-Equipment Use Policy
-Checkout Specifications
-Types of Light Kits
-Safety Tips
Lighting Kits
Content:
Media Center
Spring 2017
Equipment
Use
Policy
Access to the Media Center is granted to all students, faculty and
staff with a valid SAIC photo ID card. Reservations are recommended to secure resources during high volume times. Remember to be
prompt. Reservations are held for an hour after the requested time
and then automatically deleted if not picked up. Allow at least 15
minutes to check out the equipment. When returning, wait until the
gear is checked back in on the computer and inform the worker or
Manager on duty of any issues.
Access
There are 2 types of access for Media Center Light Kits, GENERAL
and AUTHORIZED. General Access kits can be obtained regardless of
prior technical experience or department affiliation- they are simple
and easy to use. Authorized Access kits are a little more complex and
require a training session prior to checkout. Training Schedules are
posted bi-weekly in/around all Media Centers after the add/drop
period during regular Fall and Spring Semesters, and can be done by
request during Winter and Summer by contacting mcexperts@saic.
edu. Interested Patrons can sign up normally with a Media Center
worker.
Fines
SAIC enforces a fine policy designed to ensure fair equipment access
opportunities to the maximum amount of individuals. Charges occur
during instances of lateness, loss, damage and abandonment. Those
who receive a fine will be unable to use the Media Center until it is
resolved. Amounts are calculated to the minute based on a per day
(24 Hr) flat rate and can be paid at any Media Center location or the
Bursar’s Office. Rates vary with equipment types.
Checkout
Specifications
Light Kits can be checked out for a maximum of 3 Days. A single
renewal of an additional 3 days is also possible availability pending.
Renewals can be done over the phone or in person before the return
time and cannot be renewed if already late. It is strongly recommended to request a renewal with plenty of lead time in case the loan
period cannot be extended and all equipment must come back.
Partial renewals (attempting to extend only some of the items on a
single checkout) are not possible.
If equipment is needed for a longer duration of time outside of
normal policies a Special Request can be submitted at Greenlight.
artic.edu for review at least a week in advance.
Equipment Locations
Maclean Media Center
112 S. Michigan Ave., 8th Floor
Columbus Media Center
280 S. Columbus Dr., 2nd Floor
Sharp Media Center
37 S. Wabash., 3rd Floor
*The abbreviations MC, CO and SP will be used in this guide to
specify each kit type’s available location.
Types
of
Light
Kits
General Access
- Lowel GO Pro-visions Light Kit (MC, SP, CO)
- Lowel Blender 2 Light Kit (MC)
Authorized Access
- Diva 400 (MC)
- Litepanels Duo Kit (MC)
- Litepanels Trio Kit (MC, CO)
- Mole Richardson Light Kit (MC)
- Bowens Strobe Light Kit (CO)
*Please note- this quick guide is for the Media Center Light kits only.
Any questions regarding Departmental kits should be directed toward
the appropriate Faculty or Technical Department Head.
Lowel GO Pro-visions Light Kit
General Access- MC, CO, SP
Description:
With its high-intensity #2 reflector and prismatic glass, the tiny focusable Pro-light is more efficient
than a Fresnel of equal wattage, yet it gives an exquisite even light, with Fresnel-like shadow quality. It
can be used as a low-level key or accent light, fill light (with diffusion), or backlight.
Product Highlights:
-400 Total Watts
-120V Bulbs
-Spot to Flood adjustment knob
Kit Includes:
-2 Light Heads
-Barndoors
-Umbrella
-Gel Holder
-AC cables
-Soft Carrying Case
Lowel Blender 2 Light Kit
General Access- MC
Description:
With the ability to change color to suit the ambient light of the location, it contains 2 Blenders for
lighting variety in a compact kit. Being able to match the color of the existing location, or contrast it,
makes this 2 light kit the right choice in a number of settings.
Product Highlights:
-32 Total Watts
-Color Adjustable LED Lights
Kit Includes:
-2 Light Heads
-Rifa Softbox Light Head
-Light Stands
-AC Cables
-Soft Carrying Case
Diva 400
Authorized Access- MC
Description:
Can be used as either a Soft Key or a Fill Source. The kit features a Louver: a silver semi-rigid grid-like
panel used for trimming light spill and a Flozier: a 2’ full-stop diffusion fabric that fits over the front
of the fixture.
Product Highlights:
-4 Fluorescent Lamps balanced to tungsten 3200˚K
-55 Watts per bulb
-220 Total Watts
Kit Includes:
-4 KF55 True Match Lamps
-Detachable Louver
-Detachable Gel Frame
-Flozier Light Cover w/ Bag
-AC Cables
*DIVA LIGHTSTAND AVAILABLE BUT NOT INCLUDED IN KIT*
Litepanels Duo Kit
Authorized Access- MC
Description:
Lightweight kit for location work of any kind and features a battery powered option. The kit contains
an LS Daylight Flood LED Panel with a 50 degree beam angle, LS Daylight Spot LED Panel with a 30
degree beam angle and multi-voltage power supplies.
Product Highlights:
-(1) Daylight (5600K) Spot, (1) Daylight (5600K) Flood
-Daylight Balance
-100-0% Dimming
-Low Power Consumption
Kit Includes:
-2 LED Light Heads with Battery Adaptor Mounts Attached
-2 Batteries at Checkout
-Light Stands
-AC Cables
-Battery Adaptor Cables
-*Soft Carrying Case
Litepanels Trio Kit
Authorized Access- MC, CO
Description:
The kit contains two LS Bi-color Flood LED Panels with 50 degree beam angles, an LS Daylight Flood
LED Panel with a 50 degree beam angle and multi-voltage power supplies. Bi-color capability allows
you to shift from 3,200K to 5600K or anywhere in between with the turn of a knob. Instead of filtering
the light, you can dial in the precise look and temperature that you want.
Product Highlights:
-(2) LS Bi-Color Floods
-(1) LS Daylight Flood
-Daylight Balance
-100-0% Dimming
-Low Power Consumption
Kit Includes:
-3 LED Light Heads
-Light Stands
-AC Cables
-*Soft Carrying Case
Mole Richardson
Authorized Access- MC
Description:
In all, this Freshnel and open face 3 light combination packs 2300 Watts into a single kit.
Product Highlights:
- (1) Mini Soft Light and (2) Solar Spots
-Soft Light provides diffused, virtually shadowless light with a smooth field. Equipped with a shaft
screen and uses a 650 Watt Fad lamp.
-650 Watt Tweenie II
-Solar Spots have circular channel construction, providing added strength and cooler operation.
Kit Includes:
-3 Light Heads
-Barndoors
-Light Stands
-Power Cord Holders
Bowens Strobe Light Kit
Authorized Access- *Requires Separate Authorization- CO
Description:
This kit is aimed at photographers who need a compact yet powerful, simple-to-operate strobe set up
in studio or on location. 1.5 second recycle time and a flash duration as fast as 1/2300 sec., which is
short enough to freeze most movements.
Product Highlights:
-(2) Complete Monolights, 750 Watts
-250 Watt proportional modeling lamp
-5-Stop Power Variation: Full to 1/32
-23 x 32” Softbox
Kit Includes:
-2 Light Heads
-Light Stands
-AC Cables
-Soft Box
-Umbrella Reflector
-Umbrella
-Sync Cable
-Speed Ring
Saftey
Tips
-Make sure to let the lights cool before repacking, otherwise the
knobs could melt and result in a damage fine.
-Never touch any of the bulbs.
-Do not use non-theatrical Gels with the lights.
-It is advised to make sure the light heads work before leaving the
building.
-Always make sure that the power switches are turned in the off
position before plugging in the lights.
-Never touch the lamps while they are on.
-If many lights are needed, use extension cords to connect to distant
outlets to distribute the electric load. Connecting too much wattage
to one circuit may blow the breaker or fuse. An average circuit can
handle 3 (or 4) 500 watt bulbs.
-Never use thin extension cords with the lights. Use thick extension
cords with a three-prong plug.
-It is advised to test the light stands before attaching the light heads.
While setting up make sure the legs of the light stands are extended
so the bar is perpendicular to the floor, and extended from the
bottom up so there is less weight on top.
-Properly secure the cord by wrapping it around the stand and securing it under one leg.