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MAVEN TALON - Travel-Friendly, Shape-Shifting Video Lights

Large-light performance. Small-bag portability. Professional lighting without the size, weight, cost or hassle.

$52,151

pledged of $1,000 goal

140 backers

28 days to go

2 reward tiers

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About This Project

Frustrated by the cost and hassle of transporting large LED lights for video work, Michael sought a way to bring large‑soft lighting into a pocket‑sized form. Applying the inverse‑square law, he created the Talon—a foldable, Y‑shaped light that expands to ~470 cm² of soft surface while weighing only 178 g and running off internal battery or USB power. After seven years of prototyping, hinge refinements and field testing, the Talon Mini, Pro and MAX are ready for production, promising professional‑quality light without the bulk, weight or setup time of traditional soft boxes.

Key Highlights

 ▸ Ultra‑portable: folds to pocket size, weighs only 178 g, fits in a camera bag. 

 ▸ Large soft light: unfolds to ~470 cm² diffusion area, delivering soft, flattering shadows even in darkness. 

 ▸ Versatile power: runs up to 60 min on internal battery or indefinitely via USB‑C power bank. 

Technical Specs

Spec	Details
Weight	178 g (0.39 lb)
Battery life (internal)	up to 60 minutes
Battery life (external)	unlimited with USB‑C power source (≥3 W)
Light surface area	~470 cm²
CRI	95+
Flicker‑free	Yes
Silent operation	No internal fans
Magnetic back plate	Yes (includes utility hook on Pro/Max)
Price (VIP Early Bird Talon Mini)	$129
Price (Creator Bundle)	$499
Currency	USD

Reward Tiers

31 backers

VIP EARLY BIRD - CREATORS BUNDLE

USD499

~$499 USD

The Creator Bundle is Michael's top recommendation as it will bring incredible lighting options in a package that weighs just 6 lbs! Use the Talon MAX as your Key light, your Pro as the fill and Mini as your topper or accessory light. Comes with 2 Quick Stands & umbrella for extra fast set up.

backers

VIP EARLY BIRD - TALON MINI

USD129

~$129 USD

Michael's Original Design to create the smallest and most convenient large area light that fits in the palm if your hand! The Talon Mini is our portable Talon, making it perfect for content creators who need reliable lighting on th

Risks & Challenges

The Talon’s ~100‑part complexity poses a risk of manufacturing defects or shipping delays; fulfillment is limited to select countries, with import fees borne by backers, and the team notes lessons from prior Kickstarter challenges.