ARRI LED panel with 200W output, continuously variable color temperature from 2800–10,000K, and DMX control for soft fill lighting on compact sets.
The S30 measures 360 x 360 x 111 mm with a weight of 6.3 kg and consumes a maximum of 220 watts. The color temperature can be continuously adjusted between 2800K and 10,000K, with a CRI of 95+ and TLCI of 96+. The unit offers plus/minus green control from -100 to +100, as well as HSI color mixing (Hue, Saturation, Intensity). Control is via DMX, RDM, Art-Net, sACN, or WLAN via the SkyPanel App. A temperature-controlled fan serves as passive cooling, which switches off at low intensities.
ARRI presented the SkyPanel series at NAB in 2015, with the S30 positioned as the mid-size option between the S60 and S120. Development was based on ARRI's experience with the L-Series and aimed to combine soft light, color mixing, and digital control. A firmware update in 2017 introduced expanded effect modes, followed by integration into ARRI's Web Remote Platform in 2019.
The S30 primarily serves as a soft fill light or background illumination on small to medium-sized sets. For "Blade Runner 2049" (2017), Roger Deakins used SkyPanels for subtle color modulation in interiors. Its compact design allows for use in confined locations, while its color control eliminates the need for gel filters. The flicker-free technology operates at all frame rates up to 10,000 fps. Downsides include limited light output for daylight exterior shots and higher acquisition costs compared to tungsten alternatives.
Compared to the larger S60, the S30 offers more portable dimensions with approximately half the light output. Competitor products such as the Litepanels Gemini 1x1 or Creamsource Vortex4 utilize similar LED technology but differ in color accuracy and control options. Traditional 2K Fresnel fixtures produce more light output but require dimmers and color filters. The S30 is suitable for studios and smaller productions, while large-scale productions typically opt for the S60 or S120.
Ich schätze am S30 die präzise Farbtemperatur-Kontrolle, die mir spontane Anpassungen ohne Filterwechsel ermöglicht. Das weiche, gleichmäßige Licht reduziert harte Schatten deutlich und die flimmerfreie Technologie gibt mir Sicherheit bei High-Speed-Aufnahmen oder gemischten Bildraten.
Das S30 gibt mir die Freiheit, Stimmungen über Lichtfarbe zu erzählen – von warmem 2800K für intime Momente bis zu kaltem 8000K für dystopische Atmosphären. Die App-Steuerung erlaubt mir, während der Szene live die Farbtemperatur zu modulieren und so emotionale Wendepunkte visuell zu unterstreichen.
Mit 4,3 kg Gewicht reduziert das S30 meine Transportkosten und benötigt weniger Grip-Equipment als vergleichbare Tungsten-Leuchten. Die LED-Technologie senkt Stromkosten um etwa 60% und eliminiert Ausgaben für Farbfilter, rechtfertigt aber Mietkosten von circa 80-120 Euro täglich gegenüber 30 Euro für konventionelle 2K-Leuchten.
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