The 5/2kW Tungsten Power Beam: FilmGear®'s Upgraded Twin Lamp Support!

With stronger output and greater versatility than the competition, the 5/2kW Tungsten Power Beam has been a long-awaited and highly requested upgrade to the classic 18” tungsten beam projectors. Want to experience their warm shafts of light and parallel shadows for yourself? Come and check them out as they light up the halls of Cine Gear LA from booth 621 this June!

Like the rest of the series, the 5/2kW Tungsten Power Beam is equipped to power higher wattage bulbs, giving you bolder beam definition at longer ranges. Though they raise the standard for brightness, the flexibility offered by their twin lamp support for varying LCLs makes no sacrifices, ensuring backwards compatibility with the 2000W tungsten bulbs of older beam projectors. This highly requested design enables gaffers to efficiently run Tungsten Power Beams off of 20A house circuits.

All of that concentrated output comes packed in a sturdy form built to withstand the rigors of set life. Equipped with a reinforced housing and a thicker glass mirror, FilmGear®’s iconic dark lavender workhorses are engineered for rough rentals and lifetime ownership, making the Power Beams a shining beacon of hope for the evolution of beam projectors.

Remember to visit booth 621 at Cine Gear Expo in LACC, where we’ll be showing live demos of all of the Power Beams and more!

FilmGear®’s New 1.8/1.2kW Daylight Power Beam: Efficient, Powerful, Practical

Designed in response to American filmmakers’ requests for a more modern beam projector, the 1.8/1.2kW Daylight Power Beam is the newest member of FilmGear®’s Power Beam family. This efficient and practical 18”-faced luminaire is making its US debut at Cine Gear LA this year and is available for orders starting now.

Since their premiere at last year’s Cine Gear Expo, the Power Beams have impressed gaffers at demos across NA from New York to Hawaii to Toronto, but there was one notable special request: an efficient Power Beam that can strike with house power. Prioritizing a smaller footprint over the excess output of the 4kW Junior model, the 1.8/1.2kW Daylight Power Beam adds versatility and range to the Power Beam series. This 18” lamphead features twin lamp power that drives the efficiency of modern 1800W HMI globes while maintaining the familiar option of the 1200W beam projectors of old.

The 1.8/1.2kW joins FilmGear®’s family of Power Beams that goes up to 18/12kW HMI and 24/20kW tungsten. As with the other Daylight Power Beams, its adjustable beam angle narrows down to 0°, creating powerful parallel shafts of light through windows and foliage, replicating the sun itself. With their reinforced glass mirrors, wheeled flight cases, and overall sturdier construction, these workhorses were clearly built with rentals and long-term ownership in mind, cementing FilmGear®’s dedication to durability and practicality.

The Power Beams, including the new 1.8/1.2kW Daylight Power Beam, are compatible with FilmGear®’s electronic ballasts and are available to order now.

Daylight Power Beam:

• FilmGear® Power Beam Daylight 1.8kW / 1.2kW (18’’)

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

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

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

Tungsten Power Beam:

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

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

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

Brighten Your New Year with FilmGear®!

Happy New Year! If you missed our End of Year sale, don’t worry: we’re rolling over the 2021 deals into 2022, until January 14! We want to start off the new year right by putting both our bi-color and RGB models for the high power Aurora panels and the award-winning Helios space lights at 30% OFF! FilmGear®’s LED powerhouses pack enough output for any situation, making them indispensable tools in the hands of creative users.

AURORA A200B, A400B, A200C, and A400C

Gaffers know output is everything, and the more output you have, the more you can do with it. Featuring 200W and 400W of efficient bi-color LEDs, the Aurora 200B and 400B output the best-in-class illuminance of any 1x1 or 1x2 panel. The Aurora 200C and 400C build upon the warm and cool white LEDs of the bi-color line and mix in RGB LEDs to add full-spectrum color without sacrificing any white light output — this design gives the Auroras a boost of almost 40% over the next brightest competitor! Not only are you getting more brightness out of the CCT mode, but you also get improved CRI and TLCI, both averaging over 95 for the entire 2700-10000K range.

With this much output, you can use the Aurora panels as more than just an indoor key or fill light. Check out how Kiran Devadiga uses the Aurora 400C with their softboxes to throw some additional sunlight outdoors through the windows of this bus.

He could also have used the HSI or GEL modes to create a redder sunset look, or even the Scene mode to get the effect of fancy flickering flames without risking burning down the bus. Gaffers have described the Aurora as “the best of both worlds” between raw output and user-friendly functionality. All of these creative modes, in combination with the lights’ impressive intensity, make the Aurora panels possibly FilmGear®’s most versatile light yet.

HELIOS H500B, H700B, and H700C

Our award-winning Helios series of LED space lights is one of our most in-demand products and it isn’t hard to see why. The bi-color H700B model won NAB’s 2019 Product of the Year Award for its stellar output and unrivaled color accuracy throughout the entire 2700-6000K range. We later developed the H500B off of the same LED design to light smaller studios that wanted the same reliable CRI and TLCI (95+), but didn’t need the H700B’s intense throw. Since 2019, you can see hundreds of our Helios space lights lining the ceilings and rafters of stages all over North America, like SCS, where they’ve been used to light shows like Goliath and films like Mulan.

More recently, we took the beloved H700B form factor and elevated it to new colorful heights with the H700C RGBW space light. In CCT mode, the H700C features the same color accuracy as its bi-color cousin with a wider color temperature range up to 10000K. It shares the same HSI, GEL and Scene modes with the Aurora panels, evenly scaling up the magnitude of the effects across the entire studio. Being able to swap gels on hanging sets without having to climb up under the included silk skirt and target is not only a huge timesaver but also a potential lifesaver. Combine that with the built-in wireless DMX, and they’re ready to go with minimal setup.

Both the Aurora and Helios series show not only our dedication to light quality, but also that FilmGear®’s engineering prowess extends far beyond traditional lampheads. Kick off the new year with two lights that are paving the future for LED lighting in film!

Call 323.780.8880 or email sales@filmgearusa.com to order yours before the sale ends January 14!

Ending the Year with a Soft but Strong Finish!

Merry Christmas from all of us here at FilmGear®! Last week, our F-Series and Daylight Boxers had their time to shine but FilmGear®’s End of Year sale is finishing strong with our bi-color Soft Panels, SL Panels, and Light Pads on sale for 35% off, and our Dual Color LED Flo-Boxes and Mini Panels are 30% off. With such a variety of lights there’s something for every production!

Comet LED Soft Panel

FilmGear®’s Comet series of soft panels is the premium choice for bringing a softer glow to your image, thanks to the light’s thicker, professional grade diffusion. Both the 100W and 200W models come in 2700K-6000K, in 1x2 and 1x4 form factors, which help to more evenly light tall or long subjects. The wider feet allow you to set up even without stands, which also works wonders keeping them from falling like a stack of dominoes in your truck!

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LED SL Panel

However if you are looking for something with a thinner form factor for use in more narrow spaces, the ultraslim SL Panel is the perfect solution for you. The reduced thickness also brings down the total weight to just 10 lbs for the 100W model, which pairs nicely with the V-mount battery plates to elevate the panel’s portability. The 200W SL Panel’s 2x2 form factor adds more evenly spread coverage in all directions, which studios love using to backlight subjects.

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LED Light Pad

Meanwhile, if lightweight mobility is your priority, our 100W Light Pad only weighs 4.4 lbs, making it essential for set up and go shoots like documentaries where heavier light panels would be more of a hindrance than a help. And our Light Pad comes in a kit that includes a softbox, eggcrate, ballast, and mounting bracket, all wrapped up in a lightweight carrying bag so you are fully equipped for any situation. Though this light is optimised for portability, you don’t have to worry about sacrificing color accuracy, since both the CRI and TLCI exceed 95 over the 2700-6000K range.

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Dual Color LED Flo-Box

But when it comes to soft light, panels need not be your only LED option. A few weeks back we highlighted the daylight and tungsten LED Flo-Boxes, but this week we’re asking the question, “Why not both?” with our dual color line. These lights keep the same freeform maneuverability that you can expect from a FilmGear® Flo-Box, but now you can flip between warm tungsten and cool daylight with just the press of a switch. Less swapping tubes means fewer accidents, which means you’ll be saving even after the 30% End of Year discount!

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Mini Panel

At FilmGear®, we’re known for our big lights, and you’ve certainly seen quite a few of those over the past few weeks, and even in the 1x4 and 2x2 panels above. But we know that size isn’t everything, and the Mini Panel is proof of that. Small but mighty, the Mini Panel packs 8W of high-power SMD LEDs into a form smaller than an iPhone. The internal battery lasts up to 17 hours, so you can comfortably go cordless, which makes it a lifesaver for sneaking into tight nooks and crannies. Alternatively, you could use the ¼” threaded adapter, included in both the standard and deluxe kits, to mount it directly onto your camera as a key light.

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Though there are many bi-color options when it comes to soft light, each of these lights has a unique place in your lighting lineup. Be sure to choose the ones that meet your 2022 needs with our End of Year Sale to ring in the new year with FilmGear®!

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

Huge Daylight Savings from FilmGear®!

We’ve spent the past few weeks diving into our various Fresnel lines, but as the days get shorter, we’ll be needing more daylight than ever, so this week, it's time to show some love to our powerhouse F-Series of faceted PARs as well as our nifty Daylight Boxers. Both HMI lines put the emphasis on output without ditching the smooth quality of their Fresnel cousins. Get your daylight savings this winter with 30% OFF of our legendary F-Series and 40% OFF of the Daylight Boxers!

F-Series

The F-Series brings the raw output of traditional PARs with the smooth, filmic look of Fresnel lenses, giving gaffers the best of both worlds. From the condensed power of the F800 to the unbridled brilliance of the F18k, the F-Series outshines competitors’ output in side-by-side comparisons. This massive output is thanks to the F-Series’ faceted reflectors which are tailored to the exact position of the HMI arc for each bulb class. To that end, the F-Series split off the F12k and F6k to use reflectors that were optimized specifically for 12kW and 6kW HMI bulbs, to further smooth out the distribution, unlike other faceted PAR lights who suffer from dark halos and other fringing effects. The widened flood angles further allow you to take better advantage of the even light quality, turning the F1.8k and F800 into impressive fill lights for indoor shoots using only house power. For outdoor shoots where you need to compete with the sun, the F-Series’ powerful yet clean output makes them absolute must-haves. 

It’s not just output that our F-Series has in spades, but also its durability. You don’t have to worry about taking these lights to rougher territory or having to be too delicate when transporting them. Gaffers have gone over 15 years with these lampheads through constant use. They can weather tropical storms — just ask Mazi Mitchell, who used our F9k, F4k, and F1.8k through months of filming in the coastal Georgian summer humidity — and survive the cold of a winter shoot on the slopes. And of course the F-Series runs off of the same electronic ballasts as our other HMI lights and is compatible with the same VEAM connector pin configuration, meaning you can save both money and truck space with universal ballasts. 

Daylight Boxer

But our F-Series isn’t the only source of daylight we’re discounting this week: our Daylight Boxer is perfect for times when you need that same punchy daylight power as our F-Series but in a much smaller, more maneuverable package. Gaffers love using the Boxers as bounce lights to help fill shots when you need to place the light in a spot where a bigger head would struggle. The standard and deluxe kits add the full gamut of accessories to expand on the versatility and bring the Boxers wherever you need. Throw on a softbox, lantern, or frosted lens for diffusion, or try a barrel to focus the beam, giving you the flexibility to turn the Daylight Boxer into the ideal travel-friendly daylight source.

Standard Kit: 

• 800W Daylight Boxer lamphead

• Rigid carrying case

• Set of 5 PAR lenses with carrying bag

• Electronic ballast (choice of either AC or AC/DC with DC power cable)

• 4-leaf barndoor

Deluxe Kit: 

• 800W Daylight Boxer lamphead

• Rigid carrying case

• Set of 5 PAR lenses with carrying bag

• Electronic ballast (choice of either AC or AC/DC with DC power cable)

• 4-leaf barndoor

• HMI 800W SE lamp bulb with case

• 7m lamphead-to-ballast cable

• Aluminum light stand

• Softbox with T-ring

At 40% off, the Daylight Boxer is a portable powerhouse at a peerless price. So if you are in need of daylight output and really want to increase the variety of your arsenal, our F-Series and Daylight Boxers make a fantastic combo. Don’t let the year come to a close without harnessing the daylight power of FilmGear®’s HMI lampheads!

Call us at 323.780.8880 or email us at sales@filmgearusa.comto place your order!

LEDs Joining the Fresnel Fray! Apollo Series up to 50% OFF!

The Fresnel train keeps on rolling and this time it’s the LED Fresnels turn to take the spotlight! If you want that same even yet hard beam that you can count on from our other Fresnel lampheads plus the simple efficiency of LED, FilmGear® has got you covered with our daylight and tungsten 150/250W LED spots at 50% off, and our bi-color spots as well as the new A500 at 30% off!

It’s no secret that LEDs’ output efficiency outshines traditional film lighting sources like tungsten and HMI bulbs. FilmGear® stays ahead of the game by combining our expertise in traditional Fresnel optics with our award-winning LED technology to bring you the highest per-watt illuminance out of the Apollo series. Drawing only 500W of power, our A500D outputs the equivalent of a 1.2kW Daylight Fresnel, and our A500T outputs the equivalent of a 2kW Tungsten Fresnel, and it won’t even hog your entire 20-amp circuit. If you don’t need the full intensity, you can dim the Apollos down to 0% without any unwanted color temperature change. Electronically dimming HMI and tungsten lights can be a hassle juggling scrims and color correction gels, ballasts and dimmers — the Apollo series replaces all of that with just a simple turn of a dimmer knob, with optional preset dimming curves so you can really fine tune the illuminance. If accurate color is as important to you as it is to us, you’ll be happy to know that the Apollo series maintains their 95+ CRI and TLCI throughout the entire dimming range!

Not only are these lights electrically efficient, but they’re also efficient in the way of saving time on set, as our LED Fresnels can be DC-powered, making them a battery-friendly choice even for competing with the sun in outdoor shoots or productions where you’re in more uneven terrain where a generator would be impractical. It also helps to not have to worry about carrying around delicate bulbs like you would with an HMI or Tungsten head. Up to 5 DMX channels gives you full control over fine-tuning the dimming and color temperature, ensuring that you can operate them from a distance. If you want to work with them more closely, they always stay cool to the touch, so you can work with the intuitive onboard menu without even needing gloves.

With their 30,000+ hours of LED life, these lights will make sure to be worth the investment. The future looks bright for LEDs, and our Apollo series will continue to push the limits of the form, so take advantage of the amazing sales on our LED Fresnels today before this bargain is gone!

50% OFF

• FilmGear® Apollo 250D/250T (Daylight or Tungsten)

• FilmGear® Apollo 150D/150T (Daylight or Tungsten)

30% OFF

• FilmGear® Apollo 500D/500T (Daylight or Tungsten)

• FilmGear® Apollo 300B (Bi-Color)

• FilmGear® Apollo 150B (Bi-Color)

• FilmGear® Apollo 90B (Bi-Color)

Call us at 323.780.8880 or email us at sales@filmgearusa.com to place your order!

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!