Gear n' Gadget - Arri M40 Light Unit

An episode of the The Practical Filmmaker podcast, hosted by The Practical Filmmaker, titled "Gear n' Gadget - Arri M40 Light Unit" was published on December 23, 2021 and runs 4 minutes.

December 23, 2021 ·4m · The Practical Filmmaker

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Summary

If you are looking for a reliable light unit on set, you might want to consider the Arri M40. In this review, David George helps you decide if the Arri M40 is the right unit for your next project. He shares how to power the light, what quirks the light has, and how great the customer service is when something goes wrong. The light was very reliable on set, but you might want to consider having a backup up unit in case something does wrong.Listen to see if the Arri M40 will work for your next project.Pros⭐️ Reliable⭐️ Great Customer ServiceCons 🚫 Costs 🚫 Generator to power unit 🚫 Consider a backup Key points::10 - Generator to power the light:24 - Ballast to power the Arrival M40:52 - Set up on set1:13 - Why you need a generator1:54 - What quirks does this light have2:51 - Owner issue with the unitLinks:Arri M40Connect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources

Episode Description

If you are looking for a reliable light unit on set, you might want to consider the Arri M40.

In this review, David George helps you decide if the Arri M40 is the right unit for your next project. He shares how to power the light, what quirks the light has, and how great the customer service is when something goes wrong.

The light was very reliable on set, but you might want to consider having a backup up unit in case something does wrong.

Listen to see if the Arri M40 will work for your next project.

Pros
⭐️ Reliable
⭐️ Great Customer Service

Cons
🚫 Costs
🚫 Generator to power unit
🚫 Consider a backup

Key points:
:10 - Generator to power the light
:24 - Ballast to power the Arrival M40
:52 - Set up on set
1:13 - Why you need a generator
1:54 - What quirks does this light have
2:51 - Owner issue with the unit

Links:
Arri M40

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Follow The Practical Filmmaker on Instagram
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