Some have expressed disappointment that I didn't include my traditional Pros and Cons section. I did this because this is an overview based on 5 hours of use with the Nova. However, here's my initial list and we will circle back with a comparison video after I have a few months to work with this light. Pros: - Excellent color quality w/ SSI = 85 at 3200K - Substantial light output for a 120 degree beam angle soft light panel - over 10,000 lux at 5500K - Color temp accuracy - set it to 3200K and it is nearly spot on. - Green/magenta balance setting - no need for +/-green gels to match other light sources - AC or battery power options - Excellent build quality - Intuitive, well designed controller box which can be attached to light head or stand - Accessory slot for bespoke softbox or those from other manufacturers - Fan is well engineered to avoid interfering with sound - Full RGBWW - 2,000K to 10,000K plus full RGB range - HSI, RGB, CCT, XY, gel color modes - Sidus Link app for iOS/Android with color picker and color match - Effects - fire, candle, TV, lightning, explosion, cop car, color chase, & more - Firmware updatable - $1699 USD at launch - $1899 with rolling hard case - $149 for softbox Cons: - Heavy at 23 lbs, 10.4 kg for head, but that includes the power supply. Requires at least a C-stand - Cannot power with a single cine battery - requires 24-48V block batteries or new optional power station

@108u9

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Curtis, did you or your brother at one point faced operational issues with some earlier Aputure panel lights? If I recall correctly, the units were repaired/replaced. Tried searching for the video, wondering if it was you or just my faulty memory!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

@WL H Yes - I gave my original Aputure LS1s to my brother. After I had used it for probably 2 years and he had it for 6 months, the AC adapter for one of them stopped working. He contacted Aputure and they sent him another entire LS1s (the whole kit).

Great review, as usual Curtis. I can always count on you for the facts as well as a fair opinion on your thoughts. Thanks for sharing! Looks like a great light.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Griffin!

Thanks Curtis for detailed review!!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! 👍

12:18 loved that subtle moment where you bounce the light right before saying you can mount it to a baby pin 😂. Thank you for the fantastic review, as always, Curtis! This light looks amazing!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

👍

My first video I’ve watched of years. Subscribed 👌🏾

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 💡

Thanks Curtis. There are so many hollow reviews to be found on youtube, offering nothing more than a pile of superlatives. I always look forward to hearing your perspective, and you always dig a little deeper. Thank you!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Christopher!

just got mine today :-) such a great piece of equipment!!! fabulous quality and extremely easy to set and adjust. I think it's the first time I was so excited to get a new light :-)

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats! I hope it helps you make some epic stuff!

I was waiting this review by you.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

👍

Always a pleasure!!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dex strumental.

Yes!! I just bought one yesterday! Really excited to start using it on sets!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new light and I hope it works well for you! And that sets open up soon.

@JohnJonesRocketCity

3 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy it? Cant find them anywhere and no one seems to have even gotten their first shipment yet.

@jonathanblair2283

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnJonesRocketCity I ordered one the day after it was released from Adorama

@jonathanblair2283

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnJonesRocketCity I waited about 2 months before getting it

I appreciate that you spoke about the yoke and your recomendation of a proper mount to a c stand and appropriate pin. Not everyone knows this as i did not. This apears to be at a fair price point and a solid adition to the Aputure line up. Thanks Curtis! -Will

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will. 👍

Really thinking of buying this, great review sir!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks KOZYKEV.

Price is relative, of course. This is not outrageously expensive, in line with other brands. Seems very well featured. I have been using their older (and much cheaper) lights and never had a failure. They just seem to work.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed - fair for what you get. Much less expensive than Arri.

Your videos have the best audio on YT!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bad Robot!

Great job as always Curtis! You help a lot of folks out, myself included. Now I just have to set aside about $2k. :)

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cory!

Great great review once again, thank you Curtis ! That is a serious competitor for Arri SPs, and a sign of things getting tighter and tighter in the tiny world of high-end pro LED lights. We may see rental companies turning some heads towards them, providing tests lead to positive ratings.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks gilles. Will be interesting to see how this plays out.

This is the first light be apurture I'm tempted to purchase.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

👍

A fab light, and very competitively priced. I hope though they will bring out a smaller, more portble version of this!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Dear Curtis, thank you again for your calm way of presenting the facts of gear to your community. I'd be interested how the P300C keeps up in outdoor conditions. In all reviews I saw so far it's only used in indoor shooting situations. Most of the outdoor scenes in the official Aputure material are night shots. I don't expect it to keep up with a 6K HMI fresnel. But especially since they already announced the upcoming battery solutions it could be a very interesting solution for outdoor shootings where a reflector won't work but you have so brighten up your subject a little. Right now I'm using the Aputure C300X for brighter conditions which can keep up with the sun surprisingly well but produces very hard shadows and can only be used for a small surface to be lit. In cloudy conditions I tend to my Astra 3X panels since they are very easy to set up and modifiers are easy to attach. Having a solution that without doubt would have it's price (just the batteries for 1.5h would cost around 1000 to 2000$) but be reliable and efficent. You will always need a truck or huge car for carrying around the traditional HMI fixtures and without a circuit from a nearby house you're doomed to use a current generator which - I don't think you would disagree - is always a sound engineers nightmare and makes it very unconvenient and slow. Kind regards, Daniel

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, thank you. Yes, I do hope to test the Nova outdoors. With its very wide beam angle, it will need to be quite close but will cast a softer quality light. More to come.

Great one and love the added explanations. The handle looks quite different. Thoughts?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

The handle is aluminum and really useful given its weight. I didn't realize it would be quite as heavy as it is.

I am really glad you reviewed this light because I have had my eye on it since it was announced and was wondering what you thought of it. I am not thrilled with its weight but I like pretty much everything else about it, plus it will fit in well with my other Aputure lights.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel, and agreed - nice fit with the rest of the Aputure product line.

@joelelhadj6993

3 жыл бұрын

If you’re looking for something lighter with all the features seen here, check the DMG Roscoe Mini mix ( or the SL1 mix), I don’t know how the output compares though but they are pretty powerful.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

@@joelelhadj6993 Cool - thanks for the tip!

@djvphotography

2 жыл бұрын

I did wind up buying the light as a kit with the carrying case, which is really nice. I also bought the Aputure softbox with grid and the barndoors. So far, I am quite happy with it, and the weight hasn't been as much of an issue as I initially feared.

It’s nice to see Aputure provide alternatives to more expensive products. This is already in high demand, but I wish some kind of case was included. I will probably rent this instead of buying. Thanks for the review.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

👍

Looking forward for mine to come in...if they’ll ever ship it haha

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

I hope sooner than later.

I just ordered 35 of these to use as garage flashlights.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! That will be one bright garage!

@gillesmatheronpro

4 жыл бұрын

How many double-trailers are you about to park in there ? 🤔

@vivianvaldi7871

4 жыл бұрын

LAX like garage. Tell us when u open that thing, Apurture wants to be there & Curtis too with his Sekonic.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@vivianvaldi7871 I'll just need to dig out those solar eclipse sunglasses from a couple of years ago! 😀

Great review as always. Would you say it matches well with their other lights (120D or 300D) when in the same color temperature? Or does the different LED chip style create a different variation?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, though be warned that the daylight lights from Aputure range from roughly 5300 to 6000 depending on the light. So you’ll just need to get a good measurement of the COB lights to see what to match to.

Now I wonder if it was a mistake getting the 300x. Either way, I always appreciate your reviews. Thank you!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think the 300x is a mistake at all. More versatile, actually. Can't make a soft light panel hard if you need to do that.

@Curtis Judd Thanks for the review. Whats the beam angle of the light with the Aputure softbox (no grid)?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm not sure as it wasn't in the published specs. My guess is somewhere around 90 degrees, but that's just a guess.

First time I heart professional next to Aputure.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Another awesome presentation, Curtis. Thanks you for the output measurement in f/ stops ... immensely helpful One question on the App... do you need to sign in to use the APP or you can simply open it and use it? Thama

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mikewinburn, I believe you need to sign in. I didn't see a way around that.

@mikewinburn

4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd - thanks, partner. Yes, that is my experience having moved over to the 300d ii after your review. Personally I was a little concerned about that so hoped they moved away from it w the new light.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikewinburn Thanks for the question! I believe that is so that your settings are saved to the cloud in case you move to a different device.

@mikewinburn

4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd - thanks again, Curtis. (Just found it highly unusual. I use my phone to control my door locks, hi-fi system, my television blu-ray player, my heating and lighting, my canon cameras... the list goes on... and the only apps that require me to log in (and that securely) are those that have access to my financial records and social security information. (Aputure didn’t ask for that info, thankfullly) It was so wierd, I literally paused, thought about it, and decided to just stick w the remote. I was just hoping they would update the app to be able to use without logging in. Not really a big deal. The remote works great. I’ll just have to miss out on the extra benefit of the APP for now.

How soft would this be compared to something like the LS 200d II + the Light Dome II? This is what I'm currently comparing between for my 10x10 filming room.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Softness has everything to do with 1) how close the light emitting surface is to the subject, and 2) how large the light emitting surface is relative to the subject. So they can both produce soft light, it mainly depends on how large and how close the diffusion is to the subject. Out of the box, the surface area of the p300c is smaller than the front surface of the light dome 2, so the light dome II will be softer at the same distance. But you can shoot the p300c through any large diffusion material and get beautiful results.

Hello Great Content. I was wondering which softbox do you think is the best in terms of a studio setting with talking heads.

@curtisjudd

8 ай бұрын

I actually prefer a 4x4 silk if I have enough room.

Thank you for the great video! I have a 120d II and a couple Apature MC lights, I was considering getting a 60d as my last light, but this is a very intriguing light! For YT videos and a very occasional documentary or short film do you think it it’s worth investing this light into my kit?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Christian, I think it depends on what you need that last light to do for your lighting designs. The COB lights with the Light Dome II or other large soft boxes are great if you have enough space on your set - they're a bit less expensive and produce nice soft light and can, of course, be used as a hard light as well. That's super useful for product shots or hair lights. The Nova is a great light in a lot of ways, but cannot produce the hard light that the COBs can. Hopefully that provides a little insight as to which would be most useful for you. Happy filming!

@ChristianSmith

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thank you for taking the time to reply! I definitely love my light dome 2, so would you say the Nova takes up a lot less space?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChristianSmith Yes, but it isn't as soft right out of the box. You need to shoot it through a silk to get the same level of softness.

Excellent review Curtis, this light looks amazing. My question is about power consumption/draw, do you think I could use this with 15amp outlets? Also how does this compare to a C300d ii in your opinion?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, thanks. Yes, this draws just under 350 watts so a 15amp circuit should easily be able to power several of these. The C300D II is a very different light and I see their strengths as follows: C300D II - LOTS of light output and capable of taking lots of different modifiers to produce any variety of hard or soft light. Good daylight color quality but not tunable so can be problematic when trying to mix with other lights. Nova P300C - Soft light only. A few soft box options - though the 3rd party options are quite expensive. Very good color quality at any temp, and especially at tungsten. Not quite as much output as the 300D II, but enough to be useful in most situations. If I could choose only one for my corporate work, I'd probably choose Nova.

@MichaelWynneCAS

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Curtis! In your opinion for corporate style work would this be a better key light option then say a C120D ii with soft box and why? Or do you think it works better as a fill.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelWynneCAS Yes, I'd pick the Nova over the 120D II as a key for corporate work. I do a ton of interview setups in small offices and conference rooms. To soften up the C120D II, you need a big softbox that often takes up too much room in tight quarters. Its color also is not tunable and it came in at close to 6000K as I recall - so tough to mix with existing office light in many cases.

@MichaelWynneCAS

4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, Thank you Curtis!

Great video as always. I love the way that softbox works! Wanna know something nuts? Some of the GVM RGB panels (which are super budget) have the same or better SSI than this! The 800D RGB and the 50RS RGB both have a Tungsten SSI of 85, and 76/75 daylight, as well as minimal tint. newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=GVM+50RS+RGB&light2=GVM+800D-RGB There are obviously other HUGE differences between those and the P300c, but I’ve been flabbergasted by the accuracy of *some* of their lights. I’m not usually a huge panel fan, but this looks awesome.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the details on the GVM lights - will need to check those out.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonphoto5078 Oh, ok, that accounts for the lower prices. But I appreciate the focus on color quality.

Craig! You are so johnny-on-the-spot regarding gear! I'm just looking at these lights now to add to my gear. I wonder if this means that Godex will be coming out with their reverse engineered version in another few months? Where is your Sony a7s iii review?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kenneth. Does Godox make any panel LED lights presently? I'm not really a camera reviewer so no plans for an a7s III review, but interested to see how it looks!

@kennethgarcia25

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Not yet, but Godox did seem to follow Aputure's offerings recently. Just conjecture. Meanwhile for someone who claims not to be a camera reviewer, you do a fair amount which appeals to that audience and the Sony a7siii promises to be the solid videographers platform for 2020! At least that's my sense. Best, kg

Any solutions for the softbox tilting problem? I can't tilt mine more than ~15deg without the softbox/snapgrid hitting the yoke.. Been killing me on set.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Use the boom arm on c-stand is what I do.

@SandersMedia

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Took me forever to realize what you meant.. Brilliant yet so simple.

Hello Curtis, very well packed infos. The light square (in the eyes) seems to confirm u did use the Nova as KL for the presentation. At what Kelvin Temp it was set, if it's the case, would be the ice on the cake. I would guess it was 3200 K, given specs. Thx.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Vivian, yes, 3200K is what we used here. Thanks!

Good work as usual...Price is very fair for what it is...only as much as or a little more than a good mic. At 22 plus lbs...The case seems like a necessity. Did you notice it getting hot for handling or is it like all the other Apturue lights?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bic Raven. Yes, weight is definitely a consideration with this one. It is very much like the Aputure COB lights - it gets warm but never too hot to handle.

@bicraven

4 жыл бұрын

Ok...good to know. We can't have any of those old fashion lights (Arri) that get extremely hot. We regularly have people who help us do fill-in grip work and they will just grab a light to help us move a set-up or break down. It's a big safety issue.

Another great analysis. Many thanks Curtis. This is possibly not a very fair question, but if money wasn't an issue, which light would you favour, a Lupo Superpanel 60 or the Aputure Nova RGBWW?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gerard, I'd like a little more time with the Nova before I'd feel like I could say. The Lupo is lighter and comes in both soft and regular versions (40 degree beam angle). I've been really happy up to this point with the Lupos for my corporate work. That's a tough call.

@gerardpatrick8960

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Maybe I will have to get both Curtis!! Very many thanks for taking the time to reply.

I appreciate the in-depth review. Looks like a quality addition to any kit. I'm curious about what style of light you prefer to use as a key? COB or panel?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. If I'm working in tight spaces like much of my corporate work, I prefer panels. If I have more room to work with, then the COBs are a nice option.

@thecatch2024

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Ah, you distilled it perfectly! It's been on my mind as I gear up for my videos. I really appreciate your insights, and want you to know you're helping people tell stories in a more rich way through the content you release. Hope you have a great weekend! - Mike Muncatchy

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@thecatch2024 Thanks so much, Mike. I really appreciate the feedback!

@thecatch2024

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd You're welcome, Curtis! Hope you have a great weekend!

@rickhickman2730

2 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd came here to ask this same question. In a tight space, you prefer light mats or soft panels like this? These panels are soft enough? I really dislike how hard the mini dome ii is in small spaces

Flashing that C800 is just a vulgar display of wealth!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

You want a quality lighting review? Or not?

Would you use two of these (one on each side) lights for green screen work? thank you for the review.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but there are probably less expensive options for that and reserve the NOVA as your key light.

i wonder if its compatible with the ballast of the 300DII? That'd be a really convenient way to run it off v-mount...

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Clever idea. Doesn't appear to be compatible out of the box as the output of the 300D II's control box is 5-pin, DC input on Nova is 4-pin. But that'd be an interesting solution if there is a way to make it work, at least in cases where you do not need both lights at the same time.

Great video, thanks for sharing. Any recommendation son LED lights you have for a streamer, i mean something that its comparable to elgato kelight?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

I've been using the D&O 180W: kzread.info/dash/bejne/loqgssGjm6m_kZM.html I like that it has a huge heat sink instead of a fan which is important for keeping noise down when streaming.

@Pabula

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thank you Curstis for taking the time and replying. Honestly still a little too expensive for me, i would probably still go with dual Keylights, but seems a great light none the less.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@Pabula Understood. Happy streaming!

Just visually, the yoke and the Jr pin receiver/ lock screw do not look professional grade. Is there a way to replace the pin receiver?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

They are solid metal. I wouldn’t change them out.

Curtis, pretty early for me to comment since I havrnt finished the video yet, but have you ever handled those arri light kits? Like the 650s and such. Thanks.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes, the tungsten lights get super hot but the color quality is second to none and they are passively cooled which I like.

@LycanVisuals

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Do they consume too much power for lets say a regular household if I were to shoot a couple scenes in a living room or something?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@LycanVisuals Depends on the circuit in the home and which Arri lights you use. Most household circuits can handle two Arri 650s.

Can you do a review of the Digital Sputnik DS1?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to review it but I don't have the budget for one. If Digital Sputnik or someone else is willing to pay for the light, I'll happily do the review.

In terms of watts which is better, Astra Panel 6x6 or P300C? Do you have link to Block Batteries?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have an Astra on hand to compare, unfortunately.

I'm comparing this light with a Luxli Taiko 2x1 and a Nanlite Mix Panel. Which is brighter? Which color is more saturated?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paris, I haven’t used the Luxli or Nanlite so I don’t know.

Honestly, this isn't excessively priced comparing to things like the 1x1 astra's. Larger, more versatile, and out of the gate has a decent modifier available.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed on all counts. Just not within reach of many of the self-funded enthusiast filmmakers which watch my videos.

@avi8r66

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd I always appreciate your reviews, the way you methodically go through and present the stuff without hyping is a welcome relief from the onslaught of 'oh my god this is a game changer' type presentations.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@avi8r66 Thanks, very much appreciate that!

Your talking section looks great! Was it just the Nova P300C with a softbox as a key? What was the color temp and total output of the light? What about the backlight on your shoulder and the wall light?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, thanks. The key was the P300C shot through a 42" scrim with the light at 45%, 3200K, ISO 400, 23.976 fps, 180 degree shutter, and aperture f/4.0. The shot of Emma during the effects and other test shots was with the softbox. The light on the back wall was a Lupo Superpanel 30 full color and the rim light was a Came TV Andromeda LED tube light, also at 3200K.

@andrew_soh

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thank you for the info! May I know what type of scrim the 42'' was and the type of diffusion?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrew_soh Hi again, it was the center portion of a 5-in-one reflector, just a fairly light silk.

Hi Curtis! I'm looking at buying into a lighting system for use in my work's studio. We will be lighting a max of 4 people, more commonly 1-3. What do you recommend as a good lighting system for smaller studio like this? I've been researching into Aputure and Lupo. I'm leaning towards the Aputure since you get that bluetooth system in addition to everything else. I played with the idea of the Godox series of VL-UL lights but seems like your rating for color quality was lower and there's no G-M shift option. I'd really like to have a system set where I'm not having variety of color shifts between lights and the output can be big so I can film at higher f-stops or shutter than I can currently. Thoughts? Thank you for your fantastic videos, such great info. btw I just got the Mix-Pre 6 so I'll be purchasing your training on there here soon :)

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, the Aputure 300DII may be a good choice for this situation. I'd opt for at least 2 of them, ideally 3. They very versatile if you have the room for them - they can take a good bit of space once you put the Light Dome soft box on them. But 3 of them should provide enough light and give you enough flexibility to get started.

@jaykadlec

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd I neglected to mention there will likely be occasions where these lights will go out of studio on shoots. I agree that the single source led light is the way to go, that said I'm a big fan of bi-color and rgb spectrum lights (especially as a one man band right now). I just stumbled onto the Hive Lighting Hornet 200-C. What are your thoughts on that? More expensive and not mesh bluetooth but seems better across the board compared to the 300X. Better size/weight (14lbs lighter!), service/warranty (heard tales of poor aputure customer service) and with full 7 color chip RGB. Light output and quality seem comparable.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykadlec I haven't used Hive lighting products first hand, but having visited their booth at NAB several years, I was impressed with what I saw. Their technology is impressive. No idea what their durability or service records are like, but they're definitely aimed at the pro market vs. the KZreadr crowd.

Which one is good for the key light, Aputure 300d ii with light some or Nova? I didn't understand the benefit of panel light and cob light...hahaha, sorry. I will use it for a product shot. (main light) and key light for the interview.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

They can both be used for a key light. With the Light Dome, the 300DII makes a nice soft light source for interview shots. The Aputure softbox for the Nova is a little smaller, thus not quite as soft, but still very usable as a key. There are third party, larger soft boxes you can use for the Nova but they're pretty pricey. The DoPChoice 5' box - a dreamy soft modifier - runs around $1000 once you buy the adapter necessary to mount it. But it looks amazing.

@hidetakejapan

4 жыл бұрын

​@@curtisjudd Thak you Curis. You are the best reviewer for me. I was watching the Aputure unboxing party. At that time one guy compares between the Nova and 300X. and that time he said "one mater to 300X puts out twice as much luminance as the Nova, but it's hard to light. When 300X use the softbox that Nova was brighter than 300X. So I was curious. (300X 1.31m/7722Lux, Nova 0.9m/9189Lux same range) However, Thank you for your advice.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@hidetakejapan 👍

Have you used the Nanlite Mixpanel 150? I wonder if they are comparable? Thanks for the thoughtful review!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks, no, haven't used the Nanlite yet. I hope to, soon.

@wastintimetube

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Awesome, thanks! If their name is accurate maybe less weight is one of their benefits

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@wastintimetube Hahaha! Hopefully so!

Curtis, thanks for another informative video. I have a quick question. How would you light talent that's wearing a hat? I haven't been able to find any information on lighting male characters wearing fedoras or other types of hats. Thanks in advance for your help with this topic.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Abraham, I would generally use a soft light source inasmuch as possible - bigger the front surface (soft box, scrim, etc.) the better and just outside the edge of the frame. Also, I would keep the angle of the light a little lower than we might typically without a hat. Of course, adjust to the specific setup.

Assuming a max height of about 9 feet and a reasonable distance away, about how wide a background could I expect to evenly light with these?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

I would say probably 1 minimum, 2 for best coverage. But I'd start with one. Depends partly on where you place the light.

@GilbertTang

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Appreciate it. I need minimum 12x8 coverage.

Watching this is hard on my Wallet thank Heavens B&H doesn’t have them in stock! I think one would be a great addtion to my 300X

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Any reason why no one is comparing these to the DMG Roscoe Mini mix and SL1 mix? I d love to see how it compares, the features are pretty much the same but the Roscoe lights seem not as heavy ( I rigged them to an autopole on the ceiling during a shoot yesterday)

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t because I don’t have access to them.

@joelelhadj6993

3 жыл бұрын

I understand, it’s too bad, the video is great as always nevertheless

Now just gotta buy 8 for the podcast studio though.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

😬

hi, could i use two of these for my 12ftx2ft green screen studio?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Sure, but keep in mind the fan produces noise so if you have two of these behind the talent, the mic will probably pick that up.

Have you done any reviews of the rotolight products....? Anova Pro 2 or Titan x2...!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Charles - not yet, but I'd like to.

@Chystyle

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Well I'd like to see where the rotolight and anova pros stack up in the industry. I'm a hybrid shooter so it would help me out a lot if I more informed information.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@Chystyle Understood and noted. I don't have the budget to purchase them, but will see if we can borrow one of them.

I bought it today in B&H, just I have to wait 3 weeks.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

👍 I hope it works well for you!

@JohnJonesRocketCity

3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get it? B&H is saying new item coming soon as if they've never had any stock to begin with.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnJonesRocketCity They do that - you essentially get in line and they deliver the new units to people in the pre-order line until they actually have excess stock to sell.

Hope all is well with you. I have a question which is nothing to do with this, but i was hoping you could help.... again. Video interviews. I want to record audio separately with Zoom H4n or Tascam DR10L. Each time I start camera record, I start audio recorder and then have lots of video and audio tracks all over the place. I didn't want to Clapperboard them. Should I have just started with a sync (clap) and then let the video and audio just keep rolling? OR is there a better way? Usually recording amateurs reviewing their experiences with a company they purchase from, so lots of mistakes.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Laurence, A clap is better than nothing, and a slate is even better because it identifies the take with both audio and video. But yes, I often use a clap to ensure I can sync the video and audio in post. Best wishes!

@laurencegrant2882

4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd sounds like I’m going to have to use a slate and go back to basics. Or ...... buy a Canon C200! Which would solve the audio issue ! Worried it’s due for a upgrade tho ( don’t need raw but mp4 not 4:2:2)

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@laurencegrant2882 Or a C100 mk II. Great value in 2020 if you don't need 4K.

@laurencegrant2882

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd If I take the plunge really need 4k. Just feel c200 will change the day I buy it !!! Dont think it 4:2:2 even with Ninja V

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@laurencegrant2882 Oh, I see, you're doing work for broadcast TV.

Is lupo full color 60 better than this? Thanks

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

They each have their strengths and weaknesses. For my corporate work, I prefer the Lupo.

Even C-Stands are rated to carry only up to 22lbs...this exceeds it. I have Manfrotto 1000BAC stands that are rated to carry 17lbs...would I be risking it mounting it on my manfrottos?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

I would think that would be risky, yes.

@mikeo6185

4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd Thanks for the response Curtis 🙏🏾

I think this should go on a combo stand, maybe a baby

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

They seemed stable and safe on a c-stand as well.

A little confused concerning cost. Does the kit include the case and the soft box? Or is the kit just the light with case? Another $149.00 for the soft box? Bringing the total to $2058.00!!!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Soft box is separate. You can buy just the light or the light w/ case. Soft box is separate.

@ricklord7144

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thank you, Curtis... Love your product reviews!

Why did you decide not to do a formal review? Are you planning to do anything else like a comparison video or anything like that?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve only had the light for 3 days and haven’t had a chance to use it on any real projects given the pandemic. But I will do a comparison once things settle again. Thanks!

Aputure builds pocket RGB light and then a humongous studio RGB light. Why can't we have something in the middle?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Standby. They indicated that this is the first in the Nova series.

What is going on with this light? It seems NOBODY has any stock and that most stores have not even received their first shipment. Is Aputure supplying rental houses first or something?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know. Maybe contact Aputure support and see what they say?

Time to upgrade but swallowing hard on the price.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Understood on all fronts. 😀

KINOFLO freestyle 44 has similar SSI, 86 at 3200k

@kwangjunjeong7005

4 жыл бұрын

but yeah, aputure is cheaper...

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

So...it’s a nice light? :)

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Very good for the price.

@chazwingate423

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Great; The influencer YT blitz every time a new product drops is difficult to sort through, but you're a go to - appreciate the comparative approach on this one. We live in amazing times; the value & quality we're getting for the price these days.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@chazwingate423 Thanks Chaz!

My Aputure Nova was faulty! Listen here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWecuauYo6vFnrQ.html Anyone else have issues with this light?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't.

dont even thing about it. 1600$

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Makes sense to buy if you're using the light to get paid. Otherwise, there are a lot of less expensive options.

@genjii931

4 жыл бұрын

Rental

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@genjii931 Rental is a fine option as well!

DMX is has serious issues

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Any details you can share?

You've always summarized the pros and cons up front, and now because a manufacturer sends you costly lighting gear you change your tune? You had something much more valuable than that lighting setup before this video... your credibility, your trustworthiness. Don't be a sell out, Curtis. To thine own self be true.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the perspective pharmabuse - I appreciate your concern for my integrity and credibility. There's a bit more information you should know before making a judgment on either of those. 1) I do not always summarize with pros and cons. I have a series of videos on pro-level gear in which I take this exact same approach - how is pro gear different from consumer gear in this space. 2) I received this light on Tuesday evening and Aputure originally requested I post a video on Wednesday, the originally planned launch date. Then they moved the launch date to Thursday. I asked for more time based on my preference to dig a little deeper into the product before posting my video. Aputure agreed. I work a day job so I had approximately 5 hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings to work with this light, and not on any corporate shoots like I typically do when there isn't a pandemic. On Friday evening, I shot the talking head portion of the video. On Saturday I shot the b-roll and edited the final piece. From my perspective, it would have been far more disingenuous to present this as a final review than as a "what makes this pro light different." What I can say now in terms of pros and cons is the following: Cons: - It is much heavier than most other lights I've used and requires at least a C-stand, preferably a Junior stand. But to put that in context, the Arri Skypanel S30 is very close to the same weight so this is not unexpected. Pros: - These were outlined in the video with color quality and output being at the top of the list - Price is also good given the feature set - Build quality - etc. based on the items I covered in the video Of course this will become refined over time as I have a chance to work more with the light. I will have a follow-up comparison video once my corporate video work picks back up and I have sufficient time to work with the Nova. I hope that provides a little more background info on why I approached this the way I did. I don't believe I have sold out, and I refuse to present a review with such a limited period of use. I hope you understand.

@pharmabuse6135

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd This fluff piece is longer than the last review video you did with pros and cons. A solution to not having enough time, if such was indeed the case, is to wait. The fact you had to agree terms with Aputure kind of proves the point. Just be aware when you cut corners or make compromises, you risk eroding your credibility. This wasn't as egregious as Armando defending R5 overheating, for instance, but this sort of rah rah session is mind-numbing, benefiting the vendor, rather than informing the community you serve.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the perspective.