• Illuminating Excellence: A Deep Dive into Avenger Lighting and Grip Products

    In the world of film and photography, achieving the perfect shot is a blend of artistry, precision, and the right equipment. When it comes to capturing stunning visuals, lighting and grip equipment play a pivotal role. One name that has consistently stood out in the industry is Avenger. Renowned for its quality, innovation, and reliability, ... Read more
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  • The Art of Seamless Backgrounds: Creating a Clean Canvas

    What is Seamless Background Paper? Seamless background paper is a large, continuous roll of paper, usually mounted on a backdrop stand, that creates a smooth and uninterrupted background for photography. It comes in various widths and an extensive range of colours, offering photographers the flexibility to create diverse and captivating setups for their subjects. The ... Read more
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  • Cinema lighting techniques

    Cinema lighting plays a crucial role in filmmaking, as it can set the tone, create atmosphere, and evoke emotions. Using the right lighting techniques is essential to achieve the desired effect in any film or video production. John Barry Sales is a reputable supplier of high-quality cinema lighting products, and in this blog, we will ... Read more
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  • Curious about stands?

    To enable your creative vision, we help you explore the various types of lighting stands in use on set, in studio and on location and see just how each of them can be applied. Century Stands The ubiquitous C-Stand is primarily used to position light modifiers in front of a lighting source. Its curious name ... Read more
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  • Premium vs. budget background paper

    Choosing the right background paper predicts the outcome of your work. Read why.
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  • Why every videographer should use LEE filters for lighting

    If you have any experience working with cameras, you know how important lighting is to any shoot.  When it comes to professional film and television sets, crews will use a wide variety of high-tech lighting equipment to capture just the right look and tone for the scene they’re filming.  But some of the most effective ... Read more
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