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globofun · 08-08-2008, 08:24 AM

Any video producers using Kino Flo lighting?

I was in a shop yesterday, and I may go with Kino Flo, but what I do not fancy much is the fact that you have to get the lights pretty close to your set since they are fluorescents!

AaronM · 08-08-2008, 08:36 AM

I use them. They rock.

NoWhErE · 08-08-2008, 08:39 AM

I love Kino Flo lights. It makes lighting things so easy AND doesnt make the set too hot (other lights bring up the temperature in the room pretty high)

mikesouth · 08-08-2008, 09:21 AM

Kinos are great but if you are used to traditional lighting they take some getting used to

You do not have to put them closer to your subject that is nonsense you use them as you would any other diffused lighting source.

second the daylight balanced bulbs tend to be a bit cool, I prefer warmer lighting so tweaking the color balance or applying a warming gel may produce better results for you

and finally it is a flat type of light, and that takes some getting used to, but as far as it goes the benefits FAR outweigh the the few disadvantages, the biggest benefit is that they run very very cool, they wont heat up your room. and they last a very long time.

Andy CHOOPA · 08-08-2008, 09:23 AM

Kino Flo lights= awesome

globofun · 08-08-2008, 08:05 PM

Thanks guys......what should I go for to start? Two 4x4.....or will I need more?

I was thinking of getting four 4x4.....but that with the stands and tubes will bring me over $6K

hypedough · 08-08-2008, 09:42 PM

Go with Diva-Lites if you're bouncing the lights off a ceiling. If you're using direct lighting, go with the big 4x4 banks they're softer. But I really wouldn't suggest direct lighting unless it's photography, then you'd be using strobes.

GetSCORECash · 08-08-2008, 09:47 PM

We use Kino Flo!

klaze · 08-08-2008, 10:41 PM

They produce a massive yield and allow me to flower sooner! ;)

Jim_Gunn · 08-09-2008, 09:07 AM

Kinos are the best. I use two four-foot four banks with daylight balanced bulbs as my main key and fill lights, supplemented by some additional lights for the background and hair lights.

Manowar · 08-09-2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn

Kinos are the best. I use two four-foot four banks with daylight balanced bulbs as my main key and fill lights, supplemented by some additional lights for the background and hair lights.

sounds like a smooth setup

Jim_Gunn · 08-09-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manowar

sounds like a smooth setup

The only aspect not smooth about it is loading all that gear, plus stands and cables and cameras and other misc equipment into my vehicle and unloading it and setting it all up on locations a few times every week! Thankfully I have a good assistant nowadays. :-)

Jay-Rock · 08-09-2008, 09:45 AM

I have 2 Diva 400's and 2 200 watt banks that I made myself. (These use a high frequency balast and work just as good as kinos with the same bulbs)

You can search my threads and find my home made kino post. They are really easy to build. I would say the kinos are definitely more durable but I keep the 200s at my studio and drag the Diva 400s around on the road. They can really take a beating.

YellowDude · 08-09-2008, 11:11 AM

We use them with difusors

08-08-2008, 08:24 AM	#1
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08-08-2008, 09:21 AM	#4
mikesouth Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: My High Horse Posts: 6,334	Kinos are great but if you are used to traditional lighting they take some getting used to You do not have to put them closer to your subject that is nonsense you use them as you would any other diffused lighting source. second the daylight balanced bulbs tend to be a bit cool, I prefer warmer lighting so tweaking the color balance or applying a warming gel may produce better results for you and finally it is a flat type of light, and that takes some getting used to, but as far as it goes the benefits FAR outweigh the the few disadvantages, the biggest benefit is that they run very very cool, they wont heat up your room. and they last a very long time. __________________ Mike South It's No wonder I took up drugs and alcohol, it's the only way I could dumb myself down enough to cope with the morons in this biz.

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08-08-2008, 08:05 PM	#6
globofun Buk Lau Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rangahan Titomangoyamteerumgae Posts: 2,651	Thanks guys......what should I go for to start? Two 4x4.....or will I need more? I was thinking of getting four 4x4.....but that with the stands and tubes will bring me over $6K __________________ Wanna Make Huge Profits? Listen to me carefully: I will not tell you how to make money in this business and I won't give you a Fucking Link to a sponsor so I can make 5% of nothing....get yourself a Fucking Plan, stick to it, don't be a Lazy Bitch, and you will make money!

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08-09-2008, 09:07 AM	#10
Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	Kinos are the best. I use two four-foot four banks with daylight balanced bulbs as my main key and fill lights, supplemented by some additional lights for the background and hair lights.

08-09-2008, 09:45 AM	#13
Jay-Rock Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Porn Valley Posts: 2,779	I have 2 Diva 400's and 2 200 watt banks that I made myself. (These use a high frequency balast and work just as good as kinos with the same bulbs) You can search my threads and find my home made kino post. They are really easy to build. I would say the kinos are definitely more durable but I keep the 200s at my studio and drag the Diva 400s around on the road. They can really take a beating. __________________ HD and 4k Content Production by JayRock http://jayspov.net http://blackforwife.com http://cospimps.com SKYPE JAYROCKCONTENT [email protected] Twitter @jayrockcontent

08-09-2008, 11:11 AM	#14
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