Based on professional film set experiences, CineGEN has created a lamp with a semi-spherical light modifier at its core - the Helio™ 60 softbox. Most of the reflector in this softbox is replaced by diffusing fabric. This changes how the light propagates and, as a result, how it illuminates. The Helio™ creates an extensive, soft area of light with a gentler intensity compared to a classic octagon softbox of the same power. The light has a 360° distribution with a relatively large light source size. The lamp's height allows for using the ceiling as a natural reflector.

The light from the Chrome™ Lantern complements background lighting perfectly. Often, especially in amateur videos, we see a frame where the foreground is well-lit (usually a face) while the background remains underexposed (the interior of a room). Placing the Chrome™ Lantern in the background allows for simultaneous illumination of the background and emphasis on the foreground through contour lighting (hairlight, three-point lighting, movie look).

Adding the Chrome™ Lantern improves tonal dynamics, thus enhancing image quality (and indirectly increasing bit rate during digital recording), allowing for lower ISO settings, and improving 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 a price that's unattainable for traditional designs. The lamp's assembly is also simple, just like unfolding a studio umbrella, saving valuable time. The diffusing fabric provides good light dispersion while maintaining low attenuation.

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 as well as 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 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 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. The high luminous efficiency of the bulb means that, despite low active power consumption, we achieve very high luminance comparable to 170-watt bulbs.

The LED matrices are protected by a light-diffusing cover (diffuser) with an area of 112cm². This ensures that 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, allowing for filming at higher frame rates. The bulb is designed for indoor use and has an IP20 protection class. It's intended for professional applications in photographic studio conditions. This bulb is not suitable for household use; its casing is not hermetically sealed.

A studio and outdoor, three-section lighting stand with a maximum height of 230cm and a working height of 220 cm. It has convenient section clamps and 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 perfectly in configurations with flash and continuous lights, softboxes, and halogen lamps. Its compact dimensions when folded are achieved through the use of a telescopic folding mechanism, which doesn't limit its wide range of operation (from 78 to 220 cm, adjustable at any height) or versatility.

The stand allows for using the Chrome™ Lantern lamp in most situations encountered in home studio conditions. Its height enables framing from a seated position up to a wide shot of an entire room.

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

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

Remember that the art of filming and photography is about creating a more visually appealing reality within the frame. An even greater skill is achieving television studio effects in home settings. CineGEN softboxes, including the Chrome™ Lantern series, are affordably priced lamps whose skilful use will charm viewers and beat the competition.

• Chrome™ Lantern lamps have been designed as a supplementary light source. When used as a key light, pay attention to ensure that it doesn't shine directly onto 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 combining lamps with different color temperatures.
• In narrow frames, the lamp serves as contour lighting that adds depth to the image.