What's the best video light for the money, at ANY budget? (Aputure, Godox, Falconeyes and Lupo..?)

Опубликовано: 01 Октябрь 2024
на канале: Tommy Callaway
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I often get asked the question, "What light should I buy?" or "What's the best light?" - so my response is usually "What's your budget" and "what is it going to be used for?" - so without knowing either of those, I can't give a great answer.. but if it's a recommendation you're looking for based on any budget and my experience, this video covers the whole range.

0:00 - Intro
1:08 - $0 to $100
3:32 - How much should you spend?
4:00 - $100 to $150
5:27 - $150 to $250
6:22 - $250 to $500
10:14 - $500 to $1000
14:36 - $1000 to $1500
16:27 - $1500 to $2000
20:40 - $2000 to $3000
22:38 - $3000 to $5000
26:00 - $5000+
27:14 - Why those choices
27:35 - Artlist!
29:00 - Final thoughts
29:39 - Grip


LIGHTS IN VIDEO

($0 to $100)
Aputure MC - https://geni.us/ivqweVC
Nanlite Pavotube 6c ii - https://geni.us/B6IkOF

($100 to $150)
Godox SL60w - https://geni.us/AHlhsZ3

($150 to $250)
Godox SL150w ii: https://geni.us/aA5gJb5

($250 to $500)
Falconeyes RX-18TD: https://geni.us/qMzAt [Amazon]
Falconeyes RX-18TDX II: https://geni.us/pC8cLwa [Amazon]
WALL MOUNT BOOM ARM: https://geni.us/PMjX [Amazon]

($500 to $1000)
Aputure 120d ii: https://geni.us/mgcv5
Lupo Actionpanel Full Color: https://geni.us/osg8NAT [B&H]

($1000 to $1500)
Aputure 300x: https://geni.us/oCsAUqT [B&H]

($1500 to $2000)
Aputure Nova: https://geni.us/Oavkk1w

($2000 to $3000)
Lupo Superpanel Full Color 60 (Soft): https://geni.us/cFJCXA [B&H]
Lupo Superpanel Full Color 60 (Hard): https://geni.us/wnPZ [B&H]

($3000+)
Velvet Evo1:    • VELVETLight EVO 1 // RAINPROOF 1x1 RG...  
Photonia Chromos 5x100:    • RGBWW Fresnel: The Photonia Chromos 5...  
Velvet Kosmos: https://bit.ly/2JFXtMk
Arri Orbiter: https://geni.us/2h8jmi [B&H]

SAND BAGS:
https://geni.us/gAieb5X [B&H]

C-STANDS:
https://geni.us/LvAOVl3 [B&H]

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My main lights:
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1. (Key and Backlight) - Aputure 120d ii - https://geni.us/mgcv5
2. (Top/Hair light): Falconeyes RX-818 - https://geni.us/I6yBn
3. (Background) Rotolight Titan X1/X2 - https://geni.us/uGkkC0X
4. (Background) Litepanels Gemini Soft - https://geni.us/gemini-soft
5. (Background) Aputure Nova - https://geni.us/Oavkk1w

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