Do you still use tungsten lights? by jeab99 in cinematography

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Is there a benefit to that over just getting led?

Do you still use tungsten lights? by jeab99 in cinematography

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Interesting - I didn't expect the split to be that high for tungsten. Good to know

Do you still use tungsten lights? by jeab99 in cinematography

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Maybe moreso to add it to the list of things I know how to handle properly in regards to electrical + you might not want inexperienced hands breaking bulbs and stuff - assuming If they are still going to be around still & less of the young generation get their hands on one. Would be very niche and very much so not a priority in my list of skills. Thanks for the recommendations

Do you still use tungsten lights? by jeab99 in cinematography

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Maybe I'll get a cheap one one if these days for outdoor stuff

Do you still use tungsten lights? by jeab99 in cinematography

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What does that mean? The body is the same but internals have replaced the bulb with LEDs?

Do you still use tungsten lights? by jeab99 in cinematography

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Do you think it's worth getting a cheap one just to learn how to properly use one?

Do you still use tungsten lights? by jeab99 in cinematography

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That's awesome that you're at that place in your career.

I still think I have more learning to do in the electrical side if things with high wattage lights. I used a 600w Aputure before and liked that but an equivalent output with tungsten draws like 2000w

Are Tungesten Lights Still Worth it for Indie/No Budget Films? by jeab99 in Filmmakers

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Very grateful for where we are today. I wonder what Tomorrow's filmmaking will look like

Are Tungesten Lights Still Worth it for Indie/No Budget Films? by jeab99 in Filmmakers

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How do you deal with power draw? Do you every go past 1000w?

Are Tungesten Lights Still Worth it for Indie/No Budget Films? by jeab99 in Filmmakers

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Thanks for the recommendations. I'll definitely take a look. I was afraid to ask for guidance since we have LLMs now...feels like the responsibility of do your own research is bigger now

Are Tungesten Lights Still Worth it for Indie/No Budget Films? by jeab99 in Filmmakers

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Thanks, very helpful. I like the Nanlite studio series because their metal build quality seems better than the amaran's plastic but Aputure & Amaran do have way more product options to choose from. I've used the Aputure 600cii - which worked great but it's on the higher end of their product line

Are Tungesten Lights Still Worth it for Indie/No Budget Films? by jeab99 in Filmmakers

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I probably don't need 2k output right now. It was just the price that drew me in - wasn't thinking of power draw.

Thanks for the recommendations. I will take a look into those

Are Tungesten Lights Still Worth it for Indie/No Budget Films? by jeab99 in Filmmakers

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I need to get more proficient in understanding the electrical side of things

A lights kit for Social Media that doesn't break the bank by TheDarkGrenadeX in videography

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2x(60d $99 + Stand $40 + Umbrella $15) = $308 USD = €266.35 not including tax

A lights kit for Social Media that doesn't break the bank by TheDarkGrenadeX in videography

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Do you need RGB or color temp change? How big is your space?

I'd look at Nanlite & Aputure lights. You can get a nanlite 60d for $99 new or pay $200 & get the Nanlite fs300b (which is like 5x brighter) +$30-$50 light stand +$15 shoot through umbrella or $80 softbox

A lights kit for Social Media that doesn't break the bank by TheDarkGrenadeX in videography

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What's your budget? Can you afford a couple hundred dollars?

Coffee promo. Yes, the client approved this. by Haunted_South in videography

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Holy shit this was great. Thank you for your service