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“The color space as it relates to the cameras is something that we’ve known Kino Flo has been at the forefront of lighting throughout their history. And that hasn’t changed, it’s only gotten better.” “We have a formula for how we like to light studios. It’s definitely a combination of soft light and hard light […]

LiteGear is acquired by Chauvet to expand leadership in the cinematic lighting industry Burbank, CA – LiteGear, the innovative cinematic LED lighting manufacturer, is excited to announce its acquisition by Chauvet, a leading name in the lighting industry. This strategic acquisition aligns with Chauvet’s vision to broaden its reach and expertise in the realm of […]

Vera Mijojlić: “All the good Hollywood stories start in the garage… How did you come up with this?” Frieder Hochheim: “It all starts very simply. As filmmakers, we’re problem solvers. Every time the camera moves, you’re solving the next problem. I was starting a Dennis Hopper picture with Charles Minsky ASC and he says, “You […]

Hit play to enjoy a condensed overview of our Micro Training series designed to show you not only what MIMIK can do, but also how to do it: Along the way, learn how gaffers are using MIMIK to harmonize their on-location shots with studio close-ups and achieving a new level of lighting control by livestreaming […]

When Kino Flo set out to develop a new range of slim profile LED panels to complement its popular FreeStyle series, two key design objectives were established early on. Beyond the commercial incentive to offer Kino Flo users easy integration with their existing FreeStyle systems, Kino Flo engineers were challenged to explore potential new benefits […]

About Noah Kadner Noah is the Virtual Production Editor at American Cinematographer magazine, author of the Virtual Production Field Guide series for Epic Games, and a writer/director who provides training and workflow presentations for moviemakers at all levels. Introduction Color science on a movie set is critical to achieving visual fidelity and impactful storytelling. It […]

About Noah Kadner Noah is the Virtual Production Editor at American Cinematographer magazine, author of the Virtual Production Field Guide series for Epic Games, and a writer/director who provides training and workflow presentations for moviemakers at all levels. What You’ll Learn in This Series Introduction to Kino Flo MIMIK 120 and Matchmakker Technology One of […]

Full-Spectrum, Image-Based Video Lighting Tile Delivers Unprecedented Realism for Renowned Virtual Production Producer BURBANK, Calif. — March 8, 2024 — Kino Flo Lighting Systems is proud to share that its MIMIK 120 full-spectrum, image-based video lighting tile has been chosen by creative producer and virtual production specialist J.T. Rooney, a well-known pioneer in immersive technology […]

Full-Spectrum, Image-Based Video Lighting Tile Synchronizes With LED Volume Content to Deliver Unprecedented Realism for Music Video BURBANK, Calif. — Feb. 13, 2024 — Kino Flo Lighting Systems today announced that its MIMIK 120 full-spectrum, image-based video lighting tile was utilized by Hollywood-based digital film production company Fearless Productions in Project Chimera — a music […]

Gaffer Lů Mořický built a paradise for a shopping mall TVC with some creative rigging and Kino Flo.  The studio-like setup for a night shoot in a shopping mall may have required some funny rigging, but with a bit of rope to suspend a Celeb 850 with 6×4 ft softbox above the scene, the result […]