Category Archives: independent film

Creative Lighting Tips on a Budget: Chinese Lanterns | BarnDoor Blog

Are you are an experienced gaffer, lighting professional, set designer, or DP interested in lighting a tight area or looking to create a little extra accent lighting?  Are you new to product or event lighting and looking for simple, inexpensive, quality lighting tools without having to make … Continue reading

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Newly Designed Matthews Grip Equipment RoadFlags II Kit 4×4 Nets/Flags

Matthews Studio Equipment has re-designed their RoadFlags 4×4 Flag / Scrim Kit with a easier to use frame and smaller travel case.  The new 4×4 frame breaks down into 4 components, taking up less space in the kit.  In addition, … Continue reading

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How to Install Add a Tap or Add a Plug Male Electrical Connectors to Zip Cord

Need to run lightweight extension cords on a film, video or photo set?  Zip cord or lamp cord is 18/2 wire used for low wattage applications like a practical lamp or chinese lantern.  You can quickly make these cords with … Continue reading

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Why are Video Camera Tripods So Expensive?

Why are Video Camera Tripods So Expensive?  The answer, they don't have to be.  You finally have the money to make your first pro camera purchase, maybe a Canon 5D or C300.  Then you have to pick a lens, which … Continue reading

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The Doorway Dolly is still a relevant tool for creating motion in film and video productions.

The Doorway Dolly is still a relevant tool for creating motion in film and video productions.  The Doorway provides a stable platform for the camera operator to follow the action.  Use a tripod or operate hand held for a more … Continue reading

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Arri L5 LED | Locaster LED Light Kit I – Item 555560

Arri L5 LED / Locaster LED Light Kit I Need a rugged LED light Kit with the dependability that Arri's products provide? Need a LED light kit you can use in the studio, on location or as a rental? Look … Continue reading

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LiteGear LiteMat 1 LED Panel 21 x 11.5 Inch Starting at $390.88

The LiteGear LiteMats are in stock and shipping now.  Available in hybrid (bicolor), tungsten and daylight and starting at just $390.88 for a 21"x11.5" LED panel.  Accessories are interchangeable thru out the line, including power supplies, dimmers, mounts and extension … Continue reading

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Arri 150 Fresnel ON SALE Just $280.88

Special pre-NAB Arri Lighting SALE.  Get the Arri 150 Fresnel for just $280.88.  That's a 30% Savings.  Sale Ends April 20th.  The Arri 150 is a compact light fixture great for getting into tight places. With its 2" fresnel lens … Continue reading

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Can’t Wait for NAB this Year. Many New LED Lights About to Be Released.

I can't wait for NAB this year.  There's a lot of new LED lights coming out that will be significant game changers.  The one I am most interested in is LiteMat by LiteGear.  I think it will have the same … Continue reading

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Serious LED TV Studio Lighting Mole Richardson 250w Soft Light

The Mole Richardson 250W LED Soft Light is designed to match the output and spread as the original 1K Baby Soft Light.  Available in Tungsten or Daylight.  Need to replace existing lighting in a TV studio with energy efficient LED … Continue reading

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