Re: [videoblogging] Re: Affordable Video Lights

[Kary Rogers]

We bought some $20 halogen work lights on a stand and some smaller  
clamp work lights.  They get hot and are bright.  Diffusion is key.   
We cover them with parchment paper (used for baking so it can handle  
the heat) and it helps diffuse the light.  It's cheap, portable and  
we've been happy with the results.

--
Kary Rogers
http://goodcommitment.tv

On Apr 24, 2007, at 9:51 AM, Bill Cammack wrote:

> This is an interesting thread. I'm going to have to try some of this
> DIY lighting out. :D
>
> Bill C.
> BillCammack.com
>

[videoblogging] Re: Affordable Video Lights

[Bill Cammack]

This is an interesting thread.  I'm going to have to try some of this
DIY lighting out. :D

Bill C.
BillCammack.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Gosse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Jonathan,
>  
> A couple of thoughts.  My suggestions are applicable is you are
looking to
> light a scene in an indoor set.
>  
> Like others have written, you can find inexpensive lighting at Home
Depot or
> Lowes.  But, unless you need to heat a large room at the same time
you are
> shooting video avoid the Halogen work lights.  They are way too hot.
 And
> they are too bright to if you are intending to light a chroma key
screen.
>  
> Use fluorescent bulbs.  They are cooler, and last longer than
incandescent
> bulbs.  The trick to using them is make sure that all your bulbs are the
> same colour temperature.  The fluorescent bulbs that screw into standard
> sockets can be used with the round clamp on reflectors.  Each sells for
> about $15.  I've use torchiere lamps from Walmart (about $30 each)
with a
> couple of reflectors clamped on it to light chroma key scenes with great
> success. 
>  
> Fluorescents give a flat even lighting.  Most television news shows and
> comedies use flat lighting.   The advantage over something like the
classic
> three point lighting is that as anchors or characters move about the
set the
> lighting doesn't change.  If you want to achieve a film look this won't
> work.  You'll need to look at something else.
>  
> All the best,
> Tom aka Irish Hermit
>  
>   _  
> 
> From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of Jonathan Bloom
> Sent: Sunday, 22 April, 2007 11:15 PM
> To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [videoblogging] Affordable Video Lights
>  
> I'm looking for GOOD prices on video lighting. These are for when I
> can setup lights for scenes in my videos. I've been using some
> mutli-directional floor lamps and now want something better.
> 
> Keep in mind: I would prefer not having to spend A TON of money on
> light bulbs since one kit I saw had a 2-3 hour lifespan for the
> lights. I also need this to be affordable!
> 
> Thanks very much!
> 
> -- 
> -Jonathan Bloom
> http://thenameiwant  edwastaken.com
>  
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Affordable Video Lights

[WWWhatsup]

>

The J&R surplus store has LED closet and undershelf lights for under $20.

Add diffusion gels and they're great and v.portable.

joly

(who splashed out $450 for a vidled and doesn't regret it.)


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[videoblogging] Re: Affordable Video Lights

[humancloner1997]

I discovered a variety of screw-on reflectors at a lighting store in
NYC.  They screwed on to the inexpensive "clamp lights" you buy in
stores for $6 or $7.

I replaced the clamp light socket with a dimmer socket so I could
adjust the intensity of the lights.

Through experimentation, I discovered (to my surprise) that the
screw-on reflector shaped like a cone actually threw light the most
evenly.

I had a "bright circle" problem with various bulbs until I tried soft
white bulbs.  There are also "new dawn" bulbs with a light pinkish
tone which can add color.

Two or three of these can light just about anything you want to light.
 The portability of the lights & the ability to turn them up or dim
them down makes getting the correct effect very easy.

Randolfe (Randy) Wicker
Hoboken, NJ
www.RandyWickerReporting.blogspot.com 


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jonathan Bloom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> I'm looking for GOOD prices on video lighting. These are for when I
> can setup lights for scenes in my videos. I've been using some
> mutli-directional floor lamps and now want something better.
> 
> Keep in mind: I would prefer not having to spend A TON of money on
> light bulbs since one kit I saw had a 2-3 hour lifespan for the
> lights. I also need this to be affordable!
> 
> Thanks very much!
> 
> -- 
> -Jonathan Bloom
> http://thenameiwantedwastaken.com
>

[videoblogging] Re: Affordable Video Lights

[Tony]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jonathan Bloom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> I'm looking for GOOD prices on video lighting. These are for when I
> can setup lights for scenes in my videos. I've been using some
> mutli-directional floor lamps and now want something better.
> 
> Keep in mind: I would prefer not having to spend A TON of money on
> light bulbs since one kit I saw had a 2-3 hour lifespan for the
> lights. I also need this to be affordable!
> 
> Thanks very much!
> 
> -- 
> -Jonathan Bloom
> http://thenameiwantedwastaken.com
>

It's probably very easy to make your own. Two sites you might want to
search are:

http://www.makezine.com/blog

and

http://www.instructables.com

[videoblogging] Re: Affordable Video Lights

[Adam Jochum]

Jonathan,

There are lots of DIY lighting solutions, most of which can be
assembled from Home Depot or its like.  Shop lights with stands are
readily available, and widely used in video production.

Depending on your needs, you may also want to investigate true stage
lighting; it may not be as expensive as you imagine.  You can get 'Par
16' or 'Par 32' stage lights for cheap on Ebay, and they take standard
spotlight bulbs, again available at your local Home Depot.  The
advantage of true stage lighting is the ability to 'color' the lights
with gels, thus getting exactly the effect you want.  A good resource
for these lights is www.northernlightsfx.com, and reasonably priced.

If your intent is interviewing, you will want at least one 'big, soft'
light, and the granddaddy is called a 'soft box'.  Look for one on Ebay.

Lastly, there are tons of other resources for lighting advice,
including many books, and indeed, videos on the subject. 
Videomaker.com sells a couple, and I'm sure Amazon has even more. 
Good luck!

Regards,

Adam Jochum
www.cafn8ed.tv

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jonathan Bloom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> I'm looking for GOOD prices on video lighting. These are for when I
> can setup lights for scenes in my videos. I've been using some
> mutli-directional floor lamps and now want something better.
> 
> Keep in mind: I would prefer not having to spend A TON of money on
> light bulbs since one kit I saw had a 2-3 hour lifespan for the
> lights. I also need this to be affordable!
> 
> Thanks very much!
> 
> -- 
> -Jonathan Bloom
> http://thenameiwantedwastaken.com
>