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Spencer Kobren
03-26-2012, 05:34 PM
I’ve been lighting my studio with a homemade 3 point lighting kit that I made using clip-on shop lights and parchment paper as diffusers...basically like this, except I use incandescent light bulbs.
http://www.ehow.com/video_2370062_light-diffusion-video-production.html

If you’re looking for an inexpensive and very effective way to light your studio for video, this is probably your best bet, however, I recently introduced a 16x16 soft box into the mix as my key light and have to say that I think it looks great. I’m now considering purchasing a “professional” hair light and wondered if anyone had any suggestions. I’d prefer it to be on the smaller side if possible.
By the way, no hair jokes please:) LOL

Thanks!

andrewzarian
03-26-2012, 06:38 PM
Lighting is very important We have spent a lot of time trying to get the lighting perfected. I still have a long way to go but the best advice I can give anyone doing video is invest time in good ligthing

jamesdelfresco
03-26-2012, 09:06 PM
Can anyone guide me to the right direction to get some lights. I don't want to spend much

JakeKettle
03-27-2012, 06:02 AM
I've been looking for some good lights actually. If they're to hot then I'm not going to put any in, the room is small and I don't feel like being on fire when on the air, though I could turn on the air conditioning (I have a quiet one which is nice). Is there anything decent that you could recommend that won't be to bad on my wallet?

andrewzarian
03-27-2012, 06:11 AM
Amazon has some great lighting kits that are not that expensive. Here are a few links

http://www.amazon.com/PHOTOGRAPHY-CONTINUOUS-LIGHTING-UMBRELLA-Fluorescent/dp/B000GX484U

http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Lighting-Stands-softbox-9026S3/dp/B0050K3DW2/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1332853817&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Cowboystudio-Continuous-Photography-Umbrellas-Background/dp/B003VBKSWK/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1332853817&sr=1-5

jamesdelfresco
03-27-2012, 06:12 AM
Thank you that helped

Spencer Kobren
03-27-2012, 08:59 AM
I've been looking for some good lights actually. If they're to hot then I'm not going to put any in, the room is small and I don't feel like being on fire when on the air, though I could turn on the air conditioning (I have a quiet one which is nice). Is there anything decent that you could recommend that won't be to bad on my wallet?


Cheap clip-on shop lights can really do the trick. They are hot to the touch, if you use incandescent bulbs, but since you’re only using one bulb they don’t heat up the room at all. http://www.amazon.com/Designers-Edge-E-245-Incandescent-6-Foot/dp/B00076Q0FQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1332863099&sr=1-2

You can actually find them even less expensive than the above link.

If you use these lights make sure you use parchment paper ONLY as diffusers, otherwise you’re going to set your house on fire!:)

You can make a nice 3 point lighting kit for about $30.

JakeKettle
03-27-2012, 11:31 AM
Cheap clip-on shop lights can really do the trick. They are hot to the touch, if you use incandescent bulbs, but since you’re only using one bulb they don’t heat up the room at all. http://www.amazon.com/Designers-Edge-E-245-Incandescent-6-Foot/dp/B00076Q0FQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1332863099&sr=1-2

You can actually find them even less expensive than the above link.

If you use these lights make sure you use parchment paper ONLY as diffusers, otherwise you’re going to set your house on fire!:)

You can make a nice 3 point lighting kit for about $30.

Andrew posted this link Spencer, what are your thoughts on this one?

http://www.amazon.com/PHOTOGRAPHY-CONTINUOUS-LIGHTING-UMBRELLA-Fluorescent/dp/B000GX484U

and I don't know how to make a diffuser and stuff.

Spencer Kobren
03-27-2012, 12:38 PM
Andrew posted this link Spencer, what are your thoughts on this one?

http://www.amazon.com/PHOTOGRAPHY-CONTINUOUS-LIGHTING-UMBRELLA-Fluorescent/dp/B000GX484U

and I don't know how to make a diffuser and stuff.

I'm not a huge fan of umbrella lighting for video.
Umbrella lights are usually used for still photography. For video the best continuous lighting source, in my view, is soft box lighting.

Here’s the link that I posted earlier that shows you how to diffuse and soften the light if you choose to make your own kit. http://www.ehow.com/video_2370062_li...roduction.html

JakeKettle
03-27-2012, 01:02 PM
I'm not a huge fan of umbrella lighting for video.
Umbrella lights are usually used for still photography. For video the best continuous lighting source, in my view, is soft box lighting.

Here’s the link that I posted earlier that shows you how to diffuse and soften the light if you choose to make your own kit. http://www.ehow.com/video_2370062_li...roduction.html

That actually makes a lot of sense. I'm thinking about doing that now. What would I need to set up my own light kit and how would I do it?

Spencer Kobren
03-27-2012, 01:09 PM
That actually makes a lot of sense. I'm thinking about doing that now. What would I need to set up my own light kit and how would I do it?

This is all you'll need to know. I think it's a great way to get started and will give you a feel of what you'll need if you ever choose to upgrade to a pro lighting kit.

http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_2405_video-production-lighting.html

cseeman
05-05-2012, 01:35 PM
Hair light.
Litepanels Sola ENG at $489
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/687491-REG/Litepanels_SOLAENG_SolaENG_3_LED_Fresnel.html
LED Fresnel focusable, dimmable, barn doors, daylight balanced. It won't kill your electric bill and won't melt you from heat.

They even have a softbox for it
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Spencer Kobren
05-05-2012, 02:23 PM
Thanks cseeman. Much appreciated!

RichardCleveland
06-11-2012, 06:39 AM
Having spent some time as a professional photographer, Spencer is some what correct. Umbrella lighting is suited much better for photography application. That being said if you are under a budget and want more of a pro lighting kit lowell is a good place to start. If your budget is flexible than I would look into LED lights they give off no heat and are power efficient. On the opposite side of the coin is a Home Depot solution. In my studio I use the 4ft 2 bulb florescent shop fixtures with daylight balanced bulbs and for a key light I use a clamp light with compact florescent daylight balanced bulbs. My total lighting cost was $160.00. My studio is well lit and I didn't have to drag out my soft boxes or hot lights.

jorgea
07-17-2013, 11:27 AM
You ought to read reviews of good studio lighting at Amazon. Let us know here at http://www.ibroadcastnetwork.org

oscarmartz
07-19-2013, 04:00 PM
I would like to get a kit that doesnt over expose me. Is there anything that lets me dim the lights?

cseeman
07-19-2013, 05:29 PM
I would like to get a kit that doesnt over expose me. Is there anything that lets me dim the lights?

LOTS. The Sola ENG lights I linked to not only have dimmers, the beam can be spread or narrowed (wide or spot light). Their price has gone up because they've improved them.

You really have to precisely define your needs as there are hundreds (or more?) that have dimmers.
Tungsten, Florescence, LEDs, Fresnels, soft boxes, panels of varying sizes.