The Airstar Gaffair 1.2 kW HMI is a lightweight, versatile inflatable balloon light designed to deliver soft, enveloping, and even 5,600 K illumination in any film, commercial, or photography production scenario. Made by Airstar — the company honoured with an Academy Technical Award (Oscar) for introducing internally lit balloons to the motion picture industry —, the Gaffair 1.2 kW is the go-to choice for productions requiring a large-diameter omnidirectional source that is fast to deploy and free from the logistics of a conventional lamphead and ballast setup.
Its elliptical shape and high-quality translucent envelope distribute the light of the internal MSR 1.2 kW / G38 lamp in all directions, eliminating hard shadows and creating a natural ambient quality impossible to achieve with a conventional fresnel or LED panel. It inflates with air in under 15 minutes, mounts directly onto any standard 28mm spigot, and can be rigged overhead, suspended from the ceiling, or ground-supported on a C-stand depending on the needs of the set. Compatible with standard Gaffair system accessories: spill skirts, reflector, and grid.
Perfect for: gaffers, cinematographers, and lighting crews who need a large-format, omnidirectional, soft light source for day-for-night sequences, large interior spaces, night exteriors, or any professional production requiring natural, enveloping ambient illumination.
