FreshDV @ PVC- FreshDV Video Coverage of Cine Gear 2009
- JJ Abrams is a fan of the 5D MKII
- Cinematographer Gordon Willis talks The Godfather
- NAB 2009 Wrapup Discussion
- Two Creative Stop Motion Videos
- iPhone DSLR Remote Control App
- Psychedelic CS4 Commercial
- Canon 5D MKII Cut / Color / Compress Tutorial
- 5D used in Afghan Hearts and Minds video
- The most ridiculously cool Steadicam shot you?ll see this week
-
FreshDV Review of Lowel Rifa eXchange Light
Published by Matthew Jeppsen November 15th, 2007 in FreshDV, Hardware, News, Reviews
FreshDV recently had the opportunity to review the full Lowel Super Ambi kit, and one of the components included was the Rifa eXchange softbox. This is a unique softbox solution with a twist…you can swap out the lamps from tungsten to fluorescent on demand. The benefits seem obvious…you now have the choice of outputting daylight or interior balanced light from your softbox, and of course flouro lamps are much more energy efficient. In this video, Kendal Miller walks through the features and construction of the Rifa EX, shows how lamps are swapped, and finally we measure and compare output from both lamp options.
You can view the video in either H.264 MOV format (right-click the link above) or as a Flash video stream (watch embedded below). Note that the above Quicktime version is higher resolution and quality.
Lowel Rifa eXchange Review. Pricing and info at www.lowel.com
FreshDV would like to thank the following for their involvement in making this segment possible:
Bruce Allen for providing a Sekonic cine light meter.
Lowel for providing a fully-loaded production lighting kit.
-
About FreshDV
-
Sponsors
-
Recommended
-
Recent Comments
- Rodney Smith on Red Giant TV - How to create a Summer Blockbuster Film Look
- Matthew Jeppsen on Cine Gear 2009 - Cmotion Lens and Camera Controls
- Brad on Red Giant TV - How to create a Summer Blockbuster Film Look
- Ashley Wing on Cine Gear 2009 - Cinemek Hitchcock iPhone Storyboard App
- Jason Wingrove on Cine Gear 2009 - Cinemek Hitchcock iPhone Storyboard App
-
Fresh Links
Another great and informative video guys! I was curious how you like the Rifa lights compared to a Chimera. Obviously the Rifa can be more self-contained, and Chimera is flexible with partnering with various lights, but in terms on actual production use, do you have a favorite?
Thanks Guy. You are correct, a Chimera can be used more universally. However, I personally much preferred the quick setup of the Rifa, and the option for cool daylight-balanced flourescent lamps is sheer brilliance.
-Matt Jeppsen
Thanks. Very helpful in terms of setup. We were given the light without any setup instructions and couldn’t figure out how to make it taut. You should us; we’re happy.