Aputure introduced the NOVA II 2×1 at IBC 2025, marking the start of a new generation in their panel lineup. The light debuts with the new Blair-CG engine, an eight-color chipset that delivers higher accuracy and a broader spectrum. It also reaches an SSI around 90, giving closer matches to daylight and tungsten, and comes with a new front-mount accessory system for faster light shaping. We spoke with Mitch Gross to get all the details. The Nova line began with the Nova P300c, followed by the larger P600c, both of which became popular as versatile full-color panels. With the launch of the NOVA II, Aputure isn’t just updating those lights; it’s opening a new chapter in the series, one built around a redesigned chipset and expanded control that set it apart from the first-generation models. Control panel. Image credit: CineD Aputure NOVA II 2×1 – more control over color According to Mitch, control is where the biggest change lies. Early RGB panels gave broad ranges of color, but they weren’t always precise, and matching sources often required gels or extra units. With the Blair-CG engine, the NOVA II allows fine-tuned shifts in hue and green-magenta balance, letting cinematographers create or match looks directly on the fixture. Mitch pointed to color contrast – the ability to use subtle hue differences between key and fill – as a creative tool that’s now much easier to achieve. Eight-color diode design. Image credit: Aputure The Blair-CG Engine At the core of the NOVA II...
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