This week, it’s Tungsten’s Turn! Fresnels & Cinelites at a discount!

Tungsten Fresnel

We’re not quite done with Fresnels yet, but this time around we’re highlighting our reliable Tungsten Fresnels. These set lighting staples are perfect for establishing that warm autumnal mood by bathing your picture with hard yet even light at just a flick of a switch — without the need of extra diffusion.

What exactly do gaffers love about our Tungsten Fresnels? Well, in addition to the advantages of Fresnel diffraction outputting a clean and shapeable beam, tungsten heads won't be tethered to electronic ballasts the same way that HMI heads would. And while HMI lamps need time to warm up and cool down before and after use, tungsten lamps can be switched on or off without delay, adding to their speedy deployment. Moreover, the lack of whirring fans or noisy arcs means that Tungsten Fresnels also run much quieter than their daylight counterparts, ideal for whenever you need clean on-set sound, especially heavy dialogue scenes.

But convenience is not all that Tungsten Fresnels have to offer: there’s also the clean, directional output with warmer tones that make great mood lighting for a more atmospheric scene. You can also soften the smooth beam with a bit of diffusion to key your subjects’ faces evenly. Its adaptable output makes it a versatile tool in the hands of a creative gaffer, cementing it as an all-purpose must-have for any lighting kit.

Any light that sees this much use needs the durability to withstand the rigors of set life, which FilmGear®’s Tungsten Fresnels are no stranger to. With fewer moving parts, these dependable lights have outlived and outlasted plenty of newer developments in film lighting in the past two decades.

Tungsten Cinelite

Looking for a tungsten light that’s just as easy to use yet more compact? Weighing in as light as 3.3 lbs, FilmGear®’s open-face tungsten Cinelites are still some of the most maneuverable film lights to this day. Just mount it onto any baby stud to get a warm bounce light with a small electrical footprint and an even smaller physical footprint, perfect for traveling productions like documentaries. Bounce your tungsten Cinelite for a warm background in an interview, or fill in a wider shot to set the mood of your scene. Get creative with our tungsten Cinelite for a remarkable 80% OFF!

So whether you’re looking for the even, focused, and sturdy reliability of our Tungsten Fresnels or the more portable, yet widespread wash of the Cinelite, FilmGear® has got you covered this holiday season with Tungsten Fresnels 5kW and below at half off and our Cinelites at a whopping 80% off!

• FilmGear® Tungsten Fresnel 5kW Studio

• FilmGear® Tungsten Fresnel 5kW Junior

• FilmGear® Tungsten Fresnel 2kW Studio

• FilmGear® Tungsten Fresnel 2kW Junior

• FilmGear® Tungsten Fresnel 1kW Studio

• FilmGear® Tungsten Fresnel 1kW Junior

• FilmGear® Tungsten Fresnel 650W

• FilmGear® Tungsten Cinelite 2kW

• FilmGear® Tungsten Cinelite 1kW

Be sure to call us at 323.780.8880 or email us at sales@filmgearusa.com

to order yours now!

Miniature Suns Now For 30% OFF!

Despite FilmGear®’s many exciting innovations in film lighting technologies, filmmakers around the world still trust the dependable workhorses that are the essential building blocks of any lighting package: FilmGear®’s Daylight Fresnels. Even after two decades of near constant use, these reliable lampheads give gaffers the hard light and crisp shadows that they need with the even distribution and familiar convenience that they want. Whether you’re looking to add another set to your ten-ton arsenal or just starting to craft your first two-ton truck, FilmGear®’s End of Year sale has got you covered with 30% OFF on all of our Daylight Fresnels!

When it comes to daylight, HMIs dominate both tungsten and LEDs in terms of powerful yet efficient illuminance. FilmGear®’s Daylight Fresnel lampheads diffract the raw, unrefined output from HMI bulbs to produce a smooth, unblemished wash of light over your subjects. The Fresnel lens hides all of the bulb’s imperfections without hiding its brilliance, which neither LEDs nor tungsten heads will be able to match. While LED spots (like FilmGear®’s Apollo series!) can be amazing for efficient interior shots, none can compare to these miniature suns when you need to light up a whole city block from a Condor.

Unlike other HMI lampheads, the Daylight Fresnel series’ clean light quality can be directly shone onto subjects without any need for PAR lenses, external diffusion, bounces, or any other softener. If you do decide to use your gaffers’ kit, you’ll find that the Daylight Fresnels’ beams are refreshingly easy to cut, shape, and blend with other lights.

Yet another advantage of the Fresnel diffraction lies in its insensitivity to the bulb’s geometry: unlike for faceted PAR lights, where the reflector needs to be optimised for each globe’s shape to get the cleanest output, Daylight Fresnels can comfortably support dual lamps without sacrificing the beam’s smoothness. Despite this difference, all of FilmGear®’s HMIs share the same VEAM connector pin configurations, which means you can get the same variety in lighting setups while keeping fewer lampheads and fewer ballasts on your truck.

If you do need additional ballasts, you can complete the set with a FilmGear® electronic ballast and a head-to-ballast cable at the same 30% discount as the lamphead, which already comes with barndoors! Don’t miss out on getting your hands on FilmGear®’s Daylight Fresnels, the everyday workhorses that bring you a powerful wash of smooth daylight with minimal fuss.

• FilmGear® Daylight Fresnel 18/12kW DE

• FilmGear® Daylight Fresnel 9/6kW SE

• FilmGear® Daylight Fresnel 4/2.5kW SE

• FilmGear® Daylight Fresnel 1.8/1.2kW SE

Call us at 323.780.8880 or email us at sales@filmgearusa.com to order yours today!

Power LED & Daylight or Tungsten Flo-Box Sale!

The sales just keep on coming as we at FilmGear® are bringing both our Power LED and Daylight and Tungsten LED Flo-Boxes to the forefront, joining the Power Beams from last week. With Black Friday rolling around this week, these lights are going on sale for a whopping 70% OFF! What’s more, while supplies last, we’ll throw in the whole gamut of accessories for each light during this limited time offer. Whether you need a hard, punchy output or a more subtle softness, FilmGear®’s LEDs have got you covered!

Power LED: Starting from $177

Carrying on the theme of last week’s Power Beams, the Power LED line just adds further proof that we here at FilmGear® spare no expense in the way of power. Don’t be fooled by their thin form factor, the individually lensed diodes focus up to 360W of efficient LED output all into a punchy blast of light. Check out how director of photography David Berry used two daylight 360W Power LEDs to highlight the talent’s face for this wide shot under the dappled tree shade—all while running on just two portable batteries. In fact, they were about 4 stops brighter than any other battery-operable light, making them total lifesavers for competing with the sun during this outdoor golf shoot!

Local 728 gaffer Mazi Mitchell is a big fan of the Power LEDs’ efficiency as well, and adds that he loves using the Daylight and Bi-Color Power LED 360s in situations where he’s running a set without a big generator. Even for indoor shoots, Mazi will bust these lights out when he wants daylight quality with a smaller footprint than a 1.8kW HMI, or just in cases where the heat from an HMI head would be uncomfortable.

Either as an interior ambient light bounce or as an exterior moonlight bounce, Mazi’s Power LEDs have served him both indoors and outdoors, around the clock, for years, earning their spot on his 10-ton truck. He’s certainly grown to appreciate the ability to bring them out to brighten up a shot and then toss them right back into their travel cases without worrying about breaking anything. That reassuring toughness is frankly not too common among newer LEDs that haven’t proven their longevity in the field.

If you want to try these DMX-compatible lights for yourself, now’s your chance with this sweet 70% off deal on all Power LEDs and accessories. Speaking of accessories, for a limited time, get a free set of barndoors, soft box, eggcrate, and filter frames with a valid purchase of any Power LED, while supplies last!

• Power LED 40 Daylight

• Power LED 40 Tungsten

• Power LED 80 Daylight

• Power LED 80 Tungsten

• Power LED 160 Daylight

• Power LED 160 Tungsten

• Power LED 240 Daylight

• Power LED 240 Tungsten

• Power LED 240 Bi-Color

• Power LED 360 Daylight

• Power LED 360 Tungsten

• Power LED 360 Bi-Color

Daylight or Tungsten LED Flo-Box: Starting from $190

Don’t need the brute punchy output of the Power LEDs? If you prefer a more diffuse light to soften your shots, look no further than FilmGear®’s lightweight yet durable LED Flo-Boxes! Just like the Power LEDs, these will be 70% OFF, but for a limited time you’ll also be getting 50% more LED Flo tubes with a valid purchase of any LED Flo-Box, and DOUBLE the Flo tubes with a valid purchase of an LED Flo-Box Twin Kit!

Check out how David Berry uses two of the 4-bank 4-ft. LED Flo-Boxes to create an even overhead light that wraps nicely around our Helios RGB space lights (cross promo!). The soft output accentuates the geometric beauty of the curved body while also hiding the shadows that would expose the harsher structural features. For close-up product shots like these, Dave loves the Flo-Boxes’ ball-and-socket grip mounts, which grant him the freedom of motion needed to line up the perfect lighting angles. 

While these LED Flo-Boxes were designed to look and feel like a fluorescent fixture, they boast several improvements to their applicability as film lights. For one, they’re able to produce much more accurate daylight or tungsten spectra, with CRI and TLCI both over 95, and without any of the annoying fluorescent spikes. They’re also much more efficient than their fluorescent counterparts, drawing only about half the power for the same output. No more messing with bulky electronic ballasts either—the LED Flo-Boxes can be controlled from just a simple switch and dimmer. That effectively manages to bring the total weight down to make it one of the easiest lights to set up and take down. Their lighter weights don’t come at the cost of durability either—specially designed sliding metal brackets hold the flaps at the exact angles that you set them, even after years of folding and unfolding, so you can be sure that you’re getting the perfect light spread every time.

• 2-bank 2-ft. LED Flo-Box (3x 2-ft. Daylight or Tungsten Tubes)

• 2-bank 4-ft. LED Flo-Box (3x 4-ft. Daylight or Tungsten Tubes)

• 4-bank 2-ft. LED Flo-Box (6x 2-ft. Daylight or Tungsten Tubes)

• 4-bank 4-ft. LED Flo-Box (6x 4-ft. Daylight or Tungsten Tubes)

• 2-ft. Mono Flo Twin Kit (4x 2-ft. Daylight or Tungsten Tubes)

• 4-ft. Mono Flo Twin Kit (4x 4-ft. Daylight or Tungsten Tubes)

• 2-bank 2-ft. LED Flo-Box Twin Kit (8x 2-ft. Daylight or Tungsten Tubes)

• 2-bank 4-ft. LED Flo-Box Twin Kit (8x 4-ft. Daylight or Tungsten Tubes)

• 4-bank 2-ft. LED Flo-Box Twin Kit (16x 2-ft. Daylight or Tungsten Tubes)

• 4-bank 4-ft. LED Flo-Box Twin Kit (16x 4-ft. Daylight or Tungsten Tubes)

This sale will be ongoing through the rest of the year! And keep an eye on FilmGear® in the coming weeks as more of our wonderful lights go on sale!

Stay tuned!

Call us at: (323)-780-8880 or Email us at: sales@filmgearusa.com to place an order!

Pre-Order Your Power Beams for 2022!

They’re back! Our Daylight and Tungsten Power Beams are ready for pre-order for 20% off to begin our 2021 End of the Year sale! And with the 8-week lead time, you can start off your 2022 strong with up to 18kW daylight or up to 24kW tungsten. With over 100 units already operating in Europe and over 200 units sold worldwide, there’s no better time than now to see for yourself what all the hype is about.

Filmmakers worldwide asked FilmGear® to bring back beam projectors, so we did that and more. Not only do our Power Beams support higher wattage bulbs for each of the 18”, 24”, and 36” projectors, but they’re also designed with a thicker glass reflector and an overall sturdier build, exemplifying our dedication to durability that lasts. With the additional option of wheeled transport cases, you can safely and easily bring even the massive 36” Power Beams wherever you go.

At full spot, the Power Beams’ columnated shafts of light can be adjusted down to 0° to punch through fog, windows, or even dense forest canopies. Even hundreds of feet away, the beam maintains its pristine shadow definition, yet the edges remain unfocused enough to keep a natural look. Beyond their initial design, the added power of the Power Beams opens up wider flood angles to allow them to be used in similar ways as conventional pars. European filmmakers are already pushing the versatility of these lights in ways that surprise even us!

The dual lamp support just adds to the flexibility of the Power Beam line. While the 18” Tungsten Power Beam only supports 5kW bulbs, it’s still a huge step up from the 2kW bulbs of other 18” tungsten beam projectors. Meanwhile for daylight, the 18” Daylight Power Beam Junior packs 4kW of power into a head that has traditionally used only 1.2kW bulbs. The HMI heads use the same trusty electronic ballasts as FilmGear®’s F-series and Daylight Fresnels, while the Tungsten Power Beams share the electronic dimmers with our Tungsten Fresnels.

Factoring in all of the upgrades to the construction, versatility, and output, you’d think these lights would be reserved for only the biggest budgets, but they’re still cheaper than other beam projectors (most of which you can’t even buy). Add in the 20% pre-order discount from now until the end of the year and you’re getting an unbeatable light at an unbeatable price.

FilmGear® answers the calls of our fellow filmmakers again with the new and improved Power Beams. If you’ve used beam projector on set, but couldn’t find one on the market, now is the perfect opportunity to pre-order one for your next project. Get in touch with us at FilmGear® today to kick off your 2022 with our all-new Power Beams!

Daylight:

• FilmGear® Power Beam Daylight 18kW / 12kW (36”)

• FilmGear® Power Beam Daylight 9kW / 6kW (24”)

• FilmGear® Power Beam Daylight 4kW / 2.5kW (24”)

• FilmGear® Power Beam Daylight 4kW / 2.5kW Junior (18”)

Tungsten:

• FilmGear® Power Beam Tungsten 24kW / 20kW (36”)

• FilmGear® Power Beam Tungsten 12kW / 10kW (24”)

• FilmGear® Power Beam Tungsten 5kW (18”)

Bigger, Brighter, Better: The New Helios 1100C!

Here at FilmGear®, we’ve made it no secret that our bi-color Helios space lights are the reigning winners of NAB’s Product of the Year Award. We were so sure that we could have repeated that success with our first RGB space light, the Helios 700C, last year, but the pandemic cancelled 2020’s show. What it didn’t cancel was two years’ worth of innovation behind the scenes, which is what was unveiled at this year’s Cine Gear LA Expo in the form of the most powerful Helios space light yet: the Helios 1100C. This fixture builds upon the industry-leading CRI and TLCI of the bi-color Helios and adds 1080W of FilmGear®'s efficient RGBW LED chips. Coming Q1 of 2022 with preorders open now, the Helios 1100C is equipped to light even the tallest studios in the brightest colors.

The earlier award-winning models of the Helios series, dubbed the H700 and H1000, were renowned for their high output and color temperature accuracy earning their spot along the ceilings of many major studios. Since then, the engineers at FilmGear® have further optimized the new Helios 700B to get an output nearly double the H1000B. FilmGear® even released the more compact Helios 500B, for smaller studios, while still matching the intensity of the H1000. 

Then, FilmGear® went further, adding RGB in the form of the Helios 700C, a light with the functionality to expand the possibilities of the filmmaker's imagination. We also implemented built-in wireless DMX and Bluetooth, along with full support for the traditional DMX/RDM, ethernet, and USB, giving gaffers total control over the light from the ground with their favorite connection of choice. This highly sought-after upgrade was a huge step in eliminating the hassle of gelling hard-to-reach hanging fixtures.

One common issue with RGBW lights compared to bi-color LEDs, however, is sacrificing one white LED for the three colored LEDs. Often, gaffers are forced to prioritize one over the other, and the same is true of the Helios 700B vs 700C (though the Aurora 400C and 200C use RGBW/CW color mixing to get greater output than the 400B and 200B!). With Helios 1100C, you no longer have to choose. This increase in capacity means that you get all the possibilities of the 700C at your disposal, without having to sacrifice the high output of the 700B, effectively giving filmmakers the best of both worlds.

Helios 700C (left) and 1100C (right)

If you’re familiar with FilmGear®’s RGB products, you will feel right at home with the Helios 1100C. The CCT mode allows you to add/subtract green/magenta for easier greenscreen lighting, giving this light more robust bi-color settings than bi-color lights themselves. In RGB, the 1100C literally shines in every category that the 700C does, with more than double the intensity for both the HSI and GEL modes. The Scene mode library includes 11 preset scenes including emergency vehicle flashers, welding sparks, and lightning, with options to import your own.

The Helios 1100C is now available for preorder, and you can try it for yourself by scheduling a demo at our LA location.

Cine Gear Expo Highlights

Last weekend’s Cine Gear Expo at the LA Convention Center was a much needed breath of fresh air after so much time since our last public exhibition. From the new venue to the new products and the new faces, the FilmGear® team had an absolute blast at this year’s show. Here’s some of the highlights if you missed it:

Our most eye-catching lights at this event were definitely the new Power Beams. In addition to being possibly the brightest lights at the entire expo, they also have an absolutely mesmerizing parabolic glass mirror that captured everyone’s fancy. That mirror isn’t just pretty to look at though—it’s a masterpiece of engineering and manufacturing precision, and we’re proud to finally bring it to the U.S. If you want to see these powerful beam projectors struck, feel free to schedule a demo at our South El Monte location by calling 323.780.8880 or by emailing joanna@filmgearusa.com. Over 100 Power Beams are already seeing use in Europe, and preorders for for North America have already begun. With an 8-week lead time to delivery, they’re ready to get straight to work!

A close second in popularity was our 9-headed RGB Maxibrute, the Max 9C. This one we did strike, since it only draws 15A of power, while outputting the RGB equivalent to a 6kW tungsten Maxi. From our peninsula booth location, we had to keep it at roughly 10% intensity for most of the show just to avoid blinding the other booths. If you’d like to see it at full power, or if you just want to play with the various RGB and pattern modes, come schedule a demo with us!

Since this year’s attendance was lower than usual due to Covid, we got a chance to not only speak at greater length about the features and design philosophy that goes into every FilmGear® light but also to listen to your first impressions and feedback. At FilmGear®, we pride ourselves on being engineered for filmmakers, by filmmakers, so we’re excited to be working those suggestions in to improve your user experience.

If you missed us at Cine Gear, you can always schedule a demo to experience both current and future products for yourself before buying.

The RGB Max

It’s no secret that RGB has been a feature heavily sought after for its ability to simplify the gel process and add more creative opportunities on set without slowing down production. However, a big challenge when utilizing RGB lights is their low output compared to HMI and tungsten lights. The new RGB Max is here to address that issue.

Incorporating RGBW LED technology into floodlights, the new RGB Max series will further expand the potential of RGB lighting in film. Coming Q1 of 2022, this Goliath of LED is already available for preorders. 

This isn’t FilmGear®’s first time dealing with PAR64-style floodlights, with our original Tungsten Maxibrute, incorporating individually strikable heads, having already been around the block a few times. Historically, these lights would’ve first seen a bi-color LED upgrade before making the upgrade to RGB. However, with our recent engineering feats through the Helios RGB space light, the Maxibrute can make the leap into RGB as soon as next year!

The 4, 6, 9 or 12 lampheads of the RGB Max all come equipped with 23º lenses, doubling the throw of bi-color heads and giving you a punch deserving of the brute title. While the old Maxibrute would allow for some control of exposure via switching individual banks on or off, the new RGB Max allows you to control each individual lamphead’s intensity from 0-100%, with 5 preset dimming curves to further fine tune your light’s output. Taking it a step further, with a color temperature range of 2700K-10,000K, you can individually choose which lampheads you want in tungsten and which you want in daylight. All this control and we haven’t even gotten into RGB yet. 

The RGB Max comes in:

• 700C (4 lamp heads)

• 1100C (6 lamp heads)

• 1600C (9 lamp heads)

• 2200C (12 lamp heads)

Just like the Helios, the RGBW chips earned a CRI and TLCI >95. In CCT mode, the user can add and subtract green/magenta to get the most out of their greenscreen. Of course, to get the most RGB utility and get the exact color you're looking for, you can fine-tune the RGB spectrum through the HSI mode. Or, if you like the results of traditional gels, GEL mode comes preset with over 200 Lee and Rosco equivalent filters. Gelling lights, especially lights as powerful as a Maxibrute, can be a hassle and sometimes even a fire hazard. If flames are what you’re looking for, the RGB Max comes with 17 preset patterns in Scene mode, mimicking everything from flickering flames to police sirens to flashing lights. Save time setting up gels with just a couple clicks in HSI or Gel mode and spend more time focusing on telling your story. 

With the RGB Max series, users can expect the most advanced onboard control panel yet. With as many features as the RGB Max has to offer, new users will appreciate the efficient and intuitive navigation menu to get to the exact setting they want. Studios and crews experienced with globed lights can smoothly transition from PAR64 floodlights, with no need to sacrifice quality in lighting designs. The RGB Max is built to fit into the modern set, with no need to adjust technique or set-up. While simple in integration, the RGB Max is extremely versatile in application. Additional patterns and scenes can be programmed directly into the menu to suit your creative ambitions. In terms of connectivity, the RGB Max is equipped with every control option in the book, including: DMX/RDM, Ethernet, USB, and built-in wireless DMX and Bluetooth by LumenRadio, allowing for full control of the fixture from the comfort of your console.

Available accessories for the RGB Max include softboxes and soft eggcrates.

That’s going to be it for this week, but fear not, FilmGear® still has lots of goodies to unveil in the coming weeks so be sure to check back next week to see what other goodies we’re getting ready to release!

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We will be demoing our new products at this year's Cine Gear! Registration is currently free for Cine Gear 2021! You can use this link for free registration: https://www.cinegearexpo.com/la-expo/registration/?fbclid=IwAR23JfhUu2IpZSlsNpFOKcnTrbuC7JaboqQ5cZA9YkApZzlE6wxK1MQOJbU 

Phone: 323-780-8880 Email: joanna@filmgearusa.com

The New and Improved Power Beam

The Cine Gear Expo is right around the corner! As you may know, due to Covid-19, there was no Cine Gear 2020. For us that means that we now have two years of new products, pushing the envelope of film lighting technology, to announce. We are so excited to unveil a plethora of new products this year, starting with the new and improved Power Beam! Coming Q1 of 2022. Pre-Orders available now!

Back by popular demand and bigger than ever, the new Power Beam is available in daylight up to 18kW and tungsten up to 24kW. The highly reflective parabolic glass mirror in the lamphead paired with an adjustable beam angle all the way down to 0° gives this light an incredible throw. Even from a whopping 328ft, the 18kW model puts out 673fc, while maintaining the beam’s 3ft diameter, comfortably putting the Power Beam at the top of its class. 

The massive output of this light is enough to imitate a sunlight source through foliage, with its soft edges giving a more natural look. The tight beam angle of the Power Beam lets you get bright shafts of light that can give the impression of an even more powerful source. The versatility of this light reveals itself in the hands of a clever crew. Group a few Power Beams together and you can fake the parallel shadows on the moon coming from the distant sun, although FilmGear® won't be responsible for any conspiracy theories! 

Like all of FilmGear® products, the Power Beam is built to last, with an IP rating of 23. Options for the Power Beam include:

Daylight:

• FilmGear® Power Beam Daylight 18kW / 12kW

• FilmGear® Power Beam Daylight 12kW

• FilmGear® Power Beam Daylight 9kW / 6kW

• FilmGear® Power Beam Daylight 4kW / 2.5kW

Tungsten:

• FilmGear® Power Beam Tungsten 24kW / 20kW

• FilmGear® Power Beam Tungsten 12kW / 10kW

• FilmGear® Power Beam Tungsten 5kW

Each Daylight Power Beam requires a FilmGear® Electronic Ballast with dimming options down to 55%. The Tungsten Power Beams can be dimmed down to 0% with a FilmGear® Electronic Dimmer. For the travel-loving gaffers, transport cases are available for purchase as well.

The Power Beam lives up to its name. This light is so powerful that Bruce Wayne wishes that the Bat Signal was a Power Beam. This is just the tip of the iceberg for us at FilmGear®. Stay tuned in the coming weeks leading up to Cine Gear 2021 (Sept. 24th-25th) to see what other innovations we will be unveiling! 

Daylight Spec Sheets:

Tungsten Spec Sheets:

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Registration for Cine Gear is free right now! Feel free to use this link if you plan on attending and we hope to see you there! https://www.cinegearexpo.com/la-expo/registration/

Phone: 323-780-8880 Email: joanna@filmgearusa.com