Chimera releases new OctaPlus 5 for Creamsource Vortex8

Chimera Lighting announces another new OctaPlus Lightbank, this time for Creamsource Vortex8. The Octa 5 for Vortex8 offers 5 feet of beautiful, wrapping octagonal light. Key Features: • Kit includes Octa frame • A variety of fabric grids are available • Chimera’s proprietary textiles provide superior longevity • Designed and handcrafted in Colorado, USA – Available now.

Chimera release Daylite Octa 7

The DayLite Octa 7 delivers beautiful, broad and even illumination from the seven-foot octagonal front screen using an efficient soft silver interior and weighted baffle. Chimera’s Lightbanks are handcrafted in Colorado using professional quality, proprietary textiles. Large 7’ (2.1 m) front screen•Soft solution for large format hot lights Optimised design for the ARRI M40 For … Read more

Chimera launches new accessories for Aputure P600c

The Small POP Bank for Aputure Nova P600c attaches directly to the fixture without the need for a Speed Ring or bracket. This POP bank includes full & half Chimera Cloth screen and is packed in a compact messenger sack. The Medium Lightbank for Aputure Nova P600c utilises frame and pole construction and delivers beautiful smooth even light. … Read more

Chimera launches new lantern and lightbanks for Creamsource Vortex8

Due to popular demand, Chimera has introduced two new Lightbanks plus a Lantern for the Creamsource Vortex8, available in September.  All Chimera products are proudly handcrafted in Colorado using field tested, proprietary textiles so a long service life can be expected. The POP bank for the Vortex8 attaches directly to the fixture without the need for a Speed … Read more

Dylan Goerner has joined the Chimera Team

Chimera Lighting has announced that Dylan Goerner has joined the Chimera team as marketing product coordinator. Dylan will work closely with customers online and in person as an integral part of their trade show team.  He will also assist with product development and testing, and create product and branded content to promote the brand globally. … Read more

Heather Doran joins Chimera Lighting as marketing communications manager

Chimera Lighting has announced that Heather Doran has joined the Chimera team as marketing communications manager. Heather will develop digital marketing strategy and content for all social media channels, liaise with brand ambassadors, assist with trade shows and work with the Chimera Team to promote the brand globally. With a decade in film production as … Read more

Chimera launches Octaplus 4 Lightbank range

Chimera has introduced a new range of OctaPlus 4 Lightbanks for the still photography and cinema/video markets. With this addition, Chimera now offers the largest range of Octa style Lightbanks in the market, from 24” (610mm) up to 7’ (2.13m). The OctaPlus 4 range consists of two new OctaPlus 4 for Super Pro (strobe) Speed Rings and two OctaPlus 4 for … Read more

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A higher level of illumination Spotlight / Chimera Lighting A higher level of illumination Spotlight / Chimera Lighting BY: Michael Burns Born out of a desire to provide a kinder and more controllable light source for portrait photography, Chimera Lighting has become a significant name in movie and video lighting, but it’s never forgotten its … Read more

CineGear Expo 2017 Review

Bigger Data, Smaller Lights CineGear Expo 2017 / Mark London Williams Bigger Data, Smaller Lights CineGear Expo 2017 / Mark London Williams All pictures courtesy of George Leon of Filmcast Live. As one colleague noted, Cine Gear is en route to becoming a “mini-NAB” – an ever-expanding trade show of equipment, and its possibilities, for … Read more