18
CREATION
August 2017
Litepanels presents the
next generation of lighting
for broadcast and film
by alan ipakchian
Alan Ipakchian
is Global Product
Marketing
Manager,
Litepanels.
As modern video production
continues to evolve, lighting
requirements are getting more
demanding by the year. A majority
of studios are starting to shoot at
a higher ISO and capturing images
based on low light output and
position relative to the camera and
talent positions — soft key light and
reflective light, for example.
So whether it is outdoors on
location or setting up in the studio,
the need for flexible yet powerful
lighting that can give you as much
light as possible has become a basic
necessity for a crew.
Since winning the first-ever
Emmy statue for lighting in 2009,
Litepanels has continued to lead the
LED lighting revolution that has made
such a huge statement throughout
the industry. By recognising trends
and talking to customers, Litepanels
has responded to those changing
needs by building on the quality
and popularity of the innovative
Astra 1x1 panel and releasing the
next-generation Astra 3X and 6X LED
panels — the former being three
times brighter than the original, while
the latter is six times brighter.
Besides capitalising on these
panels, Litepanels has also launched
the daylight-balanced Sola 4+ LED
Fresnel, which offers a greater-
than-120% increase in output; and
the new Sola 6+, which, compared to
its predecessor, offers an incredible
50% increase in output.
Harnessing all of the benefits of
LEDs, the latest Astra and Sola lights
are ideal for both studio and on-
location shoots, especially as both
product lines can be powered by
professional camera batteries.
Versatility is key when it comes
to lighting, so the fact that users
have the option for either static or
battery power means they can get
light virtually anywhere they need
it. In addition, all models offer up to
50% more intensity while drawing
less power, which allows for longer
battery runtime and helps users save
power and reduce costs.
And the versatility does not stop
there. Users can adjust the intensity
and bounce the lighting off a wall,
essentially creating a regular 1ft x 1ft
Astra into a giant wall l