The continuous lighting used in the kit is single-bulb softbox lamps on lighting stands. The softboxes are equipped with remotely controlled LED bulbs with adjustable color temperature and variable bulb power. Softboxes are a basic element of a photographic studio, designed to change light properties: size of illuminated surface, intensity and direction of light.

Softboxes soften tonal transitions between light and shadow. Light is evenly distributed inside the softbox and maintains uniform strength across the entire diffuser surface. The exterior of the softbox is matte black, preventing reflection of other lamps' light. Setup and breakdown are exceptionally simple, and a folded softbox takes up little space. High-quality materials ensure trouble-free operation for years. Designed and built to safely work with LED bulbs.

In BaseLStudio™ kits, at least 2 lamps are used due to mutual shadow compensation - one lamp serves as the main light source, while the other provides supplementary lighting.

The BaseLStudio™ kit includes classic studio continuous lighting, i.e., single-bulb softbox lamps on lighting stands. Softboxes are basic photographic studio elements that aim to modify light properties: size of illuminated surface, intensity and direction of light. These types of lamps are gaining popularity in video productions and offer an excellent alternative to kinoflo lights. The kit includes 2 lamps for mutual shadow compensation - one lamp serves as the main light source, while the other provides supplementary lighting.

The fixture's interior is lined with silver material. Light is evenly distributed inside the softbox and maintains uniform strength across the entire diffuser surface. The exterior of the softbox is matte black to prevent reflection of other lamps' light.

The kit's strong point is lighting with remote brightness and color temperature control. It uses innovative Bi-Color DaVinci™ LED bulbs, adjustable using included remotes.

Variable color temperature is achieved in the bulb through a classic method known from on-camera lights - by mounting a chessboard of luminescent diodes with two different color temperatures. This solution has an additional advantage: shifts in the spectrum of individual diodes increase effective color rendering for the entire bulb. The range of color temperatures goes from 3600K to 6200K. High luminous efficiency means we achieve very high luminance, equivalent to 100-watt bulbs, with low active power consumption.

The LED matrices are protected by a light-diffusing cover (diffuser) with an area of 112cm², ensuring the emitted light has a pleasant, soft distribution regardless of intensity. At short distances, the softened light can match that of a softbox or beauty dish lamp. The bulb produces very nice, relatively large reflections.

The generated light is continuous without flickering, enabling filming at higher frame rates. The bulb is intended for indoor use only, with an IP20 protection class. It's designed for professional applications in photographic studio conditions and not suitable for household use. The bulb housing isn't hermetically sealed.

The maximum height of a single stand is 210cm. The recommended working height is 200 cm. The stand has convenient section clamps and a 16mm studio head with a universal 1/4" thread.
The telescopic mechanism provides a wide range of stand operation (78-210 cm, adjustable to any height) and versatility in applications. The leg spread (from base to base) is 75cm.
The stands work well not only with softboxes but also with flashlights and continuous lights, as well as halogen lamps.

The background hanging kit consists of two CGLS-816B studio stands and a foldable two-part bar attached to them. The frame allows for the suspension of various photographic backgrounds (cardboard, vinyl or fabric) up to 5 kg in weight and with a maximum width of 165 cm. Backgrounds can be suspended at heights ranging from 83 cm to 205 cm.
The bar is attached to the stands using butterfly nuts, preventing it from lifting when raising the background upwards. Unrolling the background from the roll is blocked by plugging in two handles (frogs) included with the kit.

Lightweight and economical photographic background made of polypropylene fabric ensures high durability and resistance to studio conditions - spills, creases, tears. The cardboard roll protects against creases during transport or storage. Potential creases can be easily removed by steaming with a steam iron or wetting the background.

The width and length of the fabric on the roll are sufficient to create an entire background without folds (cyclorama) for photographing a silhouette. The perforated texture of the background minimizes reflections from strong light sources.

Note about material texture - People who encounter polypropylene photographic backgrounds for the first time may worry that the background's texture will be visible in photos. In real-life conditions, objects are typically 50 cm away from the background, and with a shallow depth of field, the background texture becomes blurred.

We sell backgrounds with tubes – this greatly facilitates work, transport and storage.

Material Texture

Note about material texture - People who encounter polypropylene photographic backgrounds for the first time may worry that the background's texture will be visible in photos. In real-life conditions, objects are typically 50 cm away from the background, and with a shallow depth of field, the background texture becomes blurred. Using an aperture below 8 ensures that the background structure is invisible.

Choosing Lighting Power

When selecting lighting for a photographic studio, ensure you have the right amount of light needed to achieve your goals. The Home Photography Studio kits may contain (depending on the version) from 2 to 16 bulbs.

• Inanimate nature doesn't require strong light.
  If you're photographing an inanimate object, you can freely use single-bulb lamps. In product photography, exposure time is arbitrary and can always be adjusted for proper exposure. A tripod will come in handy.
• Beware of people (and animals).
  When taking photos of people or animals, the exposure time is limited. Especially when photographing children or active pets, a significantly larger amount of light is required. Single-bulb lamps will suffice at short distances (approx. 0.5 m).
• The wider the frame - the more bulbs.
  You can assume that for portraits, you can use two single-bulb lamps. When photographing with a large close-up, the distance from the softbox to the face is small and provides proper exposure. Increasing the frame quickly requires increasing the amount of light.
• Fashion on live models.
  If you plan to photograph fashion with a model (male or female), choose kits with two or more four-bulb softboxes.
  
  
• If you suspect that the amount of light might be insufficient, check out other CineGEN brand products:
  • DELUXStudio 8x85W 50x70cm Kit with Background - Manufacturer's Code: CGDL-W5782
  • DELUXStudio 8x85W 60x60cm Kit with Background - Manufacturer's Code: CGDL-W6682
  • DELUXStudio 8x85W OCTA 80 Kit with Background - Manufacturer's Code: CGDL-W0882