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Simon McConway
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Doncaster, UK
Registered: Jun 2004

posted February 06, 2009 03:34 PM

I bought an Atlas Warner (Paul Plus Co also mentioned on the box) for £4. It uses a FAF 650w lamp and is unbelievably bright; I could literally light up the whole street and have just tried it in the back garden! It is brighter than any cine flood or stage light I've ever seen. Anyone had one of these? Or know where spare FAF 650w lamps can be found?

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Jose Artiles
Master Film Handler

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From: Spain
Registered: Oct 2005

posted February 06, 2009 07:17 PM

hi try here:
http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b.pl/faf|220v|650w~ansi.html

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As Steven Spielberg says....
Nothing beats old school projection. Digital is just an imitation.

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Bill Brandenstein
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: California
Registered: Aug 2007

posted February 06, 2009 07:39 PM

Sorry Simon, but what is an Atlas Warner?

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Michael O'Regan
Film God

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From: Essex, UK
Registered: Oct 2007

posted February 07, 2009 03:27 AM

....and what do you use them for?

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Lars Pettersson
Master Film Handler

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From: Stockholm, Sweden
Registered: Jan 2007

posted February 07, 2009 04:10 AM

Hello,

Clusters of PAR-lamps have been popular in cinematography since the 1970s as a lighter alternative to the much bulkier (back then Brutes or nowadays) large HMI lights. They´re useful for punching light through a window or for balancing sunlight outdoors. People still use them although today there are many alternative fixtures, so it´s a matter of preference.
For images of them in action, check out photos from Kubricks Barry Lyndon where they were used on location.

Cheers,
Lars

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Michael O'Regan
Film God

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From: Essex, UK
Registered: Oct 2007

posted February 07, 2009 04:34 AM

Ahhh.........sorry, I thought Simon was referring to a projector lamp.
Obviously, these lamps are for use in filming, right??

-Mike

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