Best resource for lighting equipment

[Nor Domingo]

Hello all!

 

I read a lot of the posts here and regularly buys AC magazines, etc. I come across a lot of names of light equipment i'm not so familiar with(ex. Lekos, Dinos, etc). I am from Manila, Philippines and maybe we don't come across some of the newer equipments available. What is the best site or resource material i can get so i'll can see what these equipments look like and what they do. thanks!

 

Nor

[Michael Morlan]

Nor,

 

Congratulations on your ongoing search for education. Here are some manufacturer's web sites that have quite complete information about a large variety of lighting instruments:

 

http://www.mole.com/

http://www.arri.com/entry/products.htm

http://etclighting.com/

http://etclighting.com/

 

"Leko" is one brand name often used generically to describe ellipsoidal spots. There are several dozen types of ellipsoidals from a variety of manufacturers. A very popular one comes from the "Source 4" lineup made by ETC.

 

The "Dino" light is a recent addition to the film set. It is an array of 1Kw PAR 64 bulbs like that shown here:

http://www.licht-technik.com/eng/html/dino_light.html

 

The Dino is similar to a long-time standard fixture on the set, the FAY light (named after the bulb used in the array.)

 

Hope that helps.

[G McMahon]

I asked a similar question a couple of weeks ago. Search that thread for descriptions. The web sites the last gent posted is valuable too.

[Nor Domingo]

Thank you michael and G!! I'm familiar with ellipsoidals. they use that a lot in lighting for the stage. anyway, thank you again for all the links and generosity!

 

nor