Evenness of fresnel lights at DVinfo.net

Emre Safak · April 29th, 2006, 04:29 PM

Do fresnel lights produce an equally even light in spot mode as in flood mode? If not, what is a typical drop-off ratio?

Michael Carter · May 1st, 2006, 01:27 PM

This will vary from different models and manufacturers. The best thing to do is play with the individual lights in a dark studio and see what looks you get depending on the zoom amount.

Mark Sasahara · May 3rd, 2006, 11:10 AM

As per michael. Also if you do find that the beam is uneven, especilly with open faced units, a light frost, or light diffusion can help smooth things out.

April 29th, 2006, 04:29 PM	#1
Emre Safak Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brookline, MA Posts: 1,447	Evenness of fresnel lights Do fresnel lights produce an equally even light in spot mode as in flood mode? If not, what is a typical drop-off ratio? Last edited by Emre Safak; April 29th, 2006 at 05:27 PM.

May 3rd, 2006, 11:10 AM	#3
Mark Sasahara Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 649	As per michael. Also if you do find that the beam is uneven, especilly with open faced units, a light frost, or light diffusion can help smooth things out. __________________ Mark Sasahara Director of Photography

May 1st, 2006, 01:27 PM	#2
Michael Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 108	This will vary from different models and manufacturers. The best thing to do is play with the individual lights in a dark studio and see what looks you get depending on the zoom amount.