LIGHTS

I've had a blog for a few years now that talks primarily about film gear that I've used that I can't find much info on. You can read more at

Jonathan Hall

Fiilex MAG 4K LED

I was fortunate enough to be given two brand new beta model Fiilex MAG 4K LED heads to try out. After playing with them for a few hours,...

Jonathan Hall

Shooting in COVID-19 times…

I was fortunate enough to get to work on a very fun documentary project during these crazy times, but even more fortunate enough to work...

Jonathan Hall

The Lume Cube

The challenge given to me on a recent project was how to light a scene in an environment that had no practical light in it, and no place...

Jonathan Hall

Quasar Science LEDs

One of my new favorite lights to have on set is a 2′ Quasar Science LED tube lamp. DPs have been waiting for units like this for years:...

Jonathan Hall

DIY 8×8′ Overhead LightBox

My multi-talented wife decided she was going to put on a play that her and her actor friends had all worked on a few years ago in a...

Jonathan Hall

Lighting Control Grids

Lighting Control Grids, or LCG’s, have long been a contrast helper for both film and photography, and I’m always impressed when crew...

Jonathan Hall

The 4-LiteStrip by BargerLite:

In my opinion, there arn’t enough high-powered, small sized softlights, but I found one! I just recently got my hands on the 4-LiteStrip...

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Velvet LED’s

One thing I always try to think about when shooting in other countries is my shooting footprint size and energy needs – cars/trucks are...

JONATHAN HALL
CINEMATOGRAPHER | DOP