Definition April 2024 - Newsletter

SPECIAL PRICE FOR NEW LIGHT OUTPUT OF VELVET EVO SERIES B arcelona-based company VELVET, which specialises in LED luminaires for film and TV, has increased the light output of its EVO series, giving the new EVO 2 colour panel 1750 lux at 3m while retaining the trademark quality beloved by DOPs. To celebrate the new output, VELVET is offering a special introductory price until the end of April. The new EVO 2 Studio has a final price of €1700, and €1950 for the weatherproof EVO 2 IP54 version (taxes/ transport excluded), during the launch campaign. The offer is available at all VELVET local dealers, which you can find at velvetlight.tv/special-sales. EVO is a professional natural soft light panel with a five-LED light engine, giving

high colour reproduction (TLCI 96) with perfect skin tones. Lightweight and robust, its housing is made from low-carbon recycled aluminium. A weatherproof, IP54-rated panel with no fans offering silent operation, its efficiency ensures leading lux/watt and gives 100% light output even with standard camera batteries. The user-friendly interface is controllable by DMX-RDM, LumenRadio CRMX, Wi-Fi Artnet or Bluetooth – or with the free VELVET Goya app.

CREAMSOURCE EXPANDS VORTEX ECOSYSTEM C reamsource has unveiled the expansion of its Vortex flagship series with the introduction of Vortex Softs and Vortex24. The Vortex8 Soft (V8S) and Vortex4 Soft (V4S) are high-output soft panels which seamlessly integrate into the existing Vortex line. Offering 650W and 325W of output respectively, these panels are versatile options for filmmakers, supporting flat panel diffuser and open-face configurations. The Vortex24, with 1950W of power and a 20° beam angle, enhances the lighting pro’s toolkit with pixel precision for nuanced effects, making it a triple threat in output, coverage and efficiency. Designed for maximum performance, Vortex Softs can be mixed with hard panels to create scalable and diverse arrays – these clever innovations display Creamsource’s commitment to high-quality, versatile lighting. The Vortex ecosystem ensures hassle-free set-up, with CreamOS unifying the user experience – and the advanced Creamsource Colour Management System (CCMS) sets a new standard for colour precision, offering a preview of what’s to come in Creamsource’s 2024 roadmap. The Vortex24 and Vortex Softs are available for pre-order, with shipping slated for summer 2024.

Our kitbag is full to the brim this month, with some explosive product launches and a couple of AI- powered solutions given special focus

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