Unicorn Films offers the Aputure Lantern as a quick‑deploy, spherical softbox designed to create soft, even, 270° illumination in seconds. Its pop‑open tension frame lets crews establish ambient fills, overhead keys, or wraparound room light rapidly, while the included four‑section fabric skirt provides precise control to flag spill and shape the beam where needed.
Using a Bowens S‑Type mount, the Lantern integrates seamlessly with Aputure and Amaran COB fixtures, transforming a point source into a large, omnidirectional emitter that flatters skin tones and lifts overall exposure without harsh shadows. The 1‑stop diffusion balances softness with output, maintaining clean, even falloff across the frame. For interviews, product tables, and tight sets, the Lantern reduces setup time while delivering cinematic softness and consistent color.
Whether rigged overhead or on a stand, the adjustable skirt lets operators roll down one or more sections to cut light off walls, backgrounds, or camera positions, enabling motivated pools of light and controlled ambience with a single fixture. Lightweight and travel‑friendly, the Lantern is a go‑to modifier for teams who need reliable, repeatable results with minimal footprint.
Rent the Aputure Lantern from Unicorn Films to add fast, controllable, room‑filling soft light to Bowens COB kits perfect for interviews, corporate sets, narrative ambience, and small studios that demand speed and consistency.
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | Omnidirectional, approx. 270° | Even wrap for ambient and overhead keys |
| Diffusion | 1-stop white translucent fabric | Soft light with efficient output |
| Control | Four-section fabric skirt (hook-and-loop) | Flag spill and shape the beam |
| Mount | Bowens S-Type | Broad compatibility with COB fixtures |
| Setup | Pop-open tension frame | Deploys and packs down in seconds |
| Use Cases | Overhead key, room ambience, interviews | Versatile modifier for small to mid-size sets |
Yes, it ships with a four-section fabric skirt for adjustable spill control.
Any Bowens‑mount point‑source COB, including Aputure and Amaran fixtures.
For overhead keys, room ambience, and soft wraparound light on interviews or small sets.
It uses a 1‑stop diffusion, balancing softness with efficient transmission.
Yes, the pop‑open frame deploys in seconds for rapid workflows.
