Cinematic Lighting in Small Spaces - Aputure Light Dome SE Review

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  • čas přidán 11. 01. 2021
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Komentáře • 94

  • @ScottEdwards
    @ScottEdwards Před 3 lety

    Finally managed to find one of these in stock in the uk along with the amaran 100x! Can’t wait for it to arrive and get making videos with them!

  • @Canis_Fatalis
    @Canis_Fatalis Před 3 lety

    Excellent. That black diffuser is perfect for the feeling I want to create.

  • @PopcornFinance
    @PopcornFinance Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this really great comparison

  • @bradleysmith
    @bradleysmith Před 3 lety +1

    This video has sold me on the Light Dome SE for my home studio setup - even though I just placed an order for a Light Dome II. Love it!

    • @Snailmale7
      @Snailmale7 Před 3 lety +2

      I just ordered the Dome II , for its quick take down

  • @DanJacobs
    @DanJacobs Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this video, Sidney! I sometimes film my YT videos in a bedroom so I'm literally trying to figure out a lighting setup right now that doesn't take up too much space 👍

    • @SidneyDiongzon
      @SidneyDiongzon  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching! Seriously, the SE is the best budget friendly light modifier ever!

  • @tuckerkanderson
    @tuckerkanderson Před 3 lety +9

    Great video Sidney! Maybe I'll pick one of these up for my amaran 100d... anyone else?

    • @SidneyDiongzon
      @SidneyDiongzon  Před 3 lety +3

      Wait til you see my 100D video :)

    • @tuckerkanderson
      @tuckerkanderson Před 3 lety

      @@SidneyDiongzon Looking forward to it, but also, wait till you see mine!! 🤪

    • @BackpackingVideos
      @BackpackingVideos Před 3 lety

      I'm thinking about getting the 100D to go with this modifier. But when does the SE come out?

    • @sunnyhaair
      @sunnyhaair Před 3 lety +1

      @@BackpackingVideos Aputure has just been telling me “soon” for the last month :/

    • @SidneyDiongzon
      @SidneyDiongzon  Před 3 lety +1

      It’s true...soon 😁

  • @IGotSticky
    @IGotSticky Před 3 lety

    Thanks. That was helpful.

  • @colorgradingcentral
    @colorgradingcentral Před 3 lety +4

    This is a very interesting comparison. Ultimately it's the diameter that affects the quality of the softness of the light but like you say you can't really discern the difference between the two which surprised me this was achievable with the smaller footprint. I only wish my light dome had the grid and I hadn't actually considered using one until I saw your video on the SE.

    • @SidneyDiongzon
      @SidneyDiongzon  Před 3 lety +2

      It surprised me too! I thought the SE would achieve similar results to the Light Dome Mini, but that wasn’t the case. Really good modifier for a studio setup!

    • @colorgradingcentral
      @colorgradingcentral Před 3 lety +1

      ​@@SidneyDiongzon thanks for the reply and the recommendation. It's difficult in small rooms to use the light dome and there's always the chance somebody will knock over the light stand if they're not watching.

  • @michaelpoczynek
    @michaelpoczynek Před 3 lety

    Very cool. Thank you.

  • @AbrahamTario
    @AbrahamTario Před 3 lety +1

    Really considering it....

  • @AUMANYICK
    @AUMANYICK Před 3 lety

    May I know what's that practical light you've got on the left top hand corner?
    also those legs!

  • @rrich2709
    @rrich2709 Před 2 lety

    Any ideas on how can i gel a Light Dome SE ?

  • @quiztasiarocks
    @quiztasiarocks Před 2 lety

    Hey Sidney, which of the white diffusers did you use, the thinner or thicker one, or did you use both?

  • @BackpackingVideos
    @BackpackingVideos Před 3 lety

    Looks great! When does it come out? It says "coming soon"

  • @BrianTheCameraGuy
    @BrianTheCameraGuy Před 3 lety +1

    Great video Sidney. Really enjoyed your review.

  • @itsdannyftw
    @itsdannyftw Před 3 lety +2

    Finally a review on this! Thanks Sid. My space is so small in my room that I can't leave it up and will have to set it up everytime, do you therefore think it's worth it to get the standard Mk II Dome over the SE (do you think I'd get sick of attaching those manual rods everytime to the point that it'd probably discourage me from shooting anything? 😂)

  • @mdz4525
    @mdz4525 Před 3 lety

    Hey sidney, just want to know the softbox length when collapsed?

  • @SePark
    @SePark Před 3 lety +2

    I freaking love this thumbnail. Awesome video!

  • @stilesvideos
    @stilesvideos Před 9 měsíci

    The lighting looks good. What intensity level did you apply with the egg crate?

  • @Kuliginvitalik
    @Kuliginvitalik Před 3 lety +1

    Dude what is a lamp do you use on background?

  • @thomaswatts9881
    @thomaswatts9881 Před 3 lety +1

    I was just talking about lighting my Studio and your video popped up... always listening

  • @DavidMathew82
    @DavidMathew82 Před 3 lety

    Any idea when this will be released?

  • @IsomPhilips
    @IsomPhilips Před 3 lety +4

    Want! Just waiting for Aputure to announce the price and for B&H to have it in stock

    • @sunnyhaair
      @sunnyhaair Před 3 lety +2

      $99! I ordered mine from Adorama today. They have em in stock but you gotta call to place the order.

    • @IsomPhilips
      @IsomPhilips Před 3 lety

      @@sunnyhaair Thanks for the heads up!

  • @AndresReviews
    @AndresReviews Před 3 lety +1

    SE seems to have more spill since the light source is closer to the diffuser, I'm wondering whichever of these two gives better pleasing image for portraits

  • @wesvia
    @wesvia Před 3 lety

    Any ETA on the release of the SE?

  • @HiethGeorge
    @HiethGeorge Před 3 lety +2

    Cant tell the difference in them both like the size difference in depth - Is it not similar to the Apture Mini Dome II that I have ?

    • @SidneyDiongzon
      @SidneyDiongzon  Před 3 lety +1

      Seriously! I can't tell the difference either! It's definitely better then the Mini II hands down!

  • @kristaylor7119
    @kristaylor7119 Před 2 lety

    Hey Sidney, a lot of ppl mention they have broken the “chopsticks” as when bent they have snapped, did you find them sturdy enough?

  • @AJCoReTV
    @AJCoReTV Před 2 lety

    The missing video on YT (trust me I searched for a week) SE vs Mini II…. Do you know if Anyone has made that video ?

  • @FILMFRAT
    @FILMFRAT Před 3 lety

    Wow really love your content this is amazing. What is your preferred editing software you use for filmmaking, I'd love to have a conversation and maybe even collaborate on different methods in telling stories through film!

  • @davidmultimedia2024
    @davidmultimedia2024 Před 11 měsíci

    lol the chopsticks joke was hilarious

  • @LoveLynetteTan
    @LoveLynetteTan Před 3 lety +1

    I'm just wondering how high u dial your 120D II to? 80%?

  • @justonbrazda3846
    @justonbrazda3846 Před 3 lety +2

    how does it compare to the light dome mini?

  • @SonofaFritzFilms
    @SonofaFritzFilms Před 3 lety +3

    I’d be curious seeing a comparison between the SE and the Dome Mini II, seems like that one just got forgotten in their lineup

    • @SidneyDiongzon
      @SidneyDiongzon  Před 3 lety

      I can already tell you...the SE is waaaay better!!

    • @MarkBennettCameraCrisis
      @MarkBennettCameraCrisis Před 3 lety +1

      @@SidneyDiongzon Really... that is interesting. Might have to upgrade!!

    • @fredrigaudeau
      @fredrigaudeau Před 3 lety +1

      @@SidneyDiongzon But if i understand it has not the quick setup of the mini?

  • @sanketss84
    @sanketss84 Před 3 lety +1

    How does SE compare to Light Dome Mini II ? I am really curious on that.

    • @hellolau
      @hellolau Před 3 lety +1

      I have both, I prefer the SE.

    • @charlesxchaves
      @charlesxchaves Před 3 lety

      @@hellolau But SE doesnt have the quick setup feature correct?

    • @hellolau
      @hellolau Před 3 lety

      @@charlesxchaves That is correct.

  • @medardbitangimana4580
    @medardbitangimana4580 Před 3 lety

    Very creative way of showing us the importance of a back light. Thank u. It's a back light, right ?

  • @ZakDeadlight
    @ZakDeadlight Před 3 lety

    Sold !

  • @PaulFeinberg
    @PaulFeinberg Před 3 lety +1

    That’s what I would do SE - “Sidney Edition” stays in the home office! Boom! I am all kinds of terrible there was so many that’s what she said jokes in this video. Great video bro!!

  • @itsnukeguy
    @itsnukeguy Před 3 lety

    Wait? u entered in the frame in the beginning (4th sec) , looked cool and unusual... how?

  • @MaxBalzer
    @MaxBalzer Před 3 lety +1

    Hold up wait, there's a Light Dome SE now too? Dang this looks awesome, this would be perfect for a 200d! How is this different from the Light Dome mini though? Great Video Sidney!

    • @SidneyDiongzon
      @SidneyDiongzon  Před 3 lety +1

      It's pretty dang amazing. Wait for my 100d video. It's a perfect budget friendly lighting setup!

  • @ThisIsTechToday
    @ThisIsTechToday Před 3 lety +2

    A way to get more room back?! Heck yeah!

    • @SidneyDiongzon
      @SidneyDiongzon  Před 3 lety +2

      It may not seem much, but it’s so way more spacious in my office!

  • @DavidSenteno
    @DavidSenteno Před 3 lety +1

    Asking the eternal question...Which is more important, width or length? 😁

  • @Rastabuoy25
    @Rastabuoy25 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. Did you get the Mac mini yet?

    • @SidneyDiongzon
      @SidneyDiongzon  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I actually ended up getting the M1 MBP after a weird transaction.

    • @Rastabuoy25
      @Rastabuoy25 Před 3 lety +1

      @@SidneyDiongzon oh ok how are you liking it? Are you going to do a video on it?

    • @SidneyDiongzon
      @SidneyDiongzon  Před 3 lety

      I like it...but not as much as I thought I would. Video coming soon :)

  • @MrEddieNunez
    @MrEddieNunez Před 3 lety +1

    Are you going to be reviewing the new lights?

  • @candyartstv
    @candyartstv Před 3 lety

    The main thing is the width. The parabolic element doesn’t really do anything, and just unnecessarily takes up space.

  • @theFATEfactory
    @theFATEfactory Před 3 lety +1

    The GAS is building..... 😅🔦🔦🔦💨💸💸💸 Butt(hehe) love this smaller option!

  • @AjaySingh-228
    @AjaySingh-228 Před 3 lety +1

    nicee bro

  • @gabemeyers
    @gabemeyers Před 3 lety +1

    I want to preorder...but i can't even preorder

  • @sijilo
    @sijilo Před 3 lety +1

    New model in thumbnails

  • @lincolnbroke
    @lincolnbroke Před 3 lety

    greets bro

  • @justinporterproductions
    @justinporterproductions Před 3 lety +2

    You could give one away. I know someone. :)

  • @daemontonjay2021
    @daemontonjay2021 Před 2 lety

    Dome 2 will be softer which is clearly visible in every single comparison video. Dome 2 is 15 inches deeper which increases distance between the 2 diffusions hence softer. It's better to make room and spend 100 bucks extra because the difference is clearly visible on CZcams videos

  • @vsmochent
    @vsmochent Před 3 lety

    SE? Just like iphone se. Haha

  • @karemalbash5020
    @karemalbash5020 Před 3 lety +1

    First :D

    • @PaulFeinberg
      @PaulFeinberg Před 3 lety +1

      Dang it you beat me

    • @SidneyDiongzon
      @SidneyDiongzon  Před 3 lety

      I might need to offer giveaways for the first person to comment :)

    • @PaulFeinberg
      @PaulFeinberg Před 3 lety

      @@SidneyDiongzon challenge accepted 🤣🤣🤣