PLS presents: 100,000w SoftSun and Lightning Strikes Showcase

The NZCS invites members and non-members to join Professional Lighting Services for a conversation with Tony (Spotty) Keddy from Grip HQ and Stacey Hoggard  - Gaffer/Continental Generators; to showcase the Luminys SoftSun® and Lightning Strikes.

Both are advocates of the SoftSun, and you'll get to see the 100kw unit up close and personal - the largest light in the NZ Film Industry. The SoftSun is a daylight-balanced Plasma Xenon lamp that has won Oscar and Emmy Awards for technical achievements. Dimmable from 100kw down to 3kw with minimal Kelvin shift, it’s easy to rig and has output and spread comparable to 7 x 18kw Arri Max HMIs. This makes it excellent for illuminating large areas with a soft 'sun' effect or single-shadow moonlight scenes. Great for large sets or sports stadiums.

Its ease of rigging, huge output, and DMX dimming capability save time and money on large sets, meaning they are loved by Gaffers and Production alike.

This event will be of special interest to up and coming DP's and Lighting crew who had grown up with LED fixtures primarily, and  have not had the opportunity to view these amazing "old-school" lights in action. Whether you're an experienced DP or Gaffer or new to large lights, this will be an illuminating evening!

Check out the YouTube Video link……Luminys Soft Suns

Also on show will be the Nanlux 5000B with Parallel Beam attachment ready for a shootout with the OG Mole Beam light.

Plenty of parking available on-site at 520 Rosebank Rd (down laneway)

Productions lit by the SoftSun include:

Dune Part One

Alexander

Batman Begins

Daredevil

King Kong

Exodus: Gods and Kings

Christopher Robin

Lord of the Rings Trilogy

For All Mankind

The Wolf of Wall Street

First Man

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Avatar

James Bond: No Time to Die

2 Guns

The Crown

Andor