GREENWICH, CT and LONG CRENDON, U.K. — Great Point Partners (“GPP”) today announced that Softbox Systems (“Softbox”), a GPP II portfolio company, has acquired Panama-based Cold Tech Systems (“Cold Tech”), the exclusive Softbox licensee in Latin America for several years.

Inexpensive, portable, and efficient, photography umbrellas are one of the simplest kinds of diffusers to use. Umbrellas soften and spread the light, allowing for off-camera lighting without the hard, harsh shadows. As common as photography umbrellas are, they are also often misused.

A softbox controls the shape and direction of light more than an umbrella and prevents more light-spill from occurring. Softboxes, since they are generally rectangular, also have the advantage of being able to produce natural-looking light by mimicking the shape of a window.

Both give you a beautiful even soft light that wraps around your subjects face. A ring light is a bit more direct, while the softbox will spread throughout the space more. The main difference is the shape. Ring lights are used more so for makeup tutorials and vlogs.

There is no evidence that suggests ring lights are bad for eyes or eyesight. As regular users of the popular beauty tools, we can confirm that ring lights are safe for your eyes. They are no different to any of the other lights in your household.

The ring lights main purpose is to cast an even light onto the subject. This reduces shadows in the face and minimizes blemishes, while illuminating the eyes. This is why ring lights are commonly used in portraits, glamour shots, or even videography capturing only one subject.

In addition to a main light for headshots, ring lights work great for acting as a fill light or hair light when shooting headshot sessions. They are also a great tool for macro photography, food photography and video.

When you take a photo using a ring light, place the camera lens in the center of the ring; this ensures that your subject is lit evenly from the direction of the camera. Other light sources may produce brilliant lighting on some parts of a subject while leaving others in harsh shadow.

What Kind of Ring Light Do YouTubers Use? YouTubers use a continuous ring light, which is a bit different than on-camera ring lights designed for macro photography. These are typically LED lights with a stand that allows the camera – a smartphone or a dedicated camera – to sit in the middle of the ring of light.

Unlike incandescent light bulbs, LEDs don’t produce light using heat. This is part of what makes them so energy efficient. The downside is that their components can be sensitive to overheating, which can cause them to burn out prematurely.

Even if your fairy lights meet a certain quality standard and you make sure that they don’t overload a socket, it is completely advised not to leave your fairy lights plugged in all night (or even if you are going out of your house).

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Since blue relaxes us, and lowers our blood pressure and heart rate, this helps us fall asleep faster and sleep better (as well as longer). Most shades of blue (especially cooler bluer tones, as opposed to aqua tones) aid in sleep.

What happens when you sleep in socks? At its most simple, wearing socks to bed increases blood circulation to your feet. This, in turn, speeds up the rate at which your core temperature drops. Your extremities – feet, hands, and ears – are the places you lose heat fastest.

You will be most comfortable sleeping on your side. Favor your left side to maximize circulation for both you and your baby. Placing a body pillow or pillow under your belly can help relieve back pain. Place another pillow between your legs and bend your knees to be even more comfortable.