*As always, OUTTAKES at the end of the video! || The Kit: **geni.us/GVM1000DLEDKit** || HEY! Thank YOU for watching, subscribing, and for your support. I could not do what I do without YOU!* ============================= TABLE OF CONTENTS ============================= 00:00 Hello! 00:14 3-Point Lighting 01:40 Buying Lights 02:26 Kit Components 03:18 Features 06:01 Tests (On Me) 07:04 Tests (On Wall) 07:49 Ad? 07:53 Mode Controls 09:04 Scenes 10:30 Multi-Control 12:05 App Control 14:22 Cons 15:46 Recommendations 16:12 Outtakes/Bloopers
You can control each light individualy. That's what the channel dial is for. Yeah, it's a weird naming thing, but that's how I change mine at the photo booth. The way it works if I remember right, you turn on each light in the channel order you want. Key = 0, fill = 1, and hair = 2. Now just switch channels on your app to control each light individually. I can control 12 lights, 0 to 11. Yeah, it makes no sense that channel 0 is channel one. So anyway, it really helps when you have lights up high during a photo booth set up and you don't want to kick people out of the way just sho you can change the overhead hair light. One of my lights has a defective brightness knob. But the app still controls it, so I put Yellow Grip Tape on it to remind me and crew that's for the hair light.
@@BasicFilmmaker Ok, there been some updates that I was not aware of. I can no longer switch light via the app. Their last update removed that function in app. Now I have to hit the WiFi reset button on the back of the light to twitch lights. Which is pointless as I'm close enough to hit the button, I might as well change the settings with the control knobs. I also notice my channel dial no longer works. While the loss of being able to switch lights via the app, It ok with me since I only need to control one light that normally is suspended on my high overhead reaching light boom. Which I just now learned on my last photobooth I had issues trying to adjust all lights via the app. I really hate using apps to control things, because if I'm using other apps like Zoom I can't switch out because Zoom will shut down. Every light needs to have a stand alone remote control separate from a phone app. I downloaded the new GVM II app and learned that your lights are controlled via Bluetooth. Completely different than my WiFi controlled GVM lights. So I guess they are correct that they have no way of switching control of the Bluetooth lights as of yet. They really need to work on this because ideally in small spaces, these lights would work great suspended on an overhead racks, wall mounts or ceiling mounts freeing up space on the floor.
I bought the GVM 700 version (step down). They have crazy amounts of power. More than enough to power my 540 Square foot green screen studio. I was wondering if I should go with the 1000 version but glad I didn't and saved a few bucks. Cool review 👍🏻
Great info, thanks! I was thinking about getting the 1300 D or the 1500 D kit that just came out. But now that aperture came out with a 60C, which comes with a small soft box and a couple extra buttons, and from more reputable company… I am torn. Can you offer me any insight as to which set you would recommend out of the three? I have my own company and do a lot of running gun videography, talking head interviews, and a lot of event highlight videos. Thanks! Oh and I also already own a Godox VL150, and aputure lantern 360.
Once again, a great revue! You made a comment that made me think back to when I first started out. Yes, these lights are not made as ruggedly as more expensive lights - and by the way, I think for what you get here the price point is AMAZING. Yes - if you drop them, you're probably gonna break something. Here's the thing...learn how NOT TO DROP THEM! If you learn how to take care of your gear when you first start out, you'll likely continue that habit as you buy or work with more expensive lights and other things. Rental houses will LOVE to see you walk in their door. A buddy of mine used to poke fun at me because my gear wasn't all dinged up like his. He said it looked like I never worked because my gear always looked like it just sat on the shelf. I good-naturedly reminded him of the jobs I'd done and then asked him how much he spent in repairs/replacements each year. He got the point real quick. Treat each item of your gear like it was the only one you were ever gonna to have and it'll serve you well for a LONG time!
LOL! True that! Your quote - sooo good! " _Yes - if you drop them, you're probably gonna break something. Here's the thing...learn how NOT TO DROP THEM_ !" 💯
Another great video! Would you recommend these to light a green screen? Do you think the spread would be enough to either light them from the ceiling or from the included stands? I’m planning on using a lastolite panorama frame which I believe is about 13’. Thanks again for all of the great info! Cheers
@@BasicFilmmaker Thanks for the response. Overall, would you say the shop lights using LED bulbs would be a better solution for larger green screen setups to spread the light? I’m assuming I could purchase several shop light fixtures for the same price as these.Thanks again.
Lol, love your over-the-top like and subscribe section at the end. I'm surprised more content creators don't do that, TBH. I mean, can't hurt to ask, right?
