Pack Your Truck with Lighting On The Go!

While we’ll never miss a chance to brag about our advanced optics and robust IP ratings, there’s more to lighting than artistry and output. Whether you’re cautiously ready to buy your first professional lights or excitedly looking to add some versatility to your arsenal, FilmGear helps you find the perfect fixture for your needs by offering the full spectrum of lighting options.

Starter Kit

As an anonymous producer once said, “the right light is the one we can afford.” FilmGear’s® budget friendly lights give you the output you need without draining your wallet, so let’s take a closer look at the FG Starter Pack while things are still 30% off for our Summer Sale.

Of course Tungsten Fresnels are a classic when it comes to any lighting package with a simple yet effective design you can rely on. Or if you’re looking for some of the modern comforts of LED, the Apollo 300B Fresnel will outshine a 2k tungsten fixture while offering on-board controls for dimming and color temperature as well as the option to operate via DMX or wireless.

Or maybe you’re looking to capture a softer glow for beauty shots while maintaining a compact form factor. In that case, a soft panel like the Aurora 200B is a shortcut to that glamorous light field while being a whopping 40% brighter per watt than similar soft panels.

But perhaps you’re trying to broaden that soft light glow to a whole studio space? The Helios 500B space light is the most efficient way to cover your set in a smooth wash of daylight; on its own the Helios easily delivers what might otherwise take a dozen carefully aimed lamps.

Travel Friendly

We haven’t forgotten our on-location lovers though, so lets switch gears to our most travel friendly options. Not only do these FilmGear’s® LEDs painlessly slip into an overpacked truck, they give you options when you need to scale down your shoot.

The slim form factor of the SL Panel, available in 100B or 200B, gives the light minimal footprint and there’s no need to break your back at a slender 13 lbs or 25 lbs respectively. The SL Panel also comes equipped with V-mount battery plates for when power is scarce, making it the perfect choice for a documentarian on the go!

Still not small enough? FilmGear recently debuted the Cinemat, a flexible light pad capable of contorting its way into tight spaces. The 100B Cinemat is less than 2 lbs so it can hang by its own velcro or be suspended with tape. V-mount batteries can also be used with the Cinemat, attaching to the external ballast to preserve the light’s feathery physique. The light, ballast, and soft box accessories all fit in a soft case the size of a standard messenger bag for when you need to run and gun. Your location scout can take it easy because FilmGear® lights work where you do!

Whether you’re starting out or setting out, FilmGear® staff is always happy to help you find the perfect match. So hang up on that new investor or truck rental, and instead give us a call at 323-780-8880 for more info or e-mail joanna@filmgearusa.com to purchase or book a demo. There’s only 4 weeks left in the summer sale so don’t miss your chance to pick up the industry’s best and brightest at up to 30% off!

Soft Lights Blanket Your Set

Whether you’re looking to add a glowing backlight or wrap your subject in a diffused wash, FilmGear’s® variety of LED fixtures ensure you always have the right light in your kit.

Our flagship soft panel, the Aurora, is the perfect jack-of-all-trades with its smooth throw and unrivaled output. Whether working with the 200W or 400W panels, the FilmGear® Aurora is 40% brighter per watt than comparable panels from our competitors. That contrast becomes even more pronounced with the Aurora II which maintains the same efficiency at 220W and 450W for even more punch.

The Aurora line isn’t just known for brightness. For DP David Berry, this armored fixture grants him a level of convenience and peace of mind that you just don’t get from other panels: “The rock solid build lets [the Auroras] ride with the rest of your equipment instead of needing bulky cases.”

While soft panels have got you covered for smaller spaces, there’s no need to think small with the Helios Space Light. The Helios skirt set is perfect for efficiently illuminating an entire studio space, spreading its light evenly across a wide area. A single Helios can create a natural feeling environment, while a fleet of space lights smoothly covers even the largest greenscreen setups.

While the Helios 500B and 700B have the output to get the job done, the RGB 700C and 1100C have the versatility for color cyclorama lighting and limitless effect presets. But you don’t have to leave your Helios hanging: a yoke mount and soft box converts the light into a skypan for even more blending options!

For simple, soft, and smooth lighting check out FilmGear LEDs today and save up to 30% during our summer sale before these deals fade away. Order now at joanna@filmgearusa.com or call us at 323-780-8880 for more info.

Hard Light Made Easy With FilmGear®

FilmGear® is making hard light easy by opening up the barn doors with a breakdown of our wide arsenal of shapeable lights!

You can always start with our classic fresnels: reliable workhorses that output a clean, hotspot-free beam. The Daylight Fresnels range from 575W to 18k/12kW with dual-lamp support, while the tungsten line goes up to 24k/20kW. This extended family of fixtures is rounded out by the Apollo line of LED fresnels in bi-color and RGB, drawing up to 300W in RGB or 500W in daylight or tungsten. Don’t let their low power draw fool you though—even the compact Apollo 150B can easily match a 1kW Tungsten Fresnel.

But if output is king, look no further than FilmGear®’s HMI Faceted PARs. The F-Series uses specially designed reflectors to maximize brightness while preserving an even spread of light. By forgoing the thick fresnel lens, these lights efficiently outshine fresnels across the board, from 800W up to 18kW.

In addition to those faceted reflectors, FilmGear®’s engineers have also been developing the Total Internal Reflection lenses that give FilmGear® LEDs their signature 23º punchiness. The Zenith 1000C and 1500C are 2x2 and 2x3 hard light panels capable of outputting over 10000 lux at 20ft. The Zenith is also IP65 rated to withstand the rough-and-tumble of shooting on location. For broader area coverage, FilmGear®’s RGB Maxibrutes employ the same TIR lenses to blast a wall of light while maintaining focused directionality.

If you’re willing to trade a bit of power efficiency for a much more cost-efficient option, don’t overlook our Tungsten Maxibrutes. Available in 4, 6, 12, and 24 heads, these lights show up to get the job done.

Whether you’re looking for a high-output workhorse or a powerhouse LED with some serious spit, FilmGear® has got the hard light for you.

There’s never been a better time to buy with up to 30% off during our summer sale, so call us at 323-780-8880 or sales@filmgearusa.com to place an order or arrange a demo here and see them for yourself first!

Power Beams Bring the Heat to this year's Summer Sale!

It’s time for FilmGear®’s summer sale featuring massive discounts on all of your FilmGear favorites! We’ll be kicking off our Hot Gaff Summer with FilmGear®’s Power Beams. At 15% off from now until September, there’s no better time to add this specialty lamphead to your arsenal!

Getting those tight shafts of concentrated light can be nearly impossible without a beam projector. It certainly makes it tricky for filmmakers to recreate the parallel rays from the natural sun or the staggering impact of a military searchlight. That’s why FilmGear® partnered with gaffers around the globe to develop a more powerful and more reliable beam projector that’s been rigorously production-tested around the globe. As Local 728 gaffer Jacob Abrams puts it, “I’m just glad to be able to finally own a beam projector and not need to sub-rent them! Great optics and build quality all around!”

Thanks to their improved heat dissipation, twin lamp support, and reinforced glass mirror, the Power Beams are loaded with more output, more versatility, and more resilience than the beam projectors before them. Beam like the sun with 15% off on all Power Beams!

Take advantage of this summer sale and order now at joanna@filmgearusa.com or call us at 323-780-8880 for more info.

Summer Sale 2023 Begins!

The hottest months of the year deserve the hottest discounts, which is why FilmGear® ’s Summer Sale is back! From now till August 31st, get up to 30% off your favorite FilmGear® lights. The whole catalog is at your disposal, from classic Tungsten Fresnels to the shiny new Zenith Power Panels, at prices as brilliant as their output, so don’t miss out!

But our Summer Sale is just the beginning.

FilmGear®  also invites you to test and compare your current kit against our line of lights. We’re just that confident FilmGear®  outshines the competition! Take advantage of an additional Try-And-Buy discount of up to 30% off if you purchase the lights after your demo. Book a demo, grab a drink, and see if the FilmGear® upgrade is right for you.

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CineGear 2023 Recap

CineGear 2023 has come and gone and we had the amazing opportunity to debut some brand new fixtures at our booth this year, showing off the ever expanding arsenal we wield at FilmGear! Here’s a highlight reel in case you missed it.

One of our shiniest new toys at CineGear was the Zenith Power Panel. A high-powered LED panel equipped with our specialized TIR lenses and built with a sturdy, IP65-rated housing that puts it among our most powerful fixtures.

The Zenith wasn’t the only new light we showcased at this year’s expo. We also brought out the new Cinemat 100C, the RGB member of our flexible light mat family. With a lightweight, moldable design that makes it perfect for rigging wherever you need it, we were excited to add RGB capabilities to this handy fixture.

This year’s CineGear was more than just the new, but the upgraded and improved! In particular, we introduced the upgraded Aurora 450C and 220C, which took our classic LED panel and boosted the output while also giving it wireless DMX capabilities and standardizing the menu to match the rest of our LED families.

It was exciting to share these new toys with the crowd at CineGear along side our legendary lines of Power Beams, F-Series, Max, Helios and Apollos, all of which had a spectacular showing at the expo.

We are already looking forward to next year and getting to connect with our amazing clients and potential future clients at CineGear 2024, but until then be sure to take advantage of our show special discount. Through the month of June, if you attended our booth at CineGear and got your badge scanned, you can get an up to 30% off discount on our vast product line plus an additional 5% discount. Be sure to email us at sales@filmgearusa.com or call us at (323)780-8880 to place an order or set up a demo with us!

FilmGear® Unveils Highly Anticipated Upgrade to Flagship Diffusion Panel: Introducing the Aurora II

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 22, 2023

FilmGear® is thrilled to announce the long-awaited release of the Aurora II, a major upgrade to their flagship diffusion panel. This eagerly anticipated redesign incorporates much-requested features from gaffers worldwide while enhancing the beloved qualities of its predecessor.

The Aurora family has always been revered for its soft quality and remarkable output, boasting the highest illuminance per watt among competing soft panels available in the market. The Aurora II continues to offer its precision R/G/B/W/CW color mixing, ensuring consistent 95+ CRI and TLCI, while generating more white output than panels that consume higher power. In this second-generation model, FilmGear® has intensified the output with an impressive 450W of remarkably efficient LEDs, all packed into the popular and versatile 2x1 form factor.

The integrated ballast that powers the Aurora II maintains its robustness, contributing to a solid yet manageable weight of 33 pounds. As cinematographer David Berry puts it, “This is one LED that you won’t have to overprotect on your truck.” This durability allows for effortless transportation without the need for special care, ensuring the panel remains reliable even after demanding workdays.

FilmGear®'s commitment to enhancing user experience manifests in the Aurora II's range of convenient quality-of-life improvements. Adopting the more intuitive control panel and menu from their latest LEDs, gaffers can seamlessly navigate through the CCT, HSI, Gel, and Scene modes without the need for relearning. The refined menu system now includes handy presets for CCT, intensity, and more, which can be easily accessed and personalized settings swiftly added to the fixture's library. Additionally, the responsive wireless control, powered by LumenRadio's TimoTwo, brings the Aurora II to the forefront of modern LED fixtures.

To experience the versatility and performance of the Aurora II, FilmGear® invites professionals to visit their booth S1347 at Cine Gear. The 1x2 Aurora 450C and the 1x1 Aurora 220C will be on display, offering gaffers the opportunity to witness firsthand how these panels align with their specific requirements. For a personal demo, please call 323-780-8880.

About FilmGear®:
FilmGear® is a leading provider of professional lighting solutions for the film, television, and photography industries. With a steadfast commitment to both innovation and the timeless art of classic film lighting, FilmGear® combines cutting-edge technology with the essence of traditional cinematography to empower professionals to embrace the best of both old and new.

FilmGear’s Zenith RGB Power Panel Shines Down From the Highest Peaks

Film Gear USA Group presents the Zenith RGB Power Panel, its latest breakthrough in the field of LED film lighting, which will be making its debut at this year’s Cine Gear Expo LA .

Much like its namesake, the Zenith brings a divine shine to any shot with its powerful yet precise beam. Packing more punch than competing RGB panels, this light redefines the limits for modern LEDs.

The Zenith takes advantage of FilmGear®’s custom TIR lenses and MCOB chips that were originally developed for the RGB Max series. While the LED maxibrute spaces out its heads to get wider coverage, the Zenith condenses all of the collimators into a 2×2 or 2×3 form factor. The result is a concentrated 23º beam with a singular shadow.

This new type of luminaire outputs a staggeringly bright hard light that is so far removed from traditional diffusion panels that it deserves a new title: the power panel. Getting a focused beam without sacrificing intensity has long been a challenge for LEDs, but the Zenith 1500C casually spits more than a 5kW Tungsten Fresnel while running on only 15A of house power.

Beyond the optics, the Zenith is engineered to shine in the toughest environments with its IP65 rating, so gaffers can rest easy knowing that it will be ready when it’s needed most. These power panels are meant for outdoor output, so it’s only natural for them to tout outdoor grit as well.

The potent and durable Zenith RGB Power Panel will be demoing at Cine Gear Expo LA 2023 in the Studios at Paramount this June 2-3. Preorders for the Zenith 1500C and 1000C are available now.