Spekular LED Photography Lights / What is CRI / Part 2 of the LED Continuous Lighting LED Series
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- Spekular is a modular system of LED photography lights that can take on all kinds of shapes depending on your portrait lighting needs and this can save you money and the time needed to pack and set-up light modifiers especially when you are photographing on location.
CRI stands for Color Rendering Index. This is not the same as color temperature that is measured in degrees kelvin. The simple explanation is that CRI is a measure that shows us how well a light source makes the color of an object appear to the human eye and how "realistically" or "naturally" the light source makes different shades appear in relationship to each other. In other words, CRI explains how accurately a light source is rendering any color in comparison to daylight.
The Swiss Army knife for photography lighting is a great reference for this new LED continuous lighting system from Spiffy Gear. In case you don't remember - Spiffy Gear is the company the brought us the Light Blaster that I showed you in this video: joeedelman.video/lightblaster
Spekular comes comes as a kit of 4 LED sections. In addition to the Spekular Kit, the Expansion Kit and the Star Adapter. Spiffy Gear also has a Battery Adapter that will allow you to use any DTAP-enabled V-mount battery.
In this video I use Savage Universal Paper Seamless backgrounds for all of the shot. The images were made with a Nikon D810 and a Nikon 85mm f/1.8 lens or a Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens.
Next up in the continuous LED lighting series are the Savage Universal Edge Lit Pro LED lights.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
Part 1 of my LED Lighting Series: joeedelman.video/led-part1
Spekular: spiffygear.com/spekular/
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Savage Edge Lit Pro LED Lights: amzn.to/2xHYzj1
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i like the unusual catchlight
Awesome ehab ezat! Thanks for commenting!
Love your glasses, Joe!
Thank you Nate Man! Thanks for noticing!
WOW!!! Cool lighting system and as usual awesome video. It really doesn't seem overpriced to me. I think it is very reasonable. Thanks again Joe!
You're very welcome Martin Thomas! Thank you so much for the kind words! I had a lot of fun with this system!
Looks very interesting. Stunning ladies as well.
Thank you ArtificiallyFlavord! I really appreciate the kind words!
This guy's videos are underrated, Great explanation without heavy opinions. Thanks for sticking to the point and backing it with facts.
Glad you enjoyed it Cameron D! Be sure to follow me on Instagram - instagram.com/joeedelman - I post a lot of behind the scenes images and clips!
Absolut Great Light System, Thank you Jet for your presentation, you are a great creative photographer, God bless you.
your Fan and admiration Lou 😃
The halo eyes become square tho XDDDD
Joe. I'm just going to have to run this video again. Your models are so beautiful I forget to listen to you!!
Great video and super interesting lighting rig. I think it would make a great DIY project, with some of the LED strip lights I`ve seen.
My only negative comment about your video - your models are so gorgeous I constantly lost track of what you`re talking about !
I am interested to see the backdrop setup you did in this room in the background, can you show us more details about it??
Hi Joe, love the video and all the information you shared. I have been looking at this setup and almost pulled the trigger on the basic kit and expansion pack, but had a thought. Even though the expansion pack allows you to separate the lights into a typical three light portrait shot, all the lights still have to be at the same power level...correct? Since only one of the light bars has an intensity switch, how do you lower the hair or rim lights to a lower level than the key light? If I'm correct, you would have to purchase three of the basic kits to get that functionality or diffuse the lights you want at a lower level. That seems a bit more pricey than the original setup. If I'm wrong, please set me straight. Thanks!
Correct Dave Boddy - but I had not problem with that - my feet work.... I just moved the lights to different distances to accommodate my exposure. 😎
Great review. Thank you!
You're very welcome Gravity Media Productions! I am glad you enjoyed it!
There's a heck of a lot of work that went into this 12 minute video.
Before I knew about CRI, I was getting a green tinge in my shots that absolutely irked me. I modified my camera presets, was doing a lot of post production color correcting. Then realized it was the danged expensive fluorescent lights I was using. DEFINITELY, take your lights out for a whirl before committing.
Got here after watching part I. I can't stop watching LOL.
Nice job Joe. What is the background setup you have there. I have a smaller studio and need some inter-changeable backdrop.
Thank you HJB Productions LLC! Watch this video: th-cam.com/video/cggfTPIQcHs/w-d-xo.html You will see the set-up detailed in the video.
Hi Joe, Is it a problem for you the refection (squares ) in the models eyes?
Nope - not at all Mitchell Coopersmith.
Joe really appreciated your explanation in detail of each and every thing
Thank you! kaleem ahmed Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome video as always
Thank you! Katrina Joseph Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. But it's very packed. You should brake these types of videos in two parts. e.x. One talking about the light and the other for what's CRI.
Too expensive, forget versatility. Money is money. With this amount I buy two big flash and modifiers (traditional style) This a infor-commercial, not a tutorial. This people pay you for this . . . Your first videos are good, and now this.
You are entitled to your opinion specialized41 but you are VERY wrong. I was not paid. I made that very clear in the video and it is not an infomercial - this video teaches you about a new kind of light AND it is loaded with lighting tips and information about CRI. If you don't like what I do - go elsewhere - but do not think I am going to let you make false claims about what I do.
Hi! Thx for sharing your knowledge! Very simply, but very interesting and useful. What do you thinking about new Profoto A1? May be short review? Thank you again for your work! Best regard, Yury
Thank you Yury Feoktistov! I probably won't be reviewing the Profoto A1 - I only do videos about gear that I would actually purchase and use.
Thank you for honest answer! :) Waiting the next video's.
Very informative, as usual, Joe. Thank you! Probably won't be in my repertoire for a bit, but that just gives me something to work towards. :-)
Awesome Larry Nevins! Thanks for commenting!
Great Video. Always informative. I have been looking at these since they came out but still wanting till i have play money to get them.
Thank you! alberto cabrera Glad you enjoyed it!
You're a ROCKSTAR, Joe... peace from Vancouver, bruh'...
LOL, Glad you enjoyed it Streets of Vancouver! I appreciate the comment!
This was a great video Joe. I'm currently working on my Spekular video :)
Thanks Manny Ortiz! Don't go showin me up with yours! 📸
I'd agree
Excellent thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome Allen Baxter! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Joe, Thanx for this video tutorial on the Spekular lighting gear. Awesome presentation definitely a worthwhile buy! 😎 👍 great job! it's value for money for any new comer to add a cost effective set up to their gear aquisition! 😎 👍
Thank you Abe .M. Essack! I appreciate the comment.
Very cool light. Could make for some interesting catch lights.
Indeed Trevor Baldwin - I had a lot of fun with the catchlights.
How do these compare to the DIY LED lighting setup you created? The Spekular is about double the price and a smaller source of light (1 foot vs 4 foot) compared to the DIY LED Setup. Does the beam angle negate the smaller light size? Being able to dim the lights and the smaller size for travel would help to justify the higher cost. However, if I'd need two Spekular core kits + the expansion it would be getting pretty pricey. My goal is to shoot headshots similar to you and Peter Hurley. Thanks for the great video series! Much appreciated!
I wouldn't actually compare them upsidedownjim. The DIY set that I made is definitely not easily portable or configurable. If you want to shoot headshots like myself or Peter Hurley - we both favor broad light sources. What I did prove in the video is that if you understand lighting - there is more than one way to achieve a result. I wouldn't consider Spekular as a primary kit for a portrait photographer. As I mention in the video and talk about frequently in my TogChats - there is no such thing as a one size fits all tasks light. I hope this helps!
Hi, Joe! Thanks, your reply did help clarify the use for the Spekular. I'm just trying to find a cost-effective way to get started in headshot photography while getting results (at least technically) that I can earn income from. I don't want to jump out and buy $6000 Hurley Flex Kit :P I'm heavily leaning towards starting with your LED DIY setup. Thought the Spekular system might be worth the extra cost. Thanks again!
Hmmm...I think I could find these useful for studio product photography but for portraiture I couldn't see me using these. My biggest issue is the inability to remove ambient light. The shutter speeds I'd need to use these LEDs ( or any LED based lighting) are too slow. I'd also struggle to use higher f stops. They may emit sufficient light in a light controlled studio but outdoor shooting would be out of the question. Lastly the inability to use fast shutter speeds could result in motion blur and of course freezing moving action is out of the question. I do applaud the modular aspect of the system however.
Thanks for commenting dunnymonster - the most important words in your response - "I" "I'd" "My". Not the solution for you - but they are working great for a lot of people. As for the ambient light and motion blur - you can see my setings in the video - I promise - I wasn't shooting in the dark - the room lights were on and as you can see in the b-roll - the models were moving. It all comes down to what you are comfortable with.
It's cool. You should review/demo the Rotolight Neo, Aeos, and Anova Pro
No promises Healing365 - I won't purchase gear just to do a review. Thanks for commenting.
I always read the instructions after I assemble something and can't get it to work.
As far as price goes, like everything else, the more people buy it, the more saturated the market gets, the lower the price gets. Also, there is durability and life expectancy. How well do LEDs hold up to being knocked over compared to strobes or a speedlite? Maybe a future video? :) Thanks for another great video!
You're welcome Jim Boynton I appreciate the comment! LED's themselves are extremely durable. The risk for damge is to the units the LEDs are in. In the case of Spekular - they are solid aluminum and ABS plastic - very durable. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos Jim!
Hi Joe, very cool stuff, many thanks for the informative video
You're very welcome Marcus Frank! I am glad you enjoyed it! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any videos.
Stunning Models. Fantastic review. I like simplicity & adaptation, so this sold me something I wouldn't normally consider. Thank you.
You're very welcome busyrand! Thank you for commenting!
so many infos, and so many... emotion! ;) thanks for video!!!
You're very welcome Vasiliy Ivanishvili! Thanks for commenting!
wait! each and every video has a super cool t-shirt. how come this one is plain black??
lol - udijw! Sorry I was slacking!
Yet another excellent video with great pointers.
And I'm sorry I must say this;
Beautiful new model with a very docile expression... that make spectacular photos from 6:40 on.
Thanks once again for all your work!
Thank you Miguel Neves! Actually photos of her have appeared in other videos in the past - it's just been awhile since I have worked with her. This video features photos of her before she was blonde: th-cam.com/video/DJM3DajFriA/w-d-xo.html
Hey Joe awesome video I got a question for you what do you think about rotolight's neo 2
Thank you Sanlee Sa! I think the NEO 2 is an interesting light - but not ready for prime time. I do think that LED strobes will become the standard down the road - but the NEO 2 isn't the one.
What I know currently for the money that I have spent... my money. Starting from the cheapest strobes long ago after some crappy other lighting, having and knowing how to use powerful strobes is the best. Maybe the best part is being able to have ambient, but being able to kill the ambient. Sure, in places like weddings one normally can only work with the crappy lighting that is there, but elsewhere, places other than the income to stay alive such as the whore of weddings, photography can be quite satisfying by being quite beautiful.
LEDs are not there yet imho.
In any way, it all takes time and work. Work it!
Different strokes for different folks Gerard Kuzawa. It all depends on your needs and everyones needs are different. Thanks for commenting!
I did not mean to say that other lighting cannot be used for I still use the "crappy" lighting of yesteryear. I cannot quantitatively tell you how many photos I have put out that used nothing more than Yognou flashes and a sinc cable. I have been there and done that and will do that again if that is all I have. However, those "better" lighting systems do have attributes to them that are a pleasure to have and to use.
Seems like an awesome item, but I cant afford that. I shoot people for free
Thanks for commenting eph elle! It is awesome and definitely not for everyone. Keep shooting and you will be making money in no time and ready to start adding gear like Spekular to your arsenal!
Thanks Joe! ☺
Thanks for commenting Marc Thibault!
Very interesting, but to get the full use out of this, I would need two kits and both expansion packs. Then it is getting quite pricey.
ya, but you'll be making your money back in no time
...Oh, it is you! Nice new frames! Even better video content, thanks!
LOL - thank you Melnick Studios Inc.! Here I was hoping people would think I had a new host for my videos!