10th Anniversary Sale

Cool Lights is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a clearance sale. We started in 2006 but our first items actually went on sale in 2007. In addition, we are moving in the near future and need to move out as ...

LEDs Part II: Color Rendering

I just posted the second  in a series of articles on LEDs on the subject of color rendering in LEDs and how it can be improved.

LEDs Part II: Color Rendering

This is the 2nd part of our LED article series. Last time, we discussed misunderstandings about LEDs in general and why they really are a great source for use in light fixtures despite some of their misused and misquoted specs.  ...

LEDs Part I: Behind the Hype

We've taken a vacation from the blog to put some key products out over the last 18 months. In the meanwhile, Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) were becoming a new lighting source for film and television and also have been a ...

Gritty Details

If you're new to all this lighting for film/video, you may wonder why I have the products divided up into "hard light" and "soft light." A great kit is comprised of both types and they both have their place ...