Generally, yes, it is possible. But, bear in mind that video lights, even very powerful ones with 8,000 to 10,000 lumens, are not nearly as powerful as a strobe.
While it’s hard to convert GN (Guide Number) directly to lumens, since GN is a factor of distance as well, to create an output similar to a 20GN strobe with a video light at standard shooting distances, you would need about 20,000-30,000 lumens.
Higher end strobes, like the Sea and Sea YSD3 Lightning or Inon Z330, have guide numbers of 33GN – which would be somewhere in the 50,000 lumen range for a video light!
As such, if your primary goal is shooting stills, a strobe is our recommendation. You are better off having a basic strobe and a basic video light, rather than a powerful video light only.
That being said, if you only have a constant light source, a video light or even a dive light can work, especially for macro shots.
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