Fore! As in, sometimes I feel like I need to hit people in the head with a golf club to make them adopt better technology. The one that has come to mind a lot recently is the comparison between the age-old 1K par lamp and the newer Source Four PAR fixture. Now, first, lets be clear that I’m talking about ETC’s Source Four PAR and not the Source Four Ellipsoidal (Leko) fixture that so many folks associate with the Source Four name. Next we’ll use the tired and tested Mole-Richardson 1K Molepar as the base model for comparison of photometric … Continue reading →

Say you are shooting with your camera and wish you had an ultra-light weight soft source light to apply to your camera. Well, we have THAT light just for you. This ideal on-camera beauty light provides the same luxurious level of luminous soft, directional output in a cost-effective package. Also, for Steadicam work, the Ringlite mini is an excellent way to follow and track your subject with a soft consistent beautiful light source.                                          

Come check out our latest Doorway Dolly! The new Round-d-Round Doorway Dolly from Modern Studio Equipment is the next generation in Doorway Dolly development. Based on the industry proven designed and engineered Modern Doorway Dolly, the new Round-d-Round model offers all-wheel steering which allows for greater turning flexibility and will turn in a tight 6 foot (2 meter) circle. Steering from both ends of the dolly will allow unlimited camera positioning as the dolly rolls on dolly track (with a set of skateboard wheels) or on the ground with the standard pneumatic rubber tires. Load capacity is over 1100 pounds (500kg) and … Continue reading →

I’m continually amazed, maybe even startled, at how the LED revolution is transforming our business. Over the last two years we’ve added more LED fixtures to our inventory than I can keep track of in my head. In the beginning LED’s were basically confined to the flood light category. The LitePanel 1×1 revolutionized the market and is in the flood lamp category. Soon LitePanels made the 1×1 in the Spot series which behaved more like a par light. Then along came Aadyn Tech  with the very powerful Punch Plus and soon after its little brother the Jab (and the waterproof Jab … Continue reading →

Welcome to the new, improved Hammer Lighting and Grip website! While the site may have changed, we’re still Indiana’s leader for all of your lighting and grip equipment needs. And now we’ve made it easier than ever for you to browse our inventory, reserve equipment, do business with us, and more. Our goals in creating the new site were simple: show off our great equipment and make it easy to find what you need. We also wanted to create a vehicle to give you industry updates, product news, and expert opinions related to all aspects of the production business. Follow … Continue reading →