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18/11/2024 Lighting a Ginko
Demonstration of the precision which dedolight offers to the filmmaker for directing and controlling the light, while at the same time creating mood and atmosphere. 3 dedolights were used in this demonstration, 2 with imager attachments and dedolight Eflect for the background. Equipment used: dedolight DLED7 with DP2.1 imager dedolight Ledzilla DLOBML-Bi with dedolight imager dedolight Ledzilla DLOBML-Bi dedolight Eflect Thanks to Arastoo Givi, DoP and lighting educator, for this fantastic movie and demonstration. Based in Iran, Arastoo has worked as a DOP for documentary films and teaches ...
Duration: 06:04

04/11/2024 Paul K - Death of a lemon
This is a portrait about the professional photographer Paul K from Belgium. He is a unique photographer of still life and portrait photography and he uses a lot of light sources to create his own vision of pictures. He uses Dedolights, unique lights like Paul himself. Film by Dirk Walczak - diwa portrait.film www.vimeo.com/dirkwalczak Music by Stefan Schenk - Solar Eclipse - Essen/Germany Thanks to Dirk Walczak for this fantastic film! Check out more about Paul Kohn, photographer, at: http://www.paulkphotographe.com
Duration: 08:14

28/10/2024 dedolight Lightstream: all in one bag
Thanks to filmmaker Taki Bibelas who demonstrates how easy it is to travel with a minimal amount of equipment and have everything you need to achieve first-class results. Taki demonstrates working with dedolight Lightstream, dedolight focussing lights with parallel beam intensifiers, and how to use diffusers to enhance the system. Equipment used (all in one bag): dedolight DLED3 daylight dedolight Parallel Beam intensifier 610 dedolight DLED3 daylight dedolight DLED7 bicolor dedolight Parallel beam intensifier for DLED7 dedolight Lightstream reflector set + Eflect reflector DSLR camera + mo...
Duration: 02:50

20/10/2024 IBC 2024: demonstration dedolight Eflect
Recorded at IBC Amsterdam, September 2024. Demonstration of the dedolight Eflect system by Britta Becker, cinematographer at dedolight, Munich. On-show are the latest Eflect reflectors: Tropical Orange which generate blues, greens and aqua and Tropical Blue which reflects auburn reds, yellows and gold. dedolight Eflect are bendable, warpable, multi-mirror reflectors available in various sizes. The large size is 18 x 18 inches, the small size is 8 by 8 inches, with one even smaller 7x10 cm Eflect reflector available. New to market is Eflect XL - Eflect XL is 31 x 31 inches and is available...
Duration: 02:58

14/10/2024 IBC 2024: demonstration dedolight Parallel Beam Intensifiers
Recorded at IBC Amsterdam, September 2024. Demonstration of the dedolight parallel beam intensifiers by Malcolm Amonoo, dedolight, Munich. dedolights are renowned for their clean beam, with no stray light. Within the beam totally homogeneous without hotspots. With the addition of the parallel beam intensifier this magnifies the light output up to 500% or more. This increased light output is very useful for the working with reflected light and the dedolight Lightstream system. From the smallest dedolight, the 8W Ledzilla, all the way to the focusable 1200W daylight HMI models, parallel beam ...
Duration: 01:58

30/09/2024 dedolight: IBC overview 2024
Recorded at IBC in Amsterdam this video provides an overview of the latest from dedolight. On show is the dedolight PB70 & PB70 2.5K parallel beam lights, parallel beam intensifiers, the dedolight Lightstream Flag system, dedolight Lighstream reflectors, dedotec Lightstream reflectors, dedolight Eflect. Presented by Roman Hoffmann, dedolight Munich
Duration: 06:46

01/09/2024 The dedolight Lightstream Flag system: hard and soft light from a single source
The dedolight Lightstream Flag system is designed to prevent excess light from passing beyond a reflector and then bouncing back to create unwanted effects within a scene. The dedolight Flags are available in square or round shapes with a mounting point located central to a hole within the flag, This is where the reflector attaches. The flags are available in 5 different sizes to accommodate different size reflectors: 22 inches, 32 inches, 42 inches, 52 inches, 62 inches. It is also possible to mount several flags together. Square flags can be mounted to a single stand, enabling 4 or 5 refle...
Duration: 13:31

30/05/2024 dedolight Eflect new sizes & surfaces investigated: Tropical Blue & Tropical Orange
The movie above shows a preview of the latest Eflect surfaces from dedolight, which are just coming to market. dedolight Eflect is providing tools which haven’t existed before. Two new surfaces have been released: Tropical Blue and Tropical Orange. Tropical Orange generate blues, greens and aqua and you can increase the green by minimizing the angle of reflector to light, or you can increase the blues by increasing the angle. Tropical Blue reflects auburn reds, yellows and gold and is unique in the results which can be achieved. Cosmic looking results are possible. dedolight Eflect ...
Duration: 07:14

20/05/2024 Magic of filmmaking: dedolight interactive workshop
Dedolight invited students of Berlin's BHT College (former "Beuth College") to participate in an interactive lighting workshop. After Dedo Weigert's presentation on the magic of filmmaking, students were able to get some hands-on experience with the different lighting and reflector systems. Thanks to @arne.kino for the fantastic content!
Duration: 01:25

14/05/2024 The impact of color temperature changes on the emotional expression of a person
This is an experiment where we try to demonstrate the impact that color temperature changes have on the emotional expression of our subject. The experiment is quite simple: we have a very contrasty backlight scene created by 2 spots mounted close to the ceiling - these we reflect onto dedolight Lightstream reflectors 25 x 25 cm number 2; to provide a wider spread. To create a color contrast - one side of the face is warmer than the other side. The aim of this rim light is to create an outline on our talent, and the main light that we activate is the small reflector 7 x 10 cm dedolight Light...
Duration: 02:43

30/04/2024 dedolight Eflect: Live Demo 2
dedolight Eflect - described as the ultimate background generator, now introduces new surface patterns: tropical blue and tropical orange. All surfaces available for dedolight Eflect can be purchased in sizes up to 80x80cm; this allows, even with minimal power, to spread large effect patterns all around a large studio, from ceiling to floor. Eflect is the combination of the 2 words: reflect and effect. The Eflect system works by directing light into different surfaces which , when reflected, form a myriad of patterns. Available surfaces are made up of different sized mirrors including silve...
Duration: 06:51

22/04/2024 dedolight Eflect: live demo
dedolight Eflect - described as the ultimate background generator, now introduces new surface patterns: tropical blue and tropical orange. All surfaces available for dedolight Eflect can be purchased in sizes up to 80x80cm; this allows, even with minimal power, to spread large effect patterns all around a large studio, from ceiling to floor. Eflect is the combination of the 2 words: reflect and effect. The Eflect system works by directing light into different surfaces which , when reflected, form a myriad of patterns. Available surfaces are made up of different sized mirrors including silve...
Duration: 05:50

29/03/2024 The impact of color temperature changes on the emotional expression of a person (version 2)
Presented by Roman Hoffmann, Dedo Weigert Film, Munich. This is an experiment where we try to demonstrate the impact that color temperature changes have on the emotional expression of our subject.
Duration: 03:10

18/03/2024 dedolight Eflect: genius for image creators
In the world of reflected light the dedolight Lightstream system is the most complete and the most versatile and it offers the greatest variety for the creative mind. Today we talk about one expansion and one addition to the Eflect - the word means effect and reflective light combined; it allows to create an incredible variety of effects. Eflect - it can be the most gentle accent like a floating feather in the background, like a butterfly that takes a rest for a little while, and it can go even to an explosion of effects on the background or sometimes, if you want, on the talent Today dedo...
Duration: 07:59

18/03/2024 dedolight Eflect: genius for image creators (German)
In the world of reflected light the dedolight Lightstream system is the most complete and the most versatile and it offers the greatest variety for the creative mind. Today we talk about one expansion and one addition to the Eflect - the word means effect and reflective light combined; it allows to create an incredible variety of effects. Eflect - it can be the most gentle accent like a floating feather in the background, like a butterfly that takes a rest for a little while, and it can go even to an explosion of effects on the background or sometimes, if you want, on the talent Today dedo...
Duration: 07:59

08/02/2024 Reflectors on the rays of the sun: Paul Kohn master photographer
Paul Kohn is a master photographer. He has style which is all his own; he has a deep understanding of light and how to use it. In this piece Paul works with dedolight Lightstream in combination with Effect reflectors. 
The results are astounding visuals of close-ups of flowers, creating a dreamy surreal effect. “We have a magic flow illuminating all sides. In fact, it’s as if we put reflectors on the rays of the sun, in a small way.” Paul Kohn Thanks to Paul Kohn for making this short film possible, and showing his way of working. Paul Kohn is a Belgium based photogra...
Duration: 03:51

08/02/2024 Reflectors on the rays of the sun: Paul Kohn master photographer (French version)
Paul Kohn est un maître photographe. Il a un style qui lui est propre ; il a une compréhension profonde de la lumière et de la manière de l'utiliser. Dans cette pièce, Paul travaille avec dedolight Lightstream en combinaison avec des réflecteurs Effect. Les résultats sont des visuels époustouflants de gros plans de fleurs, créant un effet surréaliste onirique. « Nous avons un flux magique illuminant tous les côtés. En fait, c’est comme si on mettait des réflecteurs sur les rayons du sole...
Duration: 03:51

08/01/2024 dedolight Eflect: background generator
Eflect enables the cinematographer to create controllable background patterns by focussing a dedolight into an Eflect pattern and then reflecting the result onto a wall or any surface - the results are unique and pleasing to the eye. In essence, Eflect is designed to be a background generator. Rather than have a subject in a room with bare walls, for example, why not introduce texture, colour and patterns to the background. The results can easily be changed and manipulated. Eflect can also be used to direct light onto subject and background at the same time. Using this method, interesting a...
Duration: 04:22

14/12/2023 dedolight: 10 minute set-up
So we're here today to film or record the voice over for a musical comedy for a school. We have soft lights umbrellas, mostly dedolight: the DLED3, DLED2, two of the DLED7 lights. We are also using dedolight Lightstream reflectors in order to get a minimum of equipment to move and a maximum of beauty light on the subjects that we're filming. I have a DLED2 with an intensifier and this is multiplying my light by seven times. The light is directed on to a reflector number one, creating an effect pretty much like a gobo, to create a sort of French window reflected and showing the shad...
Duration: 02:10

21/11/2023 dedolight Lightstream Lite: mounting solutions
dedolight Lightstream LITE is a powerful and portable solution for anyone who wishes to work with reflected light. One of the key challenges to using Lightstream LITE effectively is be able to mount reflectors anywhere you choose, enabling precise placement of light. This video shows a multitude of ways to suspend, mount, and place reflectors, enabling you to light a scene simply and effectively with the minimum of lighting equipment, with all the benefits of working with reflected light.
Duration: 04:36

30/10/2023 dedotools Colorist: multicolor panel light part 2
dedotools aims to provide affordable tools for videography and photography, allowing creators to achieve the perfect balance between full color control and create specialized in studios and on-location results with very little money. For photographers, videographers, filmmakers, content creators, interviews, conferences, the dedotools Colorist is versatile and suitable for photo, video, film, TV production, live streaming. dedotools Colorist A true powerful 60W RGBWY LED soft light panel with large light-emitting area. The Colorist consists of 576 pcs LED beads (144 pcs Warm / 144 pcs C...
Duration: 04:10

15/10/2023 dedolight NEO multicolor vs dedolight NEO bi-color
The dedolight NEO DLED7N is offered in 2 versions: (i) DLED7N-C multicolor (ii) DLED7N-BI bi-color It may appear that the choice would be simple: order either a multicolor light or bi-color light, however, there are specific differences between the 2 lights which make the choice not so obvious. There are distinct differences in: (i) Shadow qualities (ii) Output (iii) Beam focussing range The DLED7N-C multicolor light features a powerful 80W adjustable focusing spotlight with a 6:1 flood to spot ratio and an RGBACL full color spectrum output. The red, green, blue, amber, cyan, and lime ...
Duration: 12:05

21/09/2023 dedotools Colorist: multicolor panel light
dedotools aims to provide affordable tools for videography and photography, allowing creators to achieve the perfect balance between full color control and create specialized in studios and on-location results with very little money.   For photographers, videographers, filmmakers, content creators, interviews, conferences, the dedotools Colorist is versatile and suitable for photo, video, film, TV production, live streaming.  dedotools Colorist A true powerful 60W RGBWY LED soft light panel with large light-emitting area. The Colorist consists of 576 pcs LED beads (144 pcs W...
Duration: 04:17

12/09/2023 DEDOLIGHT NEO COLOR DLED7N-C: MULTICOLOR LIGHT (PART 2)
Here we see the capabilities of the DLED7N-C multicolour light, including: demonstration of DLED7N-C with dedolight DP1.1 projector unit and DP2.2 dedicated shutter projector. Also demonstrated is DLED7N-C with the DLWAR wide angle attachment with rotating barn doors. Other attachments compatible with the DLED7N-C include a soft box, dedolight DPEYESET, and the DLED7N-C working in a reflected light set-up with dedolight Lightstream parallel beam intensifier directed into reflector and back onto subject. This demonstration by Sean Boyriven of dedolight California provides a good overview of th...
Duration: 21:03

21/08/2023 dedolight NEO Color DLED7N-C: multicolor light (part 1)
dedolight Neo Color DLED7N-C is the result of technological cooperation between Dedo Weigert Film and Prolycht. It features Prolycht's superior six colour management: red, green, blue, amber, cyan, and lime which gives you the widest possible color gamut available today. This means accurate skin tone reproduction for variable CCTs and also the magic of varying the gamut of a white point. In addition you can make full use of the color wheels and prestored effects. The system can be controlled with a simple, intuitive menu via OLED display, DMX, Lumenradio CRMX or Bluetooth and the Magic C...
Duration: 14:55

03/08/2023 dedolight NEO: key features
dedolight NEO is now shipping. This is full-featured and represents the next generation of dedolight technology designed to improve light control, dimming, and usability of LED lights across the dedolight range. Now one universal ballast will drive all 34 of the latest dedolight LED lights from 20-90 watts, whether they are monocolor, bi-color, infrared or ultraviolet; deep smooth manual dimming down to 0.1%; plus many more features listed below. Note: the chapters below can be accessed using the on-screen navigation controls immediately below the movie: * Check Firmware * Lock Funct...
Duration: 12:16

23/06/2023 Demonstration: dedolight Dled3 and Lightstream LITE
Lightstream LITE is available in 2 different packages: • 3 reflectors plus mounting accessories • 5 reflectors plus mounting accessories Each reflector has 20 × 20 cm (approximately 8 × 8 inch), with plastic corner protection and cold shoe mount on rear. dedolight Lightstream Lite is for the smallest team, be it the solo creator, small filmmaking crew, or one who works from home office with computer and small studio set-up. Thanks to Taki Bibelas for this excellent demo showing how to effectively work with dedolight Lightstream LITE. Taki Bibelas started as a fashion...
Duration: 03:18

28/05/2023 Garri Bardin: animation director, screenwriter, producer
Choose subtitles in English, German, Russian from the controls in the player above. Garri Yakovlevich Bardin is a Soviet and Russian animation director, screenwriter, producer and actor best known for his experimental musical and stop motion films. A master of detail, an experimenter and a minimalist, Garri Bardin has dedicated his life to making animation films stressing the theme of freedom (or lack of), from the Soviet times to this day.
Duration: 03:50

10/04/2023 dedolight NEO: key features
dedolight NEO is now shipping. This is full-featured and represents the next generation of dedolight technology designed to improve light control, dimming, and usability of LED lights across the dedolight range. Now one universal ballast will drive all 34 of the latest dedolight LED lights from 20-90 watts, whether they are monocolor, bi-color, infrared or ultraviolet; deep smooth manual dimming down to 0.1%; plus many more features listed below. Note: the chapters below can be accessed using the on-screen navigation controls immediately below the movie: * Check Firmware * Lock Funct...
Duration: 12:16

01/04/2023 Maximising The Source: understanding reflected light
Essential viewing for those wishing to learn about reflected light and the dedolight Lightstream system. This presentation tells how photographer Taki Bibelas came to understand the value of reflected light early in his career, to then refine this into his own workflow. This is presentation is packed with information and real-world examples showing just what can be done with dedolight Lightstream. Thanks to Taki Bibelas for this stunning presentation! Taki Bibelas started as a fashion photographer in Paris, having worked for major magazines around the world. He has since worked in filmmaki...
Duration: 26:57

20/03/2023 The Power of Reflection: demonstration of dedolight Lightstream Table Top
Recorded at the dedolight International Agent Meeting, September 2022, this demonstration shows dedolight Lightstream Table Top at work, how the system works, and the results which can achieved.  Thanks to Arastoo Givi, DoP and lighting educator, for this fantastic demonstration. Based in Iran, Arastoo has worked as a DOP for documentary films and teaches photography, lighting & cinematography at universities and Colleges.
Duration: 17:16

27/02/2023 Tools for Table-Top Magic: demonstration by Francois Aubry
Recorded at the dedolight International Agent Meeting, September 2022, this demonstration shows many tools from the dedolight Lightstream Table Top system and how these can be used for high-class product lighting. Thanks to Francois Aubry for this fantastic demonstration showing what can be done with the right tools, knowledge and mindset! Based in Canada, Francois Aubry is a screenwriter, visual effects artist and filmmaker. Francois has worked in the film industry for over 35 years, extensively as a cinematographer and also in visual effects.
Duration: 08:50

07/11/2022 dedolight Lightstream Table Top: overview and demonstration
dedolight has introduced dedolight Lightstream Table Top, completing the Lightstream family, made up of: (i) Lightstream standard (ii) Lightstream LITE (iii) Lightstream Table Top.  The range of tools included with dedolight Lightstream Table Top was originally conceived to serve traditional table top tasks such as product photography, filming of miniatures, animation and other table top work. In its basic configuration, dedolight Lightstream Table Top consists of 2 × 8 Watt Ledzilla focusing lights, which can be mono or bi-colour lights. These lights can be fitted with the parall...
Duration: 07:21

05/10/2022 dedolight Scissor Clamp
Lighting Cameraman Pete Burns shows the benefits of Dedolight Scissor Clamps. With a shaft length of 6.25", the Dedolight Scissor Clamp with 5/8" Stud allows you to hang a light from the supporting framework that holds drop ceiling panels. Pete Burns, based in the Midlands, UK, has over 25 years of creative image making in broadcast and corporate television. Pete has filmed for all the major British broadcasters and many international channels. Check out more from Pete Burns at: peteburns.com
Duration: 01:18

18/09/2022 Backgrounds for Interviews
Sometimes it can be challenging to come up with great looking backgrounds to film interviews. Lighting Cameraman Pete Burns shows how. UK, Midlands based, Pete Burns has over 25 years of creative image making in broadcast and corporate television. Pete has filmed for all the major British broadcasters and many international channels. Whether part of a large crew or solo filming, Pete approaches every job with the same passion, always shooting sequences that cut together seamlessly. He is passionate about working with light and owns an extensive range of top-notch lighting equipment. ...
Duration: 03:48

20/07/2022 Introducing: dedolight Lightstream Table Top
Cinematographer Dedo Weigert demonstrates the dedolight Lightstream Table Top system, showing the individual pieces which makes up the system and how these work together. This range of tools is originally conceived to serve the traditional table top tasks, with an added variety of effects and efficiency, enhancing the creative approach, tremendously. In its basic configuration, the dedolight Lightstream Table Top system consists of 2 × 8 Watt Ledzilla focusing lights, which can be bi-colour lights. These lights can be fitted with the parallel beam intensifiers to co-operate with a ric...
Duration: 14:07

04/07/2022 Latest from dedolight: DTN Neo, Neo Color, Prolycht collaboration
Recorded at Cine Expo Europe in Munich, July 1 2022, this piece shows the latest developments from dedolight with the NEO family and Prolycht collaboration. Presented by Raffael Pollak, lighting designer at dedolight in Munich, we see the latest products and results which can be achieved. Also featured is dedolight optics on the Prolycht Orion 300 FS and Orion 675 FS lights.
Duration: 04:48

26/06/2022 Overview of the dedolight NEO family
This short video provides an overview of the dedolight NEO family. The dedolight NEO ballasts represent the next generation of dedolight technology, and will improve light control, dimming, and usability of LED lights across the dedolight range. We also see dedolight NEO color - the result of technological cooperation between Dedo Weigert Film and Prolycht. dedolight NEO color features six colour management guaranteeing accurate skin tone reproduction for variable CCTs and also the magic of varying the gamut of a white point. These are latest tools coming to market from dedolight and the N...
Duration: 02:18

01/06/2022 dedolight DTneoC ballast with DLED7C
Dedo Weigert Film are excited to introduce the color addition to their dedolight neo precision lighting instruments with the new dedolight neo color. dedolight neo color is the result of technological cooperation between Dedo Weigert Film and Prolycht. It features the superior six colour management engineered by Dr. Anqing Liu in his Hyperlight Engine. The red, green, blue, amber, cyan, and lime engine gives you the widest possible color gamut available today. This means we can Dedo Weigert Film GmbH guarantee accurate skin tone reproduction for variable CCTs and also the magic of varying the...
Duration: 05:25

26/05/2022 dedolight DT-Neo family
Raffael Pollak, lighting designer at dedolight, runs through the new dedolight DT-Neo ballast and how this interfaces with the latest range of dedolight light heads. Now one universal ballast will drive all 34 of the latest dedolight LED lights from 20-90 watts, whether they are monocolor, bi-color, infrared or ultraviolet. The dedolight neo ballast represents the next generation of dedolight technology, and will improve light control, dimming, and usability of LED lights across the dedolight range. This is an important step forward and brings absolutely smooth dimming from 0.1% to ful...
Duration: 05:27

15/05/2022 dedolight neo: the ultimate in smooth dimming and light control
dedolight has announced the dedolight neo; the next generation of LED lighting precision instruments. This is an important step forward and brings absolutely smooth dimming from 0.1% to full power. Now one universal ballast will drive all 34 of the latest dedolight LED lights from 20-90 watts, whether they are monocolor, bi-color, infrared or ultraviolet. The dedolight neo ballast represents the next generation of dedolight technology, and will improve light control, dimming, and usability of LED lights across the dedolight range. The dedolight neo ballast is based on an all new technica...
Duration: 04:53

16/03/2022 dedolight Lightstream Table Top System
This range of tools is originally conceived to serve the traditional table top tasks, with an added variety of effects and efficiency, enhancing the creative approach, tremendously. In its basic configuration, the dedolight Lightstream Table Top system consists of 2 x 8 Watt Ledzilla focusing lights, which can be bi-colour lights. These lights can be fitted with the parallel beam intensifiers to co-operate with a rich choice of reflectors. The front end of each Ledzilla, can also be exchanged for 2 types of imagers - projection attachments, which allow the highest degree of precision lightin...
Duration: 02:25

27/02/2022 dedolight DLED7: "the new classic"
Described as "the new classic" the dedolight DLED7 is small, compact, robust - with elegant focusing exclusive to dedolight. The DLED7 includes a very quiet active cooling system, enabling the use of much higher wattage LED light sources, resulting in drastically enhanced light output. The bicolor versions are continuously adjustable from 2700K through to 6500K. Although these light heads provide significantly higher light output, and in spite of the added cooling devices, the weight of the DLED7 light heads is still identical with the original DLED4, 40W light head. Alternativ...
Duration: 12:42

22/02/2022 Lighting a model car: 12 light set-up
Here we see a model car and how the mood and atmosphere can be changed by controlling the lighting. This requires an intricate lighting setup involving many Dedo focussing lights with imagers, DPEye filters and elements of Lightstream and Eflect. View complete movie showing behind the scenes of how the lighting has been achieved at link below: https://www.dedo.tv/video/lighting-a-model-car:-behind-the-scenes/680413503/
Duration: 02:03

22/02/2022 Lighting a model car: behind the scenes
This demonstration, with a model car as a subject, shows the changes to mood and atmosphere that can be achieved by controlling the lighting, with details and explanation of how the results have been achieved. Focussing dedolights with imagers and DPEye filters are used in combination with Lightstream and Eflect. These elements, programmed with DMX control, come together to create the overall lighting effect. Raffael Pollak, Museum & Studio Lighting Designer at dedolight explains how this lighting setup works.
Duration: 06:06

25/01/2022 Ledzilla: small, powerful, full-featured dedolight in miniature
dedolight Ledzilla is the smallest of the lights in the dedolight range. Despite the small size Ledzilla is a full featured dedolight in miniature. dedolight Ledzilla is available in several versions, most commonly used are the bi-color or daylight versions: *DLOBML-BI - 8w, Ledzilla, Bi-Color LED Focusing Light (2700-6500K)* *DLOBML2 - 8w, Ledzilla LED Focusing Light, Daylight Balanced (5600K)* *DLOBML-BI-POL - 8w, Ledzilla, Bi-Color LED Focusing Light with Drop-Down Polarizer (2700K-6500K)* Ledzilla is powerful and versatile and works with a wide range of attachments, including: 8-lea...
Duration: 00:58

25/01/2022 dedolight Ledzilla: interview with Dedo Weigert
Cinematographer, Dedo Weigert shows off Ledzilla, the smallest light in the dedo focussing range. Ledzilla is small enough to mount on-camera, yet powerful so this can be used with accessories such as: projector unit, Chinese lantern, soft box, light tube. This is an amazingly flexible and useful light which is useful to keep on-hand, particularly when travelling light. Lezilla draws 8w of power and can be run from Sony NPF style batteries for long periods. Essentially this provides a portable, powerful solution which can be easily expanded.
Duration: 11:10

11/01/2022 Still image creation with dedolight and the dedolight Lightstream system
Belgium based photographer, Paul Kohn, explains how he works with dedolight and the dedolight Lightstream system: "I've worked with dedolight for a dozen years. The character of this light charmed me. I like to create an aesthetic image with a nice atmosphere. The Lightstream system creates a softness in the picture. The culmination gives a much more nuanced picture." "Here I would like to introduce you to the latest range of reflectors from dedolight. Combined with just one light. It's just fantastic." Paul Kohn We see many examples of Paul at work, behind th...
Duration: 03:28

07/12/2021 dedolight DLED2: magical light
The dedolight DLED2 is an integrated unit which can be easily powered by Sony NPF battery; a detachable soft box can be used to turn what is a hard light into soft light; furthermore an imager can be attached to the front of the light to enable use of gobos, projected patterns, and other effects.  This setup shows 3 x dedolight DLED 2 lights and how quick and easy it is to produce pleasing results, with bi-colour lighting which can be powered by battery or mains. This is precision lighting, which weighs very little, which you can take anywhere to enhance your filmmaking potential and ab...
Duration: 01:22

16/11/2021 Lighting Set-up: creating the silhouette
This demonstration shows how easy it is to create an effective result with a minimal amount of equipment. This simple 2 light set-up, mixing tungsten and daylight, shows how to create a defined silhouette with lighting effect on the background. Equipment used: dedolight DLED4 Dedolight DLED4 with DP2.1 projector attachment
Duration: 01:18

05/10/2021 Dedolight: Lighting with Polarised Light
Lighting cameraman, Pete Burns, explains and shows the results of using a polariser filter in front of a camera lens - and then takes this further to show how a polariser can be used in front of a light source. "The polariser maximises or minimises the polarised light effect. So with polarisers on lights we are able to control individually the direction and the amount of polarised light leaving each fixture." Using many examples we see how images can be improved using this technique - from removing glare from skin, objects, or artwork. Pete explains: "Lighting with polarised...
Duration: 03:35

14/09/2021 dedolight DLED3 Micro Kit
Lighting cameraman, Pete Burns, shows off the dedolight DLED3 Micro Lit, made up of 3 dedolight DLED3 bi-color light heads, with soft box attachments, power supplies, dedolight imager projection attachment, steel gobo holder with gobos and lighting stands. This compact Micro Kit is small but capable, providing all the elements needed in a compact package to enable you to work creatively in any location. The kit is full of great accessories, providing you with the tools to create compelling images without a truckload of equipment. Traveling light means you need to select your kit with care, ...
Duration: 01:58

18/07/2021 Overview of the dedolight system
Sean Boyriven from dedolight California runs through key accessories for the dedolight range; these accessories differentiate the dedolight system from other lighting systems on the market and completely redefine what the dedolights are capable of doing. The following accessories are shown and demonstrated: *Wide angle lens attachment*: increases the spread of light substantially, depending which dedolight you are using. In most cases the increase is from a maximum of 60 degrees to 90 degrees in flood position - which means you can fill an entire wall with light without too much trouble. Th...
Duration: 12:06

29/06/2021 Exploring dedolight Lightstream LITE
First impressions of dedolight Lightstream LITE from cinematographers familiar with the dedolight Lightstream system. Lightstream LITE is available in 2 different packages: • 3 reflectors plus mounting accessories • 5 reflectors plus mounting accessories Each reflector has 20 × 20 cm (approximately 8 × 8 inch), with plastic corner protection and cold shoe mount on rear. dedolight Lightstream Lite is for the smallest team, be it the solo creator, small filmmaking crew, or one who works from home office with computer and small studio set-up. Featured in this piece is Ja...
Duration: 08:55

09/06/2021 Flickering candle lighting
Inspired by a drawing by Dedo Weigert, an interrupter is used to simulate flickering candle light. This is an effective technique; easy to perform; and realistically simulates flickering candle light. Thanks to Francois Aubry, filmmaker, screenwriter & special effects artist, for providing this excellent movie content.
Duration: 02:10

16/05/2021 Light & Shadow Maker: dedolight DP2.1 imager
The dedolight DP2.1 imager is an attachment which fits onto either the tungsten DLH4 dedolight, or the newer DLED4 dedolight. The is a fantastic piece of equipment with enables light to be focussed onto a tiny area, no bigger than a matchhead, of the imager can be used project slides, or images printed on translucent material onto a background. Simply put, this unit lets you precisely project and control the placement of light. Cinematographer Alex Bercovitch shows the dedolight DP2.1 in use and the results that can be achieved. This is a unique product which turns either the tungsten DHL4, o...
Duration: 08:42

22/04/2021 Jason and Jono: unboxing dedolight Lightstream LITE and more
Jason and Jono from Reflectric, a London-based company specialising in working with reflected light, take a look at the new dedolight Lightstream Lite system. Included in the box is dedolight Lightstream LITE, made up of 5 reflectors and a set of attachments and accessories for mounting the reflectors. Also included, is a dedolight Ledzilla with parallel beam attachment. This turns the Ledzilla into a capable light for integrating with dedolight Lightstream. Check out more for Jason & Jono: reflectric.net
Duration: 03:24

05/04/2021 Lighting Little People with dedolights
Filmmaker Thomas Stark Holland. Winner of the 2nd International dedolight Lighting Competition, 2020. This film provides a comprehensive overview of how different tools within the dedolight system work together. Using a combination of dedolight focussing lights, dedolight Eflect, parallel beams intensifier, DP1 projector with gobo, DLED 3 lighting kit with soft boxes, we see how to achieve effect results with equipment which is lightweight and portable. Lighting Little People with dedolights, is a brilliant demonstration of how the dedolight lighting system can be used creatively in a variet...
Duration: 08:20

28/03/2021 Impressions of dedolight Litestream LITE
Litestream LITE is a set of lightweight reflectors with a coldshoe mount where you can attach a flex arm. 
Each reflector has a defined angle and quality of reflection. In this piece 3 separate reflectors are used, demonstrating the varying hard or soft qualities of each reflector. By shining light into reflector, the reflector can then be angled to redirect the light wherever this needs to be placed. The results speak for themselves. Beautiful shots of our subject at a piano, with what can be described an “naturalistic” “organic” lighting has been achieved. Als...
Duration: 04:53

11/03/2021 Re-creating different lighting styles: Boxing fight scene, the Western, The Thriller
In this piece, filmmaker Tibor Kormany, demonstrates how to re-create lighting in different genres: The “boxing” fight scene; The “western” style scene; The “thriller” style scene with moody, surreal lighting Thanks to Tibor Kormany for sending in the film which is one of the winners of the 2nd international dedolight competition, run in 2020. View more of the winning entries at: https://www.dedoweigertfilm.de/dwf-en/competition/dl-comp-winners.php
Duration: 03:10

08/03/2021 This is dedolight Lightstream LITE
Here we feature 2 short movies, back to back, showing the capabilities of dedolight Lightstream LITE. Lightstream LITE is available in 2 different packages: * 3 reflectors plus mounting accessories * 5 reflectors plus mounting accessories Each reflector has 20 × 20 cm (approximately 8 × 8 inch), with plastic corner protection and cold shoe mount on rear. dedolight Lightstream Lite is for the smallest team that we call the ‘solo creator’, be it the traveling one who shoots interviews, or be it the one who works from his home office with his computer and small studio ...
Duration: 01:45

01/03/2021 Introducing dedolight Lightstream LITE
Sean Boyriven from dedolight California demonstrates the latest developments with the dedolight Lightstream system. On-show is dedolight Lightstream Lite. This will be available in 2 different packages: * 3 reflectors plus mounting accessories * 5 reflectors plus mounting accessories Each reflector has 20 x 20 cm (approximately 8 x 8 inch), with plastic corner protection and cold shoe mount on rear. dedolight Lightstream Lite is for the smallest team that we now call the ‘solo creator’, be it the traveling one to shoot interviews, be it the one who works from his home office w...
Duration: 06:22

01/02/2021 dedolight Lightstream, working with parallel beam and reflected light
Lightstream is a powerful reflecting system by dedolight that starts with a focussing light and a parallel beam intensifier. The light is focussed into a reflector and then redirected to wherever the cinematographer chooses. Different reflectors with varying amounts of reflective quality are used to direct the light. The reflectors have difference characteristics according to which numbered reflector you use. There are a total of 4 different reflectors shown in the demo, however, recently, dedolight have introduced a 5th reflector for the Lightstream system. The key to Lightstream is the pa...
Duration: 06:46

24/01/2021 Eflect, amazing background generator
Eflect enables the cinematographer to create controllable background patterns by focussing a dedolight into an Eflect pattern and then reflecting the result onto a wall or any surface - the results are unique and pleasing to the eye. Eflect can also be used to direct light onto subject and background at the same time. Using this method, interesting and different and results can be achieved. Eflect is available in large or small boards, with different surfaces in silver or gold, with specific mounted Eflect gels available for introducing different colours to the reflected patterns. “T...
Duration: 06:15

15/01/2021 Snapshots of small shiny objects
dedolight is perfect for lighting product shots and this movie shows just what can be done. The small size of the lights enables objects can be lit from all angles, projections can be used on the background and colour temperature can be changed for effect. A world of creative possibilities exists and dedolight opens the doorway... Thanks to Francois Aubry, filmmaker, screenwriter & special effects artist for contributing this sensational video.
Duration: 03:05

04/01/2021 Water Reflection Cinematography
Here we see how a scene can be made to shine visually with a few simple techniques and creative thinking! Using a television monitor and a pool of water in a miniature set - product shots are created which stand out visually. Varying results are shown using the same setup. This video shows with the right tools and creative thinking all types of imaging possibilities can be achieved. Equipment used: dedolight DLED3 with image intensifier, Lightstream mini reflectors + flex arms, dedolight DLED2 with dedoflex + flex arm with clips. Thanks to Francois Aubry of Leading Pictures for providing t...
Duration: 02:47

18/12/2020 One Source 3 point lighting
Francis Aubry runs through the dedolight Lightstream system: the components which makes up the system and how these works together. There are 3 components to the Lightstream system: (i) the light source - a focussing dedolight is ideal for this (ii) Parallel Beam Intensifier - this is a lens which attaches to the front of the dedolight and increases light output by 500% (iii) Reflectors - These comes in 5 different types, each with different reflective capabilities. The light output from the dedolight with Parallel Beam Intensifier is shone into reflectors and then directed wherever the ci...
Duration: 05:28

04/12/2020 Why do Barndoors have to be Square
Short film which shows the advantages the barndoors on the dedolight system have over those on conventional lights. Simply put - there is no comparison. The dedolight barndoors are flexible and can be positioned for creating shapes in a multitude of ways. Thanks to Francois Aubry, filmmaker, screenwriter & special effects artist for contributing this fantastic piece.
Duration: 01:32

25/11/2020 Eflect, for creating beautiful background patterns and textures
Eflect enables the cinematographer to create controllable background patterns by focussing a dedolight into an Eflect pattern and then reflecting the result onto a wall or any surface - the results are unique and pleasing to the eye. In essence, Eflect is designed to be a background generator. Rather than have a subject in a room with bare walls, for example, why not introduce texture, colour and patterns to the background. The results can easily be changed and manipulated. Eflect can also be used to direct light onto subject and background at the same time. Using this method, interesting a...
Duration: 10:38

19/11/2020 Projected Organic Rain
This movie shows how the dedolight Lightstream system can be used creatively. Multiple moving reflectors are used to create the effect of car headlights filling a room. Spraying water onto a sheet of glass in front of a dedo focussing light, with image intensifier, creates the eye-grabbing effect of water running through a scene - termed "projected organic rain." Thanks to Francois Aubry, filmmaker, screenwriter & special effects artist for contributing this piece. Equipment used: * dedolight Panaura 3 * Lightstream reflector # 5 * dedolight DLH-200 HMI * Parallel bea...
Duration: 04:10

16/11/2020 How its done, precision 12 light setup
This demonstration, with a model car as a subject, shows the changes to mood and atmosphere that can be achieved by controlling the lighting, with details and explanation of how the results have been achieved. Focussing dedolights with imagers and DPEye filters are used in combination with Lightstream and Eflect. These elements, programmed with DMX control, come together to create the overall lighting effect. Raffael Pollak, Museum & Studio Lighting Designer at dedolight explains how this lighting setup works.
Duration: 06:06

10/11/2020 Absolute precision lighting with dedolight
Here we see a model car and how the mood and atmosphere can be changed by controlling the lighting. This requires an intricate lighting setup involving many Dedo focussing lights with imagers, DPEye filters and elements of Lightstream and Eflect. The movie above is a short promo - a complete movie on this subject to be shown very soon on dedo.tv
Duration: 02:05

05/11/2020 Overview of the dedolight system
For those new to the dedolight system, this film shows what makes the dedolight system special and unique. Dedolight products stand for absolute reliability, quality, with clean beam technology which is unique to dedolight. The beam on a dedolight can be tightly focussed, or spread wide, with a range greater than other lights on the market. The quality and character of the light in of the highest quality, and is even from edge to edge, hence the term dedolight “clean beam technology.” There are many accessories which work in combination with the dedolight system including: im...
Duration: 03:48

02/08/2020 A short introduction to dedolight
Filmed at dedolight California, this introduction to dedolight by Sean Boyriven, provides a quick overview of what makes dedolight unique, with a quick run-through of key products in the dedolight range. Shown and demonstrated is the legendary clean beam technology of dedolight, made possible by double aspheric lenses which work together to created a beautiful even light which can be tightly focussed, or spread wide like no other light on the market. This, combined with accessories such as: imaging projector, beam spreader, and Parallel Beam Intensifier, make the dedolight system expandable i...
Duration: 02:58

18/05/2020 The making of a music video: using LED lights creatively
Step on set and check out the production of a music video, featuring a team of dancers and filmed on location using portable LED lights. Many of the scenes have been lit in situations where, traditionally, it would have been difficult or impossible to use lights. LED lighting has caused a revolution from traditional hot lights. For the filmmaker who needs to be able to move quick, shoot and light anywhere, and travel without a truck-load of equipment, the LED lights of today offer versatility and potential which has not been available before. This music video was filmed in several locations,...
Duration: 09:31

18/05/2020 Filmmaker Achim Duncker: Lighting an ice cave
This intriguing presentation tells and shows how filmmaker Achim Duncker was able to successfully light an ice cave, using battery powered lights on location. An ice cave is a sizeable area to light - to accomplish this task Achim Duncker used the following equipment: * 1 x Generator 2KW * 1 x dedolight DLH400S Panaura 5 HMI daylight * 2 x dedolight DLH400D HMI with Parallel Beam Attachment * 2 x dedolight DLED7 with Parallel Beam Attachment * 2 x dedolight DLED4 * 1 x dedolight DLH4 * 1 x Ledzilla 20 watt * 1 x Ledzilla 8 watt * 1 x TecPro LITEFLEX LED Panel
Duration: 09:59
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18/05/2020 Pete Burns: Lighting with Felloni LED panels
Lighting cameraman, Pete Burns, explains why he chose the Felloni LED panels and the benefits which this way of lighting brings. Manufactured by TECPRO and distributed by Dedo Weigert Film/dedolight, these lights come in different versions, high powered daylight or tungsten, and a bicolour version which enables you to set the colour balance to daylight or tungsten, or any value inbetween. The lights can be powered by mains or battery, and can be run for several hours of uninterrupted operation using V-lock batteries. Various accessories can be added, including: diffuser, honeycomb, and soft...
Duration: 10:33

14/05/2020 Scott Wright: Photography & Video
Here we see creative professional, Scott Wright, at work, filming and capturing stills, with beautiful photogenic subjects to photograph. Scott is a creative professional who can do it all: he films, captures stills, lights, records audio - Scott understands the creative process and intuitively, through years of experience, knows how to get the shots. In this piece Scott works with dedolight Panaura 5, which provides a large light source, which is compact and moveable, considering the overall size of the light, and also quick to set-up. Other lights used: several dedolight DLH4 & TecPro...
Duration: 02:00

13/05/2020 The simplicity and beauty of Ledzilla: the smallest of the dedo focussing lights
The simplicity and beauty of Ledzilla - the smallest of the dedo focussing lights. Ledzilla is small enough to fit into a handbag yet powerful enough to key or fill on location. 
This is the light you always have with you, ready for action, for the camera operator or photographer who needs to travel light with a minimum of equipment. Also suitable for tabletop and product photography. A variety of attachments are available including: soft box, Chinese lantern and light tube with ability to use gels to the change colour of the light.
Duration: 05:06

13/05/2020 Advantages of the classic dedolight DLH4
The dedolight DLH4 is regarded as a light with has had a major impact on the world of cinematography. This short video outlines key features which make this light special and unique.
Duration: 01:43

12/05/2020 TECPRO LITEFLEX: flexible LED panel
The TECPRO LITEFLEX is one of the most useful lights on the market for the single camera person or anyone who needs portable lighting. Key Features: • High output • Low power consumption • Incredibly light and portable • Dimmable • Bicolor - daylight or tungsten at the turn of a knob • Runs on Sony BPU batteries or V-lock batteries with adapter • Detachable power stick which enables the LITEFLEX to be mounted to any flat surface • Can easily be angled down when fitted to a light stand - many lights cannot do this • Can be bent to the appropriate s...
Duration: 14:20

12/05/2020 Alex Bercovitch, Cinematographer: Light Shadow Maker
The dedolight DP2.1 imager is an attachment which fits onto either the dedolight DLH4, dedolight HMI 200 watt, or the newer DLED4 or DLED7. This is a fantastic piece of equipment with enables light to be focussed onto a tiny area, no bigger than a matchhead. Simply put, this unit lets you precisely project and control the placement of light. Cinematographer Alex Bercovitch shows the dedolight DP2.1 in use and the results that can be achieved. This is a unique product which turns the dedolight into a full featured effects light capable of amazing results which would difficult or impossible t...
Duration: 08:42
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12/05/2020 Roman Hoffmann: 3-point lighting using 3 Felloni LED soft lights
This demonstration shows standard 3-point lighting using 3 Felloni LED soft lights. Equipment used: Felloni LED panel light with grid, Felloni with soft box and grid, Felloni with soft box and barn doors These are bi-colour lights - the results of changing and mixing colour temperatures is shown. Demonstration: Roman Hoffman, dedolight, Munich
Duration: 03:40

12/05/2020 dedolight Portable Studio LED
Today we will talk about the concept of the Portable Studio in LED lighting. In this video we show an LED dedolight kit with 4 lights, consisting of 2 multi-LED panel lights and 2 focusing dedolights. There lights are available in bi-colour, allowing the colour temperature for each light to be adjusted from 2700 degrees Kelvin to above 6000 degrees Kelvin. Therefore the colour temperature can be set without the need for filters or gels. The dedo focussing lights, in combination with imager projector and shutter projector, provide the ultimate in background projection with the ability to per...
Duration: 14:58

12/05/2020 Portable Studio "classic"
Portable Studio This is about the concept of what we call the Portable Studio. Dedo Weigert: "When I started in this business a documentary film team had many people. Today the same work often is done by 2 people, one behind the camera and one in front of the camera, and that makes for a real lack of hands, often compounded by lack of time and lack of money." "How can you do serious lighting?" "So we came up with lighting kits that are smaller, lighter, more versatile and still complex enough to allow for creative lighting." "Here we show a basic set-up...
Duration: 07:51

12/05/2020 dedolight vs. "Masters of Destruction"
This video shows the robust nature of dedolight - how these lights will survive being dropped, knocked about, and subjected to the rigours of travel with baggage handlers and sometimes operators for are less than professional in their approach... Dedo Weigert: "dedolights are ideal for video teams who sometimes have to work under streetfighter conditions, under severe constrains of time, space, resources and occasionally having equipment exposed to personnel with a lot of good will, but a lesser degree of experience." "Actually thousands of small video teams already work with ...
Duration: 05:38
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12/05/2020 FELLONI LED Lighting Panels
This Felloni Tecpro 15° Standard Bicolor LED Light runs on 324 LEDs and has a spot beam angle which makes it ideal for longer throw applications or situations requiring higher output. The narrow beam angle is also perfect for controlling spill light and for edge or side lighting purposes. The bicolor LEDs are variable in fine steps from 3200 - 5600K covering the tungsten to daylight balance range. This is the perfect light when speedy setup is of paramount importance. You can forget about fumbling with gels and gaffer's tape and just start shooting. The 1 x 1', 4.4 lb panel is vi...
Duration: 08:03

12/05/2020 Roman Hoffmann: 5 light set-up using 3 x Felloni LED panels and 2 x dedolight DLED4
Set-up using 5 lights for interview/presenter situation. Equipment used: 2 x dedolight DLED4 hard light 3 x Felloni LED panel lights - with soft boxes, grid, diffuser Demonstration by Roman Hoffman, dedolight, Munich
Duration: 05:07
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12/05/2020 Lighting against daylight with the TecPro Felloni LED Panel
This is a situation we all know well. The talent is sitting in a room or office which is heavily backlit. We can correct this by lighting the subject from the front. Using a single TecPro Felloni with soft box; naked; and with diffuser, we see the different results which can be achieved. The technique of lighting the subject from the front to balance against the light in the background is effective and simple to achieve.
Duration: 03:12
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12/05/2020 Panaura dedicated soft light overview: Panaura 7, Panaura 5, Panaura 3
This video looks at the Panaura range in detail: Panaura 7, Panaura 5, and Panaura 3. Presented by Dedo Weigert, the philosophy behind Panaura is explained, how this light provides a beautiful wrap-around effect for the subject, and the thought process that has gone into creating these exceptional lights. The Panaura lights produce unique light character, without hotspot. Panaura has been described as “the portable window.” These lights are shallow in in width; considering the size, and these lights can therefore be easily moved and positioned. Panaura can be converted from day...
Duration: 10:47

11/12/2015 Roman Hoffman: lighting the structure of the human face, simple to complex lighting
Equipment used: Felloni LED panels; dedolight DLH4 This demonstration begins by showing what can be achieved with a single Felloni panel light, then repeats the process with a dedolight focussing light, showing the difference between a light with a large surface (soft light) versus small surface (hard light). The demonstration then shows 2 lights and how these can be used together, ultimately to show a 5 light set-up and finally a 6th light is added for the creation of background shapes. Also shown in use is a dedolight imager projector with gobos, colours, and effects patterns. This demon...
Duration: 46:22