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Pixapro Tips

Hair and Rim Lighting: A Beginner's Guide

Both hair lighting and rim lighting are utilised primarily to create separation between your subject and the background. Especially if pairing a da...

Posted: 07 Apr 2025

PiXAPRO Instructions

Godox LED Light Firmware Troubleshooting

Has your Godox LED light failed mid-firmware update, or is your light no longer working properly post-update? Follow this guide to attempt re-insta...

Posted: 15 Apr 2025

PiXAPRO Instructions

Things To Know About: Flash Tubes

Flash Tubes can be pricey to replace when they die, so it's important to ensure they last as long as possible, and that you can also spot the signs...

Posted: 01 Apr 2025

Godox

Electronic Diffusion Panels vs Fabric Scrim Diffusion for Filmmaking

With the introduction of Godox's new AD21, AD32 and AD33 panels, announced to excitement from Godox fans, we're answering your question of what ben...

Posted: 31 Mar 2025

Godox

Which KNOWLED Lights Are CRMX Compatible?

CRMX is a new wireless control tech patented by LumenRadio, built specifically for DMX consoles and touted as the most reliable new form of DMX tec...

Posted: 21 Mar 2025

PiXAPRO News

Thanks for Visiting The Photography Show 2025!

A big thanks to everyone who visited The Photography Show last week at the ExCeL! A first for the show, the show was hosted in London rather than B...

Posted: 19 Mar 2025

PiXAPRO News

LIVE Lighting Workshops at The Photography Show 2025

We're excited to announce our LIVE lighting workshops that will be held at The Photography and Video Show between 8th-11th March 2025! With a range...

Posted: 17 Feb 2025

Equipment Comparison

The New KNOWLED P1200R PRO vs the Original P1200R LED Panel

The newly announced P1200R PRO has entered the Godox KNOWLED professional lighting lineup as the upgraded model to the original P1200R Hard Light L...

Posted: 12 Feb 2025

Pixapro Tips

What does a Parabolic Softbox Do?

Deep softboxes, sometimes called Parabolic Softboxes, while maybe not seeming very different from standard or more shallow softboxes, can have an i...

Posted: 11 Feb 2025

Pixapro Tips

Using The OBSBOT Tail Air For Equestrian Events

Auto-tracking cameras, like the OBSBOT Tail Air, are revolutionising how equestrian events are recorded. These cameras use advanced AI to automatic...

Posted: 06 Feb 2025

Equipment Comparison

Introducing the Godox iFlash Range

The Godox iFlash range consists of super compact manual on-camera flashes designed for a slightly retro-feel and for casual and stylised photoshoot...

Posted: 31 Jan 2025

PiXAPRO Instructions

How To Setup & Connect Your OBSBOT Remote Control

Want to know how to connect your OBSBOT Tail Air Smart Remote Control to your OBSBOT Tail Air? This guide will walk you through the setup process a...

Posted: 03 Feb 2025

Continuous light

RGB vs RGBW vs RGBWW: What's the Difference?

When looking for RGB LED lighting options, you may find that different models of lights will have different types of RGB attributed to them. Some m...

Posted: 22 Jan 2025

Equipment Comparison

OBSBOT Meet 2 vs the new Meet SE

Comparing the OBSBOT Meet 2 to the newly announced Meet SE camera? Find the specifications comparison below to help you decide between the two.

Posted: 17 Jan 2025

Pixapro Tips

Lighting and Photography Tips for Nail Art Content

For those creating nail art content for social media or online for websites, you know how important it is to be able to accurately represent the co...

Posted: 20 Jan 2025

Equipment Comparison

Upgrading Your Photography Lighting Equipment in 2025

If you've shopped with us for a while, you may have noticed that we no longer sell a lot of our old popular lighting equipment. If you're looking f...

Posted: 10 Jan 2025

PiXAPRO News

Rewards Points are Changing on 1st February

Our rewards points system is changing from 1st February 2025. Read below to find out how this affects you and your existing rewards. Points Value ...

Posted: 13 Jan 2025

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Hair and Rim Lighting: A Beginner's Guide

Godox LED Light Firmware Troubleshooting

Things To Know About: Flash Tubes

Electronic Diffusion Panels vs Fabric Scrim Diffusion for Filmmaking

Which KNOWLED Lights Are CRMX Compatible?

Thanks for Visiting The Photography Show 2025!

LIVE Lighting Workshops at The Photography Show 2025

The New KNOWLED P1200R PRO vs the Original P1200R LED Panel

What does a Parabolic Softbox Do?

Using The OBSBOT Tail Air For Equestrian Events

Introducing the Godox iFlash Range

How To Setup & Connect Your OBSBOT Remote Control

RGB vs RGBW vs RGBWW: What's the Difference?

OBSBOT Meet 2 vs the new Meet SE

Lighting and Photography Tips for Nail Art Content

Upgrading Your Photography Lighting Equipment in 2025

Rewards Points are Changing on 1st February