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Light Painting Tools Kit - Starter

App-Controllable · USB-C Rechargeable · 100 Brightness Levels
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Explore light painting photography with this starter kit, perfect for beginners and creative photographers. Featuring the RGB Critter BT flashlight and essential tools, it lets you create vibrant light trails, glowing orbs, and intricate designs with ease. Ideal for long-exposure photography and dynamic light effects.

What’s Included:

Why This Kit is Perfect for You:

  • Perfect for Beginners – A thoughtfully curated light painting kit with essential tools for long-exposure photography.
  • Designed for Stunning Light Effects – Create brilliant orbs, spirals, and light trails using a handheld light painting torch.
  • Customizable & Versatile – Experiment with color modes, fades, and strobe effects to craft unique visuals.
  • Compatible with Multiple Accessories – Works with a variety of light painting attachments to expand your creative options.
  • Rechargeable & Portable – USB-C rechargeable for extended night photography sessions without interruption.

Whether you're an aspiring light painter or a seasoned photographer, this kit is the perfect entry point into the world of light painting photography.


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RGB Critter BT Features

  • Designed for Light Painting – Create stunning light trails, orbs, and long-exposure effects with this high-powered light painting flashlight. Perfect for photographers, artists, and performers.
  • App-Controlled & Fully Programmable – Choose from 16 million colors and 8 dynamic effects (strobe, fade, and more) to create custom light painting modes and save them as playlists.
  • Customizable Light Output – Adjust brightness from 1-100%, fine-tune mode speed, and add a strobe effect for dramatic long-exposure photography.
  • Interchangeable Light Attachments – Works with over 200 twist-on accessories, allowing you to transform it into a light painting tool, fiber optic brush, or DIY glow prop.
  • Offline Mode with 20 Custom Modes – Transfer up to 20 light painting presets directly onto the flashlight, so you can create stunning visuals without using the app.
  • Handheld & Multi-Device Syncing – The compact, lightweight design makes it easy to use as a handheld light painting torch, and you can sync up to 10 devices simultaneously for group photography sessions.
  • No App Required for On-the-Go Light Painting – Three onboard buttons let you cycle through modes, adjust speed, and lock settings with ease.
  • Soft, Grippy Silicone Shell – The impact-resistant, ergonomic silicone grip ensures a comfortable hold while protecting your flashlight from accidental drops.
  • Rechargeable & Long-Lasting Battery – USB-C charging provides up to 7 hours of continuous use, so you can light paint all night without interruption.
  • Perfect for Photography, Flow Arts, and Costume Design – Whether you're a light painting photographer, festival performer, or DIY creator, the RGB Critter BT is the ultimate light painting tool for artistic expression.

Warranty

Our warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship, including electronics.

Warranty Coverage:

  • Twist-on accessories are covered for life.
  • The RGB Critter BT (light source) has a 2-Year Warranty (Lifetime Warranty upgrade available on the checkout page of the website).
  • Batteries are covered for 60 days.

16 Million Color Options

Choose from an insane amount of color options using three different color pickers within the iOS Ants on a Melon App! The main LED on the RGB Critter BT displays all selected colors and mode patterns in real-time, allowing you to see the actual colors and patterns on the physical flashlight.

iOS ONLY: These color pickers are only available in the iOS version of the App.

To see what the Android color picker looks like, download the app:

Unleash your creativity! 

Design unique color patterns effortlessly using the DIY section of the Ants on a Melon app!

RGB CRITTER BT: DEMO VIDEOWatch Video

Control at Your Fingertips: Download Our App Today!

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Compatible with iPhones and iPads
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Unlimited Playlists

Pair Up to 10 Devices

Responsive Color Picker

Autoplay Feature

Customizable Settings

Create Your Own Modes

Analog Technology

The RGB Critter BT includes our breakthrough PWM/
Analog Technology. For light painters, an Analog signal
drive unlocks the most vivid visuals possible.

Technical Specifications

Replaceable 2500mAh 18650 battery

Internal USB-C charging

Aluminum Body

SOFT AND GRIPPY SILICONE GRIP

3 illuminated RGB buttons

connects to over 200 twist-on accessories

  • Length 5.9" (150mm)
  • Diameter 1.3" (33mm)
  • Weight 9oz
  • Max Lumens 170lm
  • MAX RUNTIME (WHITE) 2hr
  • MAX RUNTIME (COLOR) 4-7hr
  • 18650 Battery 2500mAh
  • Warranty 2-Year Warranty Optional Lifetime Warranty Upgrade
iPhones and iPads (iOS 17.0 or newer)
Android Devices (7.0 OS or newer)

It's the perfect tool for bringing my artistic visions to life

Filipp Kabanyayev @minimaleafs

Hi, I'm Filipp! I'm a passionate photographer who loves to experiment with light and color. One of my specialties is light painting photography, where I transform simple subjects like leaves and flowers into vibrant, ethereal creations using colored lights. Each of my photographs begins in complete darkness, with light added stroke by stroke, just like painting on a canvas. To achieve the best possible results, I need a flashlight that's bright, vibrant, and reliable—and that's why the RGB Critter BT is my go-to choice. I've tried many flashlights, but Critter stands out with over 16 million super-bright colors, intuitive controls, and a durable design that never lets me down. It's the perfect tool for bringing my artistic visions to life. Through my work, I hope to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of simplicity and connect more deeply with the natural world—and with tools like Critter, that vision becomes a reality.

Customizable Settings

The features on the Universal Settings page of the Ants on a Melon app allow you to quickly adjust strobe speeds, brightness levels, automatically play modes, and more!

Customer Reviews

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David Gilliver
Love it!

One of the best light painting systems in my vast collection! A pleasure to use, and I'll be buying more attachments v soon :)

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Katie Davis
Brightest whip out there!

I have both a GlowFX whip and now an AOAM whip and I can say that I’m SO happy with my purchase. Brighter. More comfortable handle. Overall great quality. Also love the rechargeable feature and the app!

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autumn
Fantastic

i’ve been flowing with a pixel whip for a little over 2 years now. i got the critter last year and it was the best decision ever. the battery life is great, the light is bright and the colors are vibrant. i

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Kat
Love it

It’s my first whip and I’m already in love!

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Kitty kat
Brightness is amazing!

This hands down is probably one of the best whips I've used it keeps it's brightness and the fibers last much longer than other brands. The battery also lasts quite a long time!

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