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Brand | GVM Great Video Maker |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Flash Modes Description | Adjustable brightness, adjustable color temperature |
Hardware Interface | Multimedia Card Plus |
Has Self-Timer | No |
About this item
- LED video lighting kit with application control: 2018 upgrade video lighting kit, temperature application control model, 2300K-6800K color temperature, the new addition of digital display, 10%-100% high brightness.
- High quality 480 LEDs: this video light is adopted American chip and has a life of more than 70,000 hours. It is designed with aerospace aluminum alloy housing to effectively help the LED light dissipate heat better,
- Warranty: comes with a hard and thick hand bag for this LED video light, the bag contains: 2 * LED video light, 2 * light stand, 2 * power adapter, 2 * bar door, GVM video light has 180 days warranty, committed to reply message within 24 hours, and local US company.
- AC/DC power options: the LED panel light can use two power modes, you can use AC adapter and F970/750 battery (not included) to supply power.
- Professional two color LED light: the studio light uses professional and demanding LED beads, CRI 97+ and TLCI 97+, to show the real and natural color for YouTube Studio Photography Video Shooting.
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GVM Led Bi-Color Video Lights with APP Control
Designed for Various Video Making Photography Lighting and advertising, photo Shooting
- Made of Aerospace aluminum alloy, non-slip, high heat dissipation
- U-mount bracket design. Easier to adjust lock knob toward different angle for the best shooting.
- Attaching barn doors to light sources creates a beam spread of light,making light more focused on the subject.
- Powered with Sony F970/750 Li-ion battery for wireless operation (Battery sold Separately)
- Powered with AC Adapter (included)
- CRI: 97 +
- TLCI: 97+
- Power: 29W
- Voltage: DC12V
- LED Beads: 480 Pieces (240 White+240 Yellow)
LED Video light kits are Designed for Various Video Making Photography Lighting and advertising, photo Shooting
Directly or Remote to Dimmable Brightness & CCT
You can directly adjust 2 separate knobs on the back for color temperature and brightness.
- Color temperature adjusts from 2300k-6800k to meet your more needs
- The brightness between 10% and 100%.
Or remote control it with your phone. Scan the QR code on the manual to download GVM App.
Bi-Color Led Video Lights
480pcs durable LED bubs. This video light is adopted the American Chip, and has a life more than 70, 000 hours . LED video light can reach 15000Lux at 20 inch and 5500Lux at 40 inches.
What you get
- 2 * Led video light
- 2 * Light stand
- 2 * Power adapter
- 2 * Barn door
- 2 * Diffuser
- 1* Handbag
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Package Dimensions | 24.57 x 13.27 x 6.65 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
ASIN | B07KT4LS6Z |
Item model number | Led video lights 480app-2 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #27 in Continuous Output Lighting |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 11, 2018 |
Manufacturer | GVM Great Video Maker |
Country of Origin | China |
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Gym Newest Led Photography Light For A Better Customer Experience, Increased By App Control, Digital Display And Standing Soft Diffuser. Led Video Lights With App Control: 2018 Upgrade Video Lighting Kit, App Control Model, Color Temperature From 2300K-6800K, The New Addition Of Digital Display Screen, 10%-100% High Brightness. Upscale Aluminum Housing Has Excellent Heat Dissipation: The Lightweight Design Is Easy To Carry Around With You. Easily To Adjust The Color Temperature And Brightness By Twisting The Knob. The Wide Range Of Color Temperature Adjusts From 2300K-6800K To Meet Your More Needs; Control The Brightness Between 10% And 100%. High Quality Led Bulbs Life Can Reach 70, 000 Hours. Led Video Light Can Reach 15000Lux At 20 Inch And 5500Lux At 40 Inches. The Soft Diffuser Makes The Lighting Is Not Harsh, And The Led Photography Lighting More Suitable For Children Shooting, Portrait Shooting. U-Sharp Bracket Design. It Can Rotate 360Degrees Freely According To Your Shooting Needs To Achieve Multi-Angle Shooting For Photography Lighting. We Specially Designed A Handbag To Ensure That Can Protect Your Led Video Light From Any Possible Damage. Specification: Led Beads: 480 Pieces Voltage: Dc 12V Power: 29W Cri: ≥97+ Tlci: ≥97+ Color Temperature: 2300K - 6800K Lumen: 15000Lux/20Inch Power Source: Power Adapter Or Sony F550/ F750/ F970 Li-Ion Battery> Output: Dc 14. 8V Input Voltage: 110-130V Package Content: 2 X Led-480App Video Light 2 X Barndoor2 X Power Adapter> 2 X Soft Diffuser X Light Stand1 X Carry Bag
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Customers appreciate the camera continuous light for its brightness, quality, and value. They find it easy to use, with a wide range of brightness and tones that provide even, shadow-free lighting. Many consider it a professional-quality product at an affordable price. The portable design, color temperature, and video quality are also well-received. However, some customers have differing opinions on the build quality.
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Customers appreciate the brightness of the camera continuous light. They mention it has a wide range of brightness and tones, providing a soft touch and shadow-free lighting for videos and photos. The barn doors help control and soften the light, reducing harsh shadows. Overall, customers find the light works as advertised and includes all necessary accessories.
"...The combination of excellent build quality, portability, versatile lighting options, and the convenience of app control makes it a fantastic choice..." Read more
"...tried the lights, but based on the reviews I’ve seen I know it’s really bright. I can’t wait to use these in my studio setup." Read more
"...struggling in our studio for a compact, lightweight, quality lighting solutions...." Read more
"Perfect they light my videos up too the max get the 3 pack for maximum lighting 2 sides and a. Middle. And your content will be flawless...." Read more
Customers appreciate the lighting system and diffusers included in the kit. They find it useful for shooting videos and pictures. The performance of the lights is commendable, but some customers have concerns about the build quality.
"...Accessories and Additional Features The kit includes high-quality diffusers and barn doors that help control and soften the light, reducing..." Read more
"...and have been struggling in our studio for a compact, lightweight, quality lighting solutions...." Read more
"...And your content will be flawless. Adjustable and sturdy ! Very professional" Read more
"...in a premium covered bag of its own and I’m very impressed by the quality of each individual packaging.”..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the camera continuous light. They say it's a good lighting kit at an affordable price, with affordable batteries and great quality. The design feels and looks expensive, making it a worthwhile set to have.
"...I could not wait to get my hands on them for the price for two light panels is very affordable...." Read more
"...Other than that, money well spent...." Read more
"Money well spent" Read more
"These lights are an awesome deal for the price! They work great for the videos and pictures we shoot, and we use them several times a week...." Read more
Customers find the camera continuous light easy to use and set up. They appreciate the durable design and convenient app control. The kit includes everything needed to get started, and the batteries are affordable. The color and brightness settings are easy to adjust with the app.
"...quality, portability, versatile lighting options, and the convenience of app control makes it a fantastic choice for both amateur and professional..." Read more
"...It’s manageable, so far I haven’t tried the lights, but based on the reviews I’ve seen I know it’s really bright...." Read more
"...The renaming is done with the App and is easy, but only the light being renamed can be powered on during this renaming.. "GVM-ADMIN" is the password..." Read more
"...Not to mention they were super easy to setup." Read more
Customers appreciate the camera continuous light's portability. The stands are sturdy and provide minimal footprint for maneuvering and locating in tight spots. They find it compact, easy to set up, and lightweight. The lights pack down into a well-thought-out case, making them great for traveling. The kit comes with a quick travel bag.
"...The combination of excellent build quality, portability, versatile lighting options, and the convenience of app control makes it a fantastic choice..." Read more
"...they aren’t too heavy and I love the fact that they both fit in the carrying bag...." Read more
"...station in my small town and have been struggling in our studio for a compact, lightweight, quality lighting solutions...." Read more
"...] I’m so I love with these two lights they are lightweight easy to set up and does not overheat, you can also adjust the lighting on the app using..." Read more
Customers appreciate the color temperature of the camera continuous light. They like the wide range from 2300K to 6800K, the easy color temperature adjustment, and the bi-color range. The controls and app are great, ensuring accurate and vibrant color reproduction. Customers also appreciate the different levels of brightness and tones, going from cold to warm.
"...for both iOS and Android, allows me to adjust the color temperature and brightness remotely, which is incredibly convenient during shoots...." Read more
"...the softboxes on or off operation, with these, I have a full spectrum of adjustable light...." Read more
"...The light offers a soft touch as it has different levels of brightness and tones ! I loved it !" Read more
"...They are bright enough, and the digital display makes it easy to set the color temperature and brightness...." Read more
Customers appreciate the video quality of the camera continuous light. They find it useful for quick video projects, livestreaming, and YouTube productions. The app control makes it a great choice for both amateur and professional videographers.
"...the convenience of app control makes it a fantastic choice for both amateur and professional videographers...." Read more
"...And your content will be flawless. Adjustable and sturdy ! Very professional" Read more
"...shooting conditions has been invaluable, catering to a wide range of my videography needs. 3...." Read more
"...the set, which is exactly what I was looking for and really improved my video quality. :Wonderful lights!..." Read more
Customers have different views on the build quality of the camera continuous light. Some find the case solid and well-built, with high-quality materials that can withstand travel and shoots. The bases are sturdy with no wobble. Others mention the stands are not good quality and shorter than others they have used. While the performance of the lights is commendable, some feel the stand is not strong enough and the plastic light diffuser is very flimsy.
"...The combination of excellent build quality, portability, versatile lighting options, and the convenience of app control makes it a fantastic choice..." Read more
"...2. Build Quality: While the performance of the lights is commendable, I feel the build quality could see some enhancements for better..." Read more
"...I love the quality of the items they aren’t too heavy and I love the fact that they both fit in the carrying bag...." Read more
"...And your content will be flawless. Adjustable and sturdy ! Very professional" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024I recently purchased the GVM 2 Pack LED Video Lighting Kits with APP Control, Bi-Color Variable 2300K~6800K, and I couldn't be happier with my investment. This lighting kit has significantly elevated the quality of my video productions. Here's a comprehensive review of my experience with this product.
#### Unboxing and Setup
The GVM kit comes with two LED video lights, adjustable light stands, power adapters, barn doors, light diffusers, and a deluxe carrying case. Setting up was straightforward, thanks to the intuitive design and comprehensive instruction manual. The light stands are sturdy and adjustable, making it easy to achieve the desired lighting angles.
#### Build Quality and Portability
These lights are built with an aerospace aluminum alloy casing, ensuring durability and efficient heat dissipation. Despite their robust build, they are incredibly lightweight (each light weighing just 1KG), making them highly portable. The compact design allows them to fit into most lighting equipment boxes, which is perfect for on-the-go shooting.
#### Performance and Versatility
One of the standout features of this lighting kit is the wide color temperature range from 2300K to 6800K. This flexibility allows me to create the perfect ambiance for any shooting scenario. The brightness is adjustable from 10% to 100%, and the lights provide excellent illumination with a high color rendering index (CRI) of 97+, which ensures accurate and vibrant color reproduction.
The app control functionality is another game-changer. The GVM app, available for both iOS and Android, allows me to adjust the color temperature and brightness remotely, which is incredibly convenient during shoots.
#### Accessories and Additional Features
The kit includes high-quality diffusers and barn doors that help control and soften the light, reducing harsh shadows and providing a more professional look to my videos. The ability to power the lights using V-mount or F750 batteries makes them versatile for both studio and outdoor shoots.
#### Overall Experience
Overall, the GVM 2 Pack LED Video Lighting Kit is a remarkable addition to my video production arsenal. The combination of excellent build quality, portability, versatile lighting options, and the convenience of app control makes it a fantastic choice for both amateur and professional videographers. Whether you're shooting YouTube videos, interviews, or studio projects, this lighting kit will not disappoint.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their video lighting setup!
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2021I bought 3 of these lights two years ago, but recently bought two more packages of two of these same LED light panels. One pair arrived with a problem controlling the orange LEDs of one of the panels, but a hone call to the GVM help number got a replacement in the mail quickly with only a request for a cell phone video so they could see the problem. All of these panels can be separately controlled via a WIFI App, downloadable from the Play Store Free. They will all work together well right out of the box, but only manually. You need to use the App if you want to control them remotely. Most of the time, my light panels are mounted to a ceiling support frame in my studio, so out of reach unless by step ladder.
The latest version of the App works much better than the 2 year old version, but it still has a few small quirks that could use refining, and instructions for using the App are sadly lacking detail. So from my experience, here is some added info on how to control these lights remotely via the App. The App is readily available via the Play Store FREE. Download it into your cell phone and then using the instructions below you should be able to set up each of your light panels to work remotely via the cell phone App.
When using the App, the cell phone must be switched from it's Internet WIFI connection to the desired LED panel to gain control. With multiple lights, each light must be re-named so that each can be addressed separately. Out of the box, each has the same GVM-LED name. You do this renaming via the App maintenance screen on the cell phone (upper left button). They will not all work remotely with just one WIFI name. The renaming is done with the App and is easy, but only the light being renamed can be powered on during this renaming.. "GVM-ADMIN" is the password. It's in the paper instructions as well. I used GVM-LED1, GVM-LED2, etc for my renaming scheme.
When you have finished renaming each light, each time that you hit the "connect" button on the main App screen (upper right) you will be taken to a list of WIFI addresses. The first on the list is likely your internet connection, so you need to remember this to switch back to when finished using the GVM light control App. The App screen (upper right button) then lets you connect to the WIFI screen and you select the desired LED panel (GVM-LED) and then rename it (GVM-LED1, Etc.) to be able to select and control from this WIFI list. After renaming select the one that you want to control and then close this screen to be taken back to the App screen. Look at the top of the screen and wait for the "Connected" indication. You should then be able to turn the selected LED panel on and off, and change both the color and brightness. (sometimes requires several on, off cycles to get working). Repeat the renaming process for each LED panel. Also, remember to change the WIFI connection back to your Internet WIFI address before exiting the App, or your cell phone won't receive the internet until you do.
The "Channel" selection on the left of the App screen does nothing, at least nothing that I can find. When connected, the App lets you quickly adjust brightness or light frequency of each panel and turn the panel on and off. When first connecting power, if the LED power switch is on, the panel will turn on as the power is connected (it defaults to manual control). When it receives the WIFI signal for it's name it then follows the WIFI signal .
These are not very bright for video needs unless many of them are used, but they only draw about 30 watts each. Their light is quite soft, so modifiers (soft boxes) aren't really needed. The included barn doors are at times handy. There is a thin plastic diffuser panel that can be slid out and a colored panel added as a replacement. I wish the diffuser panel gap was wide enough for both diffuser and colored plastic, but it is not. I have considered adding washers to space the frame out to make the slot wider, but haven't done so, yet. Using all 7 GVM-LED 480 LS panels gets me enough light to light a banquet table area with 2 subjects sitting at it, within my studio. The lights are all attached to a ceiling mounted lighting grid, so no stands are on the floor. Power comes from above as well. At a video recording speed of 60 fps and 400 ISO I have enough even and relatively shadow free light to make good videos in this table area at F4.5-5 level , but all of the LED Panels need to be at 100% and close to 5600 K output for this. My attempts to use these LED panels outdoors has proven them not near bright enough, unless used in very shady areas. Still photography of children and pets that don't handle flash photography well can also be done with these lights, but again, these lights are not near bright enough in many desired shooting setups, unless using many LED panels or very close positioning. The Inverse Square Law applies to these lights too.
I bought 3 of these lights two years ago, but recently bought two more packages of two of these same LED light panels. One pair arrived with a problem controlling the orange LEDs of one of the panels, but a hone call to the GVM help number got a replacement in the mail quickly with only a request for a cell phone video so they could see the problem. All of these panels can be separately controlled via a WIFI App, downloadable from the Play Store Free. They will all work together well right out of the box, but only manually. You need to use the App if you want to control them remotely. Most of the time, my light panels are mounted to a ceiling support frame in my studio, so out of reach unless by step ladder.
The latest version of the App works much better than the 2 year old version, but it still has a few small quirks that could use refining, and instructions for using the App are sadly lacking detail. So from my experience, here is some added info on how to control these lights remotely via the App. The App is readily available via the Play Store FREE. Download it into your cell phone and then using the instructions below you should be able to set up each of your light panels to work remotely via the cell phone App.
When using the App, the cell phone must be switched from it's Internet WIFI connection to the desired LED panel to gain control. With multiple lights, each light must be re-named so that each can be addressed separately. Out of the box, each has the same GVM-LED name. You do this renaming via the App maintenance screen on the cell phone (upper left button). They will not all work remotely with just one WIFI name. The renaming is done with the App and is easy, but only the light being renamed can be powered on during this renaming.. "GVM-ADMIN" is the password. It's in the paper instructions as well. I used GVM-LED1, GVM-LED2, etc for my renaming scheme.
When you have finished renaming each light, each time that you hit the "connect" button on the main App screen (upper right) you will be taken to a list of WIFI addresses. The first on the list is likely your internet connection, so you need to remember this to switch back to when finished using the GVM light control App. The App screen (upper right button) then lets you connect to the WIFI screen and you select the desired LED panel (GVM-LED) and then rename it (GVM-LED1, Etc.) to be able to select and control from this WIFI list. After renaming select the one that you want to control and then close this screen to be taken back to the App screen. Look at the top of the screen and wait for the "Connected" indication. You should then be able to turn the selected LED panel on and off, and change both the color and brightness. (sometimes requires several on, off cycles to get working). Repeat the renaming process for each LED panel. Also, remember to change the WIFI connection back to your Internet WIFI address before exiting the App, or your cell phone won't receive the internet until you do.
The "Channel" selection on the left of the App screen does nothing, at least nothing that I can find. When connected, the App lets you quickly adjust brightness or light frequency of each panel and turn the panel on and off. When first connecting power, if the LED power switch is on, the panel will turn on as the power is connected (it defaults to manual control). When it receives the WIFI signal for it's name it then follows the WIFI signal .
These are not very bright for video needs unless many of them are used, but they only draw about 30 watts each. Their light is quite soft, so modifiers (soft boxes) aren't really needed. The included barn doors are at times handy. There is a thin plastic diffuser panel that can be slid out and a colored panel added as a replacement. I wish the diffuser panel gap was wide enough for both diffuser and colored plastic, but it is not. I have considered adding washers to space the frame out to make the slot wider, but haven't done so, yet. Using all 7 GVM-LED 480 LS panels gets me enough light to light a banquet table area with 2 subjects sitting at it, within my studio. The lights are all attached to a ceiling mounted lighting grid, so no stands are on the floor. Power comes from above as well. At a video recording speed of 60 fps and 400 ISO I have enough even and relatively shadow free light to make good videos in this table area at F4.5-5 level , but all of the LED Panels need to be at 100% and close to 5600 K output for this. My attempts to use these LED panels outdoors has proven them not near bright enough, unless used in very shady areas. Still photography of children and pets that don't handle flash photography well can also be done with these lights, but again, these lights are not near bright enough in many desired shooting setups, unless using many LED panels or very close positioning. The Inverse Square Law applies to these lights too.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2019I run a community access TV station in my small town and have been struggling in our studio for a compact, lightweight, quality lighting solutions. I have tried softboxes but found them to bulky for both my small 'talking head' studio and for taking out in the field for on-location shoots. These GVM lamps are just the ticket. Unlike the softboxes on or off operation, with these, I have a full spectrum of adjustable light. No more moving the light source around trying for adequate light. These I can place just about anywhere and get the lighting I need.
Some recommendations for them: lightweight lamps are wonderful, lightweight stands are not always wonderful. For studio shoots, I use the softbox stands because of the wider base but do find the smaller footprint of the GVM stands pretty convenient when shooting outdoors or in an artist studio and use sandbags for support. One software item is completely bewildering to me and I did not use. Why does a remote control light need access to all my contacts and photographs? To me, this is unnecessary and intrusive. So the remote is a nice feature if I am 20-30 ft away on a consistent basis but 99% I'm not, I just walk up and change it. It's this one feature that earns this otherwise fine product 4 instead of 5 stars.