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Complexities of Bicolor LED Lights: An Extensive Color Analysis

Complexities of Bicolor LED Lights: An Extensive Color Analysis

Bicolor LED lights sound like a great idea. However does mixing dissimilar lights result in high quality color across the entire range of color temperatures? Or will the entire range of light be sub-par from the manufacturer compromising the LED diode in order to make the two emitters mix?

We extensively tested a bicolor LED from a very well respected LED manufacturer to better understand the issues. We measured the CRI (Ra), CRI (Re), TLCI, CQS, TM-30-15, and color temperature to determine how the color quality stacked up across all levels of brightness (dimming) for the entire color temperature range.

The results are very … illuminating!

Understanding the LED Database: Testing Procedures

Understanding the Complete LED Database: Testing Procedures

To get the most of our LED database of 165 LED lights, we explain how to read the color spectra and understand CRI (Ra), CRI (Re), TLCI, CQS, and TM-30-15.

Secret Filtration and Lighting Trick: Get Great Wide Shots and Close-Ups

A Secret Lighting & Filtration Trick To Get Great Wide Shots & Close Ups [VIDEO]

Introduction: The shallow depth of field look has become really popular. And that look or style of shooting can make it difficult to get great looking wide shots and close ups. Close up are are especially challenging as the actor goes in and out of focus during the shot. But did you know that through […]

5 On Set Tips to Get You More Work, Prevent Mistakes, & Make Post Easier (Video)

5 On Set Tips To Get You More Work, Prevent Mistakes, & Make Post Easier [VIDEO]