What Has APUTURE BECOME?! // Nova P300c Review
The Nova P300c LED panel from Aputure is a fantastic fixture, but what does it mean for indie filmmakers on a budget. Is Aputure still a value brand?
Lighting Reviews & Comparisons
SILENT & POWERFUL Lights from GODOX (UL150 & SL150W II Review)
Review of the GODOX UL150 & SL150W II COB LED lights. These are video lights that offer silent operation while maintaining the build quality of the VL150.
AFFORDABLE RGB Tube Lights! // NanLite PavoTube II 6C Review
Review of the NanLite PavoTube II 6C, a mini RGB tube light at a great price. With comparison to the Aputure MC, the reigning king of mini LED lights.
Aputure 300x – 3 Things You Should Know
Review of the Aputure LS 300x, a bi-color COB LED light. Comparing it against the 300d II for color accuracy & against cheaper bi-color lights for temperature integrity.
These GODOX Lights Are OUTSTANDING! (VL150, VL300, & FV150 Review)
Review of the Godox VL150, VL300, & FV150 COB video lights with comparisons to the Aputure 120d II and 300d II for output, usability, and build quality.
Sokani X60 Review: An Adorable (And Great Value) COB LED Light
Review of the Sokani X60, an 80W Daylight COB LED light with Bowens mount. Including comparisons to the GODOX SL-60W & GVM 80W.
Aputure Strikes Back: Aputure MC vs Boling P1 // Mini RGB LED Lights
Review of the Aputure MC, a bi-color RGB LED panel with comparison to the Boling P1 to determine the best mini light for the money.
Adding RGB to the APUTURE LANTERN // GVM RGB-150S Review
Building a large RGB space light with mini-reviews of the Aputure Lantern, Neewer C-Stands, & the GVM RGB-150S, an RGB COB/Fresnel LED Light.
Aputure 300d II: An Incredibly Well-Made LED Light (Design Done Right – Ep. 1)
Review of the Aputure 300d II LED video light with a focus on build quality & attention to detail as well as a comparison to the 120d II.
LED Panels vs Single Source COB Lights for Small Studios
Comparing single source COB lights like the Aputure 120d II to LED panels like the 672W or Tri-8 for light quality, value, & size impact on a small studio.
The Best Small Light of 2019 – Boling P1 LED RGB Video Light Review
Review of the Boling BL-P1 RGB LED Video Light. Easily the best compact light I’ve ever tested. With value comparisons to Aputure AL-MX, AL-MW, & AL-F7.
The Best Designed LED Light Panel // Aputure Tri-8c vs HR672W
Review of Aputure’s Tri-8c LED video light & comparison to the HR672W. Discussing design improvements & value to see if the better build is worth the extra money.
Guide Number Misconceptions / Understanding Flash Power on Strobes & Speedlights
Explaining the math behind a flash’s guide number, how it relates to f-stop, and more practical formulas for nailing exposure on your strobes & speedlights.
Lux vs Lumens vs Nits – A Photographer’s Guide to Light Units
Explaining the uses and differences between lux, lumens, & nits from a photographer/videographer’s perspective to help with buying lights & led panels.
Expensive RGB Light + Cheap Batteries = Big Mistake (Falcon Eyes RX-T8)
Review of the Falcon Eyes RX-T8 RGB LED Light panel, an on-camera RGB video light. Plus a look at some discount NP-F970 batteries from Vitopal.