Overview & Key Features
When color is the brief—brand-accurate yellows, sodium-vapor ambers, neon cyans—the STORM 1000c delivers. Its BLAIR-CG engine adds cyan & green channels for best-in-class gamut and whites that still feel camera-true.
Highlights:
- 1,000W RGBWW point-source, 1,800–20,000K with full ±G aputure.com
- 90%+ Rec.2020 color coverage; CRI/TLCI ~97; SSI (D56) ~86 aputure.com
- ProLock Bowens, IP65, Sidus/CRMX/DMX/sACN/Art-Net control aputure.com
- Includes 45° hyper reflector; strong photometrics across reflectors aputure.com
Real-World Impressions
As a key or effects unit, the 1000c is absurdly flexible—H/S/I/C modes, xy targeting, gel matches. Skin tones stay honest even when you ride saturation, and the indigo channel adds that subtle “pop” you usually only see under real daylight or tungsten. The control box UI makes quick work of looks, and IP65 means rain scenes are fair game.
Pros: massive gamut, accurate whites, production-ready I/O, reflector & fresnel ecosystem.
Cons: heavier rig (head + control box), power draw/heat management typical of 1k-class LEDs.
What People Are Saying
- “A gaffer’s review with practical tests.” — Dapper Gaffer (night ext., commercials) — YouTube
- “Most accurate RGB I’ve tested.” — independent reviewer deep dive — YouTube
Price & Where to Get It
MSRP: $3,990 (US) aputure.com
Reasons to Buy
- Need brand-accurate color and gel matches
- Want xy and ±G precision for mixed environments
- Work outdoors—IP65 saves your day
Watch
Dapper Gaffer: STORM 1000c review — YouTube
