Aputure has been impressing lately with the MK II generation of their 120D and 300D COB lights (full 300D MK II review HERE) and they have a new fixture that could be creating a truly unique product segment. A skateboard has the perfect form factor for a soft panel light, which is why Aputure is launching a new Skateboard light for filmmakers on the go called the Brightboard. Details below: Aputure Brightboard. Image Credit: Graham Ehlers Sheldon Keeping your kit mobile is key in the fast paced world of production and I’m usually trying to optimize my gear for travel. Having a light with built-in wheels or wheels with a built-in light means I’m able to move from location to location quickly and the Brightboard also fits in the overhead of most aircraft or in the storage compartment of Amtrak. The Brightboard on a brick wall next to a fence. Image Credit: Graham Sheldon I had the Brightboard for a few days of initial testing and I found it useful for moving equipment about — especially heavy sandbags, stingers and crafty. But when you turn on the power button it is easy to see why this could be a game changer. Light Output The Brightboard is unfortunately daylight-only at this point and of course I would love to see a bi-color or RGBWW version in the near future. Adding gels and diffusion is easy with a bit of gaff or even a wad of chewed gum — although it does make...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 1 April, 2020