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YOUR CHRISTMAS OR MINE 2 - PRESS JUNKET Back in November we had the pleasure of stocking the lights for the press junket for Amazon Prime Video’s “Your Christmas Or Mine 2” film, staring Asa Butterfield and Cora Kirk! It’s always a challenge working to get 2 workable angles in a tight hotel room, and with lots of tweaking, booms and a fabulous team from DMS, we got there! Thanks to @aputure.europe for the key sources, the background lights and the backlight! What are your thoughts? #aputure #aputurelighting #filmlighting #lighting #yourchristmasormine2 #lightingbreakdown #cfl #headstartproductions

YOUR NEW CAMERA AND LIGHTING FRIENDS ARE HERE CFL is happy to announce a collaboration with @ciaranobriendop & @rubybdop bringing you knowledgeable crew and quality equipment to your production. Want to learn more? Check our NEW website in our bio :) See you on set ❤️ Song - DIY!! @tummyachemusic Edit - @lee.wignall1

CINEWORLD DUNE 2 IMAX - JACK HOWARD x MARK KERMODE Had a wonderful time filming in Cineworld IMAX Leicester Square with @jackhoward and @kermodedodge for a wee ad for Cineworld, DPed by the marvellous @ciaranobriendop A huge location, but lots of big soft sources and some sprinkles of colour had us sorted! Thanks to @aputure.europe with the Infinibars helping us to add some quick colour and @aladdinlights for the key sources! #aladdin #filmlighting #film #lighting #cinema #cineworld #imax #dune2 #lightingbreakdown #cfl #headstartproductions #aputure

LAOWA RANGER LENS KIT 🔥 A matched set of full-frame LAOWA Zooms in lightweight cine housings. Clean, modern with just a dash of vintage texture. Great for handheld or gimbal work. Available in PL or EF mount. Consistent pleasing optics even when you need to shoot fast. Find out more on our website!

LIGHTING BREAKDOWN - UNIVERSITY 🩸 🎸 Well this is new, do you like? Thanks to @ciaranobriendop and @_deadhorses_ for having me on to light this video, and thanks to @aputure.lighting for all the lovely lights they sell to make this possible. Want to see more lighting breakdowns? 👀 #aputure #aputurelighting #lighting #lightingbreakdown

APUTURE 600d PRO 💡 The Aputure 600d Pro is a Daylight rated LED source with an impressive punch for its size, weight and power consumption. With an equivalent output between an 800W HMI and 1200W HMI, at only 720W. It’s perfectly suited for independent, nimble productions that require the punch. The Aputure 600d Pro can be operated straight off V-Lock batteries, with an all in one AC/DC ballast. It features stepless dimming in 0.1% increments, built in lighting effects, Wired DMX and wireless control via the Sidus Link app, ArtNet and LuminAir. £85 / Day Find out more on our website!

APUTURE 300dii 💡 The LS C300D Mark II is a powerful and versatile lighting fixture that is perfect for filmmakers and photographers. It has an increased brightness of 80,000 LUX and uses a 575W HMI bulb, providing high colour fidelity with a CRI of 96+ and TLCI of 97+. The light has a daylight colour temperature of 5500K and features stepless dimming, making it easy to adjust the intensity. It also comes with an all-in-one ballast and a fanless heatsink design for silent operation. The light can be powered by a single battery or dual batteries, and has an OLED UI and dual wireless control for convenience. It also has hidden antennas, 4 dimming curves, and user presets that can be controlled through the app. The light is made with durable materials and comes with a carrying case for easy transport. The LS C300D Mark II has recently been updated with new features and improvements. The firmware update, V1.8, includes an optimised Bluetooth reset function and DMX control. It also has a control box compatibility detection to prevent malfunctions. The light has a maximum output of 80,000 lux and features a more robust lamp head with a 360-degree rotation and a handbrake yoke. The new hyper efficient 55-degree reflector increases the output by more than 3 times. The control box has been completely redesigned with a fan-less heatsink and a quick release plate and clamp system. It also has built-in lighting FX and a trigger button for instant activation. The light can be powered by V-Mount or Gold Mount batteries, and comes with a 6m NEUTRIK cable for a sturdy power connection. The Sidus Link app allows for wireless control of the light through Bluetooth technology. £45 / Day Find out more on our website!

AMARAN 300c 💡 The amaran 300c is a versatile and powerful full-colour LED light that is perfect for filmmakers. It features a Bowens Mount point-source design and is compatible with various Bowens Mount modifiers, allowing for easy adaptation on set. With a stepless dimming range of 0-100% and a colour temperature range of 2,500K to 7,500K, the 300c offers precise control over lighting. It also has a high CRI and TLCI score, ensuring accurate and faithful colour reproduction. The light can be controlled wirelessly using the Sidus Link mobile app and has a built-in umbrella holder for added convenience. With its compact and lightweight design, the 300c is a valuable addition to any filmmakers lighting setup. The amaran 300c is a professional-grade light that delivers high-quality output and precise colour control. It can be used in a variety of settings, from small studios to indie film sets, thanks to its silent active cooling system. The lights minimalist user interface and redesigned design make it easy to operate and adjust, while its compatibility with Bowens Mount modifiers allows for versatile lighting options. With the ability to switch between AC and battery power, the 300c offers flexibility and convenience for any production. Overall, the amaran 300c is a reliable and efficient lighting solution for filmmakers who value adaptability and quality. £30 / Day Find out more on our website!

ZEISS OTUS - EF CINE LENS 🎥 The ZEISS Otus lenses kicked up a bit of a stir for being so optically close to ZEISS’s very high end Supreme lenses. These images have a real snap to the image, with incredibly smooth backgrounds. Renowned for their exceptional image contrast, thanks to their ability to correct lateral chromatic aberration. This means that even in challenging situations, such as night photography, the lenses are able to capture images with absolute perfection. Additionally, the aspherical lens design ensures consistent performance throughout the entire focusing range, resulting in sharpness even at the periphery of the image. The lenses are also designed to minimise distortion and chromatic aberrations, resulting in virtually distortion-free optics and no colour fringing. Our set comes with the CVP cinemod, so smooth Iris adjustment, Zeiss gears and standardised 95mm fronts. Focus pullers be aware these are Nikon focusing. £160 / Day Find out more on our website!

CONTAX SUPER SPEEDS MM - CINE LENS KIT 🎥 Featuring the same T* Coatings that made everyone fall in love with Super Speeds, this set of 80s/90s serial matched Contax give the same famous look, but with Full Frame coverage. Our set has been Cinemodded with Zeiss Gears and EF mount, and can be used with rail mounted and swing away Matte Boxes. With great image sharpness but soft contrast and beautiful flares these lenses have enough character to make beautiful images, without being so vintage they scare your clients. £160 / Day Find out more on our website!

FUJINON 18-55mm - ZOOM LENS 🎥 Fujifilm are famous for their stunning Cinema Zooms, the MK Cinema Lens series brings that pedigree to a new compact and lightweight design, with impressive cost performance. The MK18-55mm T2.9 is a standard s35 zoom lens with a focal length of 18-55mm and an aperture of T2.9. It features a 200° focus rotation angle for precise focusing and a seamless iris to eliminate vibrations and noise. The lens also resolves common issues with interchangeable lenses for digital cameras, such as focus shift and optical axis shift while zooming and lens breathing. With a front diameter of 85mm, filter diameter of 82mm, and 0.8M standardisation. This lens has a dedicated macro mode at the flip of a switch, as well flange focal length adjustment functions, to ensure your zooms remain parfocal. £80 / Day Find out more on our website!

MEET THE CREW 🎥 💡 @frank_hammond Want to learn more about our crew? Check out out website for more info! #camera #lighting #camerarental #lightingrental