Tag Archives: lighting

Lighting Trends in Cinematography and the CV600

Lighting has a huge impact on the end product whether it be an indie film, a photo, or a blockbuster movie. Figuring out how to correct the lighting can be hard especially if you don’t have the right tools. With the current trends in lighting and color always changing, cinematographers will need the proper tools […]

Hot New Line of Lights from Lightstar

At the 2016 NAB Show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on April 16-21, we showcased new additions from Lightstar to the Ikan lineup of lights. The new Lightstar line of Tungsten Fresnels is extremely lightweight and compact. The small size of these light fixtures makes them reliable and ideal for on-location shoots or small […]

Lights, Camera, Action | Cine Gear 2016

Each year in June, people that are usually working behind the scenes on big budget films and TV shows get their time to shine at Cine Gear. Held at The Studios at Paramount in Hollywood, the annual Cine Gear Expo hosts over 16,000 professionals from more than 60 countries. Attendees include camera operators, Directors of […]

More Power, Style, Features: NEW Rayden LED Lights

HOUSTON, Texas, (Apr. 11, 2016) — Big announcement coming from Ikan at the 2016 NAB Show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center April 16-21, regarding their new addition of the Rayden LED Lights. Ikan’s lights have always been known for their design and excellent materials built for professionals who want high quality at an […]

Higher CRI. Softer Shadows. NEW Lyra Soft Lights

HOUSTON, Texas, (Apr. 11, 2016) — Ikan’s lights are designed and built for professional photographers, videographers and cinematographers who want high quality at an affordable price. At the 2016 NAB Show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center April 16-21, Ikan will be releasing the next generation of Ikan’s LED light family – the Lyra […]

HF40: HELIA BI-COLOR LED FRESNEL

The Helia Bi-Color LED light offers the flexibility of color temperatures ranging from 2700K to 5600K for any shooting situation. The 4-inch Fresnel lens can focus from 60-degree flood to 15-degree spot. With a high CRI and TLCI, the Helia gives shooters all the color they’re looking for and more. The large digital display allows […]

MK350N-PLUS Price Drop and Giveaway

The UPRTek MK350N Plus is a cost-effective LED Meter which provides CRI, CCT, LUX, λp, Spectrum, CIE x y, CQS, S/P, TLCI, Flicker major functions. The MK350N PLUS is a lightweight, portable, easy-to-operate spectrometer with Wi-Fi remote control operations and SD card data storage. This product has basic features for fast, easy lighting readings, as […]

TUNGSTEN-COLOR LED STUDIO LIGHTS WITH DMX CONTROL

The Drawing Board’s third episode features two new tungsten-color LED lighting solutions from ikan—the IDMX36T and the IDMX500T.  Both of these lights are DMX-controllable and are great for shooting in the studio or out in the field. A lot of filmmakers are used to shooting with incandescent lighting.  An incandescent tungsten bulb emits a color […]

Portable & Powerful LED Light Solutions

Versatility for the Pro Shooter News shooters and commercial cinematographers will appreciate the functionality and versatility of both the IDMX1500 Daylight and IDMX1500B Dual Color Studio Light. These 1500 bulb ultra-wide, location/field style fixtures rank amongst some of the largest LED units on the market. Both LED units are ideal for both chromakey and full […]