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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Aladdin
amaran
Aputure lighting
ARRI lighting
Astera
Creamsource lighting
Dedolight lighting
De Sisti
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.

Dedolight DLHM4-300

Dedolight DLHM4-300

The Dedolight DLHM4-300 is the classic compact tungsten Dedo with an integrated transformer and manual dimmer. Its built-in electronics distinguish it from…

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Dedolight DLH1200D

Dedolight DLH1200D

The Dedolight DLH1200D is a large 1,200W daylight discharge fixture with a built-in aspheric focusing system. It uses 1200-size optical accessories for…

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Dedolight DLH400DT

Dedolight DLH400DT

The Dedolight DLH400DT is a 400/575W discharge-lamp fixture with A-size optics. Its focused beam and DP400 projection options suit directional keys, product…

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Dedolight DLH200DT

Dedolight DLH200DT

The Dedolight DLH200DT is a compact discharge-lamp spotlight using M-size optics and a separate DEB200DT ballast. It provides a small focusing source…

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Dedolight DLH652T-DMX

Dedolight DLH652T-DMX

The Dedolight DLH652T-DMX is a tungsten-halogen focusing fixture with integrated manual and DMX dimming. It accepts approved 300W, 500W or 650W lamps…

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Dedolight Ledzilla 2 Daylight (DLOBML2)

Dedolight Ledzilla 2 Daylight (DLOBML2)

The Dedolight Ledzilla 2, model DLOBML2, is a small 8W daylight focusing LED with integrated dimming. Its tungsten conversion filter and beam…

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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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