Yes, a DYS-system with a footfallfilter which cost is ridicolous an works since 30 years. It can used very large or small. Initial costs: 15x1m for 50 usd. Then you may hang it between your subject and the flash. Size cutted as needed..... For transport you roll it together so it's trasportabel in a small bag, no weight ( less the 500gr)
@@fotowalo Fair enough! My favorite thing about a huge flat light is that I can avoid having to setup external diffusion and all the c-stands, etc. that go along with that, but not everyone feels the same.
You had me fooled I always thought you were that beautiful…..dang! I really like the idea of flat mat lights. My falcon eyes RX-18T died and I am bummed. I would love that one you got. Would work perfect on my rolling impact stand. Great video as always!
The full color version is so sick. I can’t tell you how nice it is to be able to just wheel it out any time and have no-brainer, super soft, flattering light on demand 😍
@@creativegreatsvisuals I'm not sure it this was directed to me, but I don;t regret it; that said i own a lot of mat lights, 2 Mega 8, 2 Mega Cloth, 2 Godox F600B, 2 Lite Gear LM4 etc... really depends on your use case.... I think @meetthegaffer opted for the 6..... i have several gaffer friends who went 8 and several that went 6... if it was my only mat light I might have went 6 as it might be more versatile in more situations --- kind of closer to say a traditional Med Chimera size but w/o the bulk.
To be honest, nearly all LED lights output the same amount per watt with very little variation. The three things that make a difference are the beam angle, size of the source, and diffusion. So a 100 watt COB with a 1" chip outputs the same amount of light as a 100 watt panel light with a 12" x 12" surface area, but if you were to measure them from 1 point in space, the COB will almost always win. Just like a 100 watt COB with a reflector on it will appear way brighter where it hits than on with no modifier or a softbox. Or how a 5 watt light with lenses on the front to make the beam angle 45 degrees will be brighter when measured than a 20 watt light with no lenses and a 120 degree beam angle. That's basically a long way of saying the output is great, unless you're using it "wrong". I think it works best close up because it's essentially it's own softbox, whereas a COB with a reflector is a better idea if you need to "shoot" your light from farther away. Not saying it can't be used from far away, because I see people rig them up 10-20' away. In my home studio, I have it only around 5-7% for talking head stuff (ISO 400, 1/50 sec, f/2.8) and 15% for b-roll (ISO 800, 1/125, f/5.6). I hope that convoluted answer helps, haha.
The reason I like this app/light combo is that there really isn't anything to do to get it working. Some lights require extra steps. 1. Go into the Bluetooth menu on the light and rotate the left knob so it says "OK" under bluetooth reset 2. In the app, press the button to add a light 3. Select the light to add it 4. Go back to the app main screen and tap the light and start changing settings If that doesn't work, something else is up and you'd have to talk to Intellytech.
I had and still have an F22x and F22c. I used them before I got this. The main difference is that those are 2x2 feet, and these are way bigger and better built. Another small thing that annoyed me with the Amaran lights was that the fan in the controller box was kind of loud. It wouldn't get picked up in audio really, but I could hear it myself. Some people didn't like the "x-frame" design of the Amaran lights. You have to actually bend the metal when you put it up and take it down, so if you plan to do that a lot, I can see it becoming an issues. Overall, the Amaran panels are good, just smaller, and more "consumer' grade, while these are huge and higher end.
See you in the gym 💪 But seriously... that would be cool, although it would add a couple hundred to the cost, and ~10lbs to the weight, so it's definitely a tradeoff. I'm glad they went this route to save the money, and if you need a hard shell case, there's lots of options out there. It's funny, I've noticed people are very defensive of whatever hard case brand they start with, whether it's SKB, Nanuk, etc. so choose wisely. I did a video on SKB cases a while back here if it helps: czcams.com/video/W_c4yU6lEto/video.html
It is heavy to just carry as it is , even for gym bunnies I think :) . but can fit a stand in too which is nice. I'll either put mine in a suitcase with wheels, or try to find a small but strong trolly , that could look like its part of the bag and so avoid having to use freight lifts for gear ,packing in. Great light though !
I don't have a decibel meter, and in my studio, I rarely go above 25%, and have the fan set to Off. So it makes 0 noise whatsoever. With the fan on and the light at 100%, it takes more than 30 minutes for the fan to even come on in my home studio, and when it does, I oftentimes don't even notice. All that to say, it's either silent, or very, very quiet :)
The 2x4 bi-color version is $899, which is what a 2x2 used to cost, so it's not a budget-level price, but they are definitely not budget-level lights. The 2x2 bi-color 2.0 version is still totally viable, and a few hundred less than the 2x4 3.0. I did a video on those, and a big bonus is that they come with a nice hard shell case as well.
Have you ever used a light this big? I love having a portable window at my disposal any time 🤩
Yes, a DYS-system with a footfallfilter which cost is ridicolous an works since 30 years. It can used very large or small. Initial costs: 15x1m for 50 usd. Then you may hang it between your subject and the flash. Size cutted as needed..... For transport you roll it together so it's trasportabel in a small bag, no weight ( less the 500gr)
@@fotowalo Fair enough! My favorite thing about a huge flat light is that I can avoid having to setup external diffusion and all the c-stands, etc. that go along with that, but not everyone feels the same.
@@NewLayer OK
You had me fooled I always thought you were that beautiful…..dang! I really like the idea of flat mat lights. My falcon eyes RX-18T died and I am bummed. I would love that one you got. Would work perfect on my rolling impact stand. Great video as always!
Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so I'm probably MORE beautiful to you than usual.
I am now also depressed because I do not own this wonderful light. I am also glad to hear you are a fan of small packages.
I’ll tell you what, I’ll give you a deal: buy one for 250% the regular price and I’ll give you one free.
Great review dude! These lights are fantastic 🤘🏻
Thanks dude. And yes, yes they are!
Damn. My absolute favorite lights. I thought the 8 was my favorite but I think it might be the 6!
Bigger is always tempting, but I’m glad I got the 6. It fits so perfectly in my space for everything I do 😍
@@damiencooper how long does it take for u to set up ?
The full color one look sick!!
I’m definitely glad I have the full color version. With the pancake lantern on, it totally fills the room!
I have been eying this new version since I saw it at NAB
The full color version is so sick. I can’t tell you how nice it is to be able to just wheel it out any time and have no-brainer, super soft, flattering light on demand 😍
Great review! Such an amazing looking light!
It really is! Thanks for watching 👍
Awesome review! So detailed and helpful 🖖
Glad it was helpful!
Intro goes hard
How I felt making the intro 👺🐕 😏
Solid light, own one mega 8 rgbww and have a second on order.
Dang, look at Mr. Moneybags over here. Also, I'm coming over to borrow them ASAP...
@@NewLayer😂😂😂
Ever regret the 8 and wish u had the 6 ? I was leaning 8 but 6 seems more versatile
@@creativegreatsvisuals I'm not sure it this was directed to me, but I don;t regret it; that said i own a lot of mat lights, 2 Mega 8, 2 Mega Cloth, 2 Godox F600B, 2 Lite Gear LM4 etc... really depends on your use case.... I think @meetthegaffer opted for the 6..... i have several gaffer friends who went 8 and several that went 6... if it was my only mat light I might have went 6 as it might be more versatile in more situations --- kind of closer to say a traditional Med Chimera size but w/o the bulk.
How's the output? I used a Lite Panel a few weeks back and was disappointed with the output.
To be honest, nearly all LED lights output the same amount per watt with very little variation. The three things that make a difference are the beam angle, size of the source, and diffusion.
So a 100 watt COB with a 1" chip outputs the same amount of light as a 100 watt panel light with a 12" x 12" surface area, but if you were to measure them from 1 point in space, the COB will almost always win. Just like a 100 watt COB with a reflector on it will appear way brighter where it hits than on with no modifier or a softbox.
Or how a 5 watt light with lenses on the front to make the beam angle 45 degrees will be brighter when measured than a 20 watt light with no lenses and a 120 degree beam angle.
That's basically a long way of saying the output is great, unless you're using it "wrong". I think it works best close up because it's essentially it's own softbox, whereas a COB with a reflector is a better idea if you need to "shoot" your light from farther away.
Not saying it can't be used from far away, because I see people rig them up 10-20' away. In my home studio, I have it only around 5-7% for talking head stuff (ISO 400, 1/50 sec, f/2.8) and 15% for b-roll (ISO 800, 1/125, f/5.6).
I hope that convoluted answer helps, haha.
I can’t get that app to work for anything . Can you do a walk thru from linking to the features ??
The reason I like this app/light combo is that there really isn't anything to do to get it working. Some lights require extra steps.
1. Go into the Bluetooth menu on the light and rotate the left knob so it says "OK" under bluetooth reset
2. In the app, press the button to add a light
3. Select the light to add it
4. Go back to the app main screen and tap the light and start changing settings
If that doesn't work, something else is up and you'd have to talk to Intellytech.
How would these compare to the aputure litemat?
I had and still have an F22x and F22c. I used them before I got this.
The main difference is that those are 2x2 feet, and these are way bigger and better built. Another small thing that annoyed me with the Amaran lights was that the fan in the controller box was kind of loud. It wouldn't get picked up in audio really, but I could hear it myself.
Some people didn't like the "x-frame" design of the Amaran lights. You have to actually bend the metal when you put it up and take it down, so if you plan to do that a lot, I can see it becoming an issues.
Overall, the Amaran panels are good, just smaller, and more "consumer' grade, while these are huge and higher end.
Thanks I Greatly appreciate it! very insightful!@@NewLayer
easy to travel with ? that bag is like 16kg .. :) I wish it had wheels and pul up handle . Fantastic light though !
See you in the gym 💪 But seriously... that would be cool, although it would add a couple hundred to the cost, and ~10lbs to the weight, so it's definitely a tradeoff. I'm glad they went this route to save the money, and if you need a hard shell case, there's lots of options out there.
It's funny, I've noticed people are very defensive of whatever hard case brand they start with, whether it's SKB, Nanuk, etc. so choose wisely. I did a video on SKB cases a while back here if it helps: czcams.com/video/W_c4yU6lEto/video.html
It is heavy to just carry as it is , even for gym bunnies I think :) . but can fit a stand in too which is nice. I'll either put mine in a suitcase with wheels, or try to find a small but strong trolly , that could look like its part of the bag and so avoid having to use freight lifts for gear ,packing in. Great light though !
DB noise from the Ballast?
I don't have a decibel meter, and in my studio, I rarely go above 25%, and have the fan set to Off. So it makes 0 noise whatsoever.
With the fan on and the light at 100%, it takes more than 30 minutes for the fan to even come on in my home studio, and when it does, I oftentimes don't even notice. All that to say, it's either silent, or very, very quiet :)
I see you got jokes!
It was either stand up or lighting reviews on CZcams 🤷♂️
This look unaffordable… 😅
I knew that by seeing the brand name…..but dang it’s looks sooo good
The 2x4 bi-color version is $899, which is what a 2x2 used to cost, so it's not a budget-level price, but they are definitely not budget-level lights.
The 2x2 bi-color 2.0 version is still totally viable, and a few hundred less than the 2x4 3.0. I did a video on those, and a big bonus is that they come with a nice hard shell case as well.
@@NewLayer this actually a great price