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does anyone use BRIESE lighting?
what are you feelings/exp with them? Dec 24 07 07:05 pm Link never used em but if russell james likes them, they MUST be good (insert sarcasm here). Dec 24 07 08:37 pm Link thats exactly what i was getting at... i have NEVER heard of them... so i was wandering if they were just one of those companies who paid out the rear to be advertised so ppl would think they were "the best in the business" Dec 24 07 08:53 pm Link They are the best in the business. In the heirarchy of lighting there is Briese, Broncolor then Profoto. If Broncolor is twice the cost of Profoto, Briese is twice the cost of Broncolor and you've probably haven't heard of them because they don't need to advertise because they already have the very high end market. Dec 24 07 09:01 pm Link Photog Log wrote: I bet a lot of ppl are wandering that too. Dec 24 07 09:33 pm Link Photog Log wrote: as a photographer, when i look at someone else's work, i really don't wonder a lot about the brand of equipment they're using; am more interested in what they're doing with [it] ... Dec 24 07 09:36 pm Link i've been a subscriber to american cinematographer for at least 8 years and i've never, ever seen that name mentioned or let alone see one of their unique fixtures on any behind the scenes set pictures. Once you go HMI (as is everybody's dream) and can afford the 6K per light fixture, there isn't that much that sets apart any of manufacturers (ie dedo, desisti, balcar,arri etc...) as for briese flash stuff, nothing looks that much out of the oridinary except the umbrella reflector stuff which looks more advanced but unless they put some gallery pics for us to study the light itself, hard to tell if obscene pricing is justifiable. Dec 24 07 10:22 pm Link utako omori wrote: Briese lighting is used ALOT in hip hop and pop rock videos. It is very distinctive in light characteristics. Dec 25 07 01:43 am Link From what my have heard.. Briese pioneered the "Parabolic" reflector, also, their lights "the ones seen on "the shot" are both HMI and strobe together, and have the unique ability of changing the focal point of the light by moving the element back and forth and side to side in the umbrella. Broncolor makes a parabolic, but isn't as versatile, and is strictly a strobe. I think briese's prices are justified, because they have no other competetors (at least none that can offer what they can) Dec 25 07 01:51 am Link I have no idea what they cost but I am sure it is out of my league. However, they have some nice information about all their products at http://www.briese-studios.de/eng/licht/start.html Dec 25 07 01:57 am Link Yes, very nice, used their version of the broncolor para its very nice light, but not the most practical, and I tend to like more direct control now a days. Have used their HMI's for video work, they are very nice and consistent, they are harder to come by so I don't use them often outside of NY. Stephen Eastwood http://www.StephenEastwood.com Dec 25 07 02:56 am Link Seems like the Farrari of lighting. I also tried researching 'em some time ago. I'd love a Broncolor para though.....or whatever else works like one. Anybody use the Elinchrom deep throat? Similar idea, though not focusable. Dec 25 07 01:21 pm Link I've used the briese before... that thing is AMAZING!!! we did it for an Ad job in downtown LA... we shot all day and even during Devil light... it gave consistent light and K* temp... we did over power the sun so that isn't saying much... but it does create Lovely lighting... just for the head and umbrella you looking to spend 30k! lol so it better be DAMN good, right?! I would suggest renting on (on the clients bill of course!haha) if you see the new 08' Union Bay Ads that was with a briese... Dec 26 07 12:58 am Link I have also looking into the Briese lighting system.. which included the Medium size Umbrella - Light and there power source. And I think the total would be close to $5-8K including shipping since you can only buy them from the manufacture there in Europe. There are no retailers here in the states. I also found out that that they are a little Less then the Broncolor.. Just I have to say the output is AWESOME .... Dec 26 07 02:55 am Link Hi, I have been using a Briese 100 Focus for about a two years and I like it a lot. I had it rewired for for my Broncolor power packs. This combo is great but I have no experience with the Briese pack and I have only use it as a strobe. The quality of the light is excellent, great color, snap and control. I also have a Bron Para 220 that I use with the their ring flash. The benefits of the Briese is that it has a brighter focus lamp and the placement of the tube is different. The light is just better but the Bron system is still great. You can see some examples in my port 1240726. Just go to "Girls with Guitars", the images with more shadow and fall off are made with the smaller Briese. The problems with Briese are that there is no dealer network (you can rent in NYC or LA) and they are very expensive. However, I like the system so much that I plan on getting a 44 when business is better. Hope that helps, Larry Aug 02 09 09:28 am Link Briese have some nice strobes. Ive been on set when the larger focusable para was being used. It mounted a unique pencil light design which gives it a direct and indirect (reflected) output at various points in the reflector. The packs seemed sturdy enough and look like something out of a Jean-Paul Gaultier set. I still think your dollars are better off being sent to Balcar or Bron - think "focusable" reflector design, in a way different to the Profoto design. Briese is still pretty unique. Aug 02 09 03:14 pm Link StephenEastwood wrote: Actually, it's the other way around Stephen: Aug 26 09 03:03 pm Link If these are the same lights used on "The Shot", I believe Maria (the winner) said they can be used as strobes OR Hotlights. Aug 26 09 03:34 pm Link If I could afford it I'd be using it  Aug 26 09 03:57 pm Link Why not look at the alienbees.com PLM cheap and youtube review seem positive Sep 16 10 08:33 pm Link These guys advertise a knockoff: http://www.falconeyes.com.hk/?cid=73425 … g_Umbrella I've seen a few others over the years as well... (edit) I see the guy above me bumped a year old thread... Paul Sep 16 10 09:01 pm Link Sep 26 10 07:46 pm Link Paul Brecht wrote: Most of theme is some kind of copies. Briese owns the rights to para type umbrellas. Sep 27 10 01:13 am Link Briese lighting used in Pitbull, Marc Anthony latest video Rain Over Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISxrbRx4 … er&list=UL Aug 01 11 08:26 pm Link briese = super ballerific Aug 01 11 08:36 pm Link I've seen them used routinely on video shoots, first a few years ago at Fox and several times since at other lots. Aug 01 11 08:57 pm Link If you're the type of shooter who drives a Koenigsegg, then you can outfit your studio with Briese lighting. But neither companies CEO's will loose a minute of sleep over the fact that 99% of the world's population will never know about their products. Aug 01 11 08:57 pm Link will never afford it, but I have heard of Briese and man... they are some sexy looking lights teehee and that para is niceeee Aug 02 11 07:10 am Link just tried it. in love. just when I graduated from Calumet Brand to Alien Bees then Profoto. I thought I was a baller. then I saw Briese stuff. Feb 02 13 12:24 pm Link |
