Marcos del Villar Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Hello everyone, I'm thinking on renting a couple of Arri X HMI for a commercial project. I'd like to create a very soft and filling light in a big studio, directional but very subtle, Probably bouncing on white silks. They are discontinued now but easily available on rental houses. What are your experiences with this very wide angle HMI? Any advantages over an M40 or other HMI for soft lightnings? Many thanks, Marcos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timHealy Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 It could work but I think the biggest x light or goya (desisti came out with the HMI "nook" light before Arri made the X) is a 4k and they are not focusable. Depending on your shooting medium and ASA you might need more than you think. You could get more light out of an HMI 4k par or HMI fresnel. Are you just bouncing or double diffusing? I would go with a bigger light and scrim it down if necessary. But thats just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brereton Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I used them once a few years ago, and was disappointed with the output. I'd rent a couple of M18s and double diffuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcos del Villar Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Thanks for your replies. I finally chose two Alpha HMI 4K bounced and then diffused with good results. I didn't get the change to try the X series but the Alphas worked pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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