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Jeff Cronenweth ASC Sheds Light on “Tron: Ares” with Astera
April 6, 2026

Lighting Master Cronenweth ASC brings a unique look to each grid world with the help of Astera Jeff Cronenweth on the set of Disney's TRON: ARES. Photo by Leah Gallo....

Sevdije Kastrati-Dill, ASC Lights Jena Malone Music Video with Astera
March 16, 2026

There is a particular kind of freedom that comes from working with a small, close-knit crew. No sprawling truck packed with gear, no army of technicians, no mountains of paperwork–just...

Speed, Innovation, & LEDs: Whitaker ASC and Verbinski Dive into the Astera Era
February 16, 2026

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die in theaters February 2026 Photo courtesy of Graham Bartholomew, SMPSP James Whitaker, ASC reunited with visionary director Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean, Rango,...

Astera Releases QuikBeam: Versatile, 200W Equivalent LED Spotlight with Swappable Battery
February 2, 2026

First Showing at ISE (6J700) BSC Expo (341) February 2, 2026, Munich, Germany – Astera introduces QuikBeam, the newest addition to its acclaimed Quik family of focusing LED Fresnels. This...

Noah Chamis, ICLS Illuminates “Only Murders in the Building” with Astera 
January 30, 2026

    New York gaffer Noah Chamis, ICLS ("You Deserve Each Other", "The Half of It", "Project Runway") practices a mix of technical precision and creative play in his lighting,...

DoP Lean-Vercoe Lights Intrigue with Astera on Outrageous
October 22, 2025

    Astera Titan and Helios Tubes Add Style to a Period Drama BAFTA-nominated cinematographer Annemarie Lean-Vercoe ("Breeders", "Call the Midwife", "Murder in Provence") was just the DoP to set...

Christopher Ross, BSC and 300 Asteras Light the Border Crossing in “The Day of the Jackal”
October 10, 2025

    Photo courtesy of Peacock and Sky Christopher Ross, BSC, began his cinematic obsession early. He cites reading Scorsese on Scorsese as a teenager with teaching him to explore...

Astera Reinvents Practical Lighting with SolaBulb
September 9, 2025

First Wireless, Zoomable, Bulb-style Fresnel for Events, Film, Live & Broadcast September 9, 2025, Munich, Germany – Astera, the leader in wireless LED lighting solutions, announces the ultra-versatile SolaBulb. Building...

Cinematographer Pfautsch Brings Astera Titan & Hyperion for “Fassaden” Experimental Doc
September 1, 2025

    German-based cinematographer Tim Pfautsch was a uniquely excellent choice to lens the experimental documentary Fassaden (internationally titled Curtains). Narrated by acclaimed actress Sandra Hüller (Zone of Interest, Anatomy...

Astera Launches QuikPunch: A 5” Lens Wireless LED Fresnel that can Wash and Uplight
May 27, 2025

First Showing at Cine Gear Expo LA #S3063       May 27, 2025, Munich, Germany – Astera unveils QuikPunch, a battery-powered LED PAR spot with a Fresnel lens—engineered for...