Made for studio shooting that requires you to morph your light source, this MOZZIE Deluxe Double Header Kit from Hudson Spider has two aluminum fixtures with a wide color range, plus both wired and wireless DMX. The two fixtures come with a 400W ballast and a parabolic backing. Also included are an egg crate grid, a teaser, a handgrip, two baby pins, and two umbrellas. It all fits in a waterproof case that has a custom insert.
Design
Each head looks like a six-legged spider with legs that can be brought in, covered with the included black backing, and used in either parabolic mode or opened flat like a star for a wall of light. The key to recreating the umbrella bounced light look with LEDs is to have them positioned closely together, spread evenly along the length of a parabolic-shaped armature, and focused outwards, not bounced, combining to create one attractive, continuous soft source. The way the 29" Spider light wraps around your subject is unique and takes advantage of the highly attractive and flattering illumination delivered by a fixture of this style. The raw, undiffused LEDs create specular highlights in the skin and eyes and have been referred to as "beauty light." This phenomenon makes direct LED a viable alternative to bounced HMI or Tungsten.
Developed by Filmmakers
The MOZZIE was developed on set by cinematographers, gaffers, and grips to streamline the lighting and production process, making it a little easier to get the job done well. The unit weighs in at only 3 lb, making it very easy to rig from the included 5/8" baby pin, either mounted at the front or rear 3/8" thread mounting points, typically with a standard grip head found on any C-stand. The included rolling case is shock-proof for peace of mind during transport.
Optional Accessories
The MOZZIE has a steadily growing list of Hudson Spider and third-party accessories, including diffusion, teasers, soft egg crates, and softboxes, specifically the Stealth Octa.