How many Footcandles do I need at DVinfo.net

Santos Ramos · August 30th, 2007, 10:17 AM

I know this depends on the type of look that I need but I don't have a light meter at the moment and I like to know what would be the lowest footcandles
I need to get a good interview lighting.

I saw this LED light that give 123 Footcandles and uses only 12W . No heat!!!

I know this light are not the right temperature but I can do a white balance.
I know this are strobes but there most be away to fix that!
I know tat there are some professional video LED lights but they cost too much!!

Price around $170

http://www.chauvetlighting.com/fixtu...robe_fix.shtml

CONTROL FEATURES
# 3-channel DMX-512 LED white strobe light
# Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe
# Adjustable flash rate, dimmer and static in stand-alone via dipswitches
# Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX
# Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
# Linkable with LED Techno StrobeTM-RGB, LED ShadowTM and COLORsplashTM200B in stand-alone
# Additional power output for daisy chaining units
# Includes brackets for wall and truss mounting
# Low power consumption
SPECIFICATIONS
# Beam angle: 20°
# Footcandles: 123
# Lux: 1,321
# Light Source: 192 (white) LEDs 100,000hrs
# Current draw: (peak 12W @ 120V) (inrush 24W @ 120V)
# Power: Autoswitching 100V - 240V 50/60Hz
# Weight: 4.9lbs (2.2kgs))
# Size: 14in x 9.75in x 6.5in
355.6mm x 247.65mm x 165.1mm
# 2-year limited warranty

Stephan Ahonen · September 2nd, 2007, 03:35 AM

I can see it working for a single person interview but not much more. Be warned that you will need to gel these lights to match ambient lighting and you'll lose a bit of power as a result.

Santos Ramos · September 2nd, 2007, 08:33 PM

I was thinking on getting 4 of them and I was thinking on mixing them with an
Arri kit.

Thanks for the help.

August 30th, 2007, 10:17 AM	#1
Santos Ramos Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 54	How many Footcandles do I need I know this depends on the type of look that I need but I don't have a light meter at the moment and I like to know what would be the lowest footcandles I need to get a good interview lighting. I saw this LED light that give 123 Footcandles and uses only 12W . No heat!!! I know this light are not the right temperature but I can do a white balance. I know this are strobes but there most be away to fix that! I know tat there are some professional video LED lights but they cost too much!! Price around $170 http://www.chauvetlighting.com/fixtu...robe_fix.shtml CONTROL FEATURES # 3-channel DMX-512 LED white strobe light # Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe # Adjustable flash rate, dimmer and static in stand-alone via dipswitches # Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX # Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX ADDITIONAL FEATURES # Linkable with LED Techno StrobeTM-RGB, LED ShadowTM and COLORsplashTM200B in stand-alone # Additional power output for daisy chaining units # Includes brackets for wall and truss mounting # Low power consumption SPECIFICATIONS # Beam angle: 20° # Footcandles: 123 # Lux: 1,321 # Light Source: 192 (white) LEDs 100,000hrs # Current draw: (peak 12W @ 120V) (inrush 24W @ 120V) # Power: Autoswitching 100V - 240V 50/60Hz # Weight: 4.9lbs (2.2kgs)) # Size: 14in x 9.75in x 6.5in 355.6mm x 247.65mm x 165.1mm # 2-year limited warranty

September 2nd, 2007, 08:33 PM	#3
Santos Ramos Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 54	Tha thanks I was thinking on getting 4 of them and I was thinking on mixing them with an Arri kit. Thanks for the help.

September 2nd, 2007, 03:35 AM	#2
Stephan Ahonen Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 512	I can see it working for a single person interview but not much more. Be warned that you will need to gel these lights to match ambient lighting and you'll lose a bit of power as a result.