Watch THIS Before Buying a Video Light! (CRI, TLCI, TM-30, SSI Explained)
Discussing the metrics for measuring color quality of video lighting, how to match & compare lights, and explaining terms like CRI, SSI, TLCI, & TM-30.
Lighting Reviews & Comparisons
Rotolight Titan X1 – VERSATILE. BEAUTIFUL. EXPENSIVE.
Review of the Rotolight Titan X1 RGBWW LED light panel focusing on build quality, versatility, and the unique technology found within.
Aputure 100d & 200d Review: Excellent Value Lighting for Home Studios & YouTube
Review of Aputure’s four new budget video lights, the Amaran 100d, 100x, 200d, & 200x. Comparing to the 120d II for quality, build, and value.
Aputure 600d Pro Review: HERE COMES THE SUN!
Review of the Aputure LS 600d Pro LED Light. Discussing build quality, ergonomics, noise, output & photometrics, and the new Lantern 90.
Aputure Accent B7c Review: NOT Your Grandfather’s LIGHT BULB
Review and testing of Aputure’s new multicolor smart bulb, the Accent B7c. Discussing output, light quality, construction, RGB & effects, and Aputure MC comparison.
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?
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.