Curtis Judd 5/16/21 Curtis Judd 5/16/21

Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Hard LED Panel Light - Pro-level Video Light Review

In this episode, we have a look at the new Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Hard LED panel. This pro-level light packs a punch with more output than any other 1x1 panel I’ve tested. In addition, it includes two diffusers to soften the light making this a very versatile light. The color modes, controls, and overall design make this the best 1x1 LED panel light I’ve used to date.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Hard RGBWW LED Light - B&H, Amazon

- Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Soft RGBWW LED Light - B&H

- Grid for 60 degree beam - B&H, Amazon

- Litepanels Bluetooth dongle for Gemini - B&H

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Signa EF 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS ART lens - B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 3/9/21 Curtis Judd 3/9/21

Innovative Single-Point RGB & Zoom Light: Godox SZ150R

In this episode, we take a look at the new Godox SZ150R RGB and white, zoom-able LED light for video. This is probably the most innovative light I’ve seen in a few years with a single point light source, RGB and tungsten to daylight color tuning as well as the ability to adjust the beam angle from 20 to 65°. Let’s take a closer look!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Godox SZ150R single point RGBWW Zoom LED light - B&H, Amazon

- Godox SL150W II single point daylight LED light - B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount (Leko style attachment with Bowens mount) - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Fresnel 2X - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Sekonic C-800 Photo spectrometer - B&H, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Audio Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Sigma 24-70mm EF f/2.8 DG OS HSM ART Lens - B&H, Amazon

- Schneider Radiant Soft filter - B&H

- Canon C70 camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS USM Lens - B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 2/21/21 Curtis Judd 2/21/21

Lupo Kickasspanel Full Color RGBWW LED Light - Versatile Small Light

In this episode, we take a look at the new Lupo Kickasspanel RGBWW LED light. This little professional grade light is designed for on-camera use (e.g., news, walk-up interviews, documentary) but for my corporate video work, I’ll use it more as a hair, rim, or background light. Because of its lensed LED design, it can throw light a lot farther than most other small LEDs on the market, making it a lot more useful. In this review, we take a closer look at the color quality, output, controls, build quality, and powering options.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Lupo Kickasspanel Full Color - B&H

- Lupo Actionpanel (used as key light in sample shot) - B&H

- Lupo Smartpanel Bi-color on-camera LED Light - B&H, Amazon

- Lupo Superpanel line of pro LED lights - B&H

- Sekonic C-800 Photospectrometer - B&H, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Audio Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Canon C200 camera - B&H

- Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS Lens - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS USM Lens - B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 1/16/21 Curtis Judd 1/16/21

Amaran 100d & 200d LED Lights: Affordable Aputure Single Point Lights

Aputure makes some great LED lights for video and film production, but as time marches on, it seems like they’re offering more and more lights aimed at larger budget productions. That changes now with their new Amaran 100d and 200d lights. In today’s episode, we take a look at these new more affordable Aputure Amaran lights.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Amaran 100d LED Light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Amarain 200d LED Light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome SE - Aputure

- Aputure 120d mkII LED Light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure spotlight mount (used to make the pattern on the background) - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Nova P300C LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store

- Aputure Soft Box for Nova P300C - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Sigma 24-70 EF f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 cinema camera used for BTS shots - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS Lens - B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 12/27/20 Curtis Judd 12/27/20

Lights for Livestreams: GVM 800D RGB LED Lights

In today’s episode, we have a look at the GVM 800D-RGB LED lights for livestreaming. These little, affordable lights are both bi-color white lights, but also full RGB. So you can use them to light your beautiful face or to create super saturated, stylized colored backgrounds. In this episode, I used the two light kit with desk-mount stands which is very useful for those streaming in small rooms where you don’t have a lot of space for light stands. Just attach the stands to the edge of your desk and you’re set to stream.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- GVM 800D-RGB two light kits - B&H, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 Microphone (my favorite for my voice for livestreams) - B&H, Sweetwater

- Aputure MC lights to create the color in the background - Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Lupo Smartpanel Dual Color used as a hair light - B&H, Amazon

- Westcott 5in1 reflector to diffuse the key light - Amazon

- Canon C200 camera - B&H

- Canon 24-105 f/4 L lens - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 12/11/20 Curtis Judd 12/11/20

Godox ML60 Small, Single-point LED Light

In today’s episode, we have a detailed look at the small, very portable Godox ML60 LED Light. This is miniature version of the COB single-point-source LED lights like the Godox SL or VL series. This one is made for smaller jobs like a head and shoulders talking head key light, hair light, rim light, or background light. Its reasonable price make it a great option for those on a budget who need good color quality and a small soft or flood light which can fit in tight spaces.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Good ML60 LED Light - B&H, Amazon

- Godox AD-S60S 60cm Softbox - Amazon

- Godox S2 Speedlite Bracket for Bowens - B&H, Amazon

- Aputure 300x LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome 2 soft box - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Nova LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Canon C70camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 9/21/20 Curtis Judd 9/21/20

GVM MB832 LED Panel Light Review: Affordable LED Light

In today’s episode, we take an in-depth look at an affordable LED light panel for video and photography: The Great Video Maker GVM MB832. This LED panel produces light from its 832 LEDs and can be tuned from 3200 Kelvin (tungsten) to 5600 Kelvin (daylight).

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- GVM MB832 LED Panel (single) - B&H, Amazon

- GVM MB832 LED Panel 2 Light Kit with Stands - B&H, Amazon

- GVM NPF-970 battery & charger (not included with the light) - B&H

- Sekonic C-800 Photo Spectrometer for measuring light output and color quality - B&H, Amazon

- Westcott 5 in 1 Reflector - B&H, Amazon

- Impact Turtle Base C-stands for holding scrims and lights and more - B&H

- RODE NTG3 Shotgun microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H, Sweetwater

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 9/5/20 Curtis Judd 9/5/20

GODOX SL150II LED Light Review

In today’s stream, we have a look at the new GODOX SL150W II, a daylight balanced LED light for video and photography. This single point light can produce hard or soft light, depending on the light modifier you put on its Bowens mount, making in a light that can fill lots of different roles. Its output is easily strong enough to use as a key light for full body shots or talking heads. The color quality is also decent for the very affordable price. Join us to see the details.

FULL DISCLOSURE - Pergear provided this light and the soft boxes to me in exchange for a live stream review. They have not told me what to say and have not reviewed this video prior to going live. All opinions shared here are my own.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- GODOX SL-150II LED light for video and photography - Amazon Discount Claim Code: 05ORLTWY

- LAOFAS 41 in 120 cm Deep Soft Box - Amazon

- LAOFAS 33 in 85 cm Lantern/China Ball - Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera used for product shots in the live stream- B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS II Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for product demo in the studio - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 8/2/20 Curtis Judd 8/2/20

Lupo Superpanel 30 Full Color Lighting Design for Talking Head & Interviews

In today’s episode, we have a look at creating talking head or interview lighting setups for video with the Lupo Superpanel LED lights. I use these as my main lights for my corporate video work. We’ll also do an in-depth review of the new Lupo Superpanel Full Color 30 light which is an incredibly versatile option for small crew or solo shooters need a pro-level light that isn’t as heavy or cumbersome as most pro-level cinema lights.

00:00 Introduction

00:12 Pros/Cons

00:25 Lighting Design Demo/Walkthrough

04:22 About the Lupo line

05:17 Draw/Appeal of the Lupo line

06:10 About the Superpanel 30 Full Color

06:45 Color Quality 07:33 Color Modes

08:48 Green/Magenta Balance in CCT Mode

09:41 Powering Options

10:25 Effects 10:36 On Fan Noise

11:55 Flicker Test

12:20 Firmware Functionality

12:34 Size and Dimensions

13:15 Pricing

13:31 Cons in Depth

14:54 Conclusions

15:28 Please Take My Courses

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Lupo Superpanel LED panel lights, soft boxes, and accessories - B&H

- Shure Twinplex TL48 lavalier microphone - B&H

- Audio Ltd A10 wireless microphone system - B&H

- Sekonic Speedmaster L858D-U light meter - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Westcott 5 in 1 Reflector - B&H, Amazon

- Impact Turtle Base C-stands - B&H

- Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H, Sweetwater

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

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