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Justin Connor · June 12th, 2010, 08:36 PM

Shooting a rockumentary -- need to get the *best* strobe light (perhaps 2) for a 20 by 20 stage of a guitarist playing in real time to be shot on the HVX with some overcranking here and there.

I am looking to rent, or buy perhaps, the best Strobe light that packs a punch -- perhaps 2 of them and trying to figure out what are the best ones out there if anyone knows....?

I also got my hands on 2 Caluvet Swarm lights to highlight the band for another scene/same day shoot and am open to hearing thoughts about other cool lighting options/rigs (and cheap;) to achieve something striking, simple, yet stark a la Sigur Ros/Radiohead-sih live shows...

Ideas anyone?
Thanks so much in advance!
JC

Scott Nelson · June 12th, 2010, 08:42 PM

TO be honest, The best strobe light for you buck is the American DJ Mega Flash DMX strobe light. It can be controlled with a dmx controller to adjust brightness and strobe rate. It is a blinding 800 watt strobe so it's plenty powerful.

American DJ Mega Flash DMX 800-watt Strobe Light

Good luck on your project!

Justin Connor · June 12th, 2010, 08:44 PM

thanks for the tip!

any other ideas out there?

Bill Davis · June 14th, 2010, 10:29 PM

This option is about twice that powerful, still runs off 110v and you can use a standard 1/4" audio patch cable to connect and sync multiple units.

Strobe Lights

Make sure you post clear notices about high-power strobes in use, so that anyone with neurological disorders that might be triggered by strobes is properly fore-warned.

Good luck with your search.

June 12th, 2010, 08:36 PM	#1
Justin Connor Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 73	Best Strobe Light?! Shooting a rockumentary -- need to get the best strobe light (perhaps 2) for a 20 by 20 stage of a guitarist playing in real time to be shot on the HVX with some overcranking here and there. I am looking to rent, or buy perhaps, the best Strobe light that packs a punch -- perhaps 2 of them and trying to figure out what are the best ones out there if anyone knows....? I also got my hands on 2 Caluvet Swarm lights to highlight the band for another scene/same day shoot and am open to hearing thoughts about other cool lighting options/rigs (and cheap;) to achieve something striking, simple, yet stark a la Sigur Ros/Radiohead-sih live shows... Ideas anyone? Thanks so much in advance! JC

June 12th, 2010, 08:42 PM	#2
Scott Nelson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bloomington, MN Posts: 167	TO be honest, The best strobe light for you buck is the American DJ Mega Flash DMX strobe light. It can be controlled with a dmx controller to adjust brightness and strobe rate. It is a blinding 800 watt strobe so it's plenty powerful. American DJ Mega Flash DMX 800-watt Strobe Light Good luck on your project! __________________ Canon XH-A1, Rode NTG-2 DIGITAL NOIR PRODUCTIONS

June 12th, 2010, 08:44 PM	#3
Justin Connor Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 73	cool thanks for the tip! any other ideas out there?

June 14th, 2010, 10:29 PM	#4
Bill Davis Trustee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Posts: 1,538	This option is about twice that powerful, still runs off 110v and you can use a standard 1/4" audio patch cable to connect and sync multiple units. Strobe Lights Make sure you post clear notices about high-power strobes in use, so that anyone with neurological disorders that might be triggered by strobes is properly fore-warned. Good luck with your search. __________________ Classroom editing instructor? Check out www.starteditingnow.com Turnkey editor training content including licensed training footage for classroom use.