Small spotlights for video photography focused narrow beam light EPIC video

[@RafaelOrtizPhotography]

I love his videos. It's like, "Look what I have in my toy box today."

[@MarkusPix]

yup 😄

[@JonackFilm]

This is the only channel I can recommend for gear Reviews. 100% true and based. AND KNOWLEDGE! The amount of knowledge here is, is amazing

[@Jwitherow1964]

Yahoo

[@michalwalks]

I love how upbeat Marcus is.I hope he gets lots of positivity back in his life! I splurged on an Aputure spotlight for my 300D MKII and I love the result of using the blades and iris to cut the light!

[@ScottSenior76]

This was the PERFECT short video not only explaining the effects of "controlled" lighting on background objects, but then, as only Markus can, he shows some really cool options to add to your lighting kits. I LOVE this guy!

[@neddanison9202]

Markus wins all KZbin photo/video channels in about 25 seconds between 0:38 and 1:03 with the explanation of the woman's illuminated face. This is great, and I'm hardly a minute into it!

[@nigelianzamora]

I had pretty much the same reaction.

[@mygiguser]

I think you have more lights than B&H

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

he got suppliers, he's an actual cinematographer. not a surprise if its true

[@MarkusPix]

No suppliers, I buy everything

[@JohnHallberg-v4o]

Markus got it all ❤ Dj John Göteborg Sweden.

[@PeterQuentercrimsonbamboo]

Fabulous reviews - love love love the concise, no added frazzle-fancy dumb-everybody-does-the-same-editing trend with irritating background noises, canned soap-opera stupid-faces- clips, … … plus, you provide actually usable real-life info - great attitude and great work ! Thanks muchly, Markus - greets from across the globe, Vancouver Island -

[@HistoricalHavocHub]

honestly your channel is one of the most underrated channel here on youtube where beginner and amateur content creators can find answers for questions they did not know they should ask about how to improve their videography! Thank you for making these videos!

[@AllenWelch-ml6mi]

You're my favorite photography channel! You don't talk down to beginners. You don't judge people who can't afford the newest cameras and show us how to get the results we want. Without breaking the bank. I am still using my lumix DMC-GH3 2011 12 megipixel micro 4/3 camera. I just got an Olympus 40- 150 lens for it . Thanks for the encouragement and support in just wanting to take a picture or to recreate something cool someone else did. ( If someone walks up to me one more time saying ? Why don't you just use a phone! I'm going to lose it.😂 Anyway, thank you. You help make photography fun.

[@RonBilevich]

What would we do without you Markus... THANK YOU

[@mylivingsky]

I wish U Markus find joy in making all these videos. Even I m not in the photography nor video shooting field I enjoy every bit of your insights, creativity n experiences. Thx 4 your generosity n +ve vibe. 🌈

[@mindseyeproductions8798]

Thank you Markus ❤

[@AANasseh]

Thank you Markus as usual! You are the best!

[@DigitalGenki]

This video was perfect timing. thank you!

[@Deminimis2]

Thanks for showing all of your fun stuff.

[@lachopakapura]

Wow Markus this was an amazing video so much information ❤ This was 'lights on steroids' thanks for posting this

[@BA-om4ec]

Markus, My videos have improved because of you. Thanks! BTW, is anyone else blind from those lights? Wow, they are bright 😳

[@vonpotatostein]

Thank you so much Markus! truly appreciate all the time and dedication you pour in your videos! It would be really cool to see you doing a George Hurrel style photography on a budget video!!

[@loihpatli]

Seems like Inkee and Ulanzi are the best options right there. Thanks for the review always a pleasure to watch!

[@HBDMedia]

Yes Inkee is the best because is small, portable and great battery. Iwork with 3 Inkee 60 as wedding photographer and videographer. My only problem with Inkee is aplication and remot, is work good only at 3 m. :(

[@loihpatli]

@@HBDMedia do you use them with reflectors or softboxes at weddings?

[@loihpatli]

@@HBDMedia by the way, i just found really simillar product by GVM company, it calls GVM PD60b. @marcuspix could you review this one and compare with Inkee?

[@HBDMedia]

@@loihpatliI usually use spotlights, but I plan to use small 55 cm softboxes with Bowens mount where possible, as long as they don’t look too unsightly

[@HBDMedia]

@@loihpatliIn restaurants, I would like to use Fresnel lights on everything to illuminate only the dance floor. Sometimes it bothers the guests at the tables if I place them further back

[@natearts09]

You've just thought me new lighting opportunities for portriats and video. You're awesome. Thank you Markus. I enjoy viewing your channel. Continue.

[@nigelianzamora]

Markus, thanks so much for sharing things like this that almost no one (I actually don't know of anyone) else talks about. You've helped me become a much better filmmaker, and photographer. Thank you. God bless you, brother!

[@HerodeStinfil]

Et broh merci 👍🇭🇹👏👏

[@Jennifer_Prentice]

Omg that Wellmaking with Gobos I have been debating on something like that for a while.. Very cool .. I use strobes and have been wanting to add in fake window light and shapes into my photos.. Awesome .

[@elvisbjorn3379]

compliments for this video. when I work with spots I only use dedolight. I also have parallel beam with reflectors. the price for these devices is very expensive, but it is worth it

[@livemusic]

No one has ever covered “born dars” before. J/K… Many thanks for your best of the best videos, Markus!

[@papsny]

Thanks Markus! Perfect timing! We were looking into doing more controlled lighting. Video helps a lot. Great job and thank you!

[@itzel__art]

Im a new subscriber and i loveeeee your videos. Your the only tech youtuber i trust. Thank you. Your passion for cameras and art makes me want to be a better artist.

[@chilee5513]

Thank you so much, Markus, my friend! I love youe video so much!

[@kimberlynorton]

I like hearing about cameras more than lights but I understand that lights are important

[@MarkusPix]

You can take great pictures with any camera if you have good lighting, but not the other way around 😊

[@dymonmein]

Love the inexpensive lights you review, but plz give more cons! Love the spot demo you can see green/magenta, fringing etc., but budget gear isn’t all amazing. Knowing which are worst or best is MUCH more valuable than demoing that they can all simply be used. Just a suggestion, absolutely love your channel! Thanks for all the 411 and inspo, HGD!

[@CaptainMyCaptain33]

I LOVE those little par15 lights! Thanks for sharing those. I am going to go buy a few right now. ❤

[@digialityproductions793]

Thank you

[@jserenity]

There is nobody like Markus Pix. Nobody!

[@DineshBhadwal]

Fantastic episode. I know this is not about cinema style shooting but shaping lights using flags is where it becomes really artistic:) You need bigger lights and of course a bigger crew.

[@MarkusPix]

Yes I made a video about that but who wants a million light stands with flags cluttering up the place

[@DineshBhadwal]

@@MarkusPix Yep.

[@andresgonzalezcerda7635]

Excellent as usual!!. Any video using this kind of lights in real scenarios? I mean the light setup for a given scene. Thanks!

[@Pine4205]

TY.

[@dannyperry8070]

Love the verity you show case

[@Government_Username]

My favorite toy channel

[@squidskunk]

Thank you Markus...🙂

[@umoransam]

Markus, now that you've gone over spotlights, I would love to hear your thoughts on dedolights lightstream system and how someone on a budget could copy that concept on the cheap. I think godox makes something similar, too - but they're both still a lot of money. But I like how those systems split and bounce one light source with reflectors so that you can light from multiple angles instead of using multiple lights.

[@andrewclifton429]

My suggestion would be to experiment with inexpensive acrylic mirrors. The KZbin channel DSLR video shooter as a video about this, just search for "acrylic mirrors photography" and you should this and several other tutorial vids. My own idea would be to use acrylic mirrors as a cheap alternative to lightbridge - an expensive, professional system, in which a mirror is mounted in the center of a curved reflector. I have an old beauty dish I can rig up with an acrylic mirror stuck to the central plate... Hopefully it'll work much the same way as the lightbridge, at a fraction of the cost!

[@roblewisjr2]

Love it!

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@cswass]

Love your videos Markus!

[@markhoffman8807]

Thank you for jumping/hoping/skipping on to the spotlight video side of production filming! I don't have any spotlight setups so this was awesome learning for a newbie. I have been looking at the Dedolight Lightstream Reflection system. Do you think it is a cost saving because you're only are using one "I know" expensive light. Is it really going to give you a nice lighted look using reflections bouncing around. If you have any insight that could assist in buying into this style of indoor bouncing studio lighting.

[@rickymcc8624]

Hi Markus. Love it. Thanks for doing the research on this. A lot to reflect on and a lot that aren't much good (colour, power or hard edge etc). I didn't see the Amaran (Apurture) spot adapter for Amaran 200Xs units which is what I'm currently using. I had thought about pairing with an Amaran 300C. I like Amaran/Apurture because they all are controlled via their Sidus Link app. But not as light and portable as some of cheaper options you found.

[@ImInFloridaBeaches]

He went straight for camera conspiracies😂

[@MarkusPix]

No, but everyone else, yes

[@MostBever]

Did you set up all those lights for this video? Effort is on point 👍

[@BrianMackey2010]

Wow I want to live in your studio LOL! :) Which Underworld was that video clip from? thank you again for all your videos

[@oo0RECON0oo]

Praying you do a video on strobes like these but RGB. Also ai thinks rotolight has the best one even over the Amaran 300c RGB. Wish I knew which was the best out there at the best price.

[@MileyonDisney]

0:17 - You forgot the backwards baseball cap. hehe. If you turned on all those lights, they could probably see you from space.

[@ROBOTRIX_eu]

This was a great one! Love to you, Markus and the cameragirl, Cara !

[@kpkp2655]

What you recommend, LED or conventional lighting output? What is the best bang for the buck for an armature pro wannabe photographer? What about lighting for Iphone photography? (Pro Max 15 with RAW)? Wicked video as always.

[@HBDMedia]

Following your post, I bought 3 Inkee 60 units to use with my photo and video team at weddings. The lights are great, they have a high-capacity battery, and I also bought a Fresnel lens from Inkee, which we sometimes use during the bridal preparations and photo sessions. At the reception, I use all three to light up the venue. 1. Can you recommend a portable gobo projector that is small, lightweight, and has as wide a projection angle as possible? I’d like to use it during the bridal preparations. 2. I have a problem with the Inkee 60. Their control app has a very short Bluetooth range, about 3 meters. I also bought their remote, and although it says it works on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, the range is still just as short. I can’t control all three lights at the reception. Additionally, the lights sometimes go into standby mode. How can I get them out of standby?

[@MarkusPix]

I never use any apps or bluetooth etc so I dont know and I never had standby mode happen, sorry

[@VisualArtLab-ls8xl]

I just came across sutefoto tj55 spotlight, 55 watts and makes a nice spot, planning to buy a few pieces.. you might want to take a look..

[@MarkusPix]

Yes looks like a nice light, but 20 degrees isn't very small spot

[@KeepitOneHunnedGrand]

I love this f****g channel.

[@RonBilevich]

How do you mount the flashlights on stand? could you share a link please

[@goghpaint3422]

Hey Markus, I'm looking for a headset microphone that I can plug into my phone.. I have been doing Livestreams on the XApp (Twitter) showing my creative process /mind. But I'm not a tech wizard and microphones are pissing me off lately .. lol I like the wired kind more than wireless.. Do you have a suggestion for me? Do you have a video already composed that I should watch ? You are awesome btw 😊

[@itsmisterchris]

That's crazy lol ..I never seen anything like that

[@ocker2000]

Thanks Markus. Ordered the Inkee 30 and Inkee fresnel on Ali Express. Amazon and did not carry the fresnel.

[@Fokadas]

How is any of the lights you showed related with the scene of a movie clip you showed at the beginning?

[@dpixvid]

what bulb mount are you using for the restaurant bulbs? I ebayed a pair of the bulbs... think it could make for a decent small catch light! Just diy'd a clamp on Lowes. Hope they're dimmable. Thanks

[@MarkusPix]

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[@dpixvid]

Thanks!

[@teddyb4168]

Great video, no ❤ for Stellas? You used to love them so much. I picked up two 8000s for $829 total, still good choice?

[@MarkusPix]

They work great but are so damn heavy and have fan noise. When I traveled with them, they weighed a TON. Tech has come a long way since then. A Zhiyun X100 is brighter, smaller and a lot lighter, but I hate the battery situation with those. Not to worry, Light and Motion (maker of Stellas) haven't been idle. Stay tuned!

[@teddyb4168]

​@@MarkusPixthanks again. I won a VY506 mic from you a ways back and have been using it for production and love it! Sob story but I'm in the hospital this last week and have been enjoying some archive vids of yours. Keep up the great work cause you never know who is watching and who you might help. Thanks Markus and hi Cara!

[@RedShiftedDollar]

I know the CRI is horrible but the smallest brightest spotlights in the world are laser excited phosphor (LEP) flashlights. They are usually too bright and can’t be turned down to low power though. And they are expensive. One of the best is the Maxotoch L2k. A smaller, cheaper, and still really good one is the NealsGadget LEP. The smallest one is the NLIGHTD L2. Basically a LEP is like an LED but it uses a laser diode instead. And it uses a phosphor to convert coherent monochromatic laser light into incoherent white light. So you get the collimation properties of laser light but the normal white color like a regular light.

[@MarkusPix]

So if you use them as a video light, you are in essence shooting laser beams into their eyes?

[@oo0RECON0oo]

I need something like this (like a Godox ad400 pro) BUT RGB. What are my options for an RGB ad 400pro like portable lamp?? The best option???

[@MarkusPix]

An RGB strobe? They don't make RGB strobes. Just use a gel. And why a 400? a 600 BL is the same price, size and weight but more powerful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWnFlZWCjJead9U If you mean 400 watt video light, then get a Zhiyun 300 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3Wnmoimp9OaasU

[@nathansixsmithphotography396]

Could you still do a review on the Godox ML100BI?

[@MarkusPix]

This is all you're going to get kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqHIl3yFlN5koac

[@dylannolan7454]

Thanks for another great video Markus. Wanted to chime in and speak highly of Aputure's LX 60x fixture. It's a focusable bicolor hard light that takes NPF/Dtap. I'm relatively new to freelancing but have found it to be a highly effective fixture on my shoots. Anybody looking for a focusable hard light (if you don't have one you should) would do well to check it out.

[@MarkusPix]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqHIl3yFlN5koac

[@ChimeThinker]

Are the mini-Bowens Mount compatible with Nanlite's FM mount (Forza 60's)?

[@MarkusPix]

If by "mini bowens" you mean Godox mini, no they are not compatible

[@TeeFetch]

Hey Markus, Soon, I'm gonna start a KZbin channel. Left behind my light boxes. These are better than ring lights and flat panels for lighting (faces) in video?

[@MarkusPix]

Depends. The older you are, the bigger the light source you want to flatter the face, which is why most people use softboxes or diffusion

[@TeeFetch]

@@MarkusPix thank you. I'll see if the moon is available.

[@DailyBugle66]

New AD200 Pro II’s got announced. Hope you can give us your take/review on it soon :)

[@MarkusPix]

I have no interest in the new AD200, I have 5 of the original and am happy with them. Sure a brighter readout would be nice but it doesn't warrant switching everything over. I don't need ultra small power increments and if the older accessories don't fit, I definitely don't want it. Companies make small changes so they can keep selling stuff, but the original 200 works just fine for me. 😊

[@Elvis_Pond5]

Markus, modern multimillion-dollar Hollywood film production are digitized and light up areas in post.

[@davidtuman]

this is an awesome survey of what's available these days - so many reviewers focus on the pro stuff, but it's great to see how the development of LED tech has made for this explosion of affordable options, and you've put so many of them to the test in one place - this is great to see, thank you ! ... i have a set of 6 dedolight DLH4 tungsten lights with a bunch of attachments - the dedo shop in hollywood even built me an awesome custom rolling case for my kit - and i love the lights, but if i were starting over today, something like the aputure LS60x at a significantly lower pricepoint than the dedo LEDs would be a compelling alternative ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@DougFresh]

I like the ideas... Hey did you hear no more AD100s no more V1s? Terrible news

[@MarkusPix]

Who said that?

[@DougFresh]

@@MarkusPix I'll research some more

[@DougFresh]

@@MarkusPix it turns out it was a US distributor that won't have v1 ad100 and a few more things as the profoto lawsuit is heating up again, they just don't want to be part of the suit so they stopped selling anything that's in the lawsuit

[@WaynJul]

What's the difference between a hoarder and a collector? ☺

[@funfilm77]

Hoarder: Junk Collector: Good stuff worth money

[@MarkusPix]

I think there's a third category- kid having fun

[@funfilm77]

I concur.

[@adliberate]

THis is why Dedolight cost

[@tricamel]

I wanted you to turn on ALL the lights 😅

[@Shawnski-f1.4]

There's alot of knowledge hidden in that Hair....

[@kenh.5903]

I don't like your videos. Wait is that your wife? Subscribing now. 😂

[@MarkusPix]

😄

[@ShaggyMummy]

Love it!