DMG Lumiere manufactures premium RGB LED lighting fixtures like the MINI Mix, featuring six LED chips, CRI 96+, and output up to 8,600 lux.
The SL1 series achieves light outputs of up to 8,600 lux at a distance of one meter, offering CRI values above 96 and TLCI values of 98+. The flagship MINI Mix features six independent LED chips (Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Warm White, Cool White) and allows for precise color mixing via DMX-512 or the proprietary myMIX app. The units operate with a 48V DC power supply, optionally via V-Mount batteries or a power adapter, and weigh between 0.8 kg (MINI) and 3.2 kg (SL1 Switch). All models are splash-proof according to IP54 standard.
DMG Lumière was founded in 2015 through the collaboration of cinematographers Daan Moerman and Guillaume Côté with engineer Matthias Loidolt. Their first product, the MINI Mix, debuted at NAB in 2016 and immediately set new standards for compact RGB lights. In 2018, the SL1 series followed with significantly higher light output, and in 2020, the DASH line for mobile applications was introduced. The company consciously focuses on a few, highly specialized product lines rather than a mass assortment and primarily serves high-end productions.
DMG lights are preferably used for accent lighting and color effects, for example, in the Marvel productions "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021) for dynamic superhero lighting or in "The Queen's Gambit" (2020) for precise chessboard reflections. Cinematographers appreciate the exact color reproduction for skin-tone critical shots and the silent operation during dialogue scenes. The myMIX app enables wireless control of multiple devices and saving of lighting presets. Disadvantages include the high purchase price and limited availability at rental houses.
DMG positions itself between compact Aputure lights and high-end Arri systems like the SkyPanel. While Aputure AL-MX is more cost-effective, DMG offers more precise color mixing and more robust construction. Compared to Arri, it lacks the high light output, but DMG excels in mobility and setup speed. Quasar Science Rainbow tubes cover similar RGB applications, but with a linear rather than point-source light characteristic. For budget productions, CAME-TV or Godox serve as functional alternatives with compromises in color accuracy.
Ich setze DMG hauptsächlich für subtile Farbakzente und Augenlicht ein, weil die Farbmischung extrem präzise ist und nie diese grünliche Drift zeigt, die billige LEDs haben. Die myMIX-App spare ich mir meist – über DMX habe ich bessere Kontrolle und kann die Lichter in meine bestehende Konsolen-Umgebung integrieren.
DMG-Leuchten nutze ich für emotionale Farbdramaturgie, besonders wenn sich Stimmungen subtil wandeln sollen – die sanften Übergänge zwischen Farbtemperaturen unterstützen Charakterentwicklung perfekt. Bei Nachtszenen kann ich damit realistische Smartphone- oder TV-Reflexe erzeugen, ohne dass es künstlich wirkt.
DMG rechnet sich nur bei gehobenen Budgets, weil der Tagessatz dreimal höher liegt als Standard-LED-Panels, aber die Zeitersparnis beim Setup und die geringeren Stromkosten kompensieren das teilweise. Für internationale Koproduktionen ist die weltweite Verfügbarkeit über Rental-Partner ein klarer Vorteil gegenüber Nischenhersteller.
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