Photoshoot and Beyond
Over the last few weeks, we shared a series of videos covering almost everything there is to know about buying LEDs and creating some basic lighting setup with them. You can watch the series after the jump. What I’ve learned from this series is that there are waaaay too many factors to consider when buying an LED […]
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If you’re looking for a lighting setup to build on a budget, Caleb Pike from DSLR Video Shooter has a useful video for you. In his latest tutorial, he guides you through buying the stuff for the LED light kit for only $150. This doesn’t only include the lights, but also stands, batteries, modifiers, and […]
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With as much competition as there is in today’s LED marketplace, it can be tough to know what’s worth buying. There’s so many models out there that look almost identical to each other (or are identical, but with a different brand name). CRIs are all over the place, as is colour balance. As a beginner […]
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Not too long ago, we saw a comparison of 7 popular LED lights for under $50. We all like ultra cheap, but sometimes you need to stretch the budget just a little bit more. Jumping up to the next level gives a rather substantial increase in both power and versatility. In this video, Caleb Pike […]
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Are you planning to buy LED light? Caleb Pike from DSLR Video Shooter shared some tips before you make the final decision. No matter if you’re buying LED light for the first time or you already own some of them, you may find these tips useful and choose the best model for your needs. And […]
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The message of unity and togetherness is a good and strong one to get across, especially right now. United Not Divided, from filmmaker Steve Giralt carries this message beautifully. And as impressive as the message itself is presented, how he created it is equally as awesome. You might remember Steve’ from the also amazing Burger Drop […]
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Lists are good, we like lists, especially when they aim to try and save us some money while letting us get the best value. This particular list comes from Caleb Pike at DSLR Video Shooter. In it, Caleb tackles LED lights, in particular, super low budget LED lights. It can be difficult to know what […]
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We saw Colin G Prickett’s light bo and was blown away. Lucky us! Colin sent us the complete build if yo uwant to build one yourself, or get some inspiration A visit to Homebase resulted in the purchase of a plastic box on wheels. I cut a hole in the side and another on the lid, […]
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If you are using LED panels, there is a good chance you are using them bare, or with a diffusion panel. If you need a bigger light source that the size of your panels, there are no pre-made solutions. If you are using a spot LED (like the 120T from aputure), you can use “regular” softboxes, […]
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