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 the 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 from other lamps. Folding and unfolding 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.

In BaseLStudio™ kits, at least two lamps are used due to mutual shadow compensation - one lamp serves as the main light source, while the other acts as a fill light. The power of the bulbs 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 photographic studio elements designed to change light properties: size of the illuminated surface, intensity, and direction of light. These types of lamps are gaining popularity in video productions and serve as an excellent alternative to kinoflo lights. The kit includes two lamps for mutual shadow compensation - one lamp serves as the main light source, while the other acts as a fill light. The fixture's bowl is finished 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, preventing reflection from other lamps.

The lighting with remote brightness and color temperature control is a strong point of the kit. Innovative Bi-Color DaVinci™ LED bulbs, controlled using included remotes, are used here.

Variable color temperature is achieved in the bulb through the 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 a 100-watt bulb, with low active power consumption.

The 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 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 with higher frame rates. The bulb is designed for indoor use, with an IP20 protection class. It's intended for professional applications in photographic studio conditions and not suitable for household use. The bulb housing is not hermetically sealed.

The maximum height of a single stand is 210cm, with the recommended working height being 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 foot to foot) 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 set consists of two CGLS-816B studio stands and a foldable two-part beam attached to them. The frame allows you to hang 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 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, the object remains approximately 50 cm away from the background, which, combined with shallow depth of field, causes the background texture to blur.

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, the object remains approximately 50 cm away from the background, which, combined with shallow depth of field, causes the background texture to blur. 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 does not require strong light.
  If the object you're photographing is not a living being, you can freely use single-bulb lamps. In product photography, exposure time is arbitrary and can always be adjusted to ensure 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 pass the test 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 large close-up, the distance between the softbox and 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 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