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Overview

VELVET Light is a manufacturer of LED lighting fixtures for the film and television industry. The company produces luminaires designed for cinematography, emphasizing robustness, portability, and features like instant color temperature adjustment. Its products have been used in productions such as Mission Impossible, Star Wars Episode VII, and Narcos, with presence in studios across more than 50 countries.

History

Founded in 2008 in Barcelona by cinematographers Javier Valderrama and Toni Hernandez to create specialized LED luminaires. Key milestones include the 2013 launch of the first rainproof panel, 2019 NAB award for VELVET Evo, 2020 NAB award for KOSMOS, 2022 CineGear Technical Award for VELVET Cyc, and 2024 Spanish Film Academy Segundo de Chomon Technical Award.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
VELVET Evo (LED panels)	Versatile panels for film sets with app control	$1,500 - $5,000
KOSMOS (High-output fixtures)	Powerful LED lights for large-scale productions	$3,000 - $8,000
VELVET Cyc (Cyclorama lighting)	Specialized for studio backgrounds	$2,000 - $6,000

Manufacturing

All products are designed and manufactured 100% in-house at the company's factory in Barcelona, Spain. Production uses low-carbon aluminum and sustainable processes.

Notable Products

VELVET Evo - Award-winning articulated LED panel with mobile app control and full color management.
KOSMOS - NAB award-winning high-output fixture for professional film and TV lighting.
VELVET Cyc - CineGear Technical Award winner for cyclorama and wall washing applications.

Reputation

VELVET is recognized among cinematographers for innovative, reliable LED lights tailored to film production needs, with awards from NAB and the Spanish Film Academy affirming technical contributions. Professionals value the European-made quality and sustainability focus. Limited public data on widespread criticisms, though scale may restrict it to niche professional use.

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