Based on professional film set experiences, CineGEN has created a lamp with a semi-spherical light modifier - the Helio™ 60 softbox. Most of the reflector has been replaced by diffusing fabric, changing the light propagation and, as a result, the lighting effect. The Helio™ softbox creates an extensive, soft area of light with a gentler intensity compared to classic octaboxes of the same power. The light is omnidirectional (360°), with a relatively large light source size. The lamp's height allows for using the ceiling as a natural reflector.

The Chrome™ Lantern's lighting perfectly complements background illumination. Often, especially in amateur video, we see a frame with the foreground well-lit (usually a face) and an underexposed background (the interior of a room). Placing the Chrome™ Lantern lamp in the background allows for simultaneously illuminating it while highlighting the foreground through contour lighting (hairlight, three-point lighting, movie look).

Adding the Chrome™ Lantern improves tonal image dynamics, increasing its quality (and indirectly boosting digital recording throughput), allowing lower sensitivities to be used and enhancing plasticity and color accuracy.

The Helio™ is a surprisingly effective adaptation of professional spherical softboxes. Its genius and simplicity lie in utilizing an existing, proven solution - the integrated octagonal softbox - to create a modifier with the properties of a completely different fixture: a spherical softbox. As a result, we get a professional lamp at an unbeatable price compared to traditional construction. The lamp's assembly is also simple, similar to setting up a studio umbrella, saving valuable time.

The Helio™ 60 has a classic E27 bulb fitting and a mounting socket for lighting stands (most studio stands will fit). In the softbox (closed fixture), you can use low-temperature photo fluorescent lights or LED bulbs.

The Chrome™ Lantern set already includes an appropriately matched bulb and a studio stand.

A remotely controlled LED bulb with adjustable color temperature and variable brightness, designed for photographic and film applications. It allows remote control even when mounted in softbox-type fixtures. The efficient aluminum radiator provides passive cooling without noise, allowing the bulbs to be used during filming with sound recording.

The bulb's variable color temperature is achieved 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. The high luminous efficiency of the bulb means that, despite low active power consumption, we achieve very high luminance comparable to 100-watt bulbs.

The LED matrices are covered with a protective light-diffusing dome with an area of 112cm², ensuring pleasant, soft light distribution regardless of intensity. At short distances, the light softening 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 designed for indoor use, with an IP20 protection class. It is intended for professional applications in photographic studio conditions and not for household use. The bulb's housing is not hermetically sealed.

A three-section studio and outdoor lighting stand with a maximum height of 210cm, working height of 200 cm, convenient section clamps, a 16mm studio head with a universal 1/4" thread. The stand is designed for use with small and medium lamps as well as lighting sets. It works excellently in configurations with flash and continuous light lamps, softboxes, and halogen lamps. Its dimensions after folding have been reduced through the use of a telescopic folding mechanism, not limiting its wide range of work (from 78 to 210 cm, adjustable at any height) or versatility.

The stand allows for using the Chrome™ Lantern lamp in most cases encountered in home studio conditions. The height enables framing from sitting positions up to wide shots of entire rooms.

Lighting a scene is the most important factor that separates professionals from amateurs. To achieve success in an era dominated by video production, we observe competition and learn to evaluate images in the best productions. Paying attention to details shows that we take our work (or hobby) seriously and respect viewers. Introducing background lighting brings about subtle image changes that distinguish professional productions from amateur ones.

Skilful use of studio lamps allows equipment to operate in optimal conditions, focuses the viewer's attention on the message conveyed, creates an impression of wide reach and high popularity.

Remember that the art of filming and photography involves creating a visually more attractive reality within the frame. An even greater art is achieving television studio effects at home. CineGEN softboxes, including the Chrome™ Lantern series, are affordably priced lamps whose skilful use will enchant viewers and overcome competition.

• Chrome™ Lantern lamps have been designed as a complementary light source. When used as a key light, pay attention to ensure that the light does not fall on the lens (by using a lens hood).
• For wider frames and larger scenes, use several lamps to improve propagation.
• Creative effects can be achieved by carefully using lamps with different color temperatures.
• In narrow frames, the lamp is a source of contour lighting that gives the image depth.