Colorful Pixel Tube Lights | Aputure Amaran PT1c, 2c, and 4c

In this week’s episode, we have fun experimenting with the new Amaran PT1c, 2c, and 4c pixel tube lights from @aputurelighting! These cool lights can play a role in any lighting design with their RGBWW color spectrum, pre-programmed system and pixel FX, and long-lasting inbuilt batteries. In this video we overview the PT series’ feature set and demonstrate how you might creatively incorporate them into your lighting kit. Let’s take a closer look!

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Index
00:00 Summary/My Take
00:10 What are the PT1, 2, and 4c?
00:59 Why tube lights?
01:36 PT series feature set
02:24 White light presets
03:02 Tungsten comparison test shot
03:39 Color quality metrics
03:58 Powering options
04:53 Control options
05:19 Rigging options
06:05 DMX control
06:21 What are these lights useful for?
06:49 Pricing
07:02 Kit components
07:08 Build quality
07:20 Handle with care!
07:39 Cons: battery replacement, battery status display
08:24 My take
08:41 Please buy my courses