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Music Video Lighting Tips with the Aputure 120d

Tips for using powerful fixtures like the Aputure 120d to light singers and dancers. Control, throw distance, and managing heat on performers.

Aputure · 11 min · Intermediate · LGT · Lighting · 2018

What you take away

Big lights need proper cooling on set — manage performer comfort or you lose the performance.

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