Flex Lights: A Filmmaker’s Secret Weapon | Falcon Eyes RX-18TD Review
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- Опубліковано 18 гру 2019
- In this video, we demonstrate the wide range of ways you can use the Falcon Eyes RX-18TD when making films. By the end of the video, you will have a good understanding of the specs and features of the light, how it works, and how WELL it works on a traditional filmmaking set.
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This is the sort of review I really appreciate. You didn't just spout a bunch of nonsense about the specs or ratings that don't matter much. You actually showed how the light could be used in different situations. Well done.
Cheers Ryan! We figured since those spec reviews already exist, we would show how it can be used in a real filmmaking situation. We actually just used this light as a key on our latest film (soon to be realised). We can't recommend it enough!
I've always loved shooting quick and lighting for the entire scene, 360 as it is sometimes called. Looks like the flex light is great to achieve that. Great, practical review guys!
You guys should start a Patreon. I heard about your dropped sponsor and you guys deserve some cash. So much work and attention to details are put into these videos. I appreciate that. I’ve never joined a patreon account but I certainly would for you guys. Cheers!
We've been think about setting up one for a while now but was unsure. We want to do more live streams so we can talk directly to people like you and Patreon would be the place for us to do that. We might do it soon.
Well done lads. Appreciate the hard work you put into these reviews/explainers.
Thanks David, glad you like it.
Love this useful review & tutorial. You guys are so good.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome demonstration of the light's capabilities! Also, 10:42 the Corridor Crew cap, noice xD
Killer channel. Thanks guys!
I just found your channel today and I wanna say.. I love you guys. That’s it. Subscribed
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Name it ‘Lucy’ which means light ! 😍
Well maybe. Not my style I think, but cool effects, for sure! I didn't know, how to do this kind of light, thank you.
Guys! Come back! This content is the best!
Episodes currently being made! We'll be back soon - with a new film too! Stay tuned!
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Much love from England!
@@TheFilmLook 😍☺yeaah
Simply brilliant! This makes amply clear how and why flex lights need to be used. One question - do you recommend using a LED flex light against an LED panel as a simple key light for a small space? Anything that works against the Flex with this use case?
I think for the price, you could certainly get a brighter light. But, honestly, the adaptability of this flex panel is what makes it so great. The fact you can tape it to a wall, or hang it from a picture frame hook, makes it worth the money. If you did need a STRONG light, an LED panel wouldn't be the go-to anyway. You'd wanna go for an HMI or Cob-style light. They provide a lot more power.
one of you guys should be Tom Holland double :) good content anyway, take care
Awesome light and awesome review, i'm very tempted! Do you happen to know if the output of the light is comparable to a 120d mark 1?
I don't know the exact numbers, but you will get a higher output from the 120d, but the flex panel will give you a larger soft source out of the box. Using a 120d with there dome will give you a similar light source, so it just depends on your budget.
Flexo! Bender's doppelganger from Futurama
Flemming Flex
I have the 24 TDX, great light. However I find fo smaller things like the briefcase, you'd be better off using a light wand like 360 YN, a falcon eyes F7, or any battery powered light
Battery-powered lights are great! We have a few smaller ones which we use for inside tiny briefcases. They work a treat!
Hi, nice review. Did you ever tried the Falcon eyes SO-48td? Do you know if the light quality is equal? Thanks
We haven't used the SO-48TD but have always been curious about it. It looks like a great light for soft subject lighting.
BTW, are there any plans on doing a video on that Astora LED panel at some point? I'm more interested in the capabilities of the Falcon Eyes (and some of its competing flex lights like the Soonwell FB-21), but I can't seem to find very many videos on the Astora. Would love to hear your thoughts on that piece of equipment!
I don't think we will be making a review video about the Astora LED, but its a solid LED panel and is a lot more hard wearing than some others out there. The quality of the light compares to cheaper LED panels that are on the market, as this design of light has been around for a while now. I recon you could get something which is a lot cheaper than the Astora LED and have the same level of quality.
The Film Look That makes plenty of sense! I was already eyeing the GVM 50RS as my eventual investment for an LED panel with barn doors, seems it’d be the smarter buy overall. Especially with its RGB capabilities!
I think personally you should give it a normal name. Mitch comes to mind!
Also you did look cool like a Ghostbuster. Id know I am one haha
Hey Guys! Loved this and got one of my own! I had a question though. Do you notice the control box having a louder hum or buzz when you are at color temps in between 3000k and 5600k. I don’t use those temps very often but as I was dialing between them I noticed it and wondered if it was normal. Thanks!
We haven't had that problem. It is really obvious?
The Film Look No, I wouldn’t say it’s very obvious I noticed it because I was working on converting it to a gold Mount battery plate and was up close to it. I start to notice it when my head is about a foot away. It’s a high frequency sound and if you put your ear up to it you notice it a lot more. In testing it seems to subside the longer it’s been on. I just wanted to see if it was normal or something I did when switching the battery plate? Since you guys are the only ones I know that have one that made you the resident experts! 😁
@@brettsmithphotography2463 Oh right! No, we haven't experiences any of the issues you've mentioned. Hopefully it calms itself down!
The Film Look thank you for your responses and helping me out! I guess I’ll just hope for the best!
How long does a vmount battery last for portable usage with the 18td?
Don't know for sure, sorry. We left it on for well over 2 hours during a night time shoot earlier in the year, but we had it 20% power so I wouldn't be able to give you those definitive tech specs.
@@TheFilmLook Understand, thank you! Ill take it as its capable to do 2 hours with some on and offs at low powrr! May i know whats your vmount capacity as reference
What was the battery you used to attach to the Falcon Eyes RX-18TD?
The battery is called a V-Lock battery. Ours was from Neewer amzn.to/2Slqj5f
Funk master flex? T flex? No wait "THE FLEXINATOR"
The Flexinator has my vote.
@@TheFilmLook it's official! Lol
I now have this light but cannot find the iPhone app that works with it. Can anyone help?
There's an iPhone app?
@@TheFilmLook No there is not. 6 to 9 months I have just been told.
Call the Flex Light “Orson” after Orson Welles!
Another good sugestion
Anyone know where the guys went? No uploads in 4 months...
Still here :) we are working on our latest short film. Then the global pandemic hit and it's going a lot slower! We have loads of episodes planned - we will be back!
Richard Scott aka Spiderman 😁
Don't tell everyone his true identity.
will the RX-18TD work for photographers too? how bright/how much lumen does this have?
We've used it for taking photos and it worked a treat! But I think you could find an umbrella and flash system which will give you the same results as a cheaper price as you won't need a constant light source for shooting photos.
@@TheFilmLook thanks! :)
Try Velcro would work I think
Velcro tapes would work for some places, but inside the car the ceiling was made out of vinyl, nothing was really sticking to it.
Name the light Phil after Phil Swift from FLEX tape.
Being from the UK, this is the first time hearing about Phil Swift, but after watching a video were he tapes a boat together with flex tape I now want some.
What was the term for why the suit case was used in Pulp fiction again
They call it a McGuffin. It's a plot device, but doesn't necessarily have a real purpose other than to drive the plot.
@@TheFilmLook thank you very much also what do you think of brand name I aim to make political/experimental but not contraversial content
ya'll got a like for the ska
wish i had that accent. i would have so much more subs
Do you still use them and do you find it good enough
Yeah we use this light on almost every setup! Works a treat!
call it "Edison" after Thomas Alva Edison - Invented the light bulb
Don't those lights have little loops on the back? Couldn't you use some string/paracord to tie it to the handles in the car, or to something above? Also I wonder if you could mount it to a mic boom pole instead of a light stand. might be less unwieldy.
Ahh yes! We will try that out! Cheers Nathan.
@@TheFilmLook I tried mounting a small ball head on my boom pole. Worked pretty well.
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Nice Work!
You sound like Paul Taylor
Isn't he Irish?
Jemima - (aunt jemima syrup b/c it reminds me of a waffle) 😎
Hey spiderman 🕸
Hello!
Phil Swift... from flex tape
Or Sabastian with an A
The briefcase clip was a major fail. You failed to capture the true Tarantino feel... Robert's feet. Go back and do a reshoot without socks :))
Oh drat! You are right!