Video Tips & Tricks ep02: How to Turn off the QL-1000 Fan and add a professional switch

[Robtamm]

Nice video, keep it going!!!

[wdebauchez]

Great stuff, I actually just disconnected the fan and it's fine, it doesn't overheat.

Just tried on a 30' shoot.

Dimming the light does the job to be on the safe side.

[vanquish349]

im subscribbed

[ayumihamano]

this is so cool! very handy tips.

[SonicOrbStudios]

These lights are not too loud but this mod is still a nice thing to do if you really MUST have the fan off...just don't turn it off for too long!

[MyHakob]

what program i need for make professional video clip

[faisal437]

can you please tell me where you video is for advance masking because i want to work on masking for animated music videos, or AMVS, please tell me which ep, and if you dont have 1, then please make 1, it would go really popular unless you already have 1, thanks

[kenrocks2]

cool vid!

[JannyPoohXx3]

cool video

[manyhorses56]

cool tip

[MyVideosOnYT1]

Cool!

[sydneylurvesyou]

MEW

[SSHStudio]

Awesome!

[snrchat]

i want that ipod

[glowell]

Hey Mark,

Thanks for posting this. I may wire a switch into mine at some point however I may be happy with my current solution. I own 3 of these. I replaced the stock fan with a Noctua NF-R8 80mm fan.

The sound level is cut in half at least. I can hear the stock fan from across the room and cannot hear the Noctua fan unless I'm very close. There's a huge difference. The stock fan is rated at <33dB and the Noctua is <17dB.

I've only worked on one light so far. I purchased a 3 fan kit.

[glowell]

@glowell

I posted a video comparison of the two fans on my youtube page, for anyone who's interested.

[beccaluvsu10219]

SUBSCRIBED

[TobyFitz13]

lol

[weaponeer]

I really need to mod mine... I hate the fan noise, but love the lights.

Thanks for the DIY video on how to do it.

[hiws1]

Thx mark!

[anacondacartoy]

i love how you add to everything you have :)

[dwarfmenproductions]

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[CrazyMoleMan]

English?

[wiinniiedeepooh]

great!

[cockewhite]

L0L

[akosluk]

Cool!

[syst3m08]

I love the intro music :D

[MajorTriadz]

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[puffm098]

nice vids mike keep them up

[Papasmrfe]

QL-1000? Nope. I'm still working torward the muslins. Nice hat, though.

[AugyAtarashii]

Is there a way to install a fan in a halogen lamp?

[TYKEY10]

whats up

[voniak289]

wanna win

[MZMStudios]

Awesome tips, Mark!

[megamaster3000]

Cool!

[Qbert907123]

Hayy

[starthedus]

nice job

[DarkSkull800]

you give great tips

[doc77777777]

Is the disclaimer really necessary? lol.

[MrPEWS101]

you tips and tricks help me with my videos

[kaerfirarref]

I want an ipod :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[FilmEffects]

your videos are awesome,they inspired me to do some effects,but i have crap equipment...

[SprintingMouse]

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amazing!! :)

[mwmoviemaker]

How loud is the fan really?

[Nolimitsfan]

How do you know this?

But cool!

5 Starz!

[TwoMenMafia]

and fireing up the fan i go

[blackoutfilmsllc]

I did all this and now the fan will not come on at all.. I even put it back the way it cam and fan still wont come on. Could i have blown the fan. the light still comes on. Please any help would be great.

[PARRAVISION]

3 questions:

1: how long can the lights run with the fan off before it shuts down?

2: why can you just add a dimmer to slow down the speed of the fan to reduce the sound?

3: why cant the fan be replace with one that dosent make the humming sound?

please respond

[spike18801]

sweet Now i know

[laserlad93]

I shall bear this in mind if i am ever that rich :P I love working with my hands and modifying, its great!!

[dariodouchebag]

thankyou mr. apsolon

[jdog102cool]

How do we connect the pictures to the green screen? Do we need speceal software?Where can we get it for cheep?Do we need a special computer or video cammra?My computer records is that okay?Can I use that?

[RobinMoviesOffical]

uh... Did you watch his other video´s?

[carlgreen0054]

mark,can you please give me your vision lab studio serial number to activate it online?

please mark!!!i really need updates

i'll be looking forward to your reply

[RobinMoviesOffical]

Buy the full version! Its illigal to ask online a serial number to crack it!

[leokimvideo]

cut the red wire, just like a bomb..

The Mad Bomber loves red wires Mark.

[Frontiervideo]

hey do you still use sony vegas?

[markapsolon]

yup :)

[Bluwhodesign]

Dumb cheerleader calling

[markapsolon]

are you going to dance

[Bluwhodesign]

How much are you going to pay me, I'm not cheap you know, lol.

[Bluwhodesign]

Oh darling you know I'd dance for you

[smifis2K]

Oh one more this :)

Could you do some more sound stuff? I'm interested in making a mini mixer thing, you won't belive how much hassle I'd save :d

[markapsolon]

I'm working on an audio vid :)

[smifis2K]

Cool.

[smifis2K]

Oh also i loved the bit with the soldering iron when the solder moved and it didn't actually do anything other that melt the plastic on the wire.

I normally just cover all of my contact with glue from a hot glue gun. if i use shrink wrap just wave it underneth the shrink wrap a few times.

[markapsolon]

lol if you watched the real Sd video there was solder on it. I know hot glue would melt with these lights so I would not try it but nice idea. I temp res chemical weild might work

[smifis2K]

Just out of interest what editing software do you use?

I was taught and i have always used Adobe Premiere to edit.

[markapsolon]

I use Vegas pro 8 atm

[Candyman97]

What is the difference between Movie Studio And pro. I use Movie Studio because I can't afford the Pro version.

[markapsolon]

pro 8 has about 95% more features than movie studio. Unlimited tracks, masking, etc, etc. The best way to see all the features is to go over to their website and take a look.

[kempercole]

Mark,

Do you have to use a switch or can you use a variable power dial? Similar to the one on the QL-1000 that adjusts the light intensity. If so you could adjust the fan noise down without losing all of the ventilation.

[markapsolon]

you probably could but I just opted for a switch. It was just as easy to install :)

[Candyman97]

Thanks Mark you are the best man, I mean I love you man, I really really love you man, let me count the ways 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21. I can never figure out how I get to 21, I must of counted something else after I ran out finger and toes. LOL hey so can I have your Bud. Thanks for the switch on the lights, it looks like it really belongs there

[markapsolon]

it does look professional thats why I did it :)

[apryan]

I love Arri lites and only use them. I would never turn off fans in lites thou. Fire hazard! :P

[markapsolon]

they have a thermosta switch that turns the lights off at 90 C but I love those arri lights too but they cost so much for the really good kits :)

[vivaarnoldo]

Excellent! Well done. Having the technical knowledge is one thing but the real skill comes with the sharing...with excellent video angles and in focus.

Thank you for sharing.

Cheers mate.

[markapsolon]

thanks :)

[tishon24]

what if you mistakenly broke the light while you were doing this would you buy another one just asking mark.

[markapsolon]

I would probably just repair it. The schematics of the lights guts are pretty easy and I could redo the entire thing if I wanted :)

[Bluwhodesign]

Really you can? where do you get all the parts for it? lol

[Ivansvideocollection]

Another great video Mark!!! Thanks!

[markapsolon]

glad you liked it :)

[actionsports111]

I don't have this light kit, but really cool stuff.

[markapsolon]

Thanks :)

[unpicked1]

LOL, It's like defusing a bomb!!

"Cut the red wire!! Not the black!!"

Take it easy, man.

[markapsolon]

NOT the BLACK WIRE..lol :)

[RLewisH]

Hey Mark, even though I wouldn't do this, I watched the video because I felt like it lol.. Anyway, you may want to put in the annotations instead of a heating iron for the shrink wrap, you can use a household hairdryer. Great video Mark!

[markapsolon]

I would have used my heat gun but I could not find it. I actually tried a hairdryer and it does not work, after doing it for 30 mins..lol. The best other method is the soldering gun :)

[baddspella]

prity much commen scence. but i guess its usefull for the people who know nowthing about circety .

[markapsolon]

yeah its simple like spelling :)

[baddspella]

way to have a go at a dyslexic

feel good now ?

[markapsolon]

I guess ew are on even terms :)

[isegoria1]

Wouldn't a silent air bearing fan be a great upgrade. I guess I am not sure how much noise these make. Greta content in this video.

How to's are a pain in the but. Certainly harder than just ranting in front of the camera. LOL

5 Stars

[markapsolon]

actually they are silent air fans and you can not hear them on a normal set but if you are shooting a drama where you need silences its best to turn the fan off. How tos are harder..lol its has content too :) thanks :)

[loadbrecht]

you forgot to tell me to unplug the unit!!!

holy crap that was a rush!!!!!

my other one just melted and plastic dripped all over my hard wood floorsand the smoke alarms went on !!!

thanks for screwing up my lights....lol

just kidding ...lol I can't afford those lights

I just wanted to get bluwhodesign on your ass...lol

[markapsolon]

lol :)

[biggydman]

Now that's what I'm talking about- dangerous tips! Yeah!! plyers. check; iron. check; drill, check; blow up doll, check; peanut butter,check; blanket, check; flame thrower, check; waiter, check please! You know what I'm thinking after watching this:(in my best Norm McDonald voice) DON'T BUY LIGHTS WITH FANS ON THEM!

[Bluwhodesign]

I told him not to do this, or to tell people to send it to an electrician, but he says it's easy. But what do I know I'm just a woman, and a woman who can't make video work quickly on a website, BTY you can check this out in better quality on mark's website if you just wait a minute or two.

[markapsolon]

Its easy :)

[isegoria1]

you forgot cream cheese

[bf2films]

nice. make a video camera with chroma key built in!!!

[markapsolon]

lol :) I wish I could :) actaully they do have a light that does it but its really expensive

[bf2films]

Nice! Im in middle school and don't have the money to get all of the real fancy lights, but I do have Photokey and a really good camera and a blue blanket the exact shade of blue for it, I use my dads work lights, it looks like a professional look! Amazing what you can do with some of the stuff around the house!

[panchogordo1]

my canon elura has it built in

[RLewisH]

The Chroma-Key behind him is Muslin, not built into the camera.

[slipperywhenwet5]

How much does the light cost.

I do green screen sometimes and was just wondering what the cheapest light that works good was. I don't want an expensive light since I don't do this all that often.

[markapsolon]

take a look at my other videos and my website. I should have the reviews parts on my website up and running by monday :)

[geeksproductions]

sweet new vid

[markapsolon]

thanks :) more on the way

[12000038]

2nd comment. yay. dont put this down pleaseeeee.

[markapsolon]

I actually am going to have my videos linked on my website a fews days before they are youtube. That is once I finish up the site. Its still in the works and it show online..lol

[12000038]

Haha. Cool. Nice video man. Very well explained.

[ER92840]

man someone has been busy lately! :) Great video!

[markapsolon]

yup I have almost shot this entire series. 20 episodes :)