We’re seeing a variety of RGB tubes hit the market and given the similar form factor and feature set of many of them, I wanted to know if the LEDGo AltaTube stood out from the crowd. Recently, we had the opportunity to give the 180C (6 ft./70 in.) tube a try on the set of a feature film shooting in Indiana. Did it hold up to a Midwest winter and the long shooting days? Find out below: I have worked with Digital Sputnik Voyagers and Quasars and Titan tubes in the past, but RGB functionality is still relatively new when it comes to LED tubes. Personally, I love tubes because they’re just so darn flexible. Put them in the background and you have architectural accent lighting. Bring a few together and you have a nice soft key or fill light. In terms of mounting I’ve velcro’d them to the ceiling and even used gaff tape (careful on paint) to add a little ambient to a scene. Include the RGB and built-in gel factor and your gel kit will be staying home. The brand LEDGo was new to me, but a quick B&H search led to a variety of available LEDGo fixtures beyond tubes including fresnels, RGB panels, flexible LED mats, and even on-camera lights aimed at the broadcast and V-log world. If you snag a LEDGo Wi-Fi router, you’re able to control brightness and color temperature through an app on your favorite IOS or Android device. I always feel more comfortable...
Published By: CineD - Sunday, 16 February, 2020