{"id":97091,"date":"2017-12-04T06:00:06","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T12:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=97091"},"modified":"2017-12-04T09:52:40","modified_gmt":"2017-12-04T15:52:40","slug":"litepanel-astra-6x-led-fixture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/litepanel-astra-6x-led-fixture\/","title":{"rendered":"The Incredible Litepanels Astra 6X LED Fixture and You"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"in-august-litepanels-released-the-astra-6x-we-took-an-in-depth-look-at-this-led-fixture-and-it-may-be-the-perfect-tool-to-have-on-set\"><strong>In August, Litepanels released the\u00a0Astra 6X. We took an in-depth look at this LED fixture, and\u00a0it may be the perfect tool to have on set.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Cover image via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.litepanels.com\/en-US\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Litepanels<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.litepanels.com\/en-US\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Litepanels LED<\/a> lights have been a staple in the industry since the infancy of the LED light revolution. Their latest release, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.litepanels.com\/en-US\/Shop\/products\/led-lighting-astra-6x-daylight\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Astra 6X<\/a>,\u00a0is an<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>impressive LED fixture bound to find its way onto many film sets .<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Evolution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LED lighting has come a long way in the last six years. When Litepanels first debuted, they didn\u2019t feature a great deal of output. However, what they did\u00a0have was the potential for this lighting technology to really take off and transition the industry into a more efficient future. The Astra 6X is the next step into the future for Litepanels.\u00a0It features six times more output than the original Litepanel fixture.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O1vuCLedVtM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"portability\">Portability<\/h3>\n<p>A great perk of the Astra series is its form factor and portability. If you\u2019re a traveling filmmaker, the Astra 6x\u00a0is an exceptional option, offering portability and ease of use on set. Now, I\u2019m a big fan of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arri.com\/lighting\/skypanel\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">ARRI Skypanel<\/a> series; however, traveling with those fixtures is a challenge. The Astra 6X overcomes this. However, you do sacrifice output from the fixture in comparison to an ARRI Skypanel. With many softbox options for the Astra, keeping it compact and getting a pleasant light quality is not a challenge.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"quality\">Quality<\/h3>\n<p>With a 95 CRI, the Astra 6X is perfect for any production. The light is fully dimmable from 0 &#8211; 100% with no color shift. If you\u2019ve ever dimmed tungsten fixtures,\u00a0you know how color shift can be an issue with dimming; however, this is not the case with the Astra 6X.<\/p>\n<p>Also, in comparison to other LED fixtures of similar build, the Litepanels feature some of the strongest construction. This will ensure that the light will last you\u00a0a long time and find itself on many of your sets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-97093\" title=\"The Incredible Litepanels Astra 6X LED Fixture and You \u2014 Astra 6X\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg\" alt=\"The Incredible Litepanels Astra 6X LED Fixture and You \u2014 Astra 6X\" width=\"755\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg?resize=277,277 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg?resize=359,359 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg?resize=543,543 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg?resize=865,865 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg?resize=994,994 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg?resize=560,560 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Astra-3X-6X-Daylight-4167-1000.jpg?resize=96,96 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><em>Image via lightpanels.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"functionality-output\">Functionality\/ Output<\/h3>\n<p>With optional bi-color functionality, the Astra 6X gives you options regarding the variety of light fixtures you can use on set. You\u2019re not locked into daylight or tungsten only. This light also packs a punch. It\u2019s comparable to the output of a 2000W softlight or a 1,000W hardlight equivalent. Earlier Litepanel fixtures would not allow you to diffuse your LED fixtures with heavier diffusions like some 216, 250, or even silk. The 6X solves that problem.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LED lighting has evolved immensely in just the few years it\u2019s been on the market. The Astra 6X is a huge step\u00a0into the future of LED lighting. It\u2019s portability, output, and quality make it a strong contender to be on your next set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Looking for more information on LEDs? Check out these articles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/tungsten-lights-still-vital-filmmaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Are the Days of Tungsten Lighting Over?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/led-lighting-with-arri-skypanel\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Future of LED Lighting with the ARRI Skypanel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In August, Litepanels released the Astra 6X. 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