New from Aputure: Amaran Spotlight SE! | Curtis Judd

In this episode we take a look at Amaran’s new Spotlight SE! This smaller version of the original Spotlight mount works with a variety of Aputure and Amaran lights up to 300 watts, is available with two different lens options, and comes with almost every gobo you could possibly need. In this episode we cover the Spotlight SE’s key features and demonstrate several ways in which you might use it most effectively. Let’s take a closer look!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, Amazon, B&H https://geni.us/4DuyTz
- Aputure Spotlight Mount (original, larger, heavier, more expensive) — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
- Amaran 150c RGBWW Bowens mount light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/mAlioD
- Amaran 300c RGBWW Bowens mount light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/uGkDX
- Amaran 100d/S daylight Bowens mount light (daylight only lights put out more light, but cannot change color temperature) — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/MAXcUQ
- Amaran 100x/S bi-color Bowens mount light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/0JPszh
- Amaran 200d/S daylight Bowens mount light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/LrAfr
- Amaran 200x/S bi-color Bowens mount light (This is the light I use as my key light for talking head video 90% of the time. Incredible color quality and I only have to set the dimmer between 10 and 20% for most talking head shots) — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/y6ym5V
- Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Condenser Microphone — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/mUcDk
- Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/O8e0
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/8a8tt
- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure https://geni.us/y6ym5V
- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/AuMKRr
- Aputure Spotlight Mount —  Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H https://geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47

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Index
00:00 Summary
00:10 Intro
00:24 What is the Spotlight SE?
01:38 Choosing a lens
02:17 Compatibility
02:25 Kit inclusions
03:23 Optional iris
03:53 Gobo size
04:13 Build quality
04:40 vs. original Spotlight
04:58 Pricing
05:21 Any cons?
06:10 Black Friday 2023 sale
06:49 Please buy my courses