Will this light work for Stop-Motion animation?
1144971
Depends on the size of your set. I use it for a small fill light for the face. It only works when they are sitting. Its not strong enough if they are standing. So a small set like how south park first started then yes. For a large setting of models it will not be enough unless you want a low light setting. If you are using 3d models you will need more than one for proper depth
1144972
I personally felt these were of sub-standard quality and I was not happy with the quality of light. I am not sure how your setup would be, but this one is suitable for small setups and I got this for product photography.
1144973
Remember, with stopmotion the shadows have to change with the movement. These might work for that, but you would need a second pair for backfill so there is not a real visible change.
1144974
I returned this light actually. It gets very hot quickly, enough to melt the plastic because the build quality is poor. Also the light is hard undiffused but not bright enough if you try and defuse it. I personally can't recommend this item for any kind of use.
62685
No, it works in darkness when there is motion, even limited motion; you'll love it!
144852
No. Under bright light or daylight, the lights will not come on when it senses motion.
1987146
I used a standard motion/light detector with two of these and it works fine. Not sure that only 1 10W light will work as there is a minimum turn on requirements. You need to look at the minimum load turn on specification. The alternative is to buy this light, but already has the light/motion sensor built in. They are just a few dollars more. These do not create bright white light, like for reading. Also make sure the wire length is long enough for your application. I got fooled and some wires were only 6" long on some lights I bought.
1482788
This is a continuous light. You would need one of the flash ones....there are some here on Amazon.
615997
Yes, this light is wired for a light switch to stay on for motion, or switch off if you don't want the light to come on.
738210
Yes, that's exactly what I use it for. You need to be able to position the lights at least about 3-4 feet from your face, otherwise they will overexpose. As long as you have that room (and I managed it in a very small area - they only take up about 2-3 square feet each), it'll work!
229640
The short answer is no, it won't. The electronics in the motion detector slightly modify the power that the bulb gets (probably the frequency) and it interferes with the electronics in the CFL/LED bulbs. You can use CFLs made for dimmers since they have a compensator built in, but in my experience they're expensive and don't last very long, less than a year, so it's not cost effective. I use halogen bulbs in mine, about as efficient as an incandescent can get, and if your motion detector sensitivity is dialed in then you shouldn't be using a lot of power because the light should only be in when it detects a large, hot object, like a person or automobile. Also, read my review on this particular motion detector, I and others have had big problems with them. I'm using a 180 model made by Cooper lighting, also sold here, that works much better and is much more reliable, for around the same cost as this junk Zenith product. Hope this helps. :)
342504
No it will not. If you would like a trigger for monolights, I suggest you go for PocketWizards.
218619
I don't think it will work. It is made for strobe firing not constant running.
1479094
This light is good for macro and for those low light cases where you need a continuous light source and can't take your studio lights. In studios, this is not a substitute for studio lights. Not strong enough to fill the whole room with enough light. However for closeups, this is great. Pretty strong light for short range up to a meter, so I use it for those purposes.
1175383
Depends how far below the light it is. Within 12-18" probably. If you can with the wired version it will work better for longer timespans.
1745037
I think this light would work perfect in that situation. I have experimented with the settings of mine and found that the motion sensor is just as sensitive in a lighted environment as in the dark. Also, the brightness is great enough to add extra illumination, even in already lit areas.
657270
If you are having flicker issues try this program you can test it before buying. http://www.revisionfx.com/products/deflicker/ Good for stop motion and timelapse and issues related to man made light flicker.
1261060
Yes, it will work for stop, tail, turn. There is a white=ground, black=tail, green=brake/turn wires comming out the back of the light. It does mount to a flat surface and sicks out about an inch. I installed these on a 6x10 utility trailer. Hope this helps
850597
I do not see why it would not - Is a still unit, not a motion recorder. However, mine is attached to a microscope and works very well. It is used with an LED illuminator also from Amazon.
1302766
It will do fine. It can do all types of slide mounts, I would imagine a micro chip would do fine. You would have to use the light attachment to get extra illumination..