Project Overview
Time: October 2025
Location: Paris, France
Application: Two-person interview and beauty product filming in a compact commercial studio
When a Paris-based production team set out to improve the lighting in its compact studio, it needed more than simply adding another LED panel. The space had limited ceiling height, a carefully designed interior, and a chandelier positioned above the shooting area. The lighting system had to deliver a broad, flattering source without overwhelming the room or interfering with the set design.
The team also needed a solution versatile enough for two different production scenarios:
- Two-person interviews and corporate video content
- Beauty and cosmetic product filming for web, social, and advertising campaigns
HAFE recommended the Artemis Pad LED1400—a high-output, flat-format LED helium balloon light designed to deliver soft, even illumination in spaces where conventional large lighting fixtures are difficult to position.
What the Client Cared About
The production team’s priorities were clear:
Soft, flattering light
For interview work, both subjects needed to remain evenly lit as they naturally turned and moved during the conversation. The client wanted to avoid hard facial shadows, distracting hotspots, and a “lit from one side" appearance.
Clean product highlights
Beauty products often feature glossy packaging, metallic details, and reflective surfaces. The lighting had to reveal the shape and finish of each product while avoiding harsh reflections and blown-out highlights.
High color accuracy
Accurate skin tones and faithful product colors were essential for beauty campaigns, branded content, and commercial video.
A compact, low-profile design
The studio had limited overhead space and a carefully styled interior. A large spherical balloon or bulky softbox would have been difficult to integrate into the set.
Flexible color control
The team needed to match existing ambient light or create a more refined studio look without changing the entire lighting setup.
Professional control
The fixture had to fit naturally into a professional production workflow, with DMX control and a simple onboard interface for day-to-day operation.
The HAFE Solution
One large, soft source. Multiple production applications.
The Artemis Pad LED1400 was positioned above the conversation area to create a broad, soft ambience across both interview subjects. Its large diffused surface helped reduce facial shadows and maintain an even look throughout the frame—even when the subjects turned or moved naturally during the discussion.
For beauty product filming, the fixture was used as a soft overhead source. This produced smooth illumination across the product table, helping the camera capture clean highlights on cosmetic packaging without creating the harsh glare commonly associated with smaller, harder sources.
Its flat pad construction made the system particularly well suited to the studio’s limited ceiling height. Instead of requiring the clearance of a large spherical balloon or the floor space of multiple softboxes, the Artemis Pad LED1400 could be integrated close to the ceiling or above the shooting area.
The result was a more open studio floor, a cleaner set, and a lighting setup that could transition easily between interviews, product scenes, training content, livestreams, and commercial shoots.
Product Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Artemis Pad LED1400 |
| Product Type | Pad LED helium balloon light |
| Total Lamp Power | 1400W |
| LED Blankets | 2 |
| Color Temperature | Hybrid 2600K–6200K; warm white 2600K; cold white 6200K |
| Envelope Dimensions | L 3.5m * W 3.5m * H 1m |
| Balloon Volume | 12.3 m³ / 434 ft³ |
| Control | DMX and onboard PSU; optional CRMX-LumenRadio |
| PSU Input | AC 230V or 120V |
| PSU Output | DC 24V–58A |
| PSU Interface | Onboard touchscreen |
| Color Rendering | CRI 96–99 |
| Shape Options | Custom pad length from 3m to 5m |
| Recommended Applications | Interviews, corporate studios, product studios, beauty content, online courses, livestreams, training videos, and small commercial interiors |
Customer Feedback
“We wanted a light that could cover the entire conversation area without making the space feel crowded. The Artemis Pad LED1400 gave us a beautifully soft source from above and kept both subjects looking consistent throughout the interview."
“For beauty products, the light is soft enough to control reflections while still preserving the shape, finish, and premium feel of the packaging."
The client particularly appreciated:
- Consistent illumination across two-person interviews
- Softer facial shadows and a more natural on-camera appearance
- Cleaner highlights on cosmetic packaging
- High color accuracy for skin tones and product colors
- Easy integration into a compact studio environment
- Adjustable color temperature for different shooting conditions
- Professional DMX control with optional wireless operation
- More usable floor space compared with multiple conventional fixtures
Structural Comparison
Artemis Pad LED1400 vs. Conventional Softboxes and Spherical Balloons
| Feature | Artemis Pad LED1400 | Conventional Softbox | Large Spherical Balloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Flat, low-profile pad | Box-shaped modifier around a point source | Spherical inflatable source |
| Light Quality | Broad, soft, and evenly distributed | Soft but generally more directional | Very soft, wide ambient illumination |
| Low-Ceiling Suitability | Excellent | Moderate, depending on stand and fixture height | Limited by overall diameter and clearance |
| Studio Footprint | Minimal floor impact when mounted overhead | Often requires stands and counterweight | May require larger rigging and operating space |
| Interview Coverage | Well suited to two-person interview areas | May require multiple fixtures | Excellent, but potentially oversized for small studios |
| Product Reflection Control | Smooth, clean highlights | More sensitive to fixture angle and source size | Soft reflections, but less compact |
| Color Flexibility | 2600K–6200K hybrid output | Depends on the LED fixture used | Depends on the system configuration |
| Control | DMX, onboard PSU, optional CRMX | Varies by fixture | Varies by system |
| Best For | Compact studios, interviews, beauty, tabletop, and commercial content | General key and fill lighting | Large-area ambient lighting and spacious interiors |
Why the Pad Structure Makes a Difference
The Artemis Pad LED1400 combines the broad source area of balloon lighting with a flatter, more space-efficient structure. This makes it easier to integrate into studios where ceiling height, set design, or available floor space are major considerations.
It is especially effective when the production requires:
- A soft overhead source
- Even illumination across multiple subjects
- Controlled reflections on glossy products
- A clean studio floor
- Fast transitions between different types of content
FAQ
What is the Artemis Pad LED1400?
The Artemis Pad LED1400 is a 1400W flat-format LED helium balloon light designed to provide broad, soft, and even illumination for professional video and commercial production.
What is the difference between the LED1400 and the LED1000?
The Artemis Pad LED1400 delivers more output than the 1000W version while maintaining the same practical pad-style structure. Its larger envelope—3.5m * 3.5m * 1m—and higher output make it suitable for two-person interviews, larger tabletop scenes, and applications that require additional light levels.
Is the Artemis Pad LED1400 suitable for low-ceiling studios?
Yes. Its flat profile makes it easier to position in low-ceiling environments than a large spherical balloon or a conventional overhead lighting system.
Can it be used for beauty and cosmetic product filming?
Yes. The large diffused source creates soft, controlled highlights on cosmetic packaging, skincare bottles, makeup products, and other reflective surfaces. It helps maintain a premium visual appearance without harsh glare.
Can the color temperature be adjusted?
Yes. The Artemis Pad LED1400 supports a hybrid color temperature range from 2600K to 6200K, allowing the fixture to match warm interior lighting or produce a cooler, cleaner studio look.
How is the light controlled?
The fixture supports DMX control and includes an onboard PSU with touchscreen interface. Optional CRMX-LumenRadio wireless control is available for compatible production workflows.
Does the fixture offer accurate color reproduction?
Yes. The Artemis Pad LED1400 provides a color rendering performance of CRI 96–99, making it suitable for interviews, beauty content, product videos, and commercial applications where accurate colors matter.
Can the pad dimensions be customized?
The Artemis Pad platform supports custom pad lengths from 3m to 5m, allowing the system to be adapted to different studio layouts and production requirements.
Where can the Artemis Pad LED1400 be used?
Typical applications include:
- Two-person interviews
- Corporate and commercial studios
- Product demonstration shoots
- Beauty and makeup content
- Online course recording
- Training videos
- Livestreaming
- E-commerce video
- Small event spaces
- Branded interiors and pop-up installations
Why Choose HAFE?
HAFE develops professional balloon lighting systems for productions that demand soft light, flexible installation, and reliable control.
Designed around real production needs
The Artemis Pad LED1400 is not simply a high-output LED fixture. It is a complete lighting solution for teams working in compact studios, commercial interiors, and fast-moving production environments.
A softer way to light people and products
Its large illuminated surface creates natural-looking overhead light that works beautifully for faces, product tables, beauty scenes, and branded content.
More output without a larger footprint
With 1400W of LED power, the Artemis Pad LED1400 provides strong, usable output while remaining easier to integrate into compact spaces than many large-format balloon systems.
Professional color performance
With CRI 96–99, the fixture delivers the color accuracy required for skin tones, packaging, cosmetics, food, and lifestyle products.
Flexible control and installation
DMX, onboard touchscreen control, optional CRMX wireless operation, and customizable pad dimensions make the system adaptable to a wide range of professional workflows.
Engineered for compact environments
The flat pad structure is a practical alternative to large spherical balloons and multi-fixture soft-light setups. It helps production teams maintain a cleaner set, preserve floor space, and achieve consistent results with fewer compromises.
The HAFE Advantage
When the brief calls for soft, even, high-quality light in a space where every metre matters, the HAFE Artemis Pad LED1400 delivers.
It brings together:
- The softness of balloon lighting
- The output of a professional LED system
- The efficiency of a low-profile structure
- The control expected on modern production sets
- The flexibility required for interviews, products, beauty, and branded content
Artemis Pad LED1400 — broad, beautiful light for productions that demand more from less space.