{"id":144313,"date":"2020-12-07T12:57:41","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T18:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=144313"},"modified":"2020-12-07T12:57:42","modified_gmt":"2020-12-07T18:57:42","slug":"connect-aputure-lights-sidus-link-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/connect-aputure-lights-sidus-link-app\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect Aputure Lights to the Sidus Link App"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-control-your-lights-remotely-by-connecting-your-aputure-lights-to-the-sidus-link-app-for-phones-and-tablets\"><span id=\"control-your-lights-remotely-by-connecting-your-aputure-lights-to-the-sidus-link-app-for-phones-and-tablets\">Control your lights remotely by connecting your Aputure lights to the Sidus Link app for phones and tablets.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this walkthrough tutorial, you&#8217;ll learn how to connect Aputure lights that have built-in Bluetooth (like the Aputure 300D II, MC, Nova, and Accent B7C) to the Sidus Link app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(If you have legacy models like the 120D II, 300D, or Tri-8, you can still connect them to the app with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aputure.com\/products\/sidus-link-bridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Sidus Link Bridge<\/a> adapter.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Kit.jpg\" alt=\"Aputure MC Kit\" class=\"wp-image-144405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Kit.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Kit.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Kit.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Kit.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Kit.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Kit.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Kit.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>The Aputure MC kit.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I recently purchased an Aputure MC kit and fumbled my way through the startup and connecting the lights to my phone. So, here are the steps you need to know so you can get up and running quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-download-sidus-link-app\"><span id=\"1-download-sidus-link-app\">1. Download Sidus Link App<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sidus-App.jpg\" alt=\"Sidus Link App Icon\" class=\"wp-image-144413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sidus-App.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sidus-App.jpg?resize=300,246 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sidus-App.jpg?resize=277,227 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sidus-App.jpg?resize=359,294 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sidus-App.jpg?resize=543,444 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sidus-App.jpg?resize=560,458 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sidus-App.jpg?resize=150,123 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you&#8217;ll need to download the Sidus Link app to your phone or tablet from the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/cn\/app\/sidus-link\/id1471951977\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">App Store<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=creativity.intelligence.application.sidus.link\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Google Play<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/appgallery.huawei.com\/#\/app\/C103298281\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Huawei AppGallery<\/a>, or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/app.mi.com\/details?id=creativity.intelligence.application.sidus.link&amp;ref=search\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Mi GetApps<\/a>. Then, go ahead and register your account details or login. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-open-lighting-control-system\"><span id=\"2-open-lighting-control-system\">2. Open Lighting Control System<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the <strong>pancake menu<\/strong> icon to reveal the full menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Pancake-Menu-Icon.jpg\" alt=\"Pancake Menu Icon\" class=\"wp-image-144418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Pancake-Menu-Icon.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Pancake-Menu-Icon.jpg?resize=150,300 150w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Pancake-Menu-Icon.jpg?resize=277,554 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Pancake-Menu-Icon.jpg?resize=359,718 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on <strong>Lighting Control System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-create-a-scene\"><span id=\"3-create-a-scene\">3. Create a Scene<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you&#8217;ll want to create a new scene. Click on the <strong>plus <\/strong>(<strong>+<\/strong>) icon to make a new scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Scenes.jpg\" alt=\"Make a New Scene\" class=\"wp-image-144422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Scenes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Scenes.jpg?resize=150,300 150w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Scenes.jpg?resize=277,554 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Scenes.jpg?resize=359,718 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can click on the <strong>three dot<\/strong> icon to rename your scene, as well as share it with other devices and users, or delete it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Three-Dot-Icon.jpg\" alt=\"Three Dot Icon\" class=\"wp-image-144425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Three-Dot-Icon.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Three-Dot-Icon.jpg?resize=150,300 150w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Three-Dot-Icon.jpg?resize=277,554 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Three-Dot-Icon.jpg?resize=359,718 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scenes will be saved so you can use them again in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Saved-Scenes.jpg\" alt=\"Saved Scenes\" class=\"wp-image-144428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Saved-Scenes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Saved-Scenes.jpg?resize=150,300 150w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Saved-Scenes.jpg?resize=277,554 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Saved-Scenes.jpg?resize=359,718 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap on the <strong>Scene<\/strong> to open it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-add-light-fixtures\"><span id=\"4-add-light-fixtures\">4. Add Light Fixtures<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To connect a light, tap on the <strong>green plus<\/strong> (<strong>+<\/strong>) icon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Set-Up-Fixtures.jpg\" alt=\"Set Up Fixtures\" class=\"wp-image-144432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Set-Up-Fixtures.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Set-Up-Fixtures.jpg?resize=150,300 150w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Set-Up-Fixtures.jpg?resize=277,554 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Set-Up-Fixtures.jpg?resize=359,718 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-reset-bluetooth-on-your-aputure-light\"><span id=\"5-reset-bluetooth-on-your-aputure-light\">5. Reset Bluetooth on Your Aputure Light<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, power on your Aputure light fixture. In this example, I&#8217;ll be using the Aputure MC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Press<\/strong> and <strong>hold<\/strong> the <strong>scroll wheel<\/strong> until the menu appears. Scroll to <strong>BT<\/strong>, then push down on the scroll wheel to select. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Featured.jpg\" alt=\"Aputure MC\" class=\"wp-image-144441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Featured.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Featured.jpg?resize=300,175 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Featured.jpg?resize=277,162 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Featured.jpg?resize=359,210 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Featured.jpg?resize=543,317 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Featured.jpg?resize=560,327 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure-MC-Featured.jpg?resize=150,88 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <strong>BT Reset<\/strong>, select <strong>Yes<\/strong>, and then click down on the scroll wheel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_BT-Reset1.jpg\" alt=\"Aputure MC Link BT Reset\" class=\"wp-image-144443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_BT-Reset1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_BT-Reset1.jpg?resize=300,185 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_BT-Reset1.jpg?resize=277,171 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_BT-Reset1.jpg?resize=359,222 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_BT-Reset1.jpg?resize=543,335 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_BT-Reset1.jpg?resize=560,346 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_BT-Reset1.jpg?resize=150,93 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A loading screen will appear. Once complete, your device should now show in your Sidus Link app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_Loading1.jpg\" alt=\"Aputure MC Link Loading\" class=\"wp-image-144446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_Loading1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_Loading1.jpg?resize=300,185 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_Loading1.jpg?resize=277,171 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_Loading1.jpg?resize=359,222 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_Loading1.jpg?resize=543,335 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_Loading1.jpg?resize=560,346 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Aputure_MC_Link_Loading1.jpg?resize=150,93 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If this failed, make sure the Bluetooth is set to <strong>On<\/strong> on your phone or tablet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the light from the <strong>New Fixture<\/strong> list, then tap <strong>Set up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/New-Fixtures.jpg\" alt=\"New Fixtures Set Up\" class=\"wp-image-144449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/New-Fixtures.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/New-Fixtures.jpg?resize=150,300 150w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/New-Fixtures.jpg?resize=277,554 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/New-Fixtures.jpg?resize=359,718 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sidus Link app will run diagnostics and connect, then tap <strong>OK<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-repeat-to-add-more-light-fixtures\"><span id=\"6-repeat-to-add-more-light-fixtures\">6. Repeat to Add More Light Fixtures<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have your first device connected, repeat the process on your other Aputure lights by resetting their <strong>Bluetooth<\/strong> connections and adding them to your <strong>Scene<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Reset-Bluetooth.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Bluetooth\" class=\"wp-image-144452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Reset-Bluetooth.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Reset-Bluetooth.jpg?resize=150,300 150w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Reset-Bluetooth.jpg?resize=277,554 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Reset-Bluetooth.jpg?resize=359,718 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-control-your-aputure-lights\"><span id=\"7-control-your-aputure-lights\">7. Control Your Aputure Lights<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You now have the ability to control your Aputure lights. You can tap an individual fixture to control that one light or, if you have multiple lights, you can select <strong>All Fixtures<\/strong> to control all of them at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Control-Aputure-Lights.jpg\" alt=\"Control Aputure Lights\" class=\"wp-image-144453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Control-Aputure-Lights.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Control-Aputure-Lights.jpg?resize=150,300 150w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Control-Aputure-Lights.jpg?resize=277,554 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Control-Aputure-Lights.jpg?resize=359,718 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the type of Aputure light, you&#8217;ll see controls for power, intensity, white balance, gels, colors, and\/or effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Color-Controls.jpg\" alt=\"Color Controls\" class=\"wp-image-144456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Color-Controls.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Color-Controls.jpg?resize=150,300 150w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Color-Controls.jpg?resize=277,554 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Color-Controls.jpg?resize=359,718 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain Aputure lights (like the MC) also feature tools like <strong>Color Picker<\/strong>, which uses your phone or tablet&#8217;s camera to match colors, or <strong>Sourcematch<\/strong> to match with other lights on set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/aputure-lightdome-vs-lantern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Lighting Modifiers: Aputure Light Dome Vs. 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