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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ETC
Fiilex
Godox lighting
K5600
Kino Flo lighting
LiteGear lighting
Litepanels lighting
Lowel
Mole-Richardson
Nanlite
Nanlux lighting
Quasar Science lighting
Rosco / DMG
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Recently added fixtures

The latest published equipment entries in the encyclopedia.

De Sisti Galileo SoftNel

De Sisti Galileo SoftNel

The De Sisti Galileo SoftNel is a hybrid tunable-white fixture combining a Fresnel engine and a surrounding soft-light engine on one optical…

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De Sisti Spacelight VW

De Sisti Spacelight VW

The De Sisti Spacelight VW is a 300W tunable-white LED spacelight for overhead studio illumination. Its diffusion and skirt options create a…

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De Sisti Giotto Linear VW+C

De Sisti Giotto Linear VW+C

The De Sisti Giotto Linear VW+C is a 230W colour-capable linear cyclorama light. It combines tunable white with RGBA colour control for…

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De Sisti Giotto Linear VW

De Sisti Giotto Linear VW

The De Sisti Giotto Linear VW is a linear 180W tunable-white cyclorama light. Its purpose is an even wash over a cyc…

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De Sisti Piccoletto Color

De Sisti Piccoletto Color

The De Sisti Piccoletto Color is a miniature 35W colour Fresnel with an 80mm lens. Its five-colour engine and focusable beam make…

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De Sisti Piccoletto VW

De Sisti Piccoletto VW

The De Sisti Piccoletto VW is a miniature 30W tunable-white Fresnel with an 80mm lens. It adds white-point adjustment to a compact…

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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

The Aputure F10 Fresnel is a 250mm glass, dual-optic attachment for compatible Bowens LED sources.

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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

Understand the equipment before choosing a fixture.

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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