One of the more unique and perhaps fun lighting innovations we’ve seen in quite some time, this new Covered Wagon with Frame from Chimera is a unique take on the “covered wagon” style of lighting setups.
Designed to work with the majority of LED fixtures you might have on set, this Covered Wagon with Frame is easy to secure and use, and provides flexibility to rig it however you want.
Here’s what you need to know about this lighting solution.
Chimera Covered Wagon with Frame
Solving some long-standing issues with other similar concepts, this Chimera Covered Wagon with Frame is designed to never roll over, a complaint that has finally been solved. This means this lighting option can be safely secured without having to wedge it against a sandbag or, worse, chase it down.
The Chimera Covered Wagon with Frame also serves as an independent frame so that your lighting fixture mounts in it, which could be brick lights, bulbs, tube lights, daylight, tungsten, or pretty much whatever.
The goal here is to provide flexibility, allowing crews to rig it however they want, with a kino light that drops onto a stand or a clamp. Users can also add a ⅝” pin for grip heads or pull the mount and set it flat on any surface.
Price and Availability
Credit: Chimera Lighting
While not a major revolution in film lighting, this is a fun innovation that could be a nice option for the right projects or shoots.
The Chimera Covered Wagon with Frame is out and available now on the company’s website, where it is currently priced at $299—you can find more info here.
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