DoPchoice has introduced a “complete light-shaping system” for the new Creamsource Vortex2, “further expanding the fixture’s wide versatility”. The modular Snapbag for Vortex2 comes with Snapgrid and Snapcloth diffusion options designed for both single and dual-fixture configurations. At the heart of the system is the new Snapbag for Vortex2, developed to “add light control options … Read more
Jean-François Hensgens AFC SBC (Tueurs, Six Days in Spring, Le Fil) brings his “signature visual approach” to Cannes 2026-premiering biopic L’Affaire Marie-Claire, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg and Cécile de France. The 1970s-set drama centres on lawyer and activist Gisèle Halimi and her landmark case defending young Marie-Claire Chevalier (Saul Benchetrit) – a trial that would pave … Read more
DoPchoice announces a new Snapbag and Snapgrid in time for the release of Kino Flo’s Diva Lux4 fixture. Engineered to help achieve smoother, softer, more directional and controllable output, the Snapbag and Snapgrid attach seamlessly to the Diva Lux4 front face to elevate light quality. By attaching a Snapbag (34.6 x 24 x 11.4 in … Read more
Following the success of the original Airglow Booklight, DoPchoice debuts a new addition to their inflatable line—the Float. This lightweight, inflatable, round, toplight modifier is made to maximise the versatility of COB, panel, mat, and tile LED fixtures by providing precise control, effortless set up and creative adaptability. Simple to rig and compact to transport, … Read more
DoPchoice debuts Spill Killer–designed to prevent light leakage and ensure a clean, professional look for set or location lighting. The elegantly designed butterfly frame covers consist of two L-shaped light stoppers that slip easily on to the rim of a butterfly or frost frame, completely sealing light spillage and eliminating undesirable edges between a scrim, … Read more
The Snapbridge line, from lighting devotees Lightbridge and DoPchoice now offers two more tools designed to allow users to creatively produce elegant portrait illumination. The original Snapbridge supports a Lightbridge Precision Reflector surrounded by a custom-designed 5’/1.5m circular DoPchoice Snapbox® SLIM, offering imagemakers a controllable and versatile addition to the lighting pallet. Now Snapbridge introduces … Read more
DoPchoice announces a new solution, just in time for the Litepanels Astra IP fixture. With a fresh take on the popular Snapbag snap-up softbox, this new design features a unique tulip shape that makes the most of the Astra’s capabilities to help set up, elevate light quality, offer amplification, and optimise creative control. The new … Read more
For popular 1×2 panels, DoPchoice presents Snapbag Airglow, another light control solution inspired by working gaffers and cinematographers. A Snapbag first, Airglow offers unique inflatable technology to create a simpler answer to booklight-style illumination. Made to produce extremely soft, indirect lighting, it is well suited to work with fixtures such as Creamsource Vortex8 and Vortex8 … Read more
Just as ARRI’s SkyPanel X releases, DoPchoice is ready with their range of light control accessories. By incorporating the Rabbit Ears mounting system, SkyPanel X users have a choice of six compatible Snapbags – Rectangular, Lantern, or Octagonal, in various sizes. Additionally, Snapgrids install either on the fixture front with the multifunctional Snapbox Snoot, or … Read more
DoPchoice will display new patented light directing solutions at IBC 2023. This year’s latest offerings include essential accessories for Pipe Lighting, Astera’s LeoFresnel, and other favorites. On display will be Astera’s LeoFresnel which comes with a Rabbit-Rounder adapter, ready to accept the range of DoPchoice Rectangular, Octagonal, Dome and Lantern Snapbags® as well as Snapgrids® for most … Read more
DoPchoice will debut its latest light control solutions for several new lights at NAB 2023. Among the highlights are a new universal Snapbox designed to fit a variety of flat panel lights as well as light sculpting tools for Sumomax and Kelvin Epos. As flat panel lights become increasingly integrated into production, the need has … Read more
With another year of innovation ahead of us, we asked the industry for the key trends that cinematographers should be keeping an eye on in 2023. Here’s what they said! APUTURE “The future of LED is still ripe with possibilities. At its core, LED is a light generation technology that can be modified to reproduce … Read more
DoPchoice launches Snapbag softboxes and Snapgrids of great proportions and a simple mounting solution. The new Fat-Rabbit easily mounts a choice of 8-ft Double-Hex and 6’x5′ Snapbags to large and multiple fixture arrays for ARRI Skypanel 360, Triple/Double DMG/Rosco MAXI Mix, Prolight XL Panels, and 4X Litepanels Gemini 2×1, etc. In keeping with DoPchoice’s Universal … Read more
Meet the gear brands setting up shop at the Festival Centre. At Anton/Bauer, this year’s Camerimage highlights include the new VCLX NM2, an all-in-one battery solution designed to drive high-power draw equipment at peak performance on cinematic productions. Visitors can also see the DIONIC native 26V battery series, crafted for high-power cinematic cameras such as … Read more
DoPchoice is once again ready with new light directing solutions premiering at IBC 2022. To add extra usefulness to Prolights’ just-introduced ECL Softlinear fixture, there’s a brand new 50-degree Snapgrid that is the perfect accompaniment for this slim light. Sized for optimum fit, when installed it measures 98.5cm x 9cm x 12cm / 38.8in x 3.5in … Read more
A new Snapbag from DoPchoice has been launched in time for Astera’s latest LED creation — Hydra. Custom-designed to perfectly fit the Hydra, the patented Snapbag softbox offers the added softening control that discerning cinematographers request. A perfect match for Hydra, the patented Snapbag SBATHY11 features DoPchoice’s new Snapshape material which makes setup smooth and … Read more
DoPchoice adds smart solutions for tripling up on Astera’s game-changing Helios and Titan Tubes. Triple Tube Snapbags arrive fully-assembled in matching black pouches. They feature DoPchoice’s trademark metallic light-intensifying interiors which boost output over 50%. Three Astera tubes neatly fit within, ready to be secured with hook & loop straps. Because of DoPchoice’s airline-style track … Read more
DoPchoice now offers light directing Snapbag® soft boxes and Snapgrids® to make the most of Aputure’s new P600c LED fixture. To complement this panel light, DoPchoice has designed a dedicated new Snapbag® soft box and Rabbit Ears Mount Adapter, plus a host of other choice tools. The patented Snapbag SBAPW6 features all the benefits of DoPchoice’s … Read more
To accommodate today’s prevalence of video streaming, DoPchoice now offers the patented Snapbag softbox and Snapgrid grids to soften and direct the output of the widely respected Cameo F-Series Fresnels. “As video streaming becomes more and more important, so does the need for softer, more even lighting,” explained Daniel Wrase, product manager, Cameo. “Fortunately, anyone with a Cameo … Read more
The lightweight and top-of-the-range products offered by DoPchoice were essential in maximising shoot time and capturing Markus Förderer ASC BVK’s unique vision. Bliss is an Amazon Prime produced science-fiction drama, written and directed by Mike Cahill, which centres around Greg (Owen Wilson) whose life is in disarray when he meets the mysterious Isabel (Salma Hayek) … Read more