The Film & Video Lighting Equipment Encyclopedia
Breakdowns of Professional Lighting Equipment for Film, TV & Video Production
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Mole-Richardson 20 kW Skypan (Type 3471)
The Type 3471 is the 20 kW Skypan, a single-globe tungsten flood for large scenic backings.
Mole-Richardson 10 kW Skypan (Type 2461)
The 10 kW Skypan uses one tungsten globe in a 52-inch white reflector.
Mole-Richardson 5 kW Skypan (Type 245)
The 5 kW Skypan uses a 27½-inch white reflector to wash a backing or cyc.
Mole-Richardson 2,000W Baby Zip Softlite
The Baby Zip hides two quartz lamps from direct view and sends their light out from a diffuse reflector. It produces a…
Mole-Richardson 4 kW Baby Softlite (Type 3571)
The Type 3571 uses four separately switched 1 kW lamps behind an 18-inch-square opening.
Mole-Richardson 1 kW Baby Softlite (Type 2581)
The Type 2581 is a single-lamp tungsten softlight with an 8-inch-square opening.
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Aputure Light Dome 150
A 150cm parabolic softbox for broad, soft lighting from compatible COB fixtures.
Aputure F10 Fresnel
The Aputure F10 Fresnel is a 250mm glass, dual-optic attachment for compatible Bowens LED sources.
Aputure Lantern 90
A 90cm lantern modifier for broad, omnidirectional illumination from compatible fixtures.
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