The Film & Video Lighting Equipment Encyclopedia

Breakdowns of Professional Lighting Equipment for Film, TV & Video Production

Independent reference covering LED, tungsten, HMI, and legacy fixtures used in real Film and Television Production

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Find the right category, from current LEDs to classic tungsten, HMI, and fluorescent fixtures.

COB LEDs

COB LEDs

Point-source LEDs for hard light, bounce, and modifiers.

LED Panels

LED Panels

Panel fixtures for studio, location, and controlled lighting.

LED Tubes

LED Tubes

Linear fixtures for practicals, accents, and effects.

LED Mats

LED Mats

Slim and flexible sources for compact lighting setups.

Tungsten

Tungsten

Classic incandescent fixtures, Fresnels, and open-face lights.

HMI

HMI

Daylight discharge fixtures and their ballast systems.

Fluorescent

Fluorescent

Fluorescent banks and legacy fixtures still found on set.

Bulbs

Bulbs

Controllable bulbs for lamps and on-camera practicals.

Pocket Lights

Pocket Lights

Compact fixtures for tight spaces and portable kits.

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Aputure lighting
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Creamsource lighting
Dedolight lighting
Godox lighting
Kino Flo lighting
LiteGear lighting
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Nanlux lighting
Quasar Science lighting

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Recently added fixtures

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Litepanels Astra IP 1×1 Bi-Color LED Light Panel

Litepanels Astra IP 1×1 Bi-Color LED Light Panel

IP65-rated bi-colour LED panel with a 2,700–6,500K range, 30° TIR optics, and supplied diffusion.

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Litepanels Astra IP Half Bi-Color LED Light Panel

Litepanels Astra IP Half Bi-Color LED Light Panel

Compact IP65-rated bi-colour LED panel with a 2,700–6,500K range, concentrated optics, and supplied diffusion.

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Litepanels Gemini 1×1 Soft RGB LED Light Panel

Litepanels Gemini 1×1 Soft RGB LED Light Panel

Compact RGBWW LED panel with integrated diffusion for a broad, soft source in studio and location work.

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Litepanels Gemini 2×1 Soft RGB LED Light Panel

Litepanels Gemini 2×1 Soft RGB LED Light Panel

Full-size RGBWW soft LED panel with integrated diffusion for studio, broadcast, and narrative lighting.

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Litepanels Gemini 2×1 Hard RGB LED Light Panel

Litepanels Gemini 2×1 Hard RGB LED Light Panel

Full-size RGBWW hard LED panel for directional output and colour control in studio and production lighting.

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Litepanels Gemini 1×1 Hard RGB LED Light Panel 

Litepanels Gemini 1×1 Hard RGB LED Light Panel 

Compact RGBWW hard LED panel for directional output, colour control, and broadcast or location lighting.

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Accessories & modifiers

Explore tools for shaping, softening, and controlling your fixtures.

Aputure Light Dome 150

Aputure Light Dome 150

A 150cm parabolic softbox for broad, soft lighting from compatible COB fixtures.

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Aputure F10 Fresnel

Aputure F10 Fresnel

Last Updated 8 hours ago Overview The Aputure F10 Fresnel is a 250mm glass Fresnel attachment for compatible Bowens-mount LED fixtures. Its…

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Aputure Lantern 90

Aputure Lantern 90

A 90cm lantern modifier for broad, omnidirectional illumination from compatible fixtures.

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Lighting guides

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COB LED lights

COB LED lights

How point-source LEDs work and where they fit on set.

LED panels

LED panels

Panel designs, output, diffusion, and common applications.

LED tubes

LED tubes

Linear lights for practicals, accents, and effects.

Tungsten lights

Tungsten lights

Incandescent fixtures, colour temperature, and handling.

HMI lights

HMI lights

Daylight discharge sources, ballasts, and operating basics.

Fluorescent lights

Fluorescent lights

Lamp banks, soft sources, and legacy lighting systems.

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