Aputure has previewed the Storm CS32, the brightest fully tunable colour fixture in its point source line of LED lights. The Storm CS32 is “the brightest COB light in the industry to feature Aputure’s advanced BLAIR-CG light engine, with an output rivalling a 4K HMI, excellent saturated colours across the visible light spectrum, and exceptional … Read more
Aputure has introduced the Spotlight Mount II ellipsoidal projector and accompanying accessories. The Spotlight Mount II is an optical modifier for ProLock and Bowens mount lights up to 800W and is optimised for use with the STORM 400x and STORM 700x. There are four lenses available for the Spotlight Mount II: 19°, 26°, 36°, and … Read more
Aputure has introduced the latest additions to the NOVA ecosystem: two new NOVA panel fixtures, plus new accessories designed for seamless integration. The NOVA 9° 2×1 is a powerful hyper-narrow beam panel ideal for a concentrated light over a long distance, while the NOVA II 1×1 is a portable panel more powerful than most 2×1 … Read more
Aputure has announced two refreshes of its popular diffusers. The new Quick Dome diffusers “set up and collapse in seconds, use a robust frame for long life, and include a convenient handle for quick assembly”, Aputure revealed. The INFINIMATs are updated with a new interchangeable diffusion design, rigid softbox and accessories. The Quick Dome is … Read more
LIGHTING THE UNSEEN Uwe Greiner shares insight into how he used Aputure to shape the visual world of Nine Perfect Strangers. When Nine Perfect Strangers returned for a second season, the production left behind the eucalyptus forests of Australia and embraced the snow-dusted elegance of the European Alps. The aesthetic shift—from raw naturalism to stylised … Read more
Aputure has announced the NOVA II 2×1 panel fixture alongside an “ecosystem” of modifiers and mounting accessories. “It is tunable white from 1,800-20,000K CCT, tunable colour over more than 90% of Rec.2020, and class-leading bright in both direct beam and when diffused,” Aputure revealed in a press release. Mitch Gross, VP of marketing at Aputure, … Read more
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the first British Cinematographer Presents event which this time celebrated the launch of the May/June issue of the magazine. We would also like to thank Aputure for supporting the event, CVP for providing the fantastic space, the BSC, all the talented filmmakers featured in the … Read more
Aputure announces the release of Sidus Link Pro 2.0, the next evolution in professional lighting control for film, television, and live production. With the addition of Aputure Auto-Patching and Auto-Configuration, Sidus Link Pro 2.0 now includes all the features of Sidus Link for iPad – Diagram Master, Magic Program, Magic Infinity FX, and more – … Read more
Aputure, creator of LED lighting for filmmakers, brings a 3-Light Kit of the versatile STORM 80c lights on the market. In addition to the fixtures, the kit includes several useful modifiers and accessories, all packed into a convenient rolling case. The STORM 80c 3-Light kit is ideal for news and documentary filmmakers, independent video professionals, … Read more
Aputure announces the official launch of the STORM XT52, the new flagship in its line of STORM lights and the brightest tunable white point source LED in the industry. Featuring the revolutionary BLAIR light engine, the STORM XT52 can not only deliver a wide range of excellent white light, but it is also the brightest light … Read more
Cinematographer David Wright explores combining the old with the new, including replacing tungsten and HMI fixtures with versatile, energy efficient and powerful Aputure products. Any cinematographer who has been in the industry for a while knows their way around tungsten and HMI lights. Tried and tested. Innovations in LED lighting have made them a solid … Read more
Aputure, creators of LED lighting for filmmakers, today announced that its new line of lights, the INFINMATs, are now available for pre-order. The Ultimate Soft Light System, INFINIMATs come in sizes from 1’x2’ up to 20’x20’. Unique to the INFINIMAT design are the included inflatable airbags, which provide structure to the lights, make them quick … Read more
Aputure, creators of LED lighting for filmmakers, have announced the STORM 1200x, the first light in Aputure’s STORM family, a brand new generation of innovative lights that breaks free of the limitations of previous technologies. Chief among the exceptional features of the 1200x is the new BLAIR light engine (Blue/Lime/Amber/Indigo/Red), which produces outstanding full white … Read more
Aputure, creators of LED lighting for filmmakers, announced the Sidus Four, the most robust and capable CRMX/DMX lighting control system on the market. Sidus Four simultaneously supports transmission of up to four CRMX universes and four wired DMX universes, for a whopping total of eight lighting universes – and even more, thanks to the ability … Read more
Aputure, creators of LED lighting for filmmakers, is introducing the Light Storm 600c Pro II, a major upgrade to the workhorse, do-everything lighting fixture. A leader in its category, the LS 600c Pro II significantly improves upon its predecessor with nearly double the brightness, higher flicker-free performance, smoother dimming, and IP54 weather resistance–updates Aputure made … Read more
To celebrate surpassing 30k followers on Instagram, British Cinematographer are delighted to give back to our amazing community by offering an incredible prize bundle, as well as fantastic runners up prizes! TO ENTER: Like this post. Tag 2 friends in the comments who love cinematography. Make sure you are following @britishcinematographer on Instagram. – ONE LUCKY … Read more
Aputure, creators of LED lighting for filmmakers, announced three new products: the Aputure INFINIMAT line, Sidus One, and Sidus Link Pro. INFINIMATs add a popular new form factor to the Aputure ecosystem: they build upon the popular flex light mat form factor, but add full-color tunability, pixel-mapping, inflatable diffusion, and the ability to be connected … Read more
Introducing Light Cracks, the London Film School Graduation Film directed by Clara Pavía and lensed by Bo W. Giesen. Suffering from derealisation, a young woman departs from her physical self to embark on a journey through her inner world in Light Cracks. Here, she must confront her inner demons in an effort to reconnect with … Read more
Film and television LED lighting specialist Aputure has welcomed Prolycht to its lighting family. Prolycht, known for its state-of-the-art colour science and software algorithms, will become an integral part of Aputure’s business, bringing with it fresh momentum and innovation into the field of film lighting. With the acquisition, Aputure will assume stewardship of Prolycht’s colour … Read more
