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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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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K5600
Kino Flo lighting
LiteGear lighting
Litepanels lighting
Lowel
Mole-Richardson
Nanlite
Nanlux lighting
Quasar Science lighting
Rosco / DMG
SUMOLIGHT

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Recently added fixtures

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Creamsource Vortex4 Dome Diffuser and XWIDE Lens

Creamsource Vortex4 Dome Diffuser and XWIDE Lens

The Creamsource Vortex4 Dome Diffuser and XWIDE Lens are the two core front-of-fixture diffusion options for the Vortex4. The Dome creates a…

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Aputure CF4 Fresnel and CF4 Barn Doors

Aputure CF4 Fresnel and CF4 Barn Doors

The Aputure CF4 is the dedicated compact Fresnel for the STORM 80c. Its 4-inch lens changes the field from 15° spot to…

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Astera AX1-H TubeHolder

Astera AX1-H TubeHolder

The Astera AX1-H TubeHolder is the small stainless-steel bracket used to secure Astera’s AX1, Titan, Helios and Hyperion tubes to the WingPlate,…

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Aputure Spotlight Mini Zoom

Aputure Spotlight Mini Zoom

The Aputure Spotlight Mini Zoom is the dedicated projection optic for the LS 60d and LS 60x. Its internal 2× optical zoom…

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Nanlite PJ-FMM Projection Attachment (19° and 36°)

Nanlite PJ-FMM Projection Attachment (19° and 36°)

The Nanlite PJ-FMM is the compact FM-mount projection system for the Forza 60-class family. It combines four internal framing shutters with interchangeable…

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amaran F21 Lantern for F21x and F21c

amaran F21 Lantern for F21x and F21c

The F21 Lantern gives amaran’s 2 × 1 ft flexible mat a broad wraparound source. Its removable black skirt lets a crew…

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Accessories & modifiers

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Creamsource Vortex4 Dome Diffuser and XWIDE Lens

Creamsource Vortex4 Dome Diffuser and XWIDE Lens

The Creamsource Vortex4 Dome Diffuser and XWIDE Lens are the two core front-of-fixture diffusion options for the Vortex4. The Dome creates a…

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Aputure CF4 Fresnel and CF4 Barn Doors

Aputure CF4 Fresnel and CF4 Barn Doors

The Aputure CF4 is the dedicated compact Fresnel for the STORM 80c. Its 4-inch lens changes the field from 15° spot to…

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Aputure Spotlight Mini Zoom

Aputure Spotlight Mini Zoom

The Aputure Spotlight Mini Zoom is the dedicated projection optic for the LS 60d and LS 60x. Its internal 2× optical zoom…

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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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