Based on professional film set experiences, CineGEN has created this lamp with a semi-spherical light modifier - the Helio™ 60 softbox. Most of the reflector has been replaced with diffusing fabric, changing how light is propagated and thus illuminating in a different way. The Helio™ softbox creates an extensive, soft area of light that is more gentle compared to classic octaboxes of the same power. The light is omnidirectional (360°), with a large relative size of the light source. The lamp's height allows for using the ceiling as a natural reflector.

The light from the SoftTop™ Lantern complements lighting in the background perfectly. Often, especially in amateur video, we see a frame where the foreground is well-lit (usually a face) and the background is underexposed (the interior of a room). Placing the SoftTop™ Lantern in the background allows for simultaneously illuminating it while also highlighting the foreground through contour lighting (hairlight, three-point-lighting, movie-look).

Adding the SoftTop™ Lantern improves the tonal dynamics of an image, thus increasing its quality (and indirectly boosting throughput during digital recording), allowing for lower sensitivities and improving plasticity and color accuracy.

The Helio™ is a surprisingly effective adaptation of professional spherical softboxes. Its genius and simplicity lie in utilizing an existing, proven solution - the integrated octagonal softbox - to create a modifier with the properties of a completely different fixture: a spherical softbox. As a result, we get a professional lamp at a price that's unattainable for classic constructions. The lamp's assembly is also simple, just like unfolding a studio umbrella, saving valuable time. The diffusing fabric provides good light dispersion while only slightly reducing brightness.

The Helio™ 60 has a classic E27 bulb fitting and a socket for mounting on a lighting stand (the vast majority of studio stands will fit). In the softbox (closed fixture), you can use low-temperature photo fluorescent lights as well as LED bulbs.

The SoftTop™ Lantern set already includes an appropriately matched bulb and a studio stand.

The bulb used in the lamp is a specialized fluorescent light for photographic and video applications. PureLight bulbs have a standardized color temperature of 5500K (neutral). The fluorescent light generates a color ideal for photographic and video use - it doesn't introduce any color bias. Thanks to its natural color rendering, this bulb works perfectly with photographers working under constant lighting conditions. Using constant lighting allows you to model the light faster and better predict the final result on photos. Its low power consumption enables using this bulb in both open fixtures as well as partially closed ones (softboxes, diffusers, octaboxes). The generated light stream, obtained after approximately 90 seconds of turning it on, amounts to 3900 lumens and corresponds (approximately) to a 325W halogen bulb. PureLight series bulbs are characterized by high parameter repeatability (light stream and color rendering index).

A studio and outdoor, three-section lighting stand. Maximum height of 230cm, working height of 220 cm, convenient section clamps, a 16mm studio head with universal 1/4" thread. The stand is designed to work with small and medium lamps as well as lighting sets. It works perfectly in configurations with flash lights and constant light sources, softboxes, halogen lamps. Its dimensions after folding have been reduced by using a telescopic folding mechanism, thus not limiting the wide range of operation (ranging from 78 to 220 cm, adjustable smoothly at any height) and universality of applications. The leg spread (from foot to foot) is 75cm.

The stand allows for using the SoftTop™ Lantern lamp in most cases encountered in a home studio setting. Its height allows framing from sitting positions up to wide shots of an entire room.

Lighting a scene is the most important factor that separates professionals from amateurs. To achieve success in times dominated by video productions, we observe competition and learn to evaluate images in the best realizations. Paying attention to details shows that we take our work (or hobby) seriously and respect viewers. Introducing lighting for backgrounds provides a subtle image change that distinguishes professional productions from amateur ones.

Skilful use of studio lamps allows equipment to operate in optimal conditions, focuses the viewer's attention on the message, creates an impression of wide reach and large popularity.

Remember that the art of filming and photography is about creating a visually more attractive reality within the frame. An even greater art is achieving television studio effects under home conditions. CineGEN softboxes, including the SoftTop™ Lantern series, are affordably priced lamps whose skilful use will charm viewers and defeat competition.

• The SoftTop™ Lantern lamps have been designed as a complementary light source. When used as the main light, pay attention to ensure that it doesn't shine on the lens (by using a sunshade).
• For wider frames and larger scenes, use several lamps to improve propagation.
• Thoughtful use of lamps with different color temperatures creates excellent creative effects.
• In narrow frames, the lamp is a source of contour lighting that gives an image depth.