2019 Spectrum (Andrew Lock Spectrum review: youtu.be/wwV62JdDIjc )Luke Seerveld Meet the Gaffer - First look Amaran F22Cyoutu.be/AVOB5EBvSJobluffbounce.com
Gaffers Salon EP#8 - Dedo 150 Parallel Beam Intensifiers (PBA) Tests Gaffers Salon 2023-07-16 | Quick look at two parallel beam intensifiers for the Dedo 150w heads, dmx options for using older dedo.
Gaffers Salon EP#7 - CRLS; Augmenting Daylight Gaffers Salon 2023-07-09 | Commercial project using only one 50x50 #2 CRLS and an 800 Jo-Leko to augment diffused window light with a harder "natural" sun...
Gaffers Salon EP#6 - Gaffing Food Network Promo Gaffers Salon 2023-07-09 | 2018 Food Network Promo for "Chopped" with DP Andrew Turman. Our team did the location recreations while another team did the in Chopped Studio shoot with cast.
Gaffers Salon EP#5 - Litegear Spectrums - Troubleshooting a common issue Gaffers Salon 2023-07-08 | Thanks to Lux Lighting Repair Dept NYC - a common issue occurs when, often during transport, Spectrum connectors or modules can get knocked loose. Here's a DIY quick fix.
Gaffers Salon EP#4 - Intellytech Mega Cloth 3.0 - In-Depth First Look vs Mega 2.0 Gaffers Salon 2023-07-06 | In-depth First look at Intellytech's Mega Cloth 3.0 - comparisons to Mega 2.0, demo of the new 3x5ft Mega 8 RGBWW and lantern option.
Gaffers Salon EP#3 - Rosco Opti-Sculpt & Prolycht Orion 675 Gaffers Salon 2023-06-02 | Rosco Opti-Sculpt with Prolycht Orion 675.
Gaffers Salon EP#2 - Rosco Opti-Sculpt & Fresnels Gaffers Salon 2023-05-20 | Adapting Opti-sculpt for use on fresnels. Opti-sculpt radically increases the functionality of traditional fresnels (and ellipsoidal) fixtures by acting as a modifying optical lens, not as a traditional diffusion. The can be a real "game changer" in our use of point source and fresnel fixtures for lighting. The opinions are my own and are not sponsored, endorsed or paid for by Rosco. Opti-sculpt was supplied to me at no charge for testing purposes...
Gaffers Salon EP#1 - Rosco Opti-Sculpt Gaffers Salon 2023-05-10 | An informal look at Rosco's line of optical modifiers for point source lights like ellipsoidal & fresnel.(Note: The tests on the 675 Orion were done parallel to the wall whereas the Nanlite 60c with 19 degree were done at approx 40 degree off axis, which is why the shapes and optical properties - for example - hotter on camera right with changes in the spread from near to far side with asymmetrical patterns occur.)Swatch book available at B&H Photo for $9.95tinyurl.com/ye2xsp2eOpti-Sculpt is a 10mm polycarbonate available in sheets 24x20 or 24x40 inches. Rosco Opti-Sculpt Data sheet; tinyurl.com/yc56nms8Also of interest is this interview with Theatrical lighting designer Charlie Morgan Jones; tinyurl.com/443rzfu5
