Reviews

Rotolight ANOVA – “The King of the Hill” HDSLR MovieMaker

May 3, 2013 No Comments

“The King of the Hill is the Rotolight ANOVA with it’s amazing build quality, great spread of soft light and full DMX control and built in wi-fi…it’s modern and shows the way for pro quality lighting kit”

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Popular Photography Magazine “WE WANT THIS”

February 12, 2013 No Comments

We want this! An LED flood with no shortage of power cool, compact, and efficient

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RL48 – “Small, round and portable” Kamil Tamiola, Nikon Ambassador

February 6, 2013 No Comments

Rotolight RL48! Small, round and super light LED set. It is simply perfect for close-up work, both for video and field portraits

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Photograhy Monthly – “Rotolight: Hollywood’s next big A-lister”

January 25, 2013 No Comments

The Rotolight RL48 Ringlight rubbed shoulders with the stars on the million dollar set. The lights performed their best on-stage acting of their career as they illuminated the narrow dingy corridors of dark ships.

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Rotolight Anova – Kevin Chapman, MD – Make Television

January 22, 2013 No Comments

“Our end client was delighted with the finished films and I was very impressed by the Rotolight Anova, in particular how we were able to use it in environments where traditionally far more expensive solutions have been necessary. We look forward to using them again on our next production ” (Kevin Chapman, MD, MAKE Television)

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Shutter Bug Magazine review the Rotolight Interview Kit

October 31, 2012 No Comments

“Working with the Rotolight Interview Kit is the most fun I’ve had with any kind of lighting system while working on Shutterbug’s Lighting Series. The Rotolight RL48-B is small, fun, and relatively affordable. What more could you want?

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Digital Photography Enthusiast takes a look at the ANOVA

October 22, 2012 No Comments

The Rotolight ANOVA is a beast of a consistent lighting solution, pouring out the equivalent of 1000W of light, but consuming only 38W of power

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Rotolight ANOVA – Continuous Lighting comes of age

October 22, 2012 No Comments

By combining bi-colour LEDs and such an innovative way of accessing the light’s settings Rotolight has really raised the bar (…) The first time it’s been so accessible, portable and simple to use.

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Rotolight Anova – Shoot with N.Y. Photographer Manny Cabo

September 28, 2012 No Comments

“What i Like about the Rotolight ANOVA is that it frees me up from any type of wires and i can actually control the lights on a network without the need of a router right from my iphone. We had an amazing shoot and the lights performed beyond reproach. The Images speak for themselves.”

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Rotolight Anova – Ben Foakes, Head of Sequence Post

September 25, 2012 No Comments

“Our end client was delighted with the finished films and I was very impressed by the product, in particular how we were able to use it in environments where traditionally far more expensive solutions have been necessary.We look forward to using them again on our next production.” – Ben Foakes, Sequence Post

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Ross Anderson Director and Cinematographer - Dusfarm Rotolight RL48: "It was a life saver on dolly shots that needed filling, close-ups outside where there was no power and I completely fell in love with the reflection of it in actor's eyes. It amazes me what a difference the Rotolight can make to a shot for such a little, practical light - and it's these little differences that can make or break a film in my opinion."
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Harry Wiggins Chief Lighting Gaffer for Tom Hanks Latest Movie Captain Phillips Rotolight RL48: “We shot Captain Phillips on different ships all over the world and there was one light we always took with us – the Rotolight. Perfectly-sized and with a built-in gel kit, it was my get-out-of jail card and always right there on my belt. “It was neat, punchy and saved time by the bucket load: small enough to hide behind an existing fitting to boost it, powerful enough to key on it’s own. When we wanted that little bit extra, wherever we wanted it and at whatever temperature we wanted it – clunk! Rotolight FIND OUT MORE
Jon Drever Writer / Co-Director / DoP and co-owner of Grain Media Ltd. Rotolight ANOVA: I'm a big fan of a soft key light and a heavy backlight, and I wanted to soften the lens with a spotlight shining directly onto it from behind the subjects. The Anova was the perfect lamp for me. Being able to key the colour temperature up or down and change the intensity meant I didn't have to have bags full of diffusion and blues with me. In most cases I used the Anova as the key which created a lovely soft wash on the subjects' faces. I would couple this with a spotlight behind them. I'm not a big fan of 3 point lighting set ups, so with those two lamps I was ready to go. If it was a very sunny day, I'd use the sun as a key (never battle the sun!), and get some backlighting or fill from the Anova. In California, I did once use the Anova as the key and had the subject backlit by the bright Cali sunshine, and it actually turned out really nice. I'd recommend this light for anyone looking for a quick, simple to use but very effective interview set up. It's soft light is brilliant and it instantly cuts down the amount of cr*p you need to take with you on a shoot"
Sara Collaton Photographer Rotolight RL48: Sara Collaton shoots with the Rotolight Interview Kit

"I’ve spent most of my photography career outside of a studio. I divide my time shooting live music, my home town Toronto and every other city I travel to without additional lights. I left my comfort zone and embraced using artificial lights with Rotolight’s RL48 Interview Kit. There’s barely any weight to the product and because of this I can pack them with all my lenses very easily once I’m ready to head out. Their running LED lights allow for quick shooting vs flashes that require time to refresh between quick bursts. The kit comes equipped with filters to correct white balance and colored gels that can change the mood of any scene. Their stands allow me to mount one on top of my camera, while I direct any needed fill light by holding the other in hand. I can't believe it's taken this long to use artificial lighting in my photography work. I've welcomed artificial lighting into my photography work now using these Rotolights and I'll never look back"
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Simon Withington Freelance TV Producer Rotolight RL48: Simon Withington Shoots with the Rotolight RL48

"The Rotolight is the most revolutionary piece of kit and an absolute Godsend for a cameraman on the move I cover Red Carpet events for Express and OK! Online and not only is the Rotolight quick and easy to set up, handily taking AA batteries which I always have in abundance, but it gives the most flattering light to the celebrities I film which they most certainly appreciate"
Manny Cabo Fashion and Commercial Photograher Rotolight ANOVA: New York Photographer Manny Cabo shoots with Rotolight ANOVA

"What i Like about the Rotolight ANOVA is that it frees me up from any type of wires and i can actually control the lights on a network without the need of a router right from my iphone. We had an amazing shoot and the lights performed beyond reproach. The Images speak for themselves."

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Philip Nash - BBC Shoot Beauty & Glamour Photographer of the Year Rotolight ANOVA: Philip Nash recently used the Rotolight ANOVA at the BBC with some stunning results!

"There's no question that these Anova lights can really change the way photographers work. The popular high-key, white background portraiture look of the last decade is giving way to a more artistic, sensitively lit style featuring shallow depth of field. It's about time we brought some art back into our work and these new Anova are perfect tools for the job." One of the great advantages of using LEDs is that they produce little or no heat. For location shooters it's hard to beat the flexibility of the variable light temperature - and the Magic Eye feature makes mixing practical (available) light with the Anova's.

"Being able to simply vary the colour temperature and the light output of each head means that beautiful lighting doesn't have to be complicated. Being able to control them from an iPad or iPhone means that they can be mounted from the ceiling with cables rooted safely away from your clients."

"These are beautifully made and engineered lights. I strongly suggest you try them out for yourself."

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Stephen Perry Celebrity Photographer Rotolight RL48: "This will always be in my kit!"
Philip Nash Beauty & Glamour Photographer of the Year Rotolight RL48: " Maybe i've got a bit hardened by the mass of of cheaply made, cheaply finished lighting equipment coming in from the far east but this Rotolight Interview LED light kit [made at PineWood Studios, UK] is Absolutely gorgeous.... I haven't seen a more pleasing quality of light from any other form of camera mounted light..."

"It's such a pleasure to see and touch a product thats been put together by people who really care. Everything about it screams class, and the finishing - right down to the integrated Gels is just quality."

"My advice - ... don't buy another on Camera light till you see a Rotolight for yourself!"
Manny Cabo Fashion and commercial photographer Rotolight RL48: "Consistent, accurate and efficient light readings and measurements undoubtedly afforded me more time to focus on my execution of the shot. The #184 cosmetic peach filter provides a nice, smooth warm skin tone."

"[The Rotolights] are super simple to set up and break down so no need to hire an extra assistant to untangle cables. All in all I would never leave my studio with out my roto lights..."

"...they are undoubtedly my little rockstar in my arsenal of lighting equipment.

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