Aputure, a leading innovator in the lighting industry, has released its newest product: the INFINIBAR LED Pixel Light Bar. Known for producing high-quality and innovative lighting solutions, Aputure’s latest offering is sure to revolutionize the way filmmakers and photographers approach creative lighting.
Professionals have used tube-style lights for years. However, the new INFINIBAR addresses a common issue that creatives have had with these lights — the limitation of shapes, connections, and color space. Its individual pixel control makes the INFINIBAR more flexible than traditional tube-style lights. It allows users to be even more creative and dynamic. Let’s explore the features of the INFINIBAR and how it can enhance your next project.
Key Features of the INFINIBAR
- Available in 1’ 6.5W (PB3), 2’ 14W (PB6), and 4’ 27W (PB12) lengths
- RGBWW full color LED bar with 24 (PB3), 48 (PB6), and 96 (PB12) individual pixels
- Fully tunable CCT from 2,000K – 10,000K, CRI: ≥ 96, TLCI: ≥ 98
- ≥ 90% of colors within Rec.2020 color space
- Up to 10 splicing connectors
- Baby pin, magnets, or ¼” 20 screw mounting options
- Frosted diffusion layer
- Approximately two hours battery life, up to eight hours with Smart Mode
- Standard xy, RGB, 300+ gel presets
- Full control via Sidus Link® App, DMX/RDM, LumenRadio CRMX
- Built-in: 23 DMX profiles, 9 system FX, 7 pixel FX, 10 custom and music FX
- Supports SidusPro FX
- Frequency selection to reduce/eliminate flicker
What’s New About the INFINIBAR?
Design
The INFINIBAR boasts a sleek flat design, setting it apart from typical tube lights. It has a frosted diffusion layer that slightly wraps around the sides of the housing. This delivers smooth and glare-free light.
The flat shape also ensures fewer reflections, making it easier to incorporate into scenes. The 24 built-in pixels provide a wide range of options for creative designs. Also, with its intuitive mounting and connecting options, it’s simple to set up. Advanced connectivity methods and integrated battery further enhance its functionality. This makes it the perfect tool for building and bringing colorful, complex scenes to life.
Linking and Power
Linking and powering the INFINIBAR is a breeze thanks to the included straight link adapter that easily connects with Allen screws. With the ability to angle the bars at 90 or 180 degrees, and up to ten brackets available, you can create a wide range of shapes and setups. This allows for practical lighting on set or for creating unique light patterns.
Not only is linking the INFINIBAR easy, but power sharing is also a fantastic feature. When connected, the lights share the load, making it simple to use multiple bars at once without worrying about draining your batteries too quickly. With secure attachments and the ability to control the light and color from any direction, the INFINIBAR gives you the freedom to create almost any shape or lighting setup you can imagine.
Control
The PB3, PB6, and PB12 all offer advanced wireless connectivity options for complete control over its 24 pixels. You can group and control the pixels using Sidus Link, LumenRadio CRMX, or wired DMX using Aputure’s USB-C to DMX Adapter.
It also features critical color controls such as advanced HSI with white-point adjustability, RGB, and XY, giving you full creative freedom. With nine built-in system FX and seven Pixel FX, you can easily toggle between different light modes or save up to 20 custom FX in the Sidus Link app for quick access.
Output
The wrap-around effect produces a 120-degree beam angle from the front and just over the sides. Merging multiple lights into a single fixture creates a tiny seam between them that disappears, especially at around 2% and higher light output. This improvement is a game-changer. This is especially true when compared to tube lights, which tend to have a large gap between them when butted up against each other.
Shooting at 100% output produces an incredibly bright light, making the INFINIBAR appropriate for night shoots. Thanks to its high output, you can shoot at higher T stops to achieve better depth of field.
The SidusPro App allows for even more granular control by selecting individual pixels and choosing specific colors for each LED. User control and animations are fantastic, even if the output is not as strong when using only a few LEDs. With the app’s sequence and mapping options, users can explore almost infinite uses.
Build Quality
Despite its 3.5 to 6 lb. weight (depending on the model), the INFINIBAR boasts an extremely durable aluminum housing. This makes it suitable for any shooting environment. Whether used independently or linked together, its built-in magnets, INFINIBAR Rail, and Baby Pin Clamp system, plus two 1/4-20in threads, allow for easy mounting. The built-in 14.8Wh Lithium battery allows the INFINIBAR to operate at maximum output for 120 minutes. With a 10′ DC cord on one side and a 6′ AC cord on the other, it is designed to last for years to come. It can withstand a fair amount of wear and tear.
Who Should Buy the INFINIBAR?
If you’re a filmmaker, musician, photographer, or even a content creator looking to take your creative vision to the next level, the INFINIBAR is the right tool for you. With its sleek and flat form factor, the INFINIBAR is highly versatile and can be used in a multitude of applications.
Filmmaking
In the world of sci-fi filmmaking, the INFINIBAR can create futuristic and otherworldly sets that are sure to capture your audience’s attention. Whether you’re filming a spaceship interior, a neon-lit cyberpunk cityscape, or a post-apocalyptic waste station, the INFINIBAR’s RGBWW color quality and multiple Pixel FX can help you achieve the look and feel you’re looking for.
Music Videos
In music videos, the INFINIBAR can be used to create stunning and dynamic lighting effects that complement your music and add visual interest to your performance. Mount the lights together to create intricate geometric patterns, or use them individually to highlight key moments in your song. The INFINIBAR’s Sidus Link app and DMX1 control make it easy to program and customize your lighting effects on the fly.
Photography
For portrait photographers, the INFINIBAR can be used as creative and geometric catchlights that reflect in your subject’s eyes. Whether you’re shooting in a studio or on location, the INFINIBAR design makes it easy to set up and use. Mount the lights above or below your subject to create a dramatic and flattering lighting effect that’s sure to make your portraits stand out.
Finally, INFINIBARs can be connected together and mounted to allow you to hover over, under, or around objects and subjects, making it a versatile tool for creating a wide range of stunning visuals. Whether you’re shooting product photography, fashion, or experimental art projects, INFINIBAR’s high-quality lighting and infinite range of possibilities are sure to inspire you and help you achieve your creative goals.
New Amarans
In addition to the INFINIBAR, Aputure also announced some updates to their Amaran lineup:
Amaran Battery Powered RGBWW Color LED Pixel Tube Series
Say hello to Amaran’s first-ever full-color LED Pixel Tube Series. These sleek and slender lights come in 1’, 2’, and 4’ lengths, so you can mix and match to fit any shoot. With Sidus Link app and DMX1 control, and USB-C rechargeable batteries, these compact and versatile tube lights are perfect for unleashing your creativity and unlocking an infinite range of possibilities.
The Amaran PT series outshines other lights in its class with four built-in pixels that can be independently controlled via the Sidus Link app. It also has seven pre-programmed Pixel FX and 9 SystemFX. Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, these tube lights will take your shots to the next level.
Amaran COB S ultra-compact Daylight & Bi-Color Bowens Mount LEDs
Aputure also announced the Amaran COB S — the ultimate pocket-sized lighting powerhouse. With 65W/100W of daylight and bi-color lighting, and full Bowens Mount versatility, these fixtures are right for any shoot.
And thanks to the all-new dual-blue upgraded LED chipset, you’ll see improved spectral continuity, light quality & enhanced color accuracy. So if you’re ready to take your shots to the next level, grab the Amaran COB S and get to work.
Wrapping Up
There’s a ton of new, interesting, and innovative products that have come out from Aputure over the last few years. Creative professionals looking to elevate their work will find the INFINIBAR and other Aputure offerings will be a valuable additions to their toolkit.
