Curtis Judd 10/25/20 Curtis Judd 10/25/20

Better Lighting for Your Videos: Flags, Bounce, Diffusion

In today’s episode, we cover some techniques and affordable tools you can use to improve the quality of your video lighting: Flags, bounce boards, and diffusion.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Super Flags and grip heads - Compact, lightweight light shaping flags you can use with their grip heads on any light stand.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- C-stands - B&H, Amazon

- Impact Light stands lightweight - B&H, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure 300x LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome 2 soft box - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Nova LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Lupo Superpanel 30 Full Color Soft - B&H

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 10/4/20 Curtis Judd 10/4/20

Aputure B7c Accent Practical LED Light Bulb

In today’s episode, we have a look at an innovative new smart bulb purpose built for filmmaking: The Aputure B7c Accent. This RGBWW LED bulb screws into standard E26/E27 household light fixtures so it is perfectly suited to use as a practical light - a regular light fixture within your scene. Why not just use a regular smart bulb? We cover how the B7c has some distinct advantages over other LED smart bulbs, especially suited to filmmakers.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Aputure B7c Accent LED Bulb - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure 300 series LED Lights - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Aputure Light Dome II Soft box - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome Mini II - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Fresnel 2x - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Barn Doors - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Lantern - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure MC Mini LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Nova P300C LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Aputure Softbox for Nova P300C - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Aputure Nova P300C LED Light and rolling hardcase kit - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Sekonic C-800 Photo Spectrometer for measuring light output and color quality - B&H, Amazon

- Westcott 5 in 1 Reflector - B&H, Amazon

- Impact Turtle Base C-stands for holding scrims and lights and more - B&H

- Sennheiser MKH-8050 Microphone - B&H, Amazon

- Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H, Sweetwater

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 9/21/20 Curtis Judd 9/21/20

GVM MB832 LED Panel Light Review: Affordable LED Light

In today’s episode, we take an in-depth look at an affordable LED light panel for video and photography: The Great Video Maker GVM MB832. This LED panel produces light from its 832 LEDs and can be tuned from 3200 Kelvin (tungsten) to 5600 Kelvin (daylight).

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- GVM MB832 LED Panel (single) - B&H, Amazon

- GVM MB832 LED Panel 2 Light Kit with Stands - B&H, Amazon

- GVM NPF-970 battery & charger (not included with the light) - B&H

- Sekonic C-800 Photo Spectrometer for measuring light output and color quality - B&H, Amazon

- Westcott 5 in 1 Reflector - B&H, Amazon

- Impact Turtle Base C-stands for holding scrims and lights and more - B&H

- RODE NTG3 Shotgun microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H, Sweetwater

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 9/5/20 Curtis Judd 9/5/20

GODOX SL150II LED Light Review

In today’s stream, we have a look at the new GODOX SL150W II, a daylight balanced LED light for video and photography. This single point light can produce hard or soft light, depending on the light modifier you put on its Bowens mount, making in a light that can fill lots of different roles. Its output is easily strong enough to use as a key light for full body shots or talking heads. The color quality is also decent for the very affordable price. Join us to see the details.

FULL DISCLOSURE - Pergear provided this light and the soft boxes to me in exchange for a live stream review. They have not told me what to say and have not reviewed this video prior to going live. All opinions shared here are my own.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- GODOX SL-150II LED light for video and photography - Amazon Discount Claim Code: 05ORLTWY

- LAOFAS 41 in 120 cm Deep Soft Box - Amazon

- LAOFAS 33 in 85 cm Lantern/China Ball - Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera used for product shots in the live stream- B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS II Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for product demo in the studio - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 8/2/20 Curtis Judd 8/2/20

Lupo Superpanel 30 Full Color Lighting Design for Talking Head & Interviews

In today’s episode, we have a look at creating talking head or interview lighting setups for video with the Lupo Superpanel LED lights. I use these as my main lights for my corporate video work. We’ll also do an in-depth review of the new Lupo Superpanel Full Color 30 light which is an incredibly versatile option for small crew or solo shooters need a pro-level light that isn’t as heavy or cumbersome as most pro-level cinema lights.

00:00 Introduction

00:12 Pros/Cons

00:25 Lighting Design Demo/Walkthrough

04:22 About the Lupo line

05:17 Draw/Appeal of the Lupo line

06:10 About the Superpanel 30 Full Color

06:45 Color Quality 07:33 Color Modes

08:48 Green/Magenta Balance in CCT Mode

09:41 Powering Options

10:25 Effects 10:36 On Fan Noise

11:55 Flicker Test

12:20 Firmware Functionality

12:34 Size and Dimensions

13:15 Pricing

13:31 Cons in Depth

14:54 Conclusions

15:28 Please Take My Courses

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Lupo Superpanel LED panel lights, soft boxes, and accessories - B&H

- Shure Twinplex TL48 lavalier microphone - B&H

- Audio Ltd A10 wireless microphone system - B&H

- Sekonic Speedmaster L858D-U light meter - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Westcott 5 in 1 Reflector - B&H, Amazon

- Impact Turtle Base C-stands - B&H

- Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H, Sweetwater

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 7/26/20 Curtis Judd 7/26/20

Aputure Nova P300C LED RGBWW Light

In today’s episode, we have a look at the new Aputure Nova RGBWW LED light panel. This professional grade LED light panel features many of the things we are used to seeing in pro-level lights - durable build, good color quality - but also a few things we don’t see as often in the pro lights. This includes things like the wireless control via the Sidus Link app. Let’s have a closer look!

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Aputure Nova P300C LED Light - Aputure Direct B&H

- Aputure Softbox for Nova P300C - Aputure Direct B&H

- Aputure Nova P300C LED Light and rolling hardcore kit - Aputure Direct B&H

- DPA 4017B Shotgun Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H, Sweetwater

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 7/6/20 Curtis Judd 7/6/20

100K Thank You, Lighting, & Sound

Thanks for building a community focused on learning how to improve the visual and sound quality of video and film!

Music for this stream was "Back to You" by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Gear used or discussed in this livestream. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks SR314 condenser microphone stainless steel - B&H, Sweetwater

- Universal Audio Apollo x6 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro HDMI switcher & recorder - B&H, Amazon

- Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Canon EF - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Canon C200 camera for demonstration shots and live-streaming - B&H, Pictureline

Curtis Judd 6/21/20 Curtis Judd 6/21/20

Lupo Smartpanel - Small, Powerful, Pro-Level LED Panel Light

In today’s episode, we review the Lupo Smartpanel, a small, powerful, pro-level LED light panel. The Smartpanel can be mounted on camera, or anywhere else with its 1/4-20 threads. With its narrow 40 degree beam angle, it can throw a lot of light a surprising distance. Let’s take a closer look!

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

Lupo Smartpanel - B&H, Amazon
Lupo Superpanel Full Color 60 Soft used as key light - B&H
Lupo DayLED Fresnel lights used for the slash on the background - B&H
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for the main talking head shots - B&H, Pictureline
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K used for most of the B-roll - B&H, Pictureline
Canon C200 camera used in some of the b-roll shots - B&H, Pictureline
Andycine V-mount battery plate for powering the Smartpanel with cine batteries - Amazon
NP-F970 Battery - Amazon
Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS lens - B&H, Amazon, Pictureline

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Curtis Judd 5/17/20 Curtis Judd 5/17/20

Godox VL300 Daylight LED Light for Video and Photography

In today’s episode we cover the new VL300 point source LED light for video and photography from Godox. The VL300 produces an impressive amount of daylight balanced light while only consuming around 300 watts of power. You can power it via AC mains or with 2 v-mount cinema batteries. It also has a Bowens mount which accepts soft boxes, barn doors, reflectors, snoots, fresnel lenses, and even spotlight lenses from 3rd party manufacturers. Let’s take a closer look!

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

Godox VL300 LED light with Bowens mount for video and photography - B&H, Amazon
Aputure Light Dome II soft box - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
Bowens mount softboxes - B&H
Bowens mount barn doors - B&H
Bowens mount fresnel lenses - B&H
Aputure C300D mkII LED Light with Bowens mount for video and photography - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
Aputure 300x bi-color LED light with Bowens mount for video and photography - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
Schoeps CMC641 supercardioid boom microphone - B&H, Sweetwater
Sound Devices 888 mixer/recorder - B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/zAryW4J
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for the talking head and b-roll shots - B&H, Pictureline
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Canon EF - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed

Curtis Judd 4/22/20 Curtis Judd 4/22/20

Aputure LS 300x Review - Bi-color Point Source LED Light

In today’s episode we review the new Aputure Light Storm 300x bi-color single point light for video and photography. We measure the color quality using the Spectral Similarity Index and it’s output using the Sekonic C-800 spectrometer. We also show several lighting setups with the 300x and run through the new features.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Aputure LS 300x Bi-color point source LED Light - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure LS 300D II daylight point source LED light - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure Light Dome II - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure Light Dome Mini II - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure Spotlight Mount - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure Fresnel 2x - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure Barn Doors - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure Lantern - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- Aputure MC Mini LED Panel Light - B&H Amazon Pictureline

- RODE NTG3 Shotgun Microphone - B&H Amazon Sweetwater

- Sound Devices 888 Audio Recorder/Mixer - B&H Sweetwater

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H Pictureline