litepanels

[King Cheung]

I own 1x1 litepanels and also their smaller fixtures as well. They are very handy for portable fast moving set ups, especially on locations with no AC power source. I.e. you are in the woods in the middle of now where. However for more controlled longer set ups with soft light I prefer to use kino. The color in my opinion is more neutral and instantly matchable with other sources.

However I am referring to the older lite panels here, not the newer color controllable versions, which I haven't used on a shoot yet, and may be better in adjusting to match other sources.

I have noticed a green hue in some situations on red footage I have shot with litepanels. Required gelling in mixed light source set ups.

In case this sounds negative towards litepanels. I love them for quickly providing a good light when the shots are coming fast one after another.

nice explanation. Thanks, Sam.

 

[David Battistella]

I have a nice little litepanels kit with a flood and a spot. That thing has been a lifesaver in many instances.

I like how easy it is to get a nice eyelight/catchlight in some of those tough to light places. They aren't fir big power jobs. But they really are a nice tool for small subtle lighting.

David

 

[onsighthawaii]

Wide Shot of Night exterior scene lit with a pkg. consisting of PFC 2.5 & 1.2 HMI Pars, PFC 800w Joker HMI, Kino Flo Flat Head 80, 2 ParaBeam 400s, and a ParaBeam 200 powered by a modified Honda EU6500is.​

wow i havent logged on in months. the last time i did i saw the same thing. how long you gonna "ride that scooter?"

they both have their place. if you are a dp they can be handy to have to throw in. if you are a vendor you have to have what people want regardless of what you like personally, so preference doesnt matter. debating kino vrs led on the internet is pretty silly.

 

[Guy Bryan Holt]

wow i havent logged on in months. the last time i did i saw the same thing. how long you gonna "ride that scooter?".

No one is riding a scooter. I've recycled these production stills because they clearly demonstrate the throw of the Parabeams.

.. if you are a vendor you have to have what people want regardless of what you like personally, so preference doesnt matter.

As a reseller and renter of all makes and models of lighting instruments, I would be happy to sell or rent anyone a LED light if that is what they want, even though I think that except for some of the special applications mentioned in this thread, they would be better served by a Parabeam 400. The customer is always right.

.. debating kino vs led on the internet is pretty silly.

Debating Kino vs LEDs is not silly when you are talking about spending a couple of grand on lights for your personal kit. I would hate to make the wrong choice with that kind of money on the line. Besides the original post asked for a comparison between the two.

I am thinking to get some litepanels LED lighting products.... How would you compare it to Kino Flo?

As I said, I give the customer what they ask for.

Guy Holt, Gaffer, ScreenLight & Grip , Boston

 

[King Cheung]

wow i havent logged on in months. the last time i did i saw the same thing. how long you gonna "ride that scooter?"

they both have their place. if you are a dp they can be handy to have to throw in. if you are a vendor you have to have what people want regardless of what you like personally, so preference doesnt matter. debating kino vrs led on the internet is pretty silly.

I don't think it is silly. I learn a lot, and again I should thank you all.

 

[David Morgan]

So I was reading this as I was in preproduction for my latest short film "Shadows and Light" Rosco was very nice and let us borrow a 12"by6" litepad. We used that as our key light, while the main character uses her laptop computer. I thought I'd share a few pictures of what we did.

 

[Brad Webb]

So I was reading this as I was in preproduction for my latest short film "Shadows and Light" Rosco was very nice and let us borrow a 12"by6" litepad. We used that as our key light, while the main character uses her laptop computer. I thought I'd share a few pictures of what we did.

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Very cool. I just bought the gaffer kit of the Rosco light pads on ebay. I've never used them, but I'm excited by the possibilities of throwing these things anywhere I want.

 

[King Cheung]

I just learned from AC magazine, and Mole has a new LED light, and it claims that it can have 90 and even above CRI. Then the problem is solved.
Thanks.

 

[Sam Taylor]

I just learned from AC magazine, and Mole has a new LED light, and it claims that it can have 90 and even above CRI. Then the problem is solved.
Thanks.

This will probably be an amazing light, but will be heavier than the litepanels at 13 lbs

 

[King Cheung]

This will probably be an amazing light, but will be heavier than the litepanels at 13 lbs

For more information of MoleLED:
http://livedesignonline.com/gear/1211_mole_richardson_osram/
Thanks.