Aputure Sidus Link Pro 2.2 adds Layout View Aputure's Sidus Link Pro 2.2 for iPad adds Layout View, a spatial grid-based fixture control mode, plus INFINIBAR Auto-Patch, DMX consolidation, and 16-bit DMX precision.

Aputure's Sidus Link Pro 2.2 is out now for iPad, and the headline feature is Layout View — a spatial grid that lets you map your rig the way it actually sits on set. Faster fixture selection, fewer wrong lights cued, and 16-bit DMX precision too. buff.ly/l7hXzPn #Aputure #FilmLighting #DMX

Cinematic ultra photoreal medium-full side-profile portrait of a lone nomad courier standing on a foggy industrial plain, body facing camera right with head slightly bowed; the figure wears a matte-black aerodynamic helmet with a long pointed crown and exposed mechanical greebles at the jaw hinge, tiny fasteners and panel seams visible with subtle abrasion, paired with a thick charcoal scarf wrapped at the neck in coarse woven fabric; outfit is a distressed black tactical coat and layered utility rig with frayed edges, torn stitching, patched straps, buckles, and pouches, plus white composite armor plates at the shoulder and forearm showing chipped paint, grime, and hairline scratches; gloved hands relaxed at the sides with a natural stance, weight settled on the rear leg; a rugged black motorcycle sits behind the subject in the left background, defocused but recognizable with wet rubber and dusty bodywork; environment is desaturated and mist-laden with tall faint vertical structures disappearing into haze, ground is damp grit with sparse grass; lighting is overcast daylight with a large soft sky key, minimal shadow definition, gentle edge separation from the fog as a subtle backlight, and muted speculars on helmet and armor with smooth highlight rolloff; full-frame 85mm lens, f/2.8 shallow depth of field, focus locked on the helmet midsection and scarf texture while the bike and distant structures fall into creamy atmospheric blur, restrained contrast, cool gray grade with slight green undertone, fine film grain and documentary realism.

Ash Nomad

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Ultra photoreal fine-art editorial full-length portrait of a young queen centered beneath a carved Gothic arch in a dim chapel-like interior, facing the camera with a steady, neutral expression; blonde hair in a soft updo with loose tendrils, delicate jeweled circlet, ornate drop earrings, natural makeup with luminous skin highlights and subtle blush, realistic pores and fine vellus hair; fitted ivory brocade gown with jacquard floral texture, structured boning and visible seamwork, long sleeves, and a fur-trimmed stole draped over the shoulders with dense tawny fibers and directional sheen; she presents an antique brass chalice at mid-torso, engraved relief crisp with patina and micro-scratches, hands posed simply with fingertips aligned and a calm, symmetrical grip around the cup and stem; background is an altar-like setting with dark carved wood, aged plaster, small figurative statuary and candles rendered softly out of focus, deep greens and warm browns forming a museum-lit atmosphere; cinematic lighting with a large diffused key from high camera left shaping the face and bodice, gentle negative fill to deepen the far cheek and fur folds, and a warm rim light tracing hairline and shoulder fur, smooth highlight rolloff on skin and metal with faint haze in the highlights; medium-format look, 80mm equivalent, f/3.5 for crisp eyes and chalice detail with gradual falloff into the carved arch, symmetrical composition and strong verticals, restrained contrast, warm antique-gold grade with fine film grain.

Gilded Reliquary

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Ultra photoreal fine-art editorial portrait of a regal woman standing in a dim, moss-green stone archway, three-quarter pose facing camera with chin slightly raised and a calm, self-possessed expression; warm brown skin with realistic pores and soft specular sheen on cheekbones and brow, subtle blush and highlight makeup, glossy neutral lips, small ornate gold earrings; fitted high-neck brocade gown in muted champagne-gold with jacquard floral texture and structured corset seaming, long sleeves with delicate trim at cuffs, a small keyhole cutout at the chest, gathered drape and a decorative chain detail at the hip; an ornate antique gold chalice sits on a stone ledge in the lower left foreground, richly engraved with crisp relief and patina, her near hand resting lightly on the rim with a relaxed, simple finger curve and natural nail length; background is a shallow arched alcove with aged plaster and stone staining, softly out of focus, purely architectural with clean surfaces and no signage or markings; cinematic lighting with a large diffused key from high camera left shaping the face, gentle negative fill on camera right for sculpted shadows, a warm rim skim along the shoulder and hairline, and a low bounce to lift the chalice engravings, smooth highlight rolloff on skin and metal; medium-format look, 85mm equivalent, f/2.8 with focus locked on the near eye and cheek highlight, chalice and hand slightly behind but still readable, creamy bokeh in the arch, subtle film grain, olive-green and antique-gold color grade with restrained contrast for a museum-lit atmosphere.

Verdant Chalice

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Aputure Announces NOVA 9° 2x1 and NOVA II 1x1 panel lights Aputure expands its NOVA lineup with the hyper-narrow NOVA 9° 2x1, the portable NOVA II 1x1, a new 3-light yoke kit, and accessories.

Aputure expands the NOVA range with two new LED panels: the hyper-narrow NOVA 9° 2x1 (sunlight-style long throw) and the portable NOVA II 1x1, plus a new 3-light yoke kit. buff.ly/qItOR9a
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NANLITE’s PavoSlim range gets bigger with the new 4×2 PavoSlim 360C.
370W RGBWW output, magnesium alloy body, and up to 27,060 lux at 1m.

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NANLITE PavoSlim 360C: 4×2 RGBWW soft panel with 370W output NANLITE expands its PavoSlim range with the 360C, a 4×2 RGBWW soft panel delivering 370W output, high color accuracy, and fast on-set deployment.

NANLITE’s PavoSlim range gets bigger with the new 4×2 PavoSlim 360C.
370W RGBWW output, magnesium alloy body, and up to 27,060 lux at 1m.
First public showing at BSC Expo 2026. buff.ly/nn38Vkx
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Godox Knowled P600R Hard P4 & P1200R Hard P8 Review: 600W and 1200W LED Panels With Pixel Control Godox’s Knowled P600R Hard P4 and P1200R Hard P8 deliver 600W and 1200W of output with multi-zone pixel control, adjustable diffusion, IP65 sealing, and full DMX/CRMX support.

Godox’s new Knowled P600R Hard P4 and P1200R Hard P8 combine serious output with 4- and 8-zone pixel control — plus instant hard-to-soft diffusion. Powerful, weather-sealed, and clearly aimed at the pro end of the market. buff.ly/3SXhDUE
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Stranger Things Season 5 Cinematography: Caleb Heymann on Alexa 35, Lenses, and Scale Cinematographer Caleb Heymann breaks down the visual strategy behind Stranger Things Season 5, from Alexa 35 and Cooke lenses to Unreal Engine planning and 1980s influences.

Cinematographer Caleb Heymann spent 18 months crafting the look of Stranger Things Season 5.
We sat down with him to talk Alexa 35, lenses, lighting strategy, and why Alien was a key visual reference. buff.ly/mfihUuH
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Godox LiteWafer-UP150R: Ultra-Slim RGB Panel with 180 W Output and Modular Design Godox has unveiled the LiteWafer-UP150R, a slim RGB LED panel delivering 20,400 lux at 1 m, 180 W power draw, V-mount support, and modular expansion.

Godox has announced the LiteWafer-UP150R, a slim RGB LED panel delivering up to 20,400 lux at 1 m, drawing 180 W and supporting modular dual-panel setups. buff.ly/JSB3awG
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Bringing life, depth, and emotion to film sets: the magic of lighting techs. Read more vidweb.uk/illumination Tags: #Filmlighting #smallbusiness #videoandweb

Moving the Needle (2025, Short Documentary) Husband and wife tattoo artists Ke’ahi and Lena Hooe, who find themselves on opposite bookends of their careers, must face a changing industry together and…

The first documentary I’ve worked on is up! I was b cam operator, sound recordist, and gaffer on this project for the next Art of Documentary one day doc contest. Tell me what you think of Moving the Needle!

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Pär M. Ekberg: Behind the Lens of Black Phone 2 & Slingshot
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Pär M. Ekberg: Behind the Lens of Black Phone 2 & Slingshot
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How lighting techs shape the look and feel of your favorite films. Read more vidweb.uk/illumination Tags: #Filmlighting #SME #Londonwebservices

Pär M. Ekberg: Behind the Lens of Black Phone 2 & Slingshot
Episode RELEASE NOV 15!!!
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Pär M. Ekberg: Behind the Lens of Black Phone 2 & Slingshot
Episode RELEASE NOV 15!!!
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Apple Podcast:
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Join us for our final segment of our Foundational Film Lighting class on rucciproductions.com/ or on our YouTube channel.

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Join us for the next Foundational Film Lighting class on rucciproductions.com/ or on our YouTube channel.

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Join us for the next Foundational Film Lighting class on rucciproductions.com/ or on our YouTube channel.

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Uncover the magic behind cinematic illumination with lighting technicians. Read more vidweb.uk/illumination Tags: #Filmlighting #startups #Londonwebservices

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Lighting technicians: masters of creating movie magic through illumination. Read more vidweb.uk/illumination Tags: #Filmlighting #smallbusiness #Londonwebservices

Join us for the next Foundational Film Lighting class on rucciproductions.com/ or on our YouTube channel.

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Join us for the next Foundational Film Lighting class on rucciproductions.com/ or on our YouTube channel.

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Join us for the next Foundational Film Lighting class on rucciproductions.com/ or on our YouTube channel.

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Join us for the next Foundational Film Lighting class on zurl.co/nUFpG or our YouTube channel.

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Join us for the next Foundational Film Lighting class on rucciproductions.com or our YouTube channel.

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Part 37 of Foundational Film lighting video segment is out today on YouTube.
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In this video we’ll demonstrate a low key, warm lighting setup. zurl.co/frdUE.

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