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Yes there is a lack of information regarding hotlights. However if you can find some old (very old) photo books, there will be a plethora of information regarding the use of hotlights.

IMO, there is absolutely no reason to use hotlights and lots of reasons not to use them. An inexpensive set of eBay studio type strobes will do a better job in most situations than hot lights.

The only pro that you can say about hotlights is that you can see your lighting. Well, if you use a studio type strobe with a modeling light, you can see what your lights are doing and be able to adjust them.

The two big things I have against hot lights (besides the heat, of course) is that you have problems using light modifiers because some will burn up. Also, although the lights are not really bright for photo purposes and require relatively slow shutter speeds, they are bright when shining into a subject's eyes. The brightness of these lights cause the pupils to contract into pin-points. This is not flattering for anyone but, particularly not flattering when shooting females.