LED Lights for Film Shooting: Types, Prices and Which to Buy (2026)
By MS Bollywood Film Equipments, Mumbai ·
Article 3 – drafted 2026-10-02 (calendar date Nov 3; written early).
Slug: led-lights-for-film-shooting → /guides/led-lights-for-film-shooting
Search targets (Ubersuggest India, 2026-10-01/02): led lights for film shooting (320/mo, SD 35) · shooting light (1,600, SD 24) ·
shooting light price (260, SD 15) · video shooting light setup (260, SD 29). Autocomplete confirms "film shooting light price",
"film shooting light price in india", "film shooting lights names", "lights for short film shooting".
Not targeted: "cob light vs panel light" – in India it means home ceiling lights. "video shooting light" (2,900) and
"continuous light for video" belong to the category pages (keyword map); this piece links to them.
Prices: store prices on 2026-10-02, all in stock. Quotes prices: recheck monthly with article 2.
Every spec is from the store's own product data. Not quoted: the Nanlite Forza 150B (its listing carries the FS-300C's description)
and lux figures where the listing contradicts itself (FS-300B).
Kits pair only Bowens-mount lights with Bowens-mount modifiers, per the product listings.
–>
For film shooting, start with a COB LED monolight as your main light. It's the brightest light for the money, and with a softbox it gives the soft, controllable light most scenes need. At our store a COB monolight starts at ₹20,999 (Godox LA150). Add an LED panel to fill shadows (from ₹8,800) and a tube light for backlight and colour (a two-light Godox TL60 kit is ₹36,800). A complete three-light kit costs from about ₹45,000.
Prices in this guide are our store prices on 2 October 2026. Below: what each type of light does, what it costs, and three kits at different budgets.
The four types of LED light used on film sets
| Type | What it does | Use it for | Price at our store |
|---|---|---|---|
| COB monolight | One bright point of light; shape it with a softbox or reflector | Key light, sunlight through a window, lighting a whole room | ₹20,999 to ₹4,09,450 |
| LED panel | Soft, even light from a flat surface | Fill light, interviews, small rooms | ₹8,800 to ₹25,000 |
| LED mat | A large, very light, flexible soft source | Soft key light on location, overhead light, tight spaces | ₹43,900 to ₹1,99,000 |
| Tube light and light stick | A long, thin, battery-powered light, usually with RGB colour | Backlight, colour in the background, lights hidden in the frame | ₹10,799 to ₹44,999 per light |
Most film lighting uses all four. The question is which to buy first, and that is almost always a COB monolight. Browse every type on our film lighting equipment page.
COB monolights: the main light on most sets
COB stands for chip on board: hundreds of LEDs packed into one dense chip. Because the light comes from a single small point, a COB light is powerful and throws hard light, like the sun. On its own that light is harsh on faces, so COB monolights take Bowens-mount modifiers. A softbox, lantern or light dome turns them into a large, soft source, and a reflector or fresnel makes the beam punchier.
What to buy:
- Godox LA150 – ₹20,999. The lowest-cost serious key light we sell: a bi-colour COB (2800K-6500K) with a Bowens mount and app control. The Godox LA200 (₹26,950) is the same idea with more output.
- Nanlite FS-300B – ₹26,000. A 300W bi-colour monolight with CRI 96 and TLCI 97, for when you need more power than the LA150 at a similar price.
- Amaran 150c – ₹40,900. 150W with full RGB colour as well as white light (2500K-7500K), and CRI and TLCI of 95+. Choose it if you want coloured light from your main fixture.
- Aputure LS 300x – ₹1,21,200. A professional 300W bi-colour light with CRI and TLCI of 96+ and app control through Sidus Link.
- Bigger sets: the Godox KNOWLED M600Bi (₹1,55,000, 730W, runs on two V-mount batteries) and the Aputure STORM 1000c (₹4,09,450) light large spaces or stand in for sunlight.
A focusing option: the Aputure Light Storm LS 60x (₹54,900) has a beam you can adjust from 15° to 45°. It's weather-resistant (IP54) and runs on NP-F or V-mount batteries, so it works well as a backlight or for a pool of light on location.
See all continuous lights and softboxes and lanterns.
LED panels: easy soft light
A panel spreads its LEDs across a flat surface, so the light is soft straight out of the box with no modifier needed. Panels are less powerful than a COB of the same price. That makes them right for fill light, small rooms, and interviews where the light sits close to the subject.
- Amaran Verge – ₹8,800. A slim 26W edge-lit panel that runs from USB-C power. Good as a small fill light or for a desk setup.
- Godox LP1200 – ₹17,800. A 120W bi-colour panel with barndoors and a V-mount battery plate. Enough output to be a soft key light in a small room.
- Amaran Verge Max – ₹25,000. A 60W, 22-inch round panel with CRI 96 and TLCI 98, and silent, fanless running for sound-sensitive shoots.
- Pocket lights: the Aputure MC (₹12,590) is a palm-sized RGB light with magnets. Use it to light a face in a car or hide behind props.
More in LED panel lights.
LED mats: a large soft light that folds away
A mat is a flexible sheet of LEDs. It gives a big, soft source like a large softbox, but it weighs little and rolls up for travel. Mats suit location work where you can't carry heavy lights.
- Amaran F21x – ₹43,900. 100W, 2 x 1 ft, bi-colour (2500K-7500K), CRI 95+ and TLCI 98+, and runs on V-mount batteries.
- Godox KNOWLED F200R – ₹99,000 (2 x 2 ft, RGB) and the F400R (₹1,99,000, 2 x 4 ft) for larger productions.
Tube lights and light sticks: backlight and colour
Tubes are long, thin, battery-powered lights, most with full RGB colour. Use them to rim-light a subject, add colour to a background, or place them in the frame as a practical light. Because they run on their own batteries, they can be hidden almost anywhere or taped in place.
- Godox LC500R Mini – ₹10,799. A 46cm RGB light stick: the cheapest way to add colour.
- Godox TL60 two-light kit – ₹36,800. Two tubes, each with a built-in battery that runs for about two hours at full power. A four-light kit is ₹71,800.
- Godox TL120 – ₹27,599 for a longer single tube, or the TL180 (₹44,999, CRI 96 / TLCI 98) for more output.
For a wedding-ready version of this kit, see our wedding videography lighting guide.
What to check before you buy any film light
- Colour accuracy: CRI and TLCI of 95 or more. Below that, skin tones can look green or grey, and fixing it in the grade takes time.
- Bi-colour or RGB. Bi-colour lights go from warm (about 2700K) to cool (about 6500K) white, which covers most scenes. RGB adds full colour for music videos and stylised looks, at a higher price.
- Power. Check whether the light runs on batteries (V-mount or NP-F) as well as mains power. For weddings, outdoor shoots and locations without sockets, this decides what you can use.
- Mount. A Bowens mount lets a COB light take the widest range of softboxes and reflectors. Check that your modifier matches your light.
- Output. Compare lux at 1 metre rather than watts. Different brands get different amounts of light from the same power.
Three lighting kits for film shooting, by budget
Each kit has a key light with a softbox, a fill light and a backlight. Prices are from our store on 2 October 2026; add light stands to each.
Starter kit – about ₹44,300
- Key: Godox LA150 (₹20,999) with the Godox SB-GUE80 Bowens octa softbox (₹3,700)
- Fill: Amaran Verge (₹8,800)
- Back: Godox LC500R Mini (₹10,799)
Short film kit – about ₹88,900
- Key: Nanlite FS-300B (₹26,000) with the Godox QR-P90T Bowens softbox (₹8,299)
- Fill: Godox LP1200 (₹17,800)
- Back and colour: Godox TL60 two-light kit (₹36,800)
Professional kit – about ₹2,31,000
- Key: Aputure LS 300x (₹1,21,200) with the Aputure Light Dome SE (₹11,000)
- Fill: Amaran F21x (₹43,900)
- Back: Aputure LS 60x (₹54,900)
Shooting outdoors? Large diffusion cloth on a silk frame softens sunlight for far less than another light.
Frequently asked questions
Which LED light is best for film shooting?
A COB monolight with a Bowens mount, used with a softbox. It gives the most light for the money and can be made soft or hard. At our store the Godox LA150 (₹20,999) is the starting point and the Aputure LS 300x (₹1,21,200) the professional choice.
What is the difference between a COB light and an LED panel?
A COB light packs its LEDs into one bright chip, so it is powerful and needs a softbox to make soft light. A panel spreads its LEDs over a flat surface, so it gives soft light straight away but is less powerful for the price. On a film set the COB is usually the key light and the panel the fill.
How much does a film shooting light cost in India?
At our store, a good COB monolight costs ₹20,999 to ₹1,21,200, with larger lights up to ₹4,09,450. LED panels cost ₹8,800 to ₹25,000 and tube lights ₹10,799 to ₹44,999 each. A complete three-light kit starts at about ₹44,300.
How many lights do I need for a short film?
Three covers most scenes: a key light, a fill light (or a reflector) and a backlight. Add more lights as you light bigger spaces or want coloured accents in the background.
Bi-colour or RGB light for film?
Bi-colour covers most interviews, short films and weddings. Choose RGB when you need coloured light, for music videos, night scenes or a background accent. Many crews buy a bi-colour key light and RGB tubes for colour.