Guide to Lighting for Miniature Painting - HC 443

In this Hobby Cheating Tutorial, I take you through what you want in lighting for your hobby desk - make sure you can see the things you're painting and make sure you aren't straining your eyes.
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0:00 Intro
1:25 Basic Lighting
2:55 Light Explanation
6:00 Light Options
8:30 Game Envy
11:30 Outro

[@gmpbuilder]

Good video. I have the Redgrass Desk Lamp. Wasn't cheap, but it really made a difference for me. At 75 I need a lot of light to see what I'm working on. When I don't have enough light, edges get indistinct and details get obscure. This light really works for me.

[@Thinker_Thunker]

I'll second the Redgrass option. I have one, and it's amazing. I'm in the lighting industry, so I really wanted to test their claims of having a high CRI value (the "trueness" of the color). It doesn't disappoint. Colors really pop much better than my other LED task lamps.

[@tuskgora]

Same, has helped so much with my eyes and allows me to paint for a longer period of time

[@OlafKievit]

Another vote for the RGG R9. Apart from being a really solid, great quality light, I bought it specifically based on the no-flicker promise, as I get migraines. It's really helping with that! But yes, it's more than 3x the price of your Lucent.

[@johnquick5756]

You have helped me so much as a new person to the hobby. Literally watched hours of your videos before I even bought my first mini. Now people call me a liar when I tell them I am new to painting. Thank you so much.

[@terrydactyl2077]

I’ve had the same on r/minipainting. It happens a lot there. A lot of people actually get crazy mad and call you a flat out liar. It’s so strange.

[@RavenMorpheus]

I use a "light arch". I bought "daylight" USB powered self adhesive LED strip, electrical conduit cover (flexible stuff), and screwed the conduit to some 2x1 wood on either end, then stuck the LED strip in the conduit. Cheap, and low power consumption, and very bright, plus the light is all round, not just from one direction.

[@chazlong61]

I am a very new subscriber, but HC has become one of my KZbin highlights. I look forward to the videos and I always learn something new. thank you so much.

[@VinceVenturella]

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you along on the hobby journey!

[@Wuzdakka]

I know a lot of people talk about the bulbed task light but don't spend a lot of attention to the type of bulb. I work in Lighting and it was nice to hear you talk about this topic. A brand I can recommend is Soraa. They are museum quality with exceptional CRI and R ratings. I typically recommend them anytime I have to display artwork, but their pricing reflects their niche as a gallery bulb.

[@VinceVenturella]

Yep, that's a great shout, and there are some nice bulbs you can get reasonably costed quality bulbs. I should have gone deeper into CRI for people, but most bulbs people get are 90+.

[@sybert1138dzc]

I already needed wet palette paper so you talked me into a Lucent too, Vince. I hope you get commission 😜. I was looking at them at Adepticon but had already made some questionable financial decisions. 😂

[@earnestwanderer2471]

Thirty years ago I used to throw down some newspapers and paint on the kitchen table. Those days are long gone. Thank God, my vision is still pretty decent and my hands are steady...But! Man I need lots of light now.

[@chrisrobinson196]

I feel this. Whenever I decide to paint somewhere else in the house for a change of pace (but only terrain/scenics since, well, light) I feel like I'm moving a lamp store with me.

[@dougsundseth6904]

1. Daylight is roughly 5500 - 6000 Kelvin; 4500 K is cooler than an incandescent bulb, but significantly warmer than daylight. Note that classical painters tend to like to paint under "northlight", which is light from a north window, so closer to 8000K, which will tend to get you to paint warmer to compensate. (I generally use something in the 5500 K range.) 2. For softer light, use a large lighting surface and move it as close to your model as you can. The disadvantage is that the closer the light, the more rapid the falloff. (It's a function of inverse-square law.) The strength or directness of the light has nothing to do with how harsh the shadows are. What matters is the angle subtended by the lit surface of the light when seen from the subject. 3. When choosing a light, the color rendering index is crucial. Anything rated 95 or higher should be fine. (If you mentioned this, I missed it, and it's more important than most other considerations.) Personally, I use a pair of photographers' LED light panels on small tripods. The ones I have are from Viltrox, but the mfr is mostly irrelevant. You can get them from your local monopolist with a smiley package or from a photography store. The panels have adjustable color and intensity and have high CRI. With this kind of panel, no diffusion is necessary. The panels aren't expensive, but you have to manage support and power on your own, which can be a significant expense. (I'm a photographer, so I had some of that stuff already.) I find the color adjustment to be useful if I want to use odd lighting schemes (moonlight from above and firelight from below, for instance) in seeing how that light might interact with itself on the figure.

[@typeonewombat]

Have you ever used the Red Grass Games R9 light? What are your thoughts if you have?

[@VinceVenturella]

I have, I like this better.

[@retrovalkyrie2211]

I use Green Stuff World’s Hobby Arch lamp, which is an arch lamp. It runs at about $70 and uses the included light strips instead of bulbs. I like that I don’t ever have to adjust it. If I paint under the arch then all sides are lighted equally. It also has a dimmer knob, which is amazing. However, it also doesn’t have the flexibility of movement that a standard lamp does. The feet also sit on my desk, which annoyingly do get in the way of where I naturally want to put my pallet or rest my hand. I also wish I had seen this video sooner, because it runs on the cool side at 6-6.5K, which is definitely evident. I will look into this Game Envy light in the future, because it sounds much better.

[@kegofort]

I've been eyeing this light for about 3 months, so glad you did this. I've been using a home made arch lamp for years but have wanted something adjustable for a while

[@warpfiendstudios9815]

Once again, Vince came out with a vid just as I needed it. Got my new lucent and i'm loving it so far, id been using my bulky softbox for the last year and it was driving me mad! immediately just the flexibility of being easily able to move it is a massive step up

[@grombatmole]

I’m using a pair of high CRI LED panels (viltrox L116T) mounted on those IKEA arms. Adjustable colour temperature and brightness with a nice rectangular diffused output. I like them a lot, but I’d have probably gone the lucent if it existed when I built them! It’s absurdly good value and nicely portable. Great to hear that there’s an excellent product at a reasonable price

[@raphaelle_colors]

a friend send me the Lucent light a week ago, it's an amazing lamp. I painted with ikea desk lamp and daylight bulb for a long time and it was ok. But this nex one is great I agree

[@nickmanzo8459]

Buying a magnifying glass hobby lamp has changed how I paint, so many times before I had mistakes I never even saw, spots of primer showing that I missed, and painting the little eyes is soooo easy now!

[@davemclay5083]

I was literally talking about this light yesterday with another hobby friend. You've convinced me to pick one up. Thanks Vince!

[@VinceVenturella]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@tdholman]

I am so glad to hear this about the lucent. I have two on order and am now even more anxious for it to get here. Thanks for all you do to share your hobby and life skills with us!

[@thedrmurchindise]

Vince is the GOAT of hobbying. Has helped me progress and is juat a wealth of information and he's from Ohio.

[@thelonepainter4760]

Great video! I have a similar light which I set it to the brightest and coolest setting. Been painting like that for years. I also calibrate my TVs in the “cooler” spectrum. Awesome content as always.😊👍🏽

[@shinigamiauthor]

i just got the Lucent a few weeks ago. im just beginning in this hobby, and im glad i ended up making a solid choice.

[@bacawaka2813]

I added the lucent light to the game envy kickstarter. I cant wait to get it.

[@johnhalliburton-xs3pd]

I bought this light on a whim about a month ago along with their hobby holder. Couldn’t agree more with you, Vince. I’ve tried Amazon specials, Ottlites, and others and this one strikes that great balance between price and performance. Great content, as always!

[@patricklocufier8316]

Always insightful and inspiring, thank you ☺️👏👏👍

[@Diggsworth]

I've been really happy with the Lucent - I definitely recommend it others, worth the price.

[@epikmiata]

I use a garage light zip tied to a ring light over my desk, it works pretty well and it is very diffuse

[@HunterJE]

Mid-move and just yesterday set up my new hobby desk (not something I had room for a dedicated space for in my previous place) and one thing I invested in is a pair of gooseneck-mounted bright LED bar lights, will have a ton of diffuse light that can be repositioned exactly as needed. Won't have a lot of painting time until I have the rest of the boxes are unpacked but super excited to work in this new space when I do...

[@MLE_blue]

I played with that light at Adepticon! I whole heartedly agree it is worth the investment and will be a purchase for myself soon!

[@TheGeppywizard]

Eagerly awaiting my Lucent...hopefully getting it next week. :)

[@danbrugman4838]

What I use that I don't see mentioned much is an arch light like acrylic nail artists use in salons. They give complete all-around light; good ones (usually between 70 and 100 dollars) have lots of adjustable settings; most importantly (and I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned in this video) these type of lights are generally designed to have very high color rendering index values, which can help you see the actual hue and value of your paints better.

[@chrisrinderknecht3753]

Great video Vince. I personally use a NeatFi light which I like very much but I will keep this option in mind next time I’m looking for more light.

[@chicagohobbyhero]

Saw this one at Adepticon and immediately went and backed on Kickstarter for it. Really excited to get it and move away from my two little Menards desk lamps that have served me well for 5 years.

[@seananderson2195]

For the longest time I was wanting to get my hands on the Red Grass Gaming R9 light, but that cost was a bit a steep at the time. Instead I opted to upgrade my little IKEA bulb up to a Neatfi 2500 and I've been happy every since. It works great in my workspace and has adjustable brightness. I think it sits right around 5500K for temperature so it really has this nice hue to it while working

[@mordy2v]

After trying a lot of cheap options, I decided to go with the Neatfi XL. Its a bit expensive at over $100 but its big, its bright, it easily adjusts with a long arm.

[@Artmesa]

After the bulb went out, I just updated my magnifying lamp with a led ring which is way brighter. I also hand paint in my airbrush booth, so the led light strip helps too.

[@galatician8063]

I upgraded to Redgrass R9 desk lamp last year. Not cheap! ($260 now). I bought 2 by mistake, which was a deal then at $400, and to much hassle after currency exchange since it was coming from Switzerland to US to try to correct it. I thought I would save the 2nd one as backup. I use both now. I was able to use the weighted base of my desk lamp for the 2nd one as I have no place for the included clamp on the right side of my desk. They are not as positionable as the Game Envy (which I've been staring at since you started using it), but WOW it's nice to see what you're painting!!! If I had known about the Game Envy sooner I would have gone with them, but I'm still happy. I also have supplemental lighting as I am in a basement with a desk enclosed on 3 sides. I have a 2 ft overhead Led shop light, and some smaller led lights and led strip lights lighting up my paint racks. Don't take your sight for granted!!!

[@tomekhekin914]

Tank you. Red grass R9 was to expensive for my test m taste but this one look grate.

[@AM-uw3gp]

You can never have too much light, I have 8 x LED 4ft lights from the local hardware store that daisy chain together set about 1m up over the paint desk and lights up everything nicely

[@LeathArNak]

Vince, I have a request/idea for an HC episode. I have minimal space for hobbying and have a sort of travel kit so that I can easily pack up and stow. Any thoughts on a cost-effective travel/convention/store painting setup would be greatly appreciated.

[@TheAndrian463]

Good introduction to lighting. Main thing is to avoid having sudden changes of lighting in the work environment otherwise your eyes will trick you; have to keep the environment lit with the same lighting. Also the work surface you paint on should be a neutral grey colour as well. I've been eyeing up the Elgato Key Light led panel lights for painting, a bit pricey though compared to the Game Envy light.

[@chadkittleson5447]

I really want that Game Envy light. It would be perfect for my setup. I put it on my gift wishlist at the top so hopefully my loving family gets the hint.

[@VinceVenturella]

Fingers crossed!

[@GoufinAround_]

I have the redgrass games light that doubles as both a painting light and just a normal light if I lower the brightness

[@rikowal]

I really like my neatfi xl 3500. It’s big, and somewhat pricey, but it does the job and I considered it a worthwhile expense since lighting is paramount. With that being said, the Lucent looks pretty nice.

[@paolinsky_minis]

Amazing video! After a few months of using a neatfi lamp I found I dont like it, the CRI is quite low and it is not clear in which color temperature setting I am. I just bought the game envy lamp a week ago, now Im even more excited for it to arrive!.

[@docbun]

Hi Vince! I thought we'd here of more different lamps (What are your thoughts on the many LED-strip offers?), but since there's an open KS for thewhite version of the Lucent, I guess it can be circumstantially more interesting, especially for people outside the US. Just a word on that one, by the way. For us Europeans, it is definitely not an $85 offer. First that doesn't include taxes (I know, I know: that's how brains are wired on that sode of the Atlantic. The thing is - it's legally mandatory to have taxes included prices as the biggest, one price in the EU, so our brains are trained the other way.) There's also shipping. I looked at the total yesterday and it's a $156 offer for me from my country. Through the KS, it's $126 - better, but still clearly not a $85 kind of deal. ;) Today I use an "old" circular-neon architect lamp. It has a built-in magnifier that is utterly useless for our hobby, but it has the advantage of emiting light towards the mini from a lot of directions (and not from a line). Granted, it'd be easier on my eyes with more ambiant lighting too, so I'm looking for a complement. :) Thanks for sharing your views, Vince! (That was pun intended, but with a friendly tone too.) Happy painting.

[@DocEonChannel]

I currently use a light that's supposed to be for nail salons. It's a swing arm clamped to my table, with a long arched LED at the end. I have it at a height so if I rest my elbows on the table, the mini comes up to within the arch and gets lit from several directions

[@ThreeFootGood]

A $2 shower cap from Walmart works great as a diffuser if you're lamp has a round light socket.

[@sharlacher8]

I've been using a large ring light on my desk. Nice and diffuse light with no hard shadows casted, and has a daylight balancing dial. I think it was like 20 bucks at Ollies, definitely an impulse buy but it's served me well!

[@VinceVenturella]

Very nice!

[@derekgarcia3069]

Thanks for the detailed review of the Lucent. I've been considering it for awhile and wondered if it performed as well as it appears, especially for the price.

[@VinceVenturella]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markgnepper5636]

I love all Vince Venturelias videos 👏👍🤙

[@DrogzFPM]

Hey Vince I have a video request for you. I ended up purchasing a complete set of reaper MSP paints after experimenting with vallejo and army painter. I love the colors and the matte finish but ive been struggling with everything coming out chalky. I figured out i was thinning way too much but even using it straight out of the bottle on my wet pallete was still too thin. So i just switched to a dry pallette and im blown away how much better and easier they are to paint with. So here is my request could you do a video specifically on reaper paints and how to take advantage of their translucency and other nuances around them. Hard to find anything specific to reaper and they are so different then the majority of other brands(thinner, matte, translucent) etc. Anyway love your work!

[@edumh22]

Your videos are great as always! What type of material would you recommend to use to diffuse light and not burn my building?

[@VinceVenturella]

A simple shower cap will do it, but I have a link in the description for a cover from amazon.

[@Gaiawolf]

Ever the font of wisdom. Cheers Mr V. Keep well. 🖖

[@tearseptpainting1086]

Would baking paper/ parchment paper work as a diffuser for the light?

[@EricSquirmydadBrown]

Thanks for this! Do you have a HC video dealing with lighting for miniature photography?

[@VinceVenturella]

I have an older one, but I don't like it anymore. I am going to put together a new one this year.

[@FrisoHoltkamp]

Is there an easy way to buy the Lucent in Europe? 50 bucks shipping is a bit steep.

[@FixedAU]

Same to ship it to Australia and we would still need an adapter.

[@Wijkert]

Wondering the same thing.

[@jonathondaniels2127]

Yes just seen that. Makes it a non-starter for the UK I'm afraid.

[@VinceVenturella]

I don't know of any alternative shipping unfortunately.

[@laam999]

I've just messaged them to ask about UK sellers. If more people do maybe they'll look into it?​@@jonathondaniels2127

[@phookaziz3]

Another great video Vince. What would you recommend for lighting that can pack up and move easily for paint night at the hobby club, or a convention that involves air travel?

[@VinceVenturella]

Travel Ott-Lite - amzn.to/3TZDglO

[@averagejoe8384]

I recently picked up the red grass light. After a few months I am still iffy on it. It’s a good light source, but I find myself struggling to turn the lights to properly illuminate the miniature.

[@rickkiller2000]

I was thinking of getting the Lucent, the only issue I can see is that I'm in the UK and I'm unsure if it's safe to keep a US plug connected to a UK adaptor for a lengthy period of time

[@christopherschlegel6412]

my girlfriend bought me the lucent as an early birthday gift, and its been really nice this last month. I think I like having a couple lights that sit low and will probably bring out my old lights for it, but i no longer have to worry about the main light getting in the way of my brush since the arm is fairly long and maneuverable. prior to this i just used Neewer SL70s attached to mic arms. With the redgrass light I was skeptical super expensive, and the marketing of the CRI being supposedly so much better than everything else.... Lost a lot of trust in some folks recommendations as a result. Seeing it in person it was fine but still not 260 dollars fine. can't say i noticed a difference in my mini under it than my neewer LEDs, but not being a sponsored painter with it at home, i can't actually compare side by side.

[@TheNoobPainter]

I was not expecting to buy a spider-lamp, spider-lamp on a Saturday afternoon. I'll be sure to let them know Vincey V sent me.

[@CrimsonPhoenix75]

Have you tried the Redgrass Games and Neatfi lights? I curious how the Lucent compares to those two in terms of light output and quality? It appears that the Lucent is much more adjustable and cheaper to boot.

[@VinceVenturella]

I think it's the same output for all purposes as the REdgrass (but much cheaper), but better CRI than the NeatFi.

[@FuchsCC]

Very good overview. Can you recommend an very mobile light? sometimes I want to sit with my family in the living room and paint there, Looking for a small light which I can easily cary there to paint for an hour or two and afterwards store it away easily. I think in the vincy con videos you have something like that on your desks.

[@VinceVenturella]

Travel Ott-Lite - amzn.to/3TZDglO

[@Aisaaax]

I have one of those painting booths with LED strips on 3 sides along the top. It lights the miniature really well. One thing I noticed though that bright lights make it much easier to paint, but you should be conscious of the lighting situation where the miniature will be played or displayed. Some of my minis turned out great under good lights but seem too dark and not contrast enough under normal room lights. So now I am usually trying to make a point of painting brighter and lighter colors that look just right under normal lights even if they look a bit desaturated under my work area lighting. As for the painting booth - I can't recommend it enough. With an asterisk. Now, for some reason Amazon photos all display them with an outletpointing straight in your face :D You don't have to do that. In fact, if you are airbrushing you should point it to the window instead. The asterisk is - by default the single switch controls both the lights and the fans. This is stupid. I disassembled mine and split it into two switches, controlling the fan independently. I still wired them in chain so you can't run the fan without lights, but you can run the light without a fan. This is probably a bit too much DIY for most people, but the result I am very pleased with. If you are handy with a soldiering iron and have a drill bit to punch a hole in the case for another switch - it's a very easy modification to do.

[@Boonedale]

What do you all think about the Neatfi XL light? I have one of those and its working out pretty good so far.

[@VinceVenturella]

Perfectly fine, I like this better, but nothing wrong with that lamp.

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Very cool looking light, have you ever used led panel lights like they sell for KZbinrs/video people?

[@VinceVenturella]

Yes I have, I don't love them for painting, but they are fine for background lights as well.

[@TheCombatartist]

Bought the Redgrass light - just “ok”, doesn’t throw a lot of light and the neck length is annoying. Thinking of going back to the old clamp lights with color corrected bulbs.

[@danielparrott4286]

The game envy light looks awesome, but unfortunately my desk does not have an overhang that I can attach anything to. How hard would it be to convert into a desk lamp with a base instead of attaching to the desktop?

[@VinceVenturella]

Tricky, you'd have to unscrew it and find a way to attach it, but it's really top heavy, I couldn't make it work, but I am not sure its impossible.

[@caseyrogers7538]

Vince, I can't remember what video it was on, but you had some product recommendations including some kind of makeup remove wipes or something that you like for removing paint for drybrushing instead of paper towels. What were those? Or what was the video?

[@VinceVenturella]

They are nail polish wipes, I will have a video on them soon - amzn.to/3VNegjb

[@caseyrogers7538]

Thanks!

[@jakelilevjen9766]

I have 4 lamps in addition to my overhead lights. It may very well be overkill.

[@PrometianPainting]

Possibly a silly question, but do you find your lights ever interfere with your brush? I use an architect's light, but usually paint with the model held up quite close to my face, and therefore quite close to the light. Sometimes the brush handle will knock against the light itself, which is less than ideal when doing fine detail.

[@VinceVenturella]

That's why I like a long arm so it can be out of the way. It can happen with shorter armed lights.

[@firemarshallily]

the Amico light linked in the description is currently unavailable, do you have another alternative to share?

[@VinceVenturella]

If you're looking for something similar, the Neatfi is okay - amzn.to/3PHZR3U

[@robertsturm1669]

What type of lighting is used for judging and display?

[@VinceVenturella]

It varies, but generally bulbs in arms that can be adjusted and moved around.

[@dc345601]

Any chance you’ve used one of the Neatfi XL 2200 lights? It’s supposedly 2200 lumens, but it doesn’t feel all that bright to me. I’m super interested in the Lucent but I would really like to see a comparison.

[@VinceVenturella]

Yes I have. It's a perfectly acceptable light, I just think the Lucent is way better, it's still very bright in the area, but more easy to move and shape the light to your needs. I don't se any real difference in the brightness despite the claims.

[@dc345601]

@@VinceVenturella Thanks, Vince! Very cool, the articulating arms is what has me excited about the Lucent. Just wanted to make sure it wasn’t going to be dimmer than the Neatfi XL. On paper it should be, but we all know that specifications don’t always reflect reality.

[@KerfluffinMcWooly]

Do you add a diffusion cover to your Lucent lights?

[@VinceVenturella]

No, it already has solid diffusion.

[@davidlegg5771]

How is the light in the red spectrum? I was planning on investing in a Redgrass R9 Desk Lamp because it is so close to natural light, but if I can save myself over £100 then I will.

[@VinceVenturella]

The CRI is 95+, so you have the color rendering you want.

[@kamildabrowski9641]

I wonder how this one compare to Redgrass R9 Desk Lamp

[@skippen]

Bound to better simply by not being Redgrass. They are more marketing hype than quality.

[@VinceVenturella]

I like it better for the adjustability.

[@timestop5843]

Curious if you would talking magnifying goggles/lamps in one of these HC KZbin’s who in your circle of mini painters uses what and why / why not of the different options.

[@VinceVenturella]

I use only magnifiers, and for detail work. I don't like magnifying lamps, it locks you in place too much and I've never found them useful.

[@richardrussell7082]

Does anybody know how/where to get the Game Envy Lucent in the UK?

[@VinceVenturella]

I need to figure out the EU shipping situation, it seems expensive.

[@Colbliashi]

Loved this video and have been needing a good light for awhile. I went ahead and ordered this LUCENT light and a new wet palette with the link, but unfortunately it's been almost 5 days with no shipping and no response after reaching out to Game Envy. Anyone else had this issue?

[@VinceVenturella]

Not sure, that is strange, did they get back with you? I know they are closing out their KS, so I am sure it's a busy time, but they are generally very responsive.

[@Colbliashi]

@VinceVenturella hey Vince! Yeah they did late Friday. They were closed the Monday after Easter and got behind. No biggie

[@JWbrasser]

I rock the desk lamps recommended by adam savage over on tested... they are fucking 30 bucks (or they where when i bought the 5 i own:P) and run off standard 12v powerbricks! 2 on my deks, 2 in my spray booth, 1 random, all attached to cheap ass desk lamps

[@dannythompson9642]

👍👍

[@iamsobanned]

I heard from a ninja that airbrush booth definitely need the lighting fixed...

[@Aisaaax]

Looked into this Lucent light... Yup,the delivery toUK costs $50 + you pay 20% VAT. Which makes it twice as expensive for me. At which point it is cheaper to buy 6 architect lights than 1 lucent😮

[@VinceVenturella]

Yeah, they are working on UK and EU distribution.

[@Aisaaax]

For UK I found a good alternative. You can search for "Marbosa Led Desk Lamp". It looks like Luten's small brother, also with antlers, but it costs 70 gbp and not 160 with tax and shipping. It also comes from US with a US plug. It has very nice stepless temperature and brightness controls, and it is very bright at the top setting - I have it set up at around 30% and it's enough. Anyway, not cheap, but a good alternative for UK and EU given Luten's delivery prices. 😊

[@biffa2987]

Any way we can get this in the UK without the $50 shipping?

[@VinceVenturella]

I believe that is the only option for right now sadly.

[@philgee486]

👍👍👍

[@Moorhammer_studio]

Where can you buy the lucent light in the U.K?

[@VinceVenturella]

Sadly, there isn't great UK shipping options, I know they are lookign into that.

[@Moorhammer_studio]

@VinceVenturella Thanks for the reply Vince, your videos are an inspiration and a great help, fingers crossed for the future they sort something as it looks a fine edition to any hobby setup, great design. 🤞

[@GlossRabban]

Sad thing is, that the transport alone for this lamp, is over 50% of what the lamp costs. So I'll almost pay double 😥

[@VinceVenturella]

Yeah, that shipping can be a killer outside the US unfortunately. Hoping there is an answer for that.

[@thomasgrable1746]

A few people already mentioned CRI, color rendering index. Most LED lamps have CRI 82 or so, fine for general tasks, but not sufficient for painting. Look for lamps or luminaires with CRI 90+, the higher the better.

[@eriqone9245]

Never realized how dark my lamps and room lights were until i got my redgrass lamp lol. definitely on the pricier end. But its really nice to have the color benefits they advertise and the sheer volume of light provided without any of the glare of a single directional light. Painting got sooooo much easier when i could see 😅

[@johnbruce4004]

So how much 'weight' do you place on CRI values? Does that relate to Lumens?

[@VinceVenturella]

THey matter, but as long as they are 90+ (which the Lucent is, it's 95+), you're good.

[@DarthVZ]

Surprised that you didn't say anything about CRI rating of the bulbs

[@VinceVenturella]

Generally, most stuff people would get is 90+ (which is fine), but I shoudl have mentioned it as well as a warning.

[@Taytay-wn4ik]

Headlamp gang rise up

[@CalebCushing]

My problem has come down to a like high lumens. Like literally I have 5K (no that's not color temperature) lumen bulbsq. The problem I've been having is that I can't find lamps anymore that take regular bulbs or they won't allow for the power that a 5k+ lumen LED takes. For some reason most of the lamps I can find on Amazon will no longer power a 30 wath bulb... Why? Used to be the dumbest bulb you wanted was 80 w so why has everything gone to where it can't even power those anymore? I really dislike this world that we have moved into where I can't buy standard replacement bulbs because everybody has made their lamps proprietary. Now I have a lamp that will do bulbs this well from Ikea. The problem is is that the lampshade isn't long enough and it didn't come with a diffuser... So now I'm stuck trying to find a better lampshade. So far no luck.

[@ashclayton3273]

plus 50 dollars for shipping to the UK unfortunately :(

[@TheGamerZapocalypse]

LEDs kick up a lot of Blue Light...

[@maciej8587]

Yes? Every type of a lightbulb with high color accuracy (= spectrum as close to daylight as possible) will emit blue light, you need blue light to see blue and every other color which uses blue as a composite (including white).

[@VinceVenturella]

This has a CRI of 95+, so you'll get a good color rendering.

[@killboypowrhed]

Love Vince’s content. Wish he’d do something about those light reflections in his glasses lol.