Product Overview
Description
The 1000D RGB LED Studio Video Light Bi-Color Soft Light Panel from GVM is a compact light source measuring just 12.5 x 12.5 x 1.6″. It has a wide CCT color range from a warm 3200K to daylight-balanced 5600K to meet any ambient light challenge, match other fixtures, or just for creative expression. The light’s high CRI rating of 97 is an indicator of advanced accuracy in rendering color.
The 1000D also has an RGB mode (Red, Green, Blue) with hue, saturation, and intensity control for access to a myriad of color combinations for fine-tuning and customizing the light’s output. You can make adjustments on the fixture but you can also make them wirelessly with your smartphone in APP mode via a free download.
The 1000D has a wide beam spread that can be narrowed with the four-way barndoors. Simply swing one or more of the barndoor leaves into the path of the beam to light areas that you want to and keep light from areas that you don’t want illuminated.
The panel is dimmable too, from 0 to 100%. Featuring aluminum construction, the fixture has a yoke that allows 360° rotation for unlimited positioning options. The light runs on 100-240 voltage using the included AC adapter, but it will also run on two optional NP-F-type batteries when mains power is unavailable. The 1000D comes with a soft diffuser and a carry case for storage and transport.
High power photographic lamp
Multifunctional LCD Display Screen
The multifunctional LCD screen displays various parameters, such as brightness, color temperature, hue, and color purity.
APP Connect Bluetooth to Control Light
Switching the video light to APP mode connects your mobile phone to the 1000D via Bluetooth. This allows you to easily switch CCT or RGB with hue, saturation, and intensity adjustment as well as 8 scene modes.
High-Quality LED Bead
Equipped with 736 led beads (96 RGB SMD led beads, 640pcs spotlight led beads), which are brighter than other RGB panel lights. 45W High Power, lumens is 15000lux/0.5m, 5000lux/1m. Super bright that can fill your studio room, providing you a natural and vivid shooting effect.
Multiple Operation Modes
By switching the mode key, you can adjust Master, Slave, Rotate, and APP modes. When in Master and Rotate modes, press a knob to adjust color temperature, hue, color purity, and brightness from 0% to 100%.
Key Features
- CCT: 3200 to 5600K, CRI: 97
- RGB Hue, Saturation, Intensity Control
- Measures 12.5 x 12.5 x 1.6″
- Remote Bluetooth Control via App
- Wireless Smartphone Control in APP Mode
- AC Power or Optional NP-F Batteries
In the Box
GVM RGB LED Studio Video Light Bi-Color Soft 2-Light Panel Kit GVM1000D-2L
2 x GVM1000D RGB LED Video Panel Light
2 x Power Supply Adapter
2 x Power Cable
2 x Light Diffuser
2 x Light Barn Door
2 x Light Stand
1 x Carrying Case
1 x User Manual
- Technical specifications
- Brand: GVM
- Product Name: Photography Light
- Product Type:Photography Fill Light
- Product Model:GVM-1000D
- Product Material : Aluminum Alloy
- Lamp Beads Quantity : 736
- Color rendering index : ≥97
- Color temperature : 3200K~5600K
- HUE : RGB 0°~360°
- SAT : 0%~100%
- Brightness: 15000lux/0.5m, 6000lux/1m
- Light adjustment method: Step-less adjustment
- Features : RGB, SAT, APP（Bluetooth connection）, Joint control, High CRI, Special light, Upgrade LED screen
- Power: 45W
- Voltage : AC:100-240V
- Power supply mode : DC input&Battery
- Power supply: DC: 15V/4A
- Battery capacity: 7.4V-4400mAh*2
- Product Weight : 1.2KG
- Product Size (mm) : 270*318*40
- Cooling : Natural Heat Dissipation
- Commodity origin : China. Huizhou
Additional information
| Number of Lights | 2-Light Kit |
|---|
Sky –
The GVM 1000D RGB Light Kit is a versatile, compact and travel ready set of lights, capable of wirelessly syncing for easy setup and control.
BUILD:
The case including 2 lights, 2 stands, and power cables, all breaks down to a kit that is as small as a briefcase.
The lights with built in flags and diffusers fold down flat and are about an inch thick.
The stands fold into themselves to be less than 2 feet long. The stands are super lightweight. I wouldn¡¯t use them or any larger lights, but they¡¯re perfectly suited for these lights. Every piece comes with a velvet bag to protect it while in the supplied case. The case is hard, but flexible.
SETUP:
It takes me about 2 minutes from in the case to fully set up. It¡¯s all extremely simple to figure out. No need for the GVM app, as there are two knobs and several buttons to change the mode; White/Tungsten; RGB; Effects; and to change the brightness or saturation when in RGB mode.
WIRELESS SYNC:
What I find to be an essential feature in this light set is it¡¯s wireless sync between multiple GVM lights. No longer do I have to set one light to a mode, color, or brightness, only to have to walk over and do it again on the other lights. Once both, or multiple lights are set on the same channel, one set to Master and the others to Slave, one light controls them all. With multiple light sets on multiple channels, complex lighting can be controlled with only a few touches.
While the lights can be used without any need for a remote or app control, the app is available to quickly dial in particular colors in RGB mode, change brightness, effects, etc. This will be especially helpful in case I do end up with a huge array of these GVM lights¡ which it¡¯s looking like may be happening.
POWER:
They take NP batteries (2) or can be plugged in. Either way I found they have the same brightness.
I found you must use both batteries at the same time.
The power adapters do have a small transformer on them, with a cord about 5 feet long. I use velcro straps to tie them down to the stands when they¡¯re at full height. There¡¯s also an included 10¡¯ extension cord to go from the transformer.
FEATURES:
While I¡¯ll likely stick to using this kit on RGB mode, as color accent and fill lights, they¡¯re perfectly capable of being key lights. They¡¯ve got a criss-cross array of RGB LED¡¯s interspersed with White+Tungsten LED¡¯s. That way whichever mode you¡¯re using, the light should be even. White/Tungsten on it¡¯s own is a whole light category that this light fits in¡ then there¡¯s RGB as well; It¡¯s a very versatile kit to have all three different types of light. If you need it or just want it for fun, the effects are TV flicker, candle light, police lights, lightning, paparazzi flashes, and can also be set to cycle through the colors for parties.
OVERVIEW:
There¡¯s a lot of RGB lights on the market these days, but it seems like GVM is coming strong with this product and others like it. With Daylight+Tungsten+RGB and wireless control, I¡¯m super happy with this kit. It¡¯s also nice that it¡¯s so compact so my storage space isn¡¯t overwhelmed and portable for when I want to add some color on set. For $260 at the time of this review, I think it¡¯s a easy buy for adding color YouTuber studios like my own.
Poc Network // Tech –
It doesn’t take rocket science to set any of it up outside of downloading the app and connecting the lights (if you haven’t done that before with any of GVM’s connected lights). Within a few moments, the lights are up and going. They have two dial controls on the back that allow for (1) adjusting brightness and (2) adjusting hue, saturation, and temperature (etc). You then have a mode button with an up and down arrow (buttons) to flip through the options with. Although you’ll likely find yourself doing everything via the app unless you’re in a hurry.
The app process is simple and it doesn’t take long to get everything connected. This is what makes this light so valuable for your shoot since you don’t have to run around to adjust them by hand. Not only can you control them from the app, but they can be set up in host/slave configuration so that you are only adjusting one light, and then the other will follow along with whatever that light does.
They each have two battery slots on the back for mobile use. However, they do not come with any batteries. They do come with the AC cords for regular wall power (for each light) though, which fits the needs of most situations.
They have special themes, such as party modes, a paparazzi flash effect, and a lightning effect. These are pretty cool (we especially liked the paparazzi effect and will most likely make use of that in a project at some point, just because it is there). This makes them a great candidate for videos all the same (ie, efx music videos). Adjusting these would likely find yourself using the app (once again) as it is just easier to quickly get around between options with.
The presentation of the product, in general, is nice. It comes with a nice padded/soft carrying bag to store everything in. When you open it, everything looks well organized and protected in individual felt bags so they remain in good condition between setups (assuming you keep your bags at least)
They are light enough in weight, which makes them good for travel or moving them around. I mean, there is some lift involved, but nothing abnormal when you compare them to any other professional gear you’d be lugging around. The quality of materials is just right, along with the tripods (although they are a bit stiff to open up and close). They feel like they will last a long time, which is important when you are looking for a return on your investment.
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Logan McKay –
I am very happy with these lights. The build quality is much better than expected. For the price I was expecting something much more flimsy and not as bright as they are. I used them for a quick project at work and they did just the trick.
The colors and effects are pretty great too. I like that this will pair up directly with my phone so I can control the lights remotely.
GVM has been really impressing me lately with their gear.
RCVelez –
For me the best thing about this kit is the size. The case with the lights and the stands is very light and compact. They are perfect for youtube videos and interviews.?, specially if you are a one men band. I can take these lights anywhere with me without carrying my big Pelican and Cstands.
The RGB feature work perfect in bigger productions where I need to add color to the back of a scene.
Good product for the price. Great light quality. Very bright, but might need a diffuser on your key light.
Leon –
Brightness is fine for my small 13x15x7.5 studio. The versatility is great. Warm white, cool blue white, RGB colors. All with almost infinite gradation. Rugged enough. Compact. Built-in barn doors. Stands lightweight but adequate. Not heavy enough for a boom. App is good. Clunky for controlling more than one fixture, but doable. All in all, great item. GVM is a low-budget actor that had its act together.
Brian S. –
The 1000D Kit is a really great lightweight kit that is perfect as a small studio/travel kit. The two fixtures are great for kickers or could be used as accent lighting or special effects using the app functions.
Bill Hughen –
I bought these lights for making YouTube videos, but they have also been great for painting at night. These lights are awesome. I previously had been using much smaller GVM lights that used a different app. I love that I can control both lights from one or from the app at the same time. I¡¯ve been very happy with both my GVM purchases and will definitely make more in the future.
Andrew Edward of Danger Escape –
Plenty bright and super colorful. The build quality is robust and solid. These lights can fit into tight spaces and are extremely portable. You really can achieve any color or color temperature you need. These lights have far exceeded my expectation and I feel like I¡¯m getting a lot more than I paid for. A great bargain. I highly recommend these lights.
Runkie –
I use these as secondary lights in my Youtube studio set-up and they are fantastic. The RGB feature, brightness, packability and quality are top notch. Highly recommend.
Ed –
The soft box works great! The light is exceptionally soft and shadowless. It features GVMs great color and brightness control.
Its great! I have a ton of these lights!
Tony Vu –
I like the versatility of this light kit. Got barn doors, soft box with honey comb, rgb colors, temp and brightness control. You can use it plugged in or if you have batteries then you won’t be tied to an outlet. The tripods are taller than the cheaper lights like this that comes with ring lights. Also has a nice caring case that’s fairly compact. Great mobile kit for quick wedding shoots, YouTube videos, and interviews. Great for parties as party lights too.
Clemant Siu –
i love play with this RGB led light kits, because I can have full remote control for all the colors & 8 special lighting scenes for Photo & Video Shooting, RGB Panel light you can save a lot space, and folded softbox is easy to setup, if you need to take our for shooting is easy and fast setup, you can control your light setting with app and you can pre-set different light setup for different scenes, and it just like plug and play light so easy setup and carry everywhere you need, because you can use 2 Sony NP-F970 battery each light for outdoor shooting. i have more fun to play with lighting now 🙂
Shane Trammel –
I’ve been wanting to add a set of quality RGB lights to my YouTube studio for some time now. It was my thought that the RGB Panel Lights offered the best set of features and provided the most flexibility for me.
Looking through all the available options, considering my budget and feature requirements, I ended up going with the GVM 1000D RGB Video Lights. Given GVM is well respected and used by top content creators, I was sure I couldn’t go wrong with the 1000D.
I went with the 2 Pack option and here are a few of my thoughts.
* Having the ability to use CCT or HSI in one light provides the versality I want.
* Having the ability to use the Master and Slave option makes one person operation easy
* Being able to control the lights with an easy to use and capable Bluetooth App is a nice touch
* The inclusion of a softbox for each light is a nice feature you would expect to pay more for
* The ability to power the 1000D with a power outlet or NPF batteries ads flexibility and value
* Great build quality and a robust feature set at a budget price is an attractive aspect found in the GVM 1000D RGB Light
I’m very impressed with GVM 1000D capabilities and would recommend it to anyone looking to level up their video production. I now use this set of lights in all my YouTube livestream videos and love the added touch of quality I get by using them.
JPbluzharp –
Great adjustable color temperature and brightness controls. Set up multiple scenes with the app¡ very happy!
Claude Martel –
Nice starter kit
J S. –
Great quality, I like that they are a bit more true color wise compared to others, bought four batteries now I¡¯m ready to rock and roll! Night shoots here I come!
Gilbert –
The output is good, this light uses normal dome style LEDs on the bicolor side and SMD panel mount bulbs on the RGB side, the bicolor bulbs seem denser than the previous lights, so I think this light has a similar effect than some of my other The power light has a little more output. As for the RGB side, the colors are very bright and you can get very deep colors…much darker than gels but still maintain high output. Overall, I am very happy with this light and will probably buy another to round out the studio.
Kevin –
GVM products are well made and great value for money, and this 1000D RGB light is no exception. The light stand and main frame are made of aluminum, with only real plastic on the barn door and light control panel. Using the app on this light is easier than on previous GVM lights because it uses the GVM II app and you can link it in less than 15 seconds. Just switch the light to the APP, then open the app and it will scan for BT items once found in the list you tap to connect. That’s it.. No need to set up WiFi. Plus, I can use these lights without disconnecting my phone from the WiFi network.
Murphy –
I purchased this bi-color/RGB light to replace my current bi-color light for added flexibility and ease of use as now I no longer need gel lights to get color.
Matt –
The GVM RGB LED Studio Video Bi-Color Soft 1000D 3-Light Panel Kit is exactly what I need in my lighting situation. It has all the tweaks I can foresee my studio needing, and the case makes it super portable with a battery-powered option.
Philip –
Overall, this is a great kit, especially at this low price. Another happy purchase.
Luther –
In terms of light quality, I like the saturation of the colors. You can even adjust this saturation, which is helpful. With their RGB and bi-color capabilities, these lights are very versatile. And is a great addition to my light pack. They also have different lighting effects, lightning, police, candlelight, party, etc.
Bowen –
The build quality of the lamp is good. Metal construction, sturdy. They seem to last a long time. Especially the boxes provided, should keep them safe during transport.
Joshua –
The new app also improves IMO. Very intuitive design and responsive. Connecting is a breeze. I love these apps with lights because it’s so handy when shooting. Just open the app and adjust the lighting while standing next to the monitor. very good.
Dylan –
After working with other GVM lights, I also like how they modified these 1000ds. There’s a new display panel that looks cleaner and more professional. It’s easy to use and visible enough for a dark studio or in bright sunlight. This seems great.
Jeffrey –
Let me start by saying that I am a huge fan of GVM products. I have some of their light kits and accessories and am very satisfied. I appreciate the quality of the products they produce at incredible prices. I wanted to add another 2-light RGB kit to my light pack, so I grabbed this 2-light 1000d light kit. Again, I am satisfied with this decision. Like my other GVM light kits, I love that it all comes in an easy-to-transport case that includes the light, stand, power supply, diffuser, all in one clean, neat package. It’s so convenient. Makes packing and unpacking a breeze.
Elvis –
The lamp is top-notch for its price range. To be honest, I didn’t have much expectations when I bought it. However, they work well and the light output is really impressive.
Andrew –
I mainly use these lights for home mini shoots and the lights are really bright. You can also adjust them to any height you want. I’m basically photographing products and objects and these lights really come in handy.
Darcy –
I got a chance to try this product GVM RGB LED Studio Video Bi-Color Soft 1000D 3-Light Panel Kit for free. Thanks again, I can try it for free. I recommend quality lighting for videos or photos to all family and friends looking for quality lighting.
Harry –
The app is easy to operate and makes controlling lights so easy. It’s well made and perfect for beginner photographers. Definitely recommend giving this chance. No more packaging and shipping fragile bulbs. These lights are one piece. The booth is a typical industry booth. They’re nice, strong and have no problem leaning forward.
Alexander –
The complete set comes with a well-designed carrying case and individual velvet pouches for each component and stand.
Gilbert –
This trio of lights is so cool. All three lights can be controlled by the app, independently or in any combination of “master-slave” settings. They have multiple lighting effects; disco, party, police, lighting, paparazzi, candles, tv glow, flickering bad light bulbs, ranging in intensity from 0 – 100%. It’s super easy to set up with a tripod stand that adjusts to 8 feet.
Charles –
These LED panel light kits are BOMB! ! ! I highly recommend it to ammeters or pros who like the perfect shot. They are easy to set up and a lot of fun to use. When in doubt, buy these lights!