Luxli Viola 5" On-Camera RGBAW LED Light Kit with Softbox & Diffusion Filter

Description

The Luxli Viola² 5" On-Camera RGBAW LED Light continues and improves on the tradition of the original Viola. The Viola² features a dimmable output that can be adjusted from either 3000 to 10,000K or 0 to 360° RGB. This is accomplished with 88 individual 5-colour LED emitters which provide improved performance over individually dyed (single-die) LEDs. The unit incorporates two clickable, endlessly rotating knobs. Turning one knob controls the flicker-free dimming adjustment from 100 to 0% brightness, while turning the other knob controls the colour output of the unit. In addition, the knobs can be clicked to select function on the fixture. For example, clicking on a knob enables quick switching between 3200 and 5600K when the fixture is in CCT or Filter mode. A new feature allows you to toggle Bluetooth on/off by holding down the menu button.

Useful and functional by itself, the Viola² shines brightest when used in conjunction with the free mobile device app, the Conductor, which allows you to individually control or link together multiple units. With the app, you can adjust the output of the light to match output, CCT, colour, saturation, filters, and effects. The app also allows you to sample the colour and brightness from a video image, such as a campfire, on your mobile device and have that sample control the brightness and colour output of the light. The fixture powers from 7 to 15 VDC via a 2.1mm power port or by the included battery. Mounting is via the built-in 1/4"-20 threaded mounting hole.

Key Features:

Calibration Results

Each Viola² fixture comes with a Photometric datasheet that shows that unit's tested output. This sheet is generated at the factory from testing each light fixture after calibration. The information includes the calibration date, model, and serial number of the fixture being tested as well as graphic depictions of the fixture's performance in CRI/TLCI versus Kelvin output, deviation from Kelvin across the range, lux across the supported Kelvin range, deviation from Planckian locus (±green shift), colour gamut, and beam angle measurement.

Discrete 5-Colour LED Emitters

The Viola²'s LED emitter design consolidates all five colours—RGBAW—into one emitter. The A and W represent amber at 3000K and white at 5600K. Unlike the original RGBA emitters that must add blue to their amber light to approximate daylight, the Viola² provides a wide variable colour temperature range that maintains an average CRI of 95 throughout the entire 3000 to 10,000K range.

RGB Mode

RGB mode allows you to maintain total control of hue and saturation. Dial in nearly any colour of the visible spectrum in 1° increments. The Viola² can produce rich, saturated colour that's greater than the sRGB colour gamut.

CCT Mode

The correlated colour temperature (CCT) mode allows you to accurately adjust your colour temperature from 3000 to 10,000K while reliably maintaining a minimum of 93 CRI across the entire range. This lets you emulate any lighting condition, from the cool hues of bright sunlight to the warmth of a tungsten bulb or sunset.

Filter Mode

Set your white balance and then select between 150 Lee-equivalent digital gels. Whether you're using technical filters for colour correction or creative gels for theatrical effects, the Timpani's filter mode provides a wide variety of customisable colour options. It's just like putting a gel in front of the actual light, but without the light loss. Also accessible in the filter mode are Chroma Green and Chroma Blue, for a saturated output to create clean keys.

Effects Mode

You won't need to carry extra gear with you to enhance your video with exciting cinematic effects. The Viola² offers ten preprogrammed special effects. Adjustable parameters let you customise each effect to your specific needs. Whether you're recreating lighting from fireworks, a police car's flashing lights, or a campfire in a mild breeze, the Viola² makes it simple to create realistic lighting effects that will add drama and a dynamic look to your video.

iOS or Android App for Full Colour and Lighting Control

The free mobile app gives you full control over brightness and colour temperature on your Android or iOS device. The app gives you access to light colour control and effects. A standard colour picker lets you choose the light colour that you want, opening a world of creative lighting possibilities. You can also use your phone's camera to sample colours from the environment around you.

Animated Lighting Effects Library and Sampling

Use the phone app to choose from a library of built-in effects, or sample video effects from an existing video stored on your phone. Simply open a video from within the Conductor app, move the cursor over the light effect you want to sample, and the app will stream that effect straight to your Viola. Sampled light effects are automatically stored in the app's effects library.

Link Multiple Fixtures

Light your object or scene from various angles by using multiple Viola lights. You can link them together via Bluetooth 4.0 LE and control them all simultaneously via the app.