Digital Production Equipment List: Video Lights

Elgato Lights

Elgato lights are packad with easy to follow directions in cardboard.

Setup Instructions

1. Attach clamp to mounting pole.
2. Attach Elgato light to the other end. This can be done vertically or horizontally depending on what suits your workspace.
3. Connect Power Cable and plug it in.
4. Secure power cable using supplied fasteners to keep the cable tidy and prevent snags.
5. Download and install the Elgato Control Center application on your laptop or phone.
6. Power on your light and look for it to appear in your Wifi Options.
7. Connect to the light and use the Control Centre to input

After setup, Elgato brand lights are controlled entirely via your computer or phone using the Elgato Control Center Software.

Please note: On MacBooks, the Elgato Control Software appears only at the top right corner of the screen. This will occasionally make it appear as if attempting to open the via the applications menu did nothing. Click on the icon in the upper right corner to open the controls for the light.

External Resources

Elgato has a guide to their desk lights available here.

GVM Lights

Operation

GVM Panel lights should be operated in CCT mode only. In most cases, it will not be necessary to use any other features.

1. Unfold the light stand and place it where you desire your light to be. Secure by twisting the appropriate knob.
2. Place the light on top of the stand while it is in its lowest position and secure.
3. Power the light by pressing the power switch to the right.
4. Raise the light to desired hight and secure.
5. Press the right knob to cycle modes until the LED display shows CCT on the second line.
6. Use the left knob to adjust brightness.
7. Use the right knob to adjust the colour temperature (CCT). A lower value represents warm light, such as candlelight. A higher value represents cool light, such as sunlight. In almost every case, the desired colour temperature is 5000k or higher because it will compliment the natural light from your windows.
8. Ensure that each GVM light displays an identical CCT value.