Hudson Spider

Overview

Hudson Spider LLC produces compact, parabolic-shaped LED lights and compounding sliders for professional film, TV, and production lighting. Founded in 2017 by Australian cinematographer Tim Hudson and Sarah Hudson, the company is based in Valencia, California, and focuses on lightweight, directional lighting solutions like the Redback fixture.¹²³⁴⁸

History

Hudson Spider was founded in 2017 by Tim Hudson, an Australian Cinematographers' Society member, and Sarah Hudson in Santa Clarita, California. The founders taught themselves CAD and used 3D printers and precision cutters to develop their first product, the Redback, after months of prototyping. The Redback parabolic 36” LED fixture debuted in 2017 and gained use in movies, TV shows, commercials, and stills shoots.²⁴⁸

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are made in Valencia, California, USA. The company handles design and manufacturing in-house, using CAD programs, 3D printers, and computer-controlled precision cutters.²³

Notable Products

• Redback - 36-inch parabolic LED fixture providing soft, directional light, used in movies, TV, commercials, and stills.
• Compounding Sliders - Modular sliders for building and transporting lighting setups.
• LED Soft Boxes - Compact, lightweight parabolic LED lights for professional production.
• Reflectors - Accessories enhancing directional lighting in film and TV.

Reputation

Hudson Spider is recognized in film and production circles for innovative, lightweight parabolic LED lights that offer soft, directional illumination and ease of transport. Professionals appreciate the Redback's quick adoption on sets since 2017. As a small company with two employees, it maintains a niche reputation for specialized solutions without widespread critiques noted.¹⁴⁷⁸