How This Single Case Can Light Up Your Film Projects! (Compact Aputure Lighting Kit)

[@GidonLasch]

I have a follow up video on how i stuff all the gear in the case! Link at the end or on may page.

[@PetrosofSparta]

Forgetting even for a second your so called "bad english", which is actually better than most English people's English lately, your comedic timing is impeccable. This English speaker (from England) approves.

[@GidonLasch]

thats so good to hear thank you very much!

[@robertdouble559]

Best tip? The collapsing stool! Cheers Gid!

[@GidonLasch]

A small but so useful piece of equipment!

[@robertdouble559]

@@GidonLasch just ordered mine from Amazon!

[@GidonLasch]

Amazing you will be delighted!

[@Bledder]

Always love finding small channels like this. Great video.

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you very much!

[@hemingwhey]

You did such a good job making this video fun to watch while being descriptive and helpful. Great personality in front of the camera too! Thanks for the vid.!

[@GidonLasch]

Thanks a lot! That is very kind from you

[@MakeArtHurt]

This video and your personality are so good, I'd watch it in German!

[@GidonLasch]

That is so nice from you thanks a lot!

[@route909]

Cool content, but fyi your right and left channel of dialog are completely out of phase with each other, making them cancel out completely in mono...

[@GidonLasch]

thank you an yes ive noticed by now dont really know how this happend, but will do better at the next video

[@Lightzoutt]

Unfortunately can’t watch on a projector with mono audio 😅 had to use my phone

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you for doing so and not giving up und me 😄

[@imiy]

​@@Lightzoutt I hear only music via phone

[@westoncockrell5881]

I wondered why I only had music. Thanks Route909!

[@julianmcintoshfilms]

Well made video! Engaging and interesting while not being desperately attention-grabby. Looking forward to more content like this from you. If you're ever in Amsterdam, hit me up!

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you very much! I will upload as much as I can, and since if bin to Amsterdam quite some times for shoots, I could be quit possible, thank you a lot

[@melankolikfilms]

Love that kit. I have all those lights too, so I might have to copy it. Thanks for sharing!

[@GidonLasch]

you are welcome! i will do a follow up video to show how i pack everything in greater detail

[@kentan00]

subscribed awesome video. Good pacing didnt feel bored and was genuinely intrigued how your set up works. Would be great to see how you use this kit in an actual interview

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you so much🖖 at some time this year I will make a video about a set up yes but It will take me a bit to make it happen.

[@troyreid1340]

Nice, brilliant, funny, informative, helpful, much appreciated, thanks!!!

[@GidonLasch]

That is so nice from you, thank you very much

[@kevinsanabria5571]

Great kit my friend very nice how you made it all fit in one case

[@GidonLasch]

Thanks a lot

[@camsfilmarchive]

Super helpful! Which pelican case is that?

[@GidonLasch]

thank you very much that is the Peli Air 1615

[@jaroslawsaternus]

Great tip about the lights - I was thinking about the 600x but your logic makes sense.

[@GidonLasch]

It’s just my opinion but out of experience I rather take the output and if I really need to balance something I can still use some good old cto

[@jaroslawsaternus]

@@GidonLasch yes it really makes sense, also agree with staying with one system. I made a mistake of mixing now I slowly migrate to aputure.

[@GidonLasch]

That is a smart move!

This video just got recommended to me by youtube! Subscribed at 845 subs, Excited to see your channel explode!

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you so much it’s a pleasure to be able to rech more people and maybe get something going here

[@maxthylmann]

Thx Gidon! Nice inspiration for packing lights in a better way!!! 👌🏼

[@GidonLasch]

Grazie mille ✌️

[@cesarlorca_]

Love this! Going to do this with my lighting kit for sure!

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you very much, makes it so much easier to bring your equipment to set 👌

[@nicomacario]

Thanks Gidon. Very helpful channel you have here. It'll be great to have your videos on Besser Drehen in English for the wider audience. Very valuable. Warm regards!

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you so much 🙏 i was thinking about redoing the german videos in english if i get more request i think i will do so!

[@MuhammadFloyd]

first time seeing your channel and thank you for making it in english. havent seen anyone make a really useful video like this in a while!

[@GidonLasch]

So nice from you, I was a little bit hesitant to make it in englisch but now I am very happy that I did! It’s a lot more effort for me but it’s worth every second when the content reaches people like you!

[@MuhammadFloyd]

now that ive found your channel im fine with reading subtitles since the stuff you make is intresting to watch and informative

[@GidonLasch]

@@MuhammadFloyd I am very happy to hear that, and in the future it will always be in English! Cheers

[@successconsultingtv]

Awesome kit! And congrats to the switch to English! Servus aus Wien 🔆🤗🔆

[@GidonLasch]

Danke dir und danke dir hab lange rum getan aber bin jetzt sehr froh es gemacht zu haben!

[@simvid8107]

That is a pretty amazing light kit and can see how your choices really fit the documentary approach. I’m currently piecing together my own lighting kit but it will be mainly for short films. I would be quite interested to see how you pack your PeliCase with that lighting list. Mine will be slightly different but if I could scale down all the individual boxes into maybe 2 Peli cases I’d be well keen :)

[@GidonLasch]

Hi there thank you very much! In am thinking about making a follow up video on how I get Al of the gear in there because I took a lot of try’s to figure it out😂 It depends so much on your own needs but in general the more compact you are the quicker you can move,maybe you could pack on pelican case and have the bigger lights and stuff you don’t need on every shoot separate.

[@niekhuisman7575]

Great video! witch Peli case do you use?

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you a lot! It’s the pelican 1615 Air case

[@Phasefirefilms]

Great video. I use the 300x and love it. I've been building a kit that's 2 smaller boxes. one for just the lights and cables and one for grip and modifiers.

[@GidonLasch]

thank you very much, the 300x is old but gold! having 2 boxes is much easier on your back i think.

[@RustyJamesOfficial]

Awesome video man! And your English is great! 🤝

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you so mich

[@TimeKillersAddendum]

Wow. Your lighting kit is very similar to mine. I use the pelican air as well. I have 2 300c's, 2 aperture bars, 1 22fc

[@GidonLasch]

Amazing the 22 is also on my list of lights i am thinking about buying

[@TimeKillersAddendum]

@@GidonLasch it folds to the same size as your light. Therefore you're bringing a bigger light in the same travel size

[@GidonLasch]

Oh that’s great information thank you!

[@WinWinRealtorsTV]

Great job! Chief

[@GidonLasch]

Thanks a lot

[@jack.pearce]

Could you fit the 600D in that case?

[@GidonLasch]

no the 600D will be to big to fit in there, I carry the 600 in its original case when I need it

[@papsny]

you should see mine, 3x molus x100 and 1 x G200, 4 x nissin ls65c, fits a jansport backpack

[@GidonLasch]

that sound like a very cool setup!

[@MarcoHerbstVisuals]

NICE Video and Tip

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you very much!

[@RodrigoObregonubidia]

Nice 😊

[@ETFootprints]

Good video. Get Nanuk by the way. If you check our Pelican warranty fine print, you'll see why I said it.

[@stephond.photography9867]

Awesome video, I love this idea and I may do this with GVM system, can’t afford Aperture yet lol. I got an MC pro and was gonna get 3 more but couldn’t pay $400 for the set.

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you very much! Once you have your setup ready, you'll find it easier to adapt to any situation. The set you're considering is great, but I would suggest diversifying it a bit before committing to purchasing four MC Pros. It seems like you've made a wise decision in this regard.

[@stephond.photography9867]

@@GidonLaschthanks, so far I have the following: GVM 300B Pro GVM 80w daylight (2)Pixel Pro Panel RGB Lights Aperture MC Pro Lume Cube panel (4)Ulanzi VL49 I’m thinking of getting two of the Ulanzi panel lights and a conical snoot to complete my lighting kit. I think this would hold me over for a few jobs, enough to secure funds for higher end equipment. I’m doing more interview/documentary and short for videos like SM ads and creative shorts

[@GidonLasch]

Amazing setup I think you can do a lot with that!

[@stephond.photography9867]

@@GidonLasch thanks. I plan on doing more, your video face me inspiration.

[@GidonLasch]

thats such a nice compliment thank you!

[@marcusavanti902]

It was a good video and interesting to watch as I do something similar except I put my light stands in the case as well. I have that Peli Air case but I changed that to use for my second case and I use a Think Tank Manager 30 now. It is better for me because I need the big front pockets for mirrors. My main light is a Smallrig 450b, it is the power of the 600x but much smaller to pack. I also have two ifootage 130/b (smallest most powerful lights there are) and I think I will get a Molus X100. I have a few tiny RGB lights. My light stands are 1 x Matthews baby C-stand plus extention and 2x Merf stands. I also have some rods to make boom poles and arms.

[@GidonLasch]

Hey there! Really appreciate you sharing your approach. The Think Tank Manager 30 switch caught my eye, especially for those big front pockets you mentioned - been eyeing those mirrors myself after seeing them showcased at a fair. Thinking of making the leap and adding them to my setup too! Your gear selection sounds intriguing, especially with that power-packed combo of lights. Curious, do you control them all with an app? That would be incredibly handy. Also, I’d love to see how you fit everything into your case. Got any visuals on that? It’s always great to get a peek at how others organize their gear.

[@marcusavanti902]

​@@GidonLasch My bag is due for a reorganisation. I will take a picture after that. I am waiting for a delivery of new poles. The most difficult issue for me to solve is how to have a back light with a 2-3 metre boom arm. I ordered new poles for that. Once I can work that out I will reorganise my bag and take a picture. Its very hard to have a Menace Arm in a small bag. I want to only use the Matthews Merf Stand which has a capacity of 4 kilos but that must include the back light and poles connectors etc and a water sand bag perhaps. I might try to make a ratchet strap system so I don't need the water sand bag or use a back light that is so light weight I don't need a counter weight but testing is the only way to find out. After I test (to know roughly the weight it can hold) I will see if the Zhiyun Molus X100 with softbox and grid at under 1/2 kilo is light weight enough. I will not use the battery but a very long USB-C PD power cable. It saves weight and the battery does not last long enough. Currently the only poles I use are carbon fibre that come in two parts and I use them to hold 40 inch x 6ft Photoflex black/white panel material. Thos poles are great in that they are super light weight but they can not hold any weight they would just bend or break. I just have acrylic mirrors custom cut to the size of the front pockets. So much cheaper than buy those sets. Just use a Mini Matthellini Clamp to hold it. I do have one Mirror by Dedolight that is 50 cm x 50 cm but I will not take that to a shoot very often. If I had a grip truck or car I would but mostly I need to travel by taxi or Tube or Train. I also like the Think Tank bag for that reason. Once a Taxis driver asked me if I was not scared of being robbed when I had my Peli Air case with me. The Think Tank also has a built in lock I can use on the train to put around a pole to make it hard to steal (they must cut it and it is metal wire) if a group tries to distract me and steal it. All of my lights have App control but not the same App. For me the size of the light modifier and the size and power of the lights is more important. Smallrig 450 is the most powerful light that packs down AND it has the smallest Fresnel for a 600w equivalent light. Also the iFootage 130 lights with the 15-50° Intensifier are the smallest most powerful for the size. I have 3 x NEEWER RGB62 very cheap App control lights for adding to practicals etc. For me the App control is most important for a hair light and practicals. The Smallrig 450 also has a little wired remote I use as its just easy, as well as App control. Overall I might make two cases. One for "daylight" when I have big windows to fight with ie I need the Smallrig 450 and my Profoto Monolight. Then another for not day light. However the great thing about a mirror is you can punch more than one light into it if you need more directional power. I wish I could work out a way to have more than 3 light stands in my bag but I have given up on that now. The best general solution I have come up with is using a clamp on a chair I find at the location.

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you for sharing all of that! I am quite amazed at how well thought out your lighting setup is. The menace arm is a lovely addition. I always use the Avenger one and have a big counterweight to hang bigger lights, but for backlighting, your solution sounds great! I see how you really took everything into account when building your kit. Can't wait to see how it looks.

[@marcusavanti902]

@@GidonLasch I have the Avenger Boom Arm, the Matthews Boom Arm, 2 x Manfrotto that come apart the bigger one and the smaller gauge one. I have several others as well. And I have Auto Poles with extensions. I have rolling cases or bags for all of them so I can take them on location but lighting will always now get smaller and more powerful. The quest is how to make the Grip smaller and lighter than the old school heavy weight gear. I am in England so I have to order specialized Grip gear from the USA or Germany. It takes a long time thanks to Brexit. My mirror from Dedolight took 6 months to arrive !!!

[@marcusavanti902]

@@GidonLasch one tip for boom arms is look up "Drop Down Pins".

[@gabelomoteycreative]

Love the video, but the audio makes it sound like I'm in 8D. Not gonna lie, it was kinda cool hahaha

[@DANAMIONLINE]

I'm a fan of organizations, especially single-contained cases. I want to create a video showing our lighting kit bag.

[@GidonLasch]

me to and to be honest making a video about it i found even more space by taking the case apart so win win! go for it.

[@YourGearHire]

Great video Gidon! I dunno what kind of voodoo magic allows you to fit all of those lights into one case, but well done. 😅

[@GidonLasch]

I will do a follow up video, showing exactly how it is packed

[@brilliantaksan]

Try the Zhiyun Lights if u want small and packable lights

[@GidonLasch]

I looked it up, and yes, you are absolutely right; they are very compact. However, I'm not certain if they would withstand professional use. Maybe in the future I can get my hands on one of these lights and share my opinion.

[@mateenmissaghi]

great stuff! I just wish you showed us how you actually fit it all :(

[@GidonLasch]

The video how I fit everything is uploaded on Saturday!

[@BraxtonHolley]

Let's Get Gidon to 1k subs!!

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you so much I am so close and full of thankfulness for the support ♥️

[@JacoxNovak]

Great!

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you very much!

[@paulgero]

great video...subscribed...

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you a lot!

[@petermason1573]

Great video -- just an fyi, I think your audio is phasing?

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you very much and yes i realized to late

[@JannisBierschenk]

love it!

[@GidonLasch]

Grazie mille 🖖

[@MuhammadFloyd]

lol i wish you showed how you packed it. i thought that was the main point

[@GidonLasch]

I will do a follow up video 👌

[@GakeJaskin]

You're great with lighting. You need HELP with audio recording lol

[@GidonLasch]

i usually have a sound tech on hand yes, the problem is not the recording i messed up when mixing it, the audio is phasing and the left and right channel cancel out each other. it can only get better from now on i promise!

[@TheTechnoPilot]

@@GidonLaschit’s really odd sounding watching on a stereo tablet as it completely eliminates the centre sound! Honestly not heard this before so while difficult to watch, it was cool to hear for some interesting ideas! 😝

[@GidonLasch]

Yes I get it I am quit annoyed with myself that I realized it to late but I hope you bare with me and it’s a learning maby I need to get some new speakers 🔊😅

[@TheTechnoPilot]

@@GidonLasch no worries, we are all always learning! You’ve got a new subscriber here.

[@GidonLasch]

thank you very much

[@caesarpromedia]

now you make us want to know what is your audio set-up, its different sounding in a strange and unique way

[@GidonLasch]

This is not intended; it's an export issue in DaVinci that occurred during mixing, and since I've listened to it so long while editing, I didn't notice it anymore. I apologize, and I promise it will be better in the next video!

[@caesarpromedia]

I mean it is different in a positive way, strange, yes, but in a good way :)@@GidonLasch

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you at least you like it 😅👌

[@danthegoodman_]

How did you make my laptop speakers dolby atmos... it feels like your microphone is being injected straight into my brain XD

[@danthegoodman_]

good video though!

[@danthegoodman_]

if i rotate my laptop sideways it sounds normal, something with the stereo is WILD I wish I could record and show you lol

[@BboyJovi]

i hear it too, like its good but unbalanced.

[@GidonLasch]

Yes I see your point, thank you for pointing it out! I will check what the heck I exported from DaVinci was not right 🖖 I hope you still enjoyed the video.

[@MusicConnorThomas]

Sounds like the audio is out of phase, great video though@@GidonLasch

[@camerajames]

Did I miss a top down shot of how you got that all in that case?

[@GidonLasch]

The follow up video is already done and will be uploaded on Saturday, there I show exactly how it all fits. I didn’t want do make the video to long but since I got a lot of request I made another video. So bear with me I learn from my mistakes ✌️

[@camerajames]

You’re crushing it dude. Great work.

[@GidonLasch]

@@camerajames thank you so much

[@BillStreeter]

Why am I not hearing any dialogue on this video? I'm only hearing music and sound effects. So weird.

[@BillStreeter]

Update: I don't know what it is about the way the audio is encoded with the video, but the small speaker on my Mac Studio did not play any of your dialogue in the video at all. I have no idea why.

[@GidonLasch]

the audio is messed up i am sorry for that, it is phasing so the left and right channel cancel out each other, thats why it sound so strange.

[@BillStreeter]

@@GidonLasch oh that explains it. Very strange! It sounded fine on my airpods and on my phone. Good video! Thanks!

[@GidonLasch]

Yes I depends on the device sometime it gets better or worse 😅

[@vicivideo]

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[@מיכאלחזוני]

For some reason the sound does not work well. I can't hear anything!

[@BboyJovi]

The audio is amazing but feels a bit unbalanced like the right is higher than the left speaker.

[@GidonLasch]

Yes I thank you for letting me know, i think it’s a DaVinci export problem 🙌

[@FAMSHOLINO]

Yes, your voice channel is out of phase@@GidonLasch

[@ryanansen]

Not gonna lie, I kinda like it. It almost feels like he's in the room with me LOL

[@GidonLasch]

@@ryanansen haha thanks that’s very nice from you

[@FAMSHOLINO]

@@GidonLasch good for you! It makes me dizzy, a lot! Lol

[@Mike_Mandigo]

theres no vocal audio

[@malte-]

good video, but your audio is out of phase...it's challenging listening to ;)

[@GidonLasch]

Thank you very much and I know the next video will be better I promise 🙌

[@donnybristol]

Just fyi - this video is impossible to listen to using stereo headphones..

[@GidonLasch]

I am sorry for that I promise the next video will be better I messed up the export and realized it to late 🙌

[@michaelzemke6413]

No voice = no watch

[@GakeJaskin]

why tf did you put the audio on only the right track? dont do that bro its weird asf for headphone users. bad editing choice

[@GidonLasch]

It’s not only on the right track it’s stereo but phasing so it cancels out the middle and is sounding strange, bare with me my new videos should sound better!