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New Features Vol. II: Fast, Focused, Logical
New Features, Volume II: This rundown focuses entirely on what we improved to streamline your workflow! From cutting out repetitive clicks to shrinking cognitive load so you can…
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Tutorials, lighting setups and guest articles for photographers and filmmakers — straight from the elixxier studio in Stuttgart.
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New Features: Atmospheric Fog & Smart Dimensioning
Summer is over, and we’re back! You asked, we listened. In this edition, we’re introducing two major additions to expand your creative toolkit and streamline set planning: a…
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Community Challenge: And the Winners Are… 🏆
Our "Two Lights, One Vision" challenge is officially over— what a creative explosion! You've clearly proven that minimal gear, paired with maximum imagination, can deliver absolute masterpieces. Before…
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The Product Shot: From a Breakfast Tray to a 16-Light Commercial
This time, no portraits. We've pulled four product setups from the community that couldn't be more different: a warm breakfast still life of coffee and donuts, a timeless…
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Quick Tips: Designing Custom Area Lights, New Football Uniform, and Clever Hair Tweaks
Whether you are structuring effect lighting for a cinematic sit-down setup or refining the final styling details of your subject, a professional workflow relies on absolute control. With…
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Quick Tips: Smart Prop Setup & Mastering Cine-Ratios
We are constantly listening to our community — filmmakers, DPs, and creators — to understand what really matters on set. Let's talk about removing friction between your vision…
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Quick Tip: Mastering the new Rail System for Cine-Previs
While many of you use set.a.light 3D to master the art of the still image, the app is also a powerful engine for cinematic pre-visualization and planning. For…
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How Cinematographer John McClellan Uses set.a.light 3D V3 to Prep a TV Commercial
Capturing the Cloud with SAL 3D By John F. McClellan | Cinematographer Fix it in Prep I’m a big believer in the “Fix It In Prep” gospel. I…
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Quick Tip: Customizing Your Gear in V3
V3 comes with a massive library of gear for nearly any photography or film setup. While we regularly add new gear assets, you can also create your own.…