What You REALLY Need to Know about LIGHT for Miniature Painting - [Kelvin, CRI & Lumen explained]

[@malorens]

At first, I was like, "Oh, it's just another sponsored review of the new Redgrass light... I'm not too interested in that" But then I thought "Wait, Alex isn't like that. There is probably something more to it" and that was indeed correct. Very nice, informative and chilled video!

[@redgrass]

Very interesting content ! Glad that you were able to explain why CRI is more important than color temperature. A must-watch for the community:)

[@52Miniatures]

Glad you enjoyed the video guys :)

[@noquedaniuno]

how amazing this hobbie and the people in it are... As of now i had the chance to listen to a lot of amazing artist talk about colors and techniques, but i have also listen to a Doctorate in Chemistry explain resins and paints... And today I finally had the chance to listen to a professional talk about lighting... im humble and amazed at the same time. Thank you for all you're doing not only for making us paint minis, but to do it in the best way possible. I am 39 years old and i can feel how my sight its not what it used to be, yet i wan to paint and keep painting for years to come. Thanks to you and other people doing this kind of videos now i can feel more secure about my purchases and experiences at painting. Please keep at it!

[@52Miniatures]

You can get great led lightbulbs as well at a cheaper cost. Google for “best spectrum / cri led bulbs or something”. The Aputure ones are expensive because of a lot of other finesse. Like Bluetooth controll and whatnot.

[@sovietbear1917]

Thank you for this, Alex. The shop jargon around lighting is so confusing to a non-photo/video oriented person that it's hard to know what's vital and what's not.

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks B, I realize there’s a lot of info about and not many people know what it’s all about.

[@waynebellamy4749]

Great video mate thank you 👍

[@philgee486]

Out of the mouths of expert, proven professionals... Always one for carefully considered thoughtful hobby insights, delivered as effortlessly soaring production value vids. This being such an expert subject didn't need a script and has a hybrid quality with the laid back livestreams. I love it and look forward to a series of expert photography vids 👍

[@52Miniatures]

Thank you Phil, I’m glad you think it worked. Scripting this would have been to big an effort, a bit to much knowledge to consider. So I thought I’d just try unscripted and hope the important bits came out.

[@philgee486]

@52 Miniatures It worked beautifully Alex, the professional understanding was convincingly exact and the conversational approach made it entirely accessible for hobbyists. Job Done and credentials established for subsequent vid quality vids and next level mini photography help!

[@simonm8221]

I totally agree here. I think it was not necessary for you to tire yourself out with scripting , thank you again sooo much for this long take!

[@dehweh2297]

Taking your current piece up to the window, respectively into natural light regularly is a very helpful procedure to avoid "lamp blindness". Good advice. thx

[@bluefangs867]

Damn, this was more informative than a documentary. Thank you! .... - goes back to painting before PC screen with white desk and big black mousepad... crying -

[@52Miniatures]

💜💜💜 remember the “you should work in an environment that is comfortable for you” bit

[@bluefangs867]

@@52Miniatures 🤭

[@thedarkfive]

"There's a lamp, that means we can see." That is one unscripted gem, loved it!

[@beaconofwierd1883]

I always smile when I hear someone explain light temperatures. ”The higher the temperature, the colder the light” But hey, at least it’s not in freedom units.

[@d9_1056]

I LOVE informative longform videos like this. I probably watched this too late having alreadg ordered lighting, but it doesnt hurt to learn more. I enjoyed sitting in a dark room with only my desk being lit but now i know why my eyes hurt lol.

[@leslamers1633]

You really enlightened us with this video! (badum-tss) Im actually painting using 2 desk lamps i found lying araound in my house, i liked them at first coz the light was in the cold spectrum but i found my eyes got tired from time to time, those lamps are using kind of a fluorescent type lightsource and also i found the light "blinks" a bit, i paint in a completely dark room, black table, i was starting to think i was losing close vision. Will try just using a different (yet cheap 😅) light setup. Thanks Alex, love u. Also, i finally found out why u always use those awesome "cozy warm" professional expensive lightbulbs in most of your videos.

[@gaming4life551]

Hey man , I was a tad hesitant to watch your long video at first, but I'm glad I did. Terrific elaboration on the pitfalls of artificial lighting which has helped me to decide on what I need for my painting set up. 👍 👌

[@52Miniatures]

Glad to hear it. All my videos are long it seems… can’t stop talking :)

[@WhiteWulfe]

So glad someone linked me this video, because I love just how in depth it is, but also how it's more or less in plain English, with a breakdown of what the technical terms actually mean. What I like the most though, is how a good chunk of the advice isn't on the light itself, but on everything around it. Far too many recommendations are based upon "x is all you need!", and can leave you feeling that maybe other things aren't as important. I've had a few comments about my own lighting setup from others usually focused on how it isn't bright enough, but in the end, I only have it as bright as my eyes will let me work under for a few hours at a time, but also enough so that details show, but aren't blown out. Then again, my setup is also based around the fact I'm rather sensitive to intensity of light, and how I literally can't go out during the day without sunglasses (preferably wrap sunglasses it turns out).. And a hat. I use warm white lighting mainly because I'd rather wear my regular glasses when painting (instead of the polarized sunglasses, which would really affect my impression of painting I've done), but I also know that I have to check every now and then to see if things are skewed because of the 2700K bulbs. This is partially why I swapped over from Ikea Tertials (with Ikea Ledare bulbs, but now I'm using Philips Ultra Definition 60 watt equivalents because they put out a less intense light with a higher CRI, but no posted spectrograph or breakdown of the ratings) to the BenQ e-Reading lamps. Are they perfect? Nope, as I have a few major gripes with them (full brightness 5700K light when power returns is annoying as well as painful in a dark room), but they were the most well-rounded for my needs at the time (I bought them two years ago). Also, I didn't have anywhere to clamp two Tertial lamps onto my gunpla desk where they would work with the mounting provided. They do the job, doubly so since they do exactly what I need them to do at their lowest brightness, and warmest colour... But for checking on how they would look in lighting resembling that of natural light it's a quick click (to change from intensity to colour) and twist and I can see how they look under 5700K light, even though I instantly get eyestrain. Odds are I'll pick up some of those Aputure B7c accent lights to replace the Philips Ultra Definitions I'm using for my painting desk at some point, but not for the specs. It's literally because there's built in batteries, and the ability to change the colour spectrum on it with the tap of a screen. Specs are just a nice perk on top of things like being able to paint during a power outage (older neighbourhood, decent amount of construction going on in the area, and we seem to get power outages once a month lately). They're a LOT more expensive though ($103.95 CAD a bulb versus, uhm... $8.02 CAD if we include GST on both), but the app control means I'd be able to give the current painting setup the same ability my gunpla workbench has (quick swapping between colours to see how things look). So glad you focus on comfort though, and how in the end, for the average mini painter the advice is go with what works for you and your situation. The overall takeaway I'm getting from this is don't think splurging a bunch of cash is going to be the magic bullet cure-all, but to look at the overall picture. Or in other words, the light is only part of the equation. I always did wonder why I preferred my wet palette to be over to the side, and it wasn't just because it was in the way, or why I tend to like having a black cutting mat on the desk. Well, okay, the cutting mat is because they're typically in green or black, and I just prefer black, but still. But it definitely explains why I find a cutting mat essential on my gunpla workbench (Home Depot Husky 6' workbench) because it absolutely kills glare from the work surface. Never actually thought about that. I do like what Redgrass Games is bringing to the table with their lamp. Has a nice wide reproduction of colour, has a very well designed clamp and arm setup, and even the dual adjustable light strips is especially handy. The only reason I wound up backing off on their Kickstarter was that unfortunately my eyes just won't let me be around the 5700K lighting that my BenQ offers even at it's lowest intensity (I was too "lazy" to put up the less than $20 CAD for two Philips Ultra Definition 5000K lights because I really didn't want to spend the two hours walking or bussing to Home Depot to pick up the lights, try them, realize eyes still say nope, and then going back to return them). I do wish they would offer a 2700K version (or a 2700K/5000K swappable, or even 3200K), but I also realize that such would involve not only multiple tooling lines, but a lot more creative engineering to compensate for the compromises such a design can bring to the table, and wouldn't be as big of a seller as with what they've chosen.

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks for the details!

[@josemartins8351]

This is the video that I was hoping Alex to tackle ever since CRI was "introduced" to the hobby. I have been curious to see a comparision across multiple light sources the use of the spectrometer is just the icing on the cake. The mention on the ambient light is very relevant, it explain why I feel tired very quicly whilst paiting during the night versus day, I guess I need to keep more lights on. Thank you ver much.

[@whiterice012]

I appriecaite your indepth tutorial on light and CRI and everything! One thing that I really didn't take into account was eye strain. In my attempt to get the best light in my painting space, I would forgo all other light but my hobby lamp, which of course leads to much eye strain. Such a simple concept, but totally forgotten in the pursuit of mini painitng excellence. Thanks again!

[@Scherdnr]

It’s so great to have someone take the time and know the topic fully or do the research before pumping out a video to feed the algorithm with just a sliver of the necessary information.

[@52Miniatures]

Thank you Scherdy 🙏

[@wietsesartsythings969]

Easily the best video I've seen so far on a tricky subject. Thanks for clearing things up. I have been struggeling with decent lightning for some time now. Thanks!

[@viksenpai1]

I am nowadays really picky with my subscriptions, because I don't want to be overwhelmed by content. 5 minutes were enough to make me subscribe, in this case! You're awesome, your style is super nice, lighthearted and fun, I just want to be friends! 😁 Cheers, mate, thanks for this! ☺️

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel

[@koriesheffer7120]

Lovely! So many terms I've stumbled across before, but put in reference and explained. Thank you very much!

[@karstenrichartz8770]

I really enjoyed the this! Very informative and well explained for the layman. I love the focus on comfort. i think this shouldn't be underrated. Thank you. :D

[@johnbruce4004]

Thanks Alex.That was super informative. Also gives me moral support in my hobby lighting choices. Great point about circumstances the finished item is likely to be viewed.

[@corrinmana9324]

I know you have dozens of comments thanking you for the information, but I want to add (to my thanks) that I'm glad you make videos the way you do. You seek to share, inspire, and educate, and I think you do so very well. I doubt you'll ever see the viewership of some other channels that focus on high energy, "entertaining" videos. But I've gotten more out of some of your videos, than dozens of videos on other channels. You express your expertise when you have it, and encourage and showcase leaning when you don't. II look forward to each video you release.

[@52Miniatures]

A great and humble thank you Corrin. I truly appreciate this message.

[@bobbrian1969]

I learned the "view your mini in different light" the hard way. Was super proud of a mini I had spent a decent amount of time on (under my one lamp) Grabbed it, straight to the local game store, immediately realize something I'd never noticed before. The local store has terrible lighting. I looked down, and almost like a horror movie, my mini looked like shit ! I was like omg... immediately put it away before showing anyone. Boy did that change my perspective. A superb video btw, truly superb.

[@RobespierreHadItComing]

Thank you for going over the practicality and emphasizing the environment you’re trying to hobby in. It is really nice to see the focus on more than a hard numerical metric.

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks Derek, I appreciate it.

[@spice6828]

Between your book recommendations and photography, you're covering a lot of my other favourite hobbies! Hugely informative, as always. Thanks Alex!

[@52Miniatures]

Glad to hear it Spice 👍

[@rec1oose]

Fasinating explanation of CRI/Kelvin. Good to see an explanation with some of the technical evidence to show the what and why. I'm also a big fan of your presentation style which puts the information across in such an approchable way.

[@52Miniatures]

Im glad it was helpful Rec 👍

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍 Thanks for sharing your journey

[@011y89]

Whilst I don't get to watch a lot of videos , and I'm fairly new to your channel . Your delivery is absolutely my favourite , the laid back and gentle approach of showing whilst also discovering for yourself in many of the videos gets me right in the curiosity button. Thank you, you inspire me to try (and enjoy failing) new things !

[@52Miniatures]

Thank you for letting me know, I appreciate it.

[@mr.morden666]

This was the most informative video on this topic I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@52Miniatures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@highvalleyhobbies]

YESSS! The most important hobby purchase, in my opinion!

[@Strumming20Saint]

Thank you for this. Just rewatching and trying to absorb more of your illumination... Your videos are genuinely some of the highest quality content on YT, not just for miniatures but across many topics. Your time, effort, and skill and greatly appreciated.

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks R!

[@HacksawsHobbyBunker]

Some great info, well presented as always. I think you hit on one of the most salient points - that for most of us, no matter what light we use to paint under, we will likely take them somewhere to play with that is illuminated by awful florescent bulbs. That being said I do try to use a diffused daylight set up with a grey cutting mat. Little did I know I was ahead of the curve for a change! #totallyaccidental Cheers!

[@Weidenblad]

Best explanation of what to look for that I have seen so far. Man tackar!

[@52Miniatures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulomelo1084]

Extremely great info. It is good to see a good explanation and not a marketing biased one about light, and all things in general. Keep up the good work

[@Carbide-1]

illuminating, thank you! Daylight painting seems like a great idea, loft spaces with dormer windows and white walls maybe a great place to set up a painting / photography studio?

[@52Miniatures]

Indeed! Daylight is great, as long as there is enough. I would very much enjoy having some kind of day lit studio but that's not going to happen in this city I'm afraid. Not unless there is lottery wins involved. But yeah, a daylight sett with a lamp that one can take advantage on for details and fiddly bits.

[@simonm8221]

This is so informative, it goes beyond merely hobbying. Thank you Alex, for sharing your experience. I will share this with my friends.

[@52Miniatures]

🙏

[@AB-ke2lw]

Great points alex! In order to protect my work surface when I was a kid I used Aluminum foil... let me tell you that the eye strain was unbelievable.

[@kyle857]

This was fantastic information. I learned a lot. Also, you have a very relaxing voice. Very easy to listen to.

[@52Miniatures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rhag1394]

Thank you, this is easily the best coverage on light in minipainting!

[@AleriaStarlight]

always awesome to see a new video pop up Alex, especially the insightful ones. The amount of variety in uploads keeps it always refreshing ^^

[@52Miniatures]

🙌

[@Ahmso]

You sir, are a great source of information, love it

[@52Miniatures]

I appreciate that!

[@morgrath]

Thanks for following through from the discussion during and after the last livestream, Alex. This was just as educational, fascinating, and entertaining as I was expecting, and I hope it blows up and gets all the attention it deserves!

[@52Miniatures]

I’m afraid this is not “blow up” content. Probably one of my worst performing videos. But thank you 🙏

[@morgrath]

@@52Miniatures Damn, that's a real shame, I'm sorry to hear that. Regardless, I appreciate that you made it, and still look forward to the more 'commercial' ("hey look, a space marine!") videos you'll have to make to balance it out!

[@hobbybobley]

Fantastic video, 52! I found all the lamps in front of your face particularly amusing 🙂

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks HB! Hope you are well. There was a lot of lamps!

[@hobbybobley]

@@52Miniatures I am doing great, thank you. I hope you are too 😊 Great to see your videos still coming. I do try to check in each time you publish a new one 🙂 All the very best 👍🏼

[@afoxinthemeadow]

Another great video comprehensively covering the topic :D

[@Wijkert]

This is a great video Alex! Very much appreciated that you share your knowledge on this subject.

[@52Miniatures]

Thank you W!

[@torn.blue.sky101]

Someone should pin this vid to the internet. Most concise explanation without having to troll through pages and pages to get a clear definition of Kelvin/Lumens/Lux etc. Thank you!

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks T! I’ll try pin it 😆

[@torn.blue.sky101]

@@52Miniatures Artists eyes everywhere are counting on you. Just so you know... I also might suggest something more heavy duty like bolts. Just to keep the local wildlife from pilfering it, it's pretty wild out there these days 🤔

[@RisingApe]

An excellent video as always! Every time you touched those metal lights though… arrrgh that sound goes through me 😂

[@tomaswanerstrand1517]

Great stuff, Alex. Add to all of this that everyone perceives color differently, so you can have “perfect” lamps and still paint something wonky depending on your own genetics.

[@PigmentMiniatures]

I ve spent quiet some time trying to understand lights as a hobby, and your video is by far the best and most objective i ve watched reviewing lamps and RedGrass. Gg, you re a Master ❤️ (and i wanted to tell you that i live the visual atmosphere of your videos, i wish i could do that!!)

[@52Miniatures]

Thank you very much PM 🙏 I appreciate it greatly

[@KurtMedley]

Thank you for this informative video. Fascinating stuff and has made me reevaluate my studio lighting setup.

[@52Miniatures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Gwenx]

I was looking for something completely different, but im glad i fell over this video.. I'm not in doubt that i will buy the Redgrass lamp, but i am more aware of getting better light in my living room too.. I have been very annoyed with my partner because we have lived here 6 years with a very bad light setup, now that i have migraines and headaches often it super important that my gaming space AND painting space is correctly lit up as i DO experience getting headaches sitting in the dark gaming or painting. We need better light in our rooms not just a cool and good desk lamp! Ill go tell him we need a way better lit living room before i even consider getting a better painting lamp then the one i already have, thanks :)

[@biscuiteatersjr2312]

I don’t tend to comment but just wanted to let you know I love the production quality you bring to the table. I was also hoping for a more technical review after watching Ninjon; this is perfect. Thank you for this and all your other videos.

[@52Miniatures]

Glad to hear it Mr Biscuit Eater, thank you!

[@Ninjon]

Thanks for the sequel! I appreciate the far more educated take. Now… time to dig out the Tesla bulbs!

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks for the prequel! It was a lot better than the George Lucas ones.

[@Elfhelm]

In general, pretty nice, informative video. I've been running 80 CRI, 5600~K lamp for a while now and I guess RGG lamp would be of some improvement. Probably not getting it from KS though, we will see how much it costs once local shops get a hold of it. Thank you for the professional insights!

[@stormycatmink]

Great video! Wish more people would publish the spectrum. Even the CRI doesn't tell the full story, but you can't fool anyone with the spectrum. Now I wish I had a spectrometer to go test all my lights with.

[@vitaemecha]

Wow, when I previously suggested that a lighting video would be a great idea. I never realised you would take it so seriously. What a great video.

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks J!

[@alexandregendron9875]

Thanks for this video ! Very clear and interesting and will definitely help me improve my painting setup !

[@nplillustration]

Great video! As an illustrator (in analogue mediums) this was really.. enlightening. Sorry for the pun, it was intentional.

[@zayxyz28]

Thank you so much for this great informative video. Moreover, the way u teaching and recording video are so professional and cinematic.

[@52Miniatures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Buckr0ger5]

Thanks Alex. Just revisiting this episode as I'm now looking for a better lamp. Just a side thought. I have recently had eye operations because of cataract. With the new artificial lenses fitted I have realised that my favorite brown shirt is in fact a nice deep blue.

[@LiterallyChad]

I have ADHD and that often means I can't stay focused on slow speakers. But, your voice and cadence is so soothing and easy to listen to it surprised me.

[@52Miniatures]

Im glad to hear it, thanks for telling me.

[@luiscandelario5067]

Thank u, the video is a great help... explained a few things that I wasn't sure about ...

[@Llew2u]

Great video again Alex! Thank you for doing this and I hope your eye aren't to strained. As a enthusiastic amature to lighting this was a great video to explain the nuance of lighting. I think instinctively I have picked a lot of this but it is great to know that professionals have thought and solutions to issues I have had and explain the concepts simply. Especially the CLI stuff.

[@benjamin2629]

As someone in the field of lighting, this is a great watch you nailed everything. Fantastic touch on eye strain, I have seen some painting setups with LED strip shining at the user that make me cringe. I paint under a 4000k cool white lamp as I find I under highlight under a 6000k lamp and over highlight under a 2700k lamp. As artists it is good to investigate the topic of lighting especially in colour temperature. There is a painter in NZ named Len Lye, who was famous for only painting under a naked GLS bulb and much of his paintings have a lovely warm tone that also makes his work unique. Unfortunately I cant comment much on CRI and its effect, I managed to get my hands on some CRI90 LED bulbs to test and use them at home, I dont know if you would notice a big difference with CRI if you were not a competition level painter.

[@edwardwhite1652]

I found this video fascinating. Like a lecture or a TED talk in great detail, but in this case about a topic related to my hobby that I care about deeply. I paint in a conservatory office off my living room and whilst I have a decent hobby light, i suspect it's the unpredictability of the weather (living in the UK) that probably has the biggest effect on my lighting whilst painting.

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks Edward. Sounds like a wonderful place to paint though.

[@Tsortso1]

A very well-explained and useful video, cheers for this Alex!

[@52Miniatures]

My pleasure Nick!

[@zoop_crafts2472]

Love the video! At 300$ CAD + shipping, it is a lot to pay for a desk lamp. This video gave me some things to think about. Thanks so much!

[@MonkeyNinja99]

This is a great video with far more information than I've ever known about lighting and lamps. It gives an added appreciation for the lighting in cinemas and photography and I'm sure this barely even scratches the surface there. I think it also helps me make a more informed decision on hobby lighting like Redgrasses new lamp and gives me some insight into the amount of work that goes into the development and production of things like that, instead of immediately dismissing it based on the cost. I also like that you note that it's most about what's important to you. Will I pick up the Redgrass lamp? I don't know, but now I have enough knowledge to make a more informed decision on it, and that's pretty great.

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks Bill, I appreciate the comment. And it’s what I hoped, to pass on some tools, not decide what is best for others.

[@jamienm42]

This is a really helpful explanation of the issues surrounding light - which carries on getting more complicated the more you look at it, probably down to subatomic level - without being so overwhelming the point re what hobby light is helpful for painting small plastic minis (spoiler: it kinda depends) is lost. wonderful work as ever

[@52Miniatures]

Thank Jamie!

[@jurriaandejongh8677]

Great video. Love rambling, the more info the better.

[@52Miniatures]

Thank you J 🙏

[@matthewmcguigan4293]

First time stopping by. Nice video! I paint in my kitchen... In daylight it's great. At night it's too dark, but I still have fun. Sometimes I redo a bit of the paint after I see it in sunlight. I really do think I would enjoy a decent lamp for night painting. After watching your video, I am going to stop searching for the perfect lamp and just get something affordable and try it. Thanks!

[@52Miniatures]

I like the attitude. I painted by candlelight the other night. It didn’t work out awesome but I had a fun night and can fix any issues in daylight :)

[@matthewmcguigan4293]

@@52Miniatures That does sound like fun. Keep those creative juices flowing.

[@Dan_Does]

Too late, Alex, I've already painted my entire room and clothes and skin in a medium grey! Very good video by the way.

[@52Miniatures]

Medium gray goes well with everything. You’ll now match all your potential outfit choices.

[@LanternBearer]

Amazing video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I learned a lot and will get a new lamp!

[@TeroyanatorLS]

grocery centers here in america use cri to influence buyers. the cri of red makes apples and strawberries pop. so companies like hannaford use special bulbs to increase the look of fruits.

[@thatotherguy7596]

Hi Alex. That was very interesting and informative, and as usual, entertaining. It's nice to get a photographer's educated opinion regarding lighting. I really appreciate the effort you put into your videos. I've noticed that some of the things I paint look a little off when I take them outside, but that's ok with me. 🙂 They look fine in typical indoor lighting and that is where they are normally seen. As I recall, you painted an army under lightening conditions that you felt would match where the game was going to be played. I thought that was brilliant💡 keep on keepin on, and enjoying your hobbies. 🌈🎨🖌️🎶

[@AnonymousMontanan]

Dude, I realize I am late to the party here but your videos are Awesome!! Its like your channeling your inner Werner Herzog when you do these vidz!! I love this one even more as you seem to be channeling your inner Fred from Scooby doo with the orange ascot. Keep up the great work!!

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks RBG, Welcome to the channel!

[@TsunamiBeef]

Amazing Video as per! Thanks for the info Alex!

[@Kakos08Theos]

Love your channel and everything you do!

[@52Miniatures]

Thank you so much!

[@rizar1982]

I really like your style and delivery, it's really sound like if you are talking to me :) Subbed!

[@52Miniatures]

Great to hear, welcome to the channel R

[@Ainar86]

A perfect marriage of scientific and pragmatic approaches, very informative, literally eye opening (pun intended), love it! The sad part is that it seems I'm buying that stupid expensive lamp after all since my problem is that I need to be able to paint without my regular light sources (i.e. when kids are asleep in the next room).

[@52Miniatures]

It is a darn expensive light but it's good. I've also travelled with it a fair bit and it's sturdy and holds up well.

[@InVerum]

Fantastic video as always! Feeling reasured and my decision to pick this lamp up. Appreciate the insight into eye strain as well.

[@playbunny99]

You said This lamp, what lamp you mean? Sorry my english isn't good 🙏🏻

[@lawrencebostock7539]

I loved this video, have been stressing ove what lamp to "upgrade" too, now I just think my lamp is good enough as I can see with it.

[@52Miniatures]

Great to hear, thanks Lawrence

[@drdave4549]

Hi Alex - Nice video. I've got one of those "Rainbow" light arches. But I also use an Optivisor. And the Optivisor has plastic sides which block any glare from those LEDs at the side. And my work surface isn't anything as tidy as yours, so I don't get any bounce light either. So I'm feeling quite smug !! But, yes, you have explained things that I had not been thinking about. Cheers

[@pointandshootvideo]

Thank you for this extremely informative and humorous video. I wish the R9 would just go retail already and stop all of this Kickstart nonsense!

[@Xenolithal]

Great video! I always love the extra info you present in our hobby. I find it interesting how you bring up the competions at big events would be judged under the flourescent lighting (with bad CRI) 27:10. So i wonder if when painting an entry for competition, entrants might consider painting under those conditions too, to make sure your finished product will look best for judging under those (bad) lights? Such a can of worms, as then this would influence photography and videography as well.

[@52Miniatures]

I mean, daylight is a sort of standard. I don’t know how this is handled at competitions but there seems to always be photographs involved as well at then daylight is hoot to strive for.

[@Grifftrogg]

This more than explains why I have trouble photographing red mini's under my LED lamps. Not sure how I'm going to fix the issue, but at least I know why now.

[@HappyLittleBattleDamage]

18:33 Is that a Sekonic C600 or C7000? I'm using one of these for work and was wondering how good it is and how helpful it would be to use one at home.

[@52Miniatures]

This is a C-700R I think... I mean, it's fun checking what's going on with all the lights if you can borrow one from work.

[@aaronjames3833]

Amazing video! Love how informative it is

[@52Miniatures]

Glad you liked it!

[@MetallicHallucinations]

Illuminating. I find it always helps to take the mini you’re painting outside at various intervals, to see it in natural daylight. I just have to fight the urge in throwing it far over the neighbours fence as I’m usually disappointed with the result, regardless of the light source 😅

[@Starstrykerx]

This was a very illuminating video 😉.....thanks Alex!

[@52Miniatures]

Hah! Thanks Sean 🖖

[@victorrivera022]

Excellent job! Thank you doing this video

[@Thornspyre81]

I just bought the Licent by Game Envy and its wonderful. It has the dame type of things the RGG one does, for example the cold to warm K settings, and it has adaptive settings and a bunch nore features and it was only $85 for a very wide set of 5 led bars that fold up. Oh and the CRI is 95+

[@The_WarL0rd_Way]

That was very infomative. Thanks you. I want one of those meters now. lol

[@2mOlaf]

I didn't realize the fundamental issue of Led and fluorescent lighting in reduced color spectrum. I knew, intuitively that fluorescent appears green, for instance, but the lack of red in a LED tuned for warmth was quite surprising.

[@AbstractObserver]

Thanks Alex, this helps a lot to make a good decision :)

[@VeryPlushy]

Bought high CRI bulbs after watching this, and I can really see the difference when I put a painted mini under the new ones, compared to the old light! Especially the reds, they look pinkish under the old one...

[@playbunny99]

"the reds" meant Redgrass R9 Lamp ? So your meaning is your New High CRI bulb one is better light than old one? Sorry for my bad english. Hard to understand what exactly means. And also I don't understand what point of this video. Is Redgrass Lamp is good or not, there are better substitue lamp ?

[@VeryPlushy]

@@playbunny99 I meant that the red colors look red with good lightbulbs, but with regular LED lights they look pink instead of red! ^^

[@Mikey__R]

This reminds me of when I was trying out a paint scheme for some yellow space marines. I was working on my test model quite late, using my LED lamps. I came back to him the next day, and in the natural light of morning, he wasn't yellow, he was beige.

[@52Miniatures]

Beige Marine! Sounds like a good colour for a marine honestly.

[@Mikey__R]

@@52Miniatures they don't slay the enemies of the Emperor; they write scathing letters to the newspaper.

[@52Miniatures]

@@Mikey__R the pen is mightier than the bolt gun!

[@Marcusstratus]

Marvelous breakdown!

[@jasontrinque]

Thank you for this video, very informative!

[@KäptnKrückschwank]

I love my magnifying lamp. Not one of those bulky ones, just a ring light with a magnifying glass in the middle. It gives a somewhat even, smooth light, it doesn’t get in the way, I can adjust the temp, it was inexpensive, and, best of all, tiny things look bigger! I have no idea what its CRI is, but the medium (white) temp setting feels quite true.