Quick answer

The Flex Cine Peter Hurley Bi-Color Studio Kit is a complete 3-light flexible LED setup for portrait photographers who want soft, controllable headshot lighting in one purchase. Choose it if you need bi-color output from 2800K to 6000K and a kit built around a proven headshot workflow; skip it if you only shoot single-subject setups or already own compatible dimmers and mounts.

What the kit actually solves for a headshot shooter

Headshot work rewards consistency more than raw power. A three-light kit lets you place a key, fill, and background or hair light without improvising mounts or power for each source. The Peter Hurley Studio Kit packages those three flexible mats with dimmers, power adapters, mounting hardware, and a wheeled storage case, so the setup travels as one system rather than a box of mismatched parts.

The bi-color range matters because headshot backgrounds and skin tones shift under fixed daylight. Being able to dial from 2800K to 6000K lets you match existing room light or warm a scene without stacking gels on every mat.

Where a flexible mat kit earns its price

Flexible LED mats are thin and can be shaped or placed close to a subject where a rigid panel would be awkward. That makes them useful in small studios, rented rooms, or on-location headshot sessions where you need soft light in tight quarters. The trade-off is that flexible mats depend on their dimmer and mounting hardware, so the kit's included controls and rigging are as important as the mats themselves.

The V-Mount Dimmer with aluminum housing and digital display is the control point you will touch on every shoot. Aluminum housing suggests it is built to survive transport, but the practical benefit is simply that one dimmer design controls each mat consistently.

The honest limitations to weigh before buying

This is a studio-oriented kit, not a grab-and-go travel light. The wheeled case and three-light package imply a heavier footprint than a single mat, so photographers who shoot one subject with one light may be paying for capacity they never use.

Power region is the one option you must confirm at checkout. Because the kit is sold with a power region choice, ordering the wrong region means the included adapters may not match your local outlets. Check that before comparing the kit to buying mats individually.

Decision rules for the Peter Hurley Studio Kit

  • Choose the 3-light kit if you shoot repeatable headshots: If your work is studio or on-location headshots with a key, fill, and background light, the included three mats, dimmers, and mounting hardware cover that setup in one purchase. Count your intended light positions before buying; three mats only pay off if you will use three.
  • Choose bi-color if you mix daylight and tungsten: The 2800K to 6000K adjustment is the reason to pick this kit over a fixed-daylight version. If you regularly shoot in rooms with warm practical lights or need to warm a background, bi-color saves gel work.
  • Confirm the power region before ordering: The kit is sold with a power region option. Match it to where you will actually plug in, not where you bought the kit. Check outlet type and voltage for your shooting location, not just your billing address.
  • Skip it if you already own compatible dimmers and mounts: The kit's value is in the complete package. If you already have a Flex Cine dimmer and mounting hardware, buying individual mats may duplicate less gear.

Product facts

  • Flex Cine Peter Hurley Bi-Color Studio Kit: Complete 3-light kit with dimmers, power adapters, mounting hardware, and a wheeled storage case. You get a full headshot lighting setup in one order instead of sourcing controls and rigging separately.

    Flex Cine Peter Hurley Bi-Color Studio Kit

    Flex Cine Peter Hurley Bi-Color Studio Kit

  • Flex Cine Peter Hurley Bi-Color Studio Kit: Flexible LED mats are adjustable from 2800K to 6000K with up to 97 CRI (98 TLCI). The bi-color range lets you match room light or warm a portrait without gels, while high CRI supports accurate skin tones.

  • Flex Cine Peter Hurley Bi-Color Studio Kit: Flex mats are backed by an unmatched lifetime limited warranty. Long-term coverage reduces the risk of committing to a flexible-mat system for regular client work.

Who should buy this kit

Best for

  • Portrait and headshot photographers who want a complete three-light studio setup
  • Shooters who need to match or warm existing room light with bi-color output
  • Photographers working in small or rented spaces where flexible mats fit better than rigid panels

Not for

  • Single-light shooters who will not use three mats
  • Photographers who already own compatible Flex Cine dimmers and mounting hardware
  • Buyers who cannot confirm the correct power region for their location