@BT-2013 2 жыл бұрын
MCs seem to be the most flexible and versatile in terms of form factor. Astera and DMG both have more kick and their engines are wonderful, but they're not as easy to stick two or three in your pocket in case DP asks for a "quick dab of light over there". Great tools all around. Thank you for the overview!
@mwscuba 2 жыл бұрын
That’s interesting as I’m the DoP asking for a dab of light. I’ve been looking at getting a set of “ brick “ lights and even tho Im staff for a big broadcaster in the UK the chance of them paying for it is nearly 0% so mostly likely get them myself and let the gaffer place them
@colvinang2684 Жыл бұрын
Yes but as a gaffer, the Sidus link is just a pain to work with :(
@meetthegaffer Жыл бұрын
But now the MC pro’s are about to be available.
@KevinWilling 2 жыл бұрын
The best accessory for the dash is the dot accessory that makes it much larger in size. It’s the accessory that makes everyone including me buy the unit. It’s so good.
@igetitlitsoicansit2950 2 жыл бұрын
DP and crowd favorite
@david_gaffer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the amazing review Luke! I am waiting to test the MC pro. It's going to be a killer
@blackoutapp 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Luke thanks for the shoutout!
@willianaleman6114 2 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed to your channel. It is very informative and has a tone of helpful information. One factor I’m missing about your reviews on light feature comparisons is the lack of a non-spectrum power distribution test of the light sources. This is especially concerning LED, and RGBW technology, which is the worst in offering continued spectrum power distribution. As a gaffer or cinematographer, having practical examples (using light gel or camera filters) on how to address the deficiency of these types of technology on set would be greatly appreciated.
@meetthegaffer 2 жыл бұрын
Hi William, If you have not already found Andrew Lock’s KZfaq channel, Gaffer & Gear, I would highly recommend it. He will walk you through the spectral power distribution of each light he reviews. I’m not smart enough to elucidate those aspects of our craft😬
@willianaleman6114 2 жыл бұрын
@@meetthegaffer Hi Luke - thank you for the prompt response and recommendation on Andrew Lock’s KZfaq channel. Hitting there. Keep up the great work.
@mwscuba 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a great video, even better as I’m looking to get some “ brick “ lights myself. Tho I’m based in Cardiff, Wales 🏴
@michaelwalsh5048 Жыл бұрын
Hi Luke, hope your doing fine. Great videa as usual. Have you checked out the "Dot" for the "Dash"? Its a silicone half sphere which you can strap onto the Dash. The perfect eye light, IMHO. The new Pro MC will be my next purchase, I never really liked the Sidus App, to fiddly for me. I went the Gaffers Control route and am loving it. My BB has the Blackout, so if we need that for effect building and another Universe we got that option. Thanks again for your work on all this stuff.
@legosseux Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I just want to know what kind of transmiter crmx do you have ?
@meetthegaffer Жыл бұрын
I have a Litepanels Apollo Bridge and a RatPac AKS+.
@cjadams7434 2 жыл бұрын
I would live to see a lighting comparison between - hydrapanel - helios - Aputure MT-pro tube in a real word setup like you did with titan tubes
@meetthegaffer 2 жыл бұрын
These units can certainly all be used together, but they are somewhat different. The similarities are that they can be controlled via CRMX😉 the Helios is a tube, while the Aputure MT-Pro is a half tube, and the HydraPanel and Helios share a similar interface. After that they are just different tools that work great😀 I’m sure they will end up in sets together all over the world and no doubt on MTG🤪
@cjadams7434 2 жыл бұрын
@@meetthegaffer more referring to having a comparison in a realistic filming way between the Helios and the hydra panel.... pixelmapping which is a shame it's pretty flexible though I wish they had made the pixel sideways on the hydra panel
@meetthegaffer 2 жыл бұрын
Gotcha! Yeah, we always find the things the product doesn’t do🤣 I don’t get a lot of opportunity to pixel map units, so not a lot of help there. But I do see a lot folks on Insta who make use of it. Maybe hit them up?
@automat8 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Luke. When you gang up the units can you use the diffusers etc?
@meetthegaffer 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@rolobotoman 2 жыл бұрын
hum.. not sure if the hydra would find that much use in my kit.. stuck between the smaller guys and helios tubes.. and I'm getting tired of buying so much stuff all the time.
@meetthegaffer 2 жыл бұрын
Ha, ha! I hear ya… there are a lot of new toys to choose from!
@mikepedersen1650 2 жыл бұрын
1/4 20 hero could save the world ;)
@cjadams7434 2 жыл бұрын
what do you recommend for crmx control for laptops? - and how many addressable pixel do the hydrapanels have?
@meetthegaffer 2 жыл бұрын
I’d say ETC’s EOS Nomad. www.etcconnect.com/Products/Consoles/Eos-Consoles/ETCnomad/Features.aspx
@Cagliostro85 15 күн бұрын
And get yourself a Ratpac Satellite to transmit.
@uzigalil 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the Astera or dmg dash would make a good on camera light
@meetthegaffer 2 жыл бұрын
For sure! …of course it would be somewhat dependent on your overall ambient light.😀
@wernervanpeppen4873 2 жыл бұрын
@@meetthegaffer Just shot a 5 part series on a Boeing 747 . The dashes were essential as we could hide them everywhere whilst still under dmx control. We used mcs as a quick fix and we could hide them where no other light could go.
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