2 take always from this video. First, the 1200d is brighter than my future! Second, the 300d and the amaran 200d are waaay closer than I thought in terms of light output which, for the price difference ,make the amaran a suuuuuper good deal for starting creators !
it doesn't have V-mount Battery input or light weight due to the controller being out in a separate body, it has more control features and effects as well. Also when you put the light up 10 ft you can change settings low on the ground but with the Amaran you cannot do that since the control is on the back of the device. I have the Aputure 300x
@@androcci make sense !! but if you just need a simple light with power its a pretty nice and cheap alternative ! ( I have a 120D and a Godox V300 and never actually use the effects, so i thing the Amaran might be a something i'll buy in the future !)
@@androcci 200d has the same effects as 300d, can be controlled remotely, can be powered via aputure battery station or even a small 300w power station for quarter of the cost. Also, if people are looking at the amaran 200d for budget reasons, odds are they wont have spare vmount batteries laying around anyways. The 300d wins in build quality.
You quite literally have one of the best cinematography, videographer channels on the platform. The industry is in decline right now, don’t pay attention to that it will come back to life just keep doing you.
The industry (assuming you meant the Film/TV industry?) is actually booming, it's been crazy busy since July 2020, producers just needed a few months to figure out the whole Covid thing...however UA-camrs, and independent filmmakers who run their own commercial/corporate video companies don't usually work in the industry...they've in a sense created their own industry.
@@AnimeZone247 not necessarily the industry… but the hype. It got a ton of hype and pick up from from like 2017-early2021.. Sorry if I’m wrong.. it’s just a comment online and I’m just a random guy. Don’t take it too seriously my friend.
Thanks!!!! A little behind the scenes note… making this video was difficult for me and there was a lot of drama on set. I gave up a few times because I was jealous or Lewis Potts video about the 1200D and I knew we couldn’t make something better now matter how hard we tried.
....as a side effect, since bright LED becomes more and more a thing for everyone (small/big studios), used hmi are becoming also more and more affordeable.
Great vids! Would love to see outdoor, direct sun with and without diffusion on the light, with and with diffusion over the talent and the furthest light placement distance you can achieve in direct sun !! Ty!
if you can't afford bright lights, get your actors closer to the light (with inverse square law you'll be surprised how well this works) . if you can't afford a high resolution camera, get your actors closer to the camera(it will pick up skin like a high K camera) if you can't afford a good microphone, get your actors closer to the mic. if you can't afford a ...
About the Setup you wanted which one is better. Well there is an Option that at least I like the most. Bouncing the sun and most important ADD NEG! why bounce instead of a light? u can`t fuck up the ratio as bad. the light version looks lit 9/10 times.
I enjoyed seeing the light comparison test, but it didn’t seem fully complete since the aperture and iso settings (which remained the same throughout, I know), weren’t mentioned. What were those? Also I’m sorry if I missed it.
Great tip at 9:55! We already owned a 300D and I was actually thinking about getting the 300X. Just got the Amaran 200X instead. It’s pretty much perfect for our situation. Also, Aputure seems to have replaced the fan and fixed the annoying sound issue described in other UA-cam reviews. So, thank you and I’ll definitely unsubscribe!
we are planning on getting the 600x for weddings, can't justify the 1200D yet at the price maybe in the future for the more expensive client and venues.
I’m really curious about the practical difference between using the ultraflop vs using for instance the 50cm lightbridge #2 or #3… wondering how much difference it would be in transmitted light and quality, if it would be worth to invest!
@EmpicLightMedia can you please share if you haven't had any issues with your light? I am considering buying one and I have read on several reviews that these lights are failing??? Thax in advance.
Doesn’t change things that much. I’ve been using equivalent or higher power HMIs for forty odd years, either par or fres. You use this in , basically the same way. Actually, my favorite light, if the power’s available is a big ‘ol 10k tungsten fres. That great big ‘eye’ gives a lovely beam.
Doesn't change things except for that's it's way cheaper, uses less power, gets less hot, can have it's brightness adjusted, and it can be turned on and off instantly whenever you want. Nice elitism though.
How long does the LED last? and how does the light output/color change over time? when the LED finally goes, is there a way to replace that part of the light, or does one need to throw away the whole light and buy another, instead of replacing a bulb like on a traditional HMI. LEDs last a long time, but eventually they fail. and color shift. Does Aperture have any data on these things?
@@parkercreative_au that's definitely one way to go. It would be kind of rotten to have it fail right after the year warranty ended though. I saw a really interesting company which makes an LED module which you can install in traditional HMI housing. I thought that was really a cool innovation. Although it probably doesn't have any effects like the aperture products.
Hi there! The company I work for is planning to shoot in Phoenix, Arizona and I was wondering is you would have any addresses for gear rentals to recommend. Thanks.
reverse psychology works my friend. :) I have a question about 1 big light vs 6 small light result. I mean if you bounce 6 amaran from same surface what will be the result? Having 6 different light more beneficial most of the time.
So being that it needs a junior pin and it being insanely powerful, for us one man band types Is the 600D where it's at? I would like more power than my 300D mk I for interviews when shooting against a window looking outside. I shoot through 60" Octabox for these interviews.
I just tested almost this situation with my 600D and found it wanting. It is amazing for most any indoor situation (e.g., in cluttered interview situations I can bounce it off of ceilings and walls and get amazing results, even in an otherwise pitch-black room). But when I used it to shoot some interviews out on a deck, it was not quite bright enough (I lived with the results). I would expect the same to be true if filming people indoors against windows. So, I wish I had a 1200d. It is up there on my list of priorities, but I have to review again the specs regarding power draw, as I think, perhaps, it is capable of knocking out a fuse. This is an issue for me because I do interviews in other people's locations (where they work, for example).
@@teacherofteachers1239 I settled on the the nanlite 720B. Bi color with the same or more output as 600D. 1200 I think is quite a bit heavier and harder to haul around. At any rate the 720B will give me much more than my 300DmkI did.
To those watching this, please don't emulate the behavior at 3:35 IT'S DANGEROUS & EXPOSURE WILL LEAD TO PERMANENT HEALTH DAMAGE. You'd be thrown off a film set if you ever did that stunt.
I guess you could say this is a pretty.. epic light.
Can Angel get a special mention in the next video for this amazing comment?
I would personally approve of this.
Is it? Where exactly is the epos here?
Finally.
*Insert CSI YEEEEEAH here*
@@ndangerously - Did you buy one?
If you can't afford big lights, consider shrinking down your actors and set to a small size. Then you can light your scenes with a desk lamp like me.
2 take always from this video. First, the 1200d is brighter than my future!
Second, the 300d and the amaran 200d are waaay closer than I thought in terms of light output which, for the price difference ,make the amaran a suuuuuper good deal for starting creators !
it doesn't have V-mount Battery input or light weight due to the controller being out in a separate body, it has more control features and effects as well. Also when you put the light up 10 ft you can change settings low on the ground but with the Amaran you cannot do that since the control is on the back of the device. I have the Aputure 300x
@@androcci make sense !! but if you just need a simple light with power its a pretty nice and cheap alternative ! ( I have a 120D and a Godox V300 and never actually use the effects, so i thing the Amaran might be a something i'll buy in the future !)
@@androcci The 200D can be adjusted over bluetooth.
@@androcci 200d has the same effects as 300d, can be controlled remotely, can be powered via aputure battery station or even a small 300w power station for quarter of the cost. Also, if people are looking at the amaran 200d for budget reasons, odds are they wont have spare vmount batteries laying around anyways. The 300d wins in build quality.
You quite literally have one of the best cinematography, videographer channels on the platform. The industry is in decline right now, don’t pay attention to that it will come back to life just keep doing you.
The industry (assuming you meant the Film/TV industry?) is actually booming, it's been crazy busy since July 2020, producers just needed a few months to figure out the whole Covid thing...however UA-camrs, and independent filmmakers who run their own commercial/corporate video companies don't usually work in the industry...they've in a sense created their own industry.
the industry is in a decline? what are you talking about?
@@AnimeZone247 not necessarily the industry… but the hype. It got a ton of hype and pick up from from like 2017-early2021.. Sorry if I’m wrong.. it’s just a comment online and I’m just a random guy. Don’t take it too seriously my friend.
Whenever I question why I am in the film and media industry, I watch your videos and you make it fun and interesting again.
Thanks!!!! A little behind the scenes note… making this video was difficult for me and there was a lot of drama on set. I gave up a few times because I was jealous or Lewis Potts video about the 1200D and I knew we couldn’t make something better now matter how hard we tried.
Can you do a tutorial on how you got that epic coffee b roll
....as a side effect, since bright LED becomes more and more a thing for everyone (small/big studios), used hmi are becoming also more and more affordeable.
U guys made the best 1200 d video ………
Great vids! Would love to see outdoor, direct sun with and without diffusion on the light, with and with diffusion over the talent and the furthest light placement distance you can achieve in direct sun !! Ty!
Wild. Just got the 300 mark II. To think that there is now something 4x the power of it is insane.
I like the outside exposure for the face with the 1200D
Bless the lord for this channel ..just landed on it a few days But i have learnt almost everything about lighting.
When I was in film school here in St. George, UT we’d use shiny/mirror boards when shooting exteriors. The exterior looked very similar.
Finally someone is testing this outside in daylight
if you can't afford bright lights, get your actors closer to the light (with inverse square law you'll be surprised how well this works) . if you can't afford a high resolution camera, get your actors closer to the camera(it will pick up skin like a high K camera) if you can't afford a good microphone, get your actors closer to the mic. if you can't afford a ...
What if i can’t afford actors?
@@sebastianmorales6849 get closer to the background, they can’t tell you don’t have actors if they can’t see them !
Best broll of coffee making on UA-cam. And it's not a joke.
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep up the good work! You're videos bring great value because of your real life scenarios simulations. BR
A frame lit by my Aputure Amaran COB 60X would be completely black at those settings :D
Step one, remove the 4 stops of ND...
So glad you guys got a 1200d! Can’t wait to see what great stuff you come up with!
This is the coolest thumbnail I have ever seen
Hands down the most epic b-roll of coffee being made. Move over Peter M. haha
I am envious of this light. Me want. Thanks for the showcase.
Impressive light! I still wait for my amaran 60d to start with lighting.
Lol the epic coffee b-roll was gold 👌🏻
Well this 1200d will give me "Epic light media"
wow cant wait to buy 2 of these for a wedding reception :D
😂
I guess it's true that a 60D is useful at wedding receptions.
is it possible to change the temp/color of the light? or is only the white?
white only, the 1200x is the cct version
At first glance, I was like another 120d...oh oh oh 1200d sheeeeeeesh.
1:25 I don't think even Rambo could hide from this thing! 😁😁😁
LOOOL that coffee bit
As a highly experienced coffee B roll critic, I'm happy to conclude this is the best coffee B roll of all time
100% I died!!!!!!! and subscribed at that exact moment!
About the Setup you wanted which one is better. Well there is an Option that at least I like the most.
Bouncing the sun and most important ADD NEG! why bounce instead of a light? u can`t fuck up the ratio as bad.
the light version looks lit 9/10 times.
Love the coffee broll flute 😂
I recorded it myself!!!
@@EpicLightMedia 😂😂😂😂🙏🙏 just great, love your content guys! Ease keep on doing UA-cam! One of the few quality content channels 🙌
To 3-year ago Epic team: we heard you
Man, you guys are crazy and I’m so happy that YOU’RE happy with it!
Holy sh*t! The 1200d is nearly as much as the R5 I’m saving up for! Looks sick, though.
That's a pretty epic light
I enjoyed seeing the light comparison test, but it didn’t seem fully complete since the aperture and iso settings (which remained the same throughout, I know), weren’t mentioned. What were those? Also I’m sorry if I missed it.
T2 iso 400 4 stops ND
Will we get a review of the SmallRig RC120 compared to the Apurture lights?
Thank you.
Since I've been in central Arizona, I find that the sun is always in my eyes no matter which way I'm facing. Winter is worse.
It’s true!!!!!
And in NW Arizona, it's usually too windy for decent modifiers :(
@@EpicLightMedia - Aputure is cheap chinese crap. Try Arri Orbiter.
Great tip at 9:55! We already owned a 300D and I was actually thinking about getting the 300X. Just got the Amaran 200X instead. It’s pretty much perfect for our situation. Also, Aputure seems to have replaced the fan and fixed the annoying sound issue described in other UA-cam reviews. So, thank you and I’ll definitely unsubscribe!
we are planning on getting the 600x for weddings, can't justify the 1200D yet at the price maybe in the future for the more expensive client and venues.
another awesome video like always
information jam packed
--- Stares at the card board box --- "It's beautiful"
I literally cried a little
That’s a huge chip! 😝 Another fun video guys!
I’m really curious about the practical difference between using the ultraflop vs using for instance the 50cm lightbridge #2 or #3… wondering how much difference it would be in transmitted light and quality, if it would be worth to invest!
You are always my favourite!! Can you pls make a details video with Godox FV200 LED video light? Thanks
SICK! You guys are in Phoenix? Me too. Would be great to connect. Would love to try this light out, too.
Yeah message us and we can hang out
@EmpicLightMedia can you please share if you haven't had any issues with your light? I am considering buying one and I have read on several reviews that these lights are failing??? Thax in advance.
song for coffee b-roll section??? went so hard omg
I recorded it and played my recorder
@@EpicLightMedia you snapped fr
how do you like your cartoni tripod....Ive been looking at one or a new sacthler.
What is the Ultra bounce at 7.36? It looks like the Kupo Floppy but in white! Cheers guys XX
Such a great video ! thanks !!! I want the 1200 now :)
Does the Aputure 1200D generate heat and what's its noise level (fan???)?
I just come here for the Keurig b-roll, man.
Why are there still two and a half minutes left? How else could you possibly top that?
You forgot to throw it off the roof 😮💨
Someone needs to do a prank video using a bunch of these lights
Doesn’t change things that much. I’ve been using equivalent or higher power HMIs for forty odd years, either par or fres. You use this in , basically the same way. Actually, my favorite light, if the power’s available is a big ‘ol 10k tungsten fres. That great big ‘eye’ gives a lovely beam.
Doesn't change things except for that's it's way cheaper, uses less power, gets less hot, can have it's brightness adjusted, and it can be turned on and off instantly whenever you want.
Nice elitism though.
@1:45 that's why they call it a Light Machine Gun
The 200d has a loud fan doesn’t it? (Just from what I heard, don’t actually know)
It’s not too loud
have you ever use beauty box 5.0 by digital anarchy for video editing?
How long does the LED last? and how does the light output/color change over time? when the LED finally goes, is there a way to replace that part of the light, or does one need to throw away the whole light and buy another, instead of replacing a bulb like on a traditional HMI. LEDs last a long time, but eventually they fail. and color shift. Does Aperture have any data on these things?
No I don’t know about any of that
You can buy multiple 1200ds for the price of a good 18k hmm though.
@@parkercreative_au that's definitely one way to go. It would be kind of rotten to have it fail right after the year warranty ended though. I saw a really interesting company which makes an LED module which you can install in traditional HMI housing. I thought that was really a cool innovation. Although it probably doesn't have any effects like the aperture products.
Was the 1200d at 100% when bouncing off that 4x4 next to the window shot?
I think so
@@EpicLightMedia 👍🏻
How's the fan noise? Still usable for corporate interviews?
Since it’s so bright it doesn’t need to be close to the interview so it’s totally fine.
If you focus 12 of these into a single beam it'll be enough to blow up a planet.
Too much sun...move to Seattle no sun for almost 9 months in a year. 1200d will work very very well. :)
I used to live there and I miss it very much
Wait a second, Chapter 2 was filming outside at 3:53. And then its still Chapter 2 Filming inside at 6:09.
Oops!! That was a mistake…
Hi there! The company I work for is planning to shoot in Phoenix, Arizona and I was wondering is you would have any addresses for gear rentals to recommend.
Thanks.
Reelmen, pirate studios. Also thunder grip and electric. Also, we rent out gear
@@EpicLightMedia thank you. Really appreciate.
So you're saying that Epic Light Media is the Aputure 300 D of UA-cam channels???
A vampires worst nightmare
How close was the 120d to the subject for that outside shot?
About 6 feet
Kinda blows my mind that the 200d is as bright as the 300dII
How does that blow your mind? You need around 50% increase before the human eye can really pick up the difference.
Review the Nanlite, they made it first haha
Cool!
Nice I really liked it 🔥🔥 but it would be good if we had some knowledge about c stands and pin whatever it is 😂👊🏾💯
Well it's definitely much brighter than my cheap Chinese ring light.
1:43 ... and Resident Evil Nemesis has joined chat!! 😆
* Sorry... It was Apocalypse
reverse psychology works my friend. :)
I have a question about 1 big light vs 6 small light result. I mean if you bounce 6 amaran from same surface what will be the result? Having 6 different light more beneficial most of the time.
I would recommend one powerful light.
It's easier to control spill with a big light, and you need the 6 lights to be pretty narrow to get the same effect as one big light
Thank you.
Missed opportunity with the gun…should have been predator scene 😂
Wish they all came with a fresnel lens instead.
Vs. Nanlux Evoke 1200?
So being that it needs a junior pin and it being insanely powerful, for us one man band types Is the 600D where it's at? I would like more power than my 300D mk I for interviews when shooting against a window looking outside. I shoot through 60" Octabox for these interviews.
I’m a one man band and love the 1200d
I just tested almost this situation with my 600D and found it wanting. It is amazing for most any indoor situation (e.g., in cluttered interview situations I can bounce it off of ceilings and walls and get amazing results, even in an otherwise pitch-black room). But when I used it to shoot some interviews out on a deck, it was not quite bright enough (I lived with the results). I would expect the same to be true if filming people indoors against windows. So, I wish I had a 1200d. It is up there on my list of priorities, but I have to review again the specs regarding power draw, as I think, perhaps, it is capable of knocking out a fuse. This is an issue for me because I do interviews in other people's locations (where they work, for example).
@@teacherofteachers1239 I settled on the the nanlite 720B. Bi color with the same or more output as 600D. 1200 I think is quite a bit heavier and harder to haul around. At any rate the 720B will give me much more than my 300DmkI did.
@@NakeanWickliffI was just coming into this comment to recommend the 720B or 720Daylight. Those are some insanely bright lights for the price.
If there’s one thing UA-cam needed more of, it was coffee broll.
Brb selling my car to buy one of these!!
RIP to everyone's eyes watching it at night under blanket. 🙃
At the 6:50 mark, where can I find that reflector?
It’s from modern
What kind of modifier is that at the end?
It’s the Aputure lantern
@@EpicLightMedia Thanks a lot! Have non-brand equipment but that one caught my eye :)
Can you make popcorn with it?
For that price it better change my marriage too
If you share a banking account, it will.
Could we get a "How to Light a Steadicam/Gimbal shot?" Or "How to light moving actors?"
C stand on wheels
Best like always
I keep not subscribing to your channel, and UA-cam keep shoving your videos into my face anyway!
As if he needed someone else to tell him a new Aputure light is at the door and he didn't furiously watch notifications of delivery HA
Although lots of stuff on our channel are fake this wasn’t I was legitimately surprised
@@EpicLightMedia Hahaha dude I've watched you too much to believe the openings aren't skits :D that's a great surprise!
I hated this video so much, I gave it a thumbs up.
They could subscribe to this one!!
$3400 a pop, for those curious.
Subscribing
I can use something like this to cut my grass at night
To those watching this, please don't emulate the behavior at 3:35
IT'S DANGEROUS & EXPOSURE WILL LEAD TO PERMANENT HEALTH DAMAGE.
You'd be thrown off a film set if you ever did that stunt.
I live in Arizona though so it just felt like going outside
sinkin' sh!t lmao