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 photo studio. They are designed for photographic and film applications. They are used 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 power across the entire diffuser surface. The outside 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 manufactured to ensure safe use with LED bulbs.

At least two lamps are used in BaseLStudio™ kits due to mutual shadow compensation - one lamp serves as the main light, while the other is a fill light. The power of the bulbs used is specified in the technical specifications (below).

The BaseLStudio™ kit includes classic studio continuous lighting, i.e., single-bulb softbox lamps on lighting stands. Softboxes are basic elements of a photo studio that aim to change light properties: size of illuminated surface, intensity and direction of light. This type of lamp is gaining popularity in video productions. They also serve as an excellent alternative to kinoflo lights. The BaseLStudio™ kit includes two lamps for mutual shadow compensation - one serves as the main light, while the other is a fill light. The fixture's dome is finished with silver material on the inside. Light is evenly distributed within the softbox and maintains uniform power across the entire diffuser surface. The outside of the softbox is matte black, preventing 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 controlled by included remotes.

Variable color temperature is achieved in the bulb using 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 ensures very high luminance, equivalent to 100-watt bulbs, with low active power consumption.

LED matrices are protected by a light-diffusing cover (diffuser) with an area of 112cm², ensuring pleasant, soft light distribution regardless of intensity. At short distances, the softening effect may be similar to 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 with higher frame rates. The bulb is designed for indoor use, IP20 protection class. It's intended for professional applications in photo studio conditions. Not suitable for household use. The bulb housing is not 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 universal 1/4" thread.
The telescopic mechanism provides a wide range of stand operation (78-210 cm, adjustable to any height) and versatility. Leg spread (from base to base) is 75cm.
The stands work well not only with softboxes but also with flash and continuous lights, halogen lamps.

The background hanging set consists of two CGLS-816B studio stands and a folding two-part beam 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 hung at heights ranging from 83 cm to 205 cm.
The beam 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 inserting two handles (frogs) included in 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 or wetting the background.

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

Note about material texture - people who are new to polypropylene photographic backgrounds may worry that the background's texture will be visible in photos. In real-life conditions, the object remains approximately 50 cm away from the background, and with shallow depth of field, the background texture becomes blurred.

We sell the background with a tube - this greatly facilitates work, transport and storage.

Material Texture

Note about material texture - people who are new to polypropylene photographic backgrounds may worry that the background's texture will be visible in photos. In real-life conditions, the object remains approximately 50 cm away from the background, and with 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 photo studio, it's important to ensure the right amount of light needed for your intended purpose. The Home Photo Studio kits may contain (depending on the version) from 2 to 16 bulbs.

• Inanimate nature does not require strong light.
  If you're photographing an object that is not a living being, 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).
  During the photography of people and animals, 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 two single-bulb lamps are sufficient for portraits. When photographing with a close-up, the distance between the softbox and face is small, ensuring proper exposure. Increasing the frame quickly requires increasing the amount of light.
  
• Fashion on live models.
  If you plan to do fashion photography with a model (male or female), choose kits with two or more four-bulb softboxes.
  
  
• If you suspect that the amount of light may 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