Creamsource

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Overview

Creamsource is an Australian lighting technology company specializing in professional LED lighting fixtures for film, television, and content production. The company designs and manufactures advanced lighting solutions including the Vortex and SpaceX product lines, which are used by cinematographers, gaffers, and production companies worldwide. Creamsource is known for combining high output LED technology with compact, efficient designs that compete favorably on cost-per-watt metrics against traditional tungsten and competing LED solutions.

History

Founded in 2004 as Outsight Pty Ltd, the company rebranded to Creamsource to align with its LED product line recognition in the industry. The company has maintained a focus on solving specific problems in film and television production through rapid design and build capabilities. Key milestones include the development of the Vortex series (Vortex24, Vortex8S, Vortex4S) and the SpaceX fixture, which delivers 1,200 watts of LED power equivalent to 5K tungsten output. In recent years, Creamsource extended product warranties from two to five years across its entire range.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Vortex Series	Professional LED fixtures for studio and location lighting	$8,000 - $25,000
SpaceX	High-output LED studio lighting with wide beam control	$15,000 - $30,000
CREAMOS V3.0	Control system for fixture management and color correction	$2,000 - $8,000
Lighting Accessories	Enhancement gear for fixture performance optimization	$500 - $5,000

Manufacturing

Creamsource manufactures products in-house at its Sydney headquarters, leveraging rapid design and build capabilities to maintain quality standards. The company combines LED engine technology with optical systems to achieve high output in compact form factors. Manufacturing is supported by in-house R&D capabilities focused on advancing LED lighting technology.

Notable Products

SpaceX - LED fixture with six engines, 1,200 watts output equivalent to 5K tungsten, featuring optional optics for doubled intensity and wide beam delivery at $5.41 per watt.
Vortex24 - Advanced LED lighting fixture designed for professional film and television production with modular design.
Vortex8S - Compact LED fixture for location and studio use, part of the Vortex series for professional cinematography.
CREAMOS V3.0 - Control system enabling centralized management and color correction of Creamsource fixtures across production sets.

Reputation

Creamsource is recognized and trusted by gaffers and lighting technicians globally for delivering high-performance LED solutions at competitive cost-per-watt ratios. The company is positioned as an innovator in LED studio lighting, with products adopted by progressive production companies. The extended five-year warranty reflects confidence in product durability and quality. The brand is known for solving practical industry problems rather than pursuing purely aesthetic or premium positioning.

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