How well would these lights work with a green screen (chromakey)?
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The lights do work very well with a Green Screen. That is what I use them for. I would recommend buying light bulbs that have a warmer tone to them because the light bulbs that are included can make you appear washed out.
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No it will not fix the green. That color problem is the blue filter on the projector. It is also replaceable ,but requires a bit more work. Go ahead and replace the bulb. Then start the hunt for the filter. An electronics shop will charge a couple hundred bucks to do it. But you can dons a how to video on YouTube.
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I bought this to light up a green backdrop....The results are that these lights are VERY weak. They did light up the green screen enough to come out to do the job. Im sure their not exactly what you have in mind but they might be able to help. Note:I have not replaced the bulb to see if I can get brighter ones.Not sure if that will help.
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Probably not. We use it for "green screen" videos, but if I remember correctly, gym lights, for example, will shine through.
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you should charge them til the light is solid green and charge them frequently.
1790585
They appear to be alright with a spot but I am only using them with bright LED spots. Sorry. I don't mind testing it out though.
864144
Not really ... the LEDs aren't quite bright enough and it will really depend on if you have anti-glare glass.
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I highly doubt that they would. Lights like these often draw quite a bit of power. The power supplied that are usually needed are the same used by computer monitors.
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Check your connections. I have found that these lights are finicky. The slightest movement (like replacing a bulb) affects the connections. Play with the connections when on and you'll find they work.
768011
You can just try it and then check the device afterwards. As long as your lights are all green then you are fine. If any of the lights are red then you should move the inside antenna to a different location. The lights must be green.
662569
Yes. I normally use fluorescents, but with these lights...the plants are a deeper green color.
1356823
I'm not sure where you picked up on the "green tint" thing; I have never noticed any such from either of my units - their light is very true. As to the dimness, it's adjustable, but even at max I would say you'd need 2 strategically placed for proper illumination of no bigger than 16" x 20".
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Have you tried a different via cable if that is how you are connected? Move the existing cable around, does the color improve/change? Check the pins in the ends of the cable, are any of them bent? If you connect other video sources such as a vcr or DVD player is this also green? Working with projectors for 10 years has taught me If all inputs result in a green or yellow screen you have a failing light engine, if it's just one component you most likely have a bad cable.
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They all glow green in the dark. Would need to use a black light if you want a colorful glow
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The blue and green LEDs are bright, yes. Is that a problem? Depends.I have the 5341J in my bedroom and it somewhat illuminates the room at night. Luckily the 4 steady-on LEDs (2 green and 2 blue) are strong enough that the one blinking green LED doesn't give stroboscopic effects in the room, and so as the LEDs are not directly visible when I'm lying in my bed I have no issues with it.If however the LEDs were visible from the corner of my eye when lying in bed, it would annoy me.Tip: If you want to make them less bright but still visible, a sophisticated way of doing so would be to get Rosco #210 .6 Neutral Density Sheet at your professional photo shop and tape a piece of it over the status LEDs. The blue and green LEDs are bright, yes. Is that a problem? Depends.I have the 5341J in my bedroom and it somewhat illuminates the room at night. Luckily the 4 steady-on LEDs (2 green and 2 blue) are strong enough that the one blinking green LED doesn't give stroboscopic effects in the room, and so as the LEDs are not directly visible when I'm lying in my bed I have no issues with it.If however the LEDs were visible from the corner of my eye when lying in bed, it would annoy me.Tip: If you want to make them less bright but still visible, a sophisticated way of doing so... » Read More The blue and green LEDs are bright, yes. Is that a problem? Depends.I have the 5341J in my bedroom and it somewhat illuminates the room at night. Luckily the 4 steady-on LEDs (2 green and 2 blue) are strong enough that the one blinking green LED doesn't give stroboscopic effects in the room, and so as the LEDs are not directly visible when I'm lying in my bed I have no issues with it.If however the LEDs were visible from the corner of my eye when lying in bed, it would annoy me.Tip: If you want to make them less bright but still visible, a sophisticated way of doing so would be to get Rosco #210 .6 Neutral Density Sheet at your professional photo shop and tape a piece of it over the status LEDs. « Show Less
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I have the same results with these. I am running Philips OEM HIDs in these. The general output is great but there is not much of a blueish color at the cutoff if any at all. I have heard of people modding other projectors by bending the cutoff shield closer or farther away to get the desired color layer. However, I have not tried that with these or if it's possible with this model. Good luck on your search for a good mod that will work.
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I've left them on for several hours before and haven't had any major issues. It was for photography rather than video. The overhead light did short but I think it had to do with the power source, not the light itself.