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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Browse By Fixture Type

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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Browse By Manufacturer

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

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Recently added fixtures

The latest published equipment entries in the encyclopedia.

ARRI True Blue ST5

ARRI True Blue ST5

The ARRI True Blue ST5 is a 5,000W studio tungsten Fresnel with a 300mm lens. It suits substantial keys, hard backlight and…

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ARRI ARRILITE 2000 Plus

ARRI ARRILITE 2000 Plus

The ARRI ARRILITE 2000 Plus is a 2,000W open-face tungsten fixture with a faceted MAX reflector and a double-ended RX7s lamp. It…

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ARRI ARRILITE 750 Plus

ARRI ARRILITE 750 Plus

The ARRI ARRILITE 750 Plus is a compact open-face tungsten light using a faceted MAX reflector and a G9.5 lamp holder. It…

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ARRI STUDIO T24

ARRI STUDIO T24

The ARRI STUDIO T24 is a very large tungsten Fresnel for approved 24,000W or 20,000W 230V lamps. Its 625mm lens supports distant…

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ARRI STUDIO T12

ARRI STUDIO T12

The ARRI STUDIO T12 is a large tungsten Fresnel designed for approved 12,000W or 10,000W 230V lamps. Its 420mm lens and high-output…

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ARRI True Blue ST2/3

ARRI True Blue ST2/3

The ARRI True Blue ST2/3 is a studio tungsten Fresnel designed for approved 2,000W or 3,000W lamps in its 230V configuration. A…

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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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