Following up on the previously released Micro Colour and Vortex8 light fixtures, Creamsource have announced the arrival of the Vortex4, a high-powered, water-resistant, heavy-duty, hard, and focused 1’x1′ RGBW LED panel aimed squarely at solo shooters. Latecomers to the crowded 1×1 space, the lighting company from down under are making a splash entry into the market. While not wise to rig in the surf, you’ll have no problem filming in the rain. With a water-resistant chassis, the Vortex4 is better suited for exteriors than some rivals. But does Creamsource’s upstart 1×1 bring enough other party favors to the beach barbie to create waves in the industry? Let’s find out! Blinded by the light The first question to ask about any light fixture is how bright is it? Creamsource have definitely brought the heat, packing a crap ton of firepower into their new 1×1. The Vortex4 comes revved up like a deuce, running 325 watts of firepower, and casting a blinding 53,100 lux from 1m/3.3′ at 5600K. With this much punch, Vortex4’s future looks bright, but your talent may need to wear shades. Hard and focused Everyone has heard the adage you can make a hard light soft, but you can’t make a soft light hard. Creamsource have taken this concept to heart and opted for hard and focused light rather than soft and diffused. The Vortex4’s sixty-four focus lenses project a twenty-degree beam angle, concentrating its scorching output across a narrow spread. As with their Micro Colour and Vortex8, Creamsource...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 6 December, 2021