http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: lighting - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:08:40 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/studio-lighting-led-vs-tungsten-equivalents#post-74121 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:20:38 +0000 pesi 74121@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;I have a 1000 watt Tungsten halogen light in a softbox which I am looking to upgrade to LED lighting (cooler &amp; cheaper to run) - can anyone give me advice on what LED specs I should be looking for to get a similar output (I have no idea of how many lumens the current light puts out). Any guidance would be most welcome..</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Pesi</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-make-better-videos#post-73857 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:20:53 +0000 Ally & Sally 73857@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello! My sister and I have been making simple dance videos for Youtube and and Japanese video community called Nico Nico Douga. We've only made a couple so far, but we're not satisfied with the outcome of our videos. We took some video production classes in high school, but we're using totally different equipment for a totally different end product this time. We were hoping we could get some well needed tips from the community here!</p> <p>Our Youtube channel is <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/moetwinstyle">here</a>. They're just simple videos that follow the general formula of one continuos shot while we dance (and sing).</p> <p><a href="http://youtu.be/kTyWCT4HzJ4"><strong>[An example of one of our videos]</strong></a></p> <p>We are using a Canon Vixia HF R20 camera with a tripod. For the videos we've uploaded so far, we've only used Window Movie Maker, but we now have Adobe Premier Elements 10 that we are using to edit our future videos. We hoped to have better lighting/quality and an overall more professional feeling product, but we're falling quite short of what we want. How can we achieve this?</p> <p><a href="http://youtu.be/GrC2OM0kXK0"><strong>[What we'd like to have our videos like]</strong></a></p> <p>We'd like to achieve an end product like the video above. Most of the time we'll be filming outdoors, but we'll be filming indoors from time to time as well. How can we get that "larger than life" feeling that the second video has?</p> <p>Thank you very much!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hardwire-led-lighting-to-meet-nyc-building-codes#post-73546 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:45:49 +0000 sswiller 73546@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I want to hang four 1K IKAN LED lights from the ceiling of an office building in NYC.  I spoke with the electrician about it, and he said that the lights had to be hardwired or they would violate NYC Building Codes.  I searched the Internet and can't find any LED lights that are hardwired.  Wondering if anybody had experience with this.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/interview-lighting-resource-with-diagrams#post-73319 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:10:24 +0000 jackwolcott 73319@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Lighting interviews can be a problem: not enough time to set up too much equipment; ugly results, with too much shadow and lots of hot spots. </p> <p>This article (<a href="http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/aadams/story/the_simplest_fastest_interview_lighting_setup--ever/P0/" rel="nofollow">http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/aadams/story/the_simplest_fastest_interview_lighting_setup--ever/P0/</a>) gives a simple, clearly illustrated, step by step approach to solving these problems. </p> <p>Although the light sources mentioned in the article are professional, similar results can be obtained with less expensive equipment. It's the lighting principles illustrated here that are important.</p> <p>Jack</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67621 Mon, 02 May 2011 11:53:09 +0000 musicpeopleinc 67621@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have shot our first inhouse corporate video and the faces are way overexposed. There is not enough detail in the image to color correct it properly, plus with the amount of videos we need to produce in such a short period of time, I'd like to minimize the amount of color correction we have to do in post. So, how should I be lighting the subjects to avoid overexposed faces? I have 4 lights, and can put up to a max of 500 watt bulbs on two of them, and a max of 150 watts on the other 2. Our studio is 12 ft wide and I have the lights as far as they can go on either side of the subject against the wall. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-lighting-a-subject-green-screen#post-73008 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:08:20 +0000 Sylas 73008@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi all</p> <p>I'm using a green screen setup with two fluorescent(5.5K) soft-boxes lighting a human subject and another two lighting the screen. I'm using a Sony C150X Handycam on a tripod with daylight white balance settings.</p> <p>The screen is working pretty well but I'm having trouble achieving the desired effect with the subject. When I zoom in close to the subject's face, he looks very natural, however when zoomed out further, he looks washed out and too bright. </p> <p>Here is a picture demonstrating the different the different effects at different zoom levels: <a href="http://i.imgur.com/3WQeM.png" rel="nofollow">http://i.imgur.com/3WQeM.png</a></p> <p>Why does this happen and how can I make the subject look like he does on the left while getting more of his body in the shot.</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-lighting-in-room-with-off-white-walls#post-72847 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:07:41 +0000 Mike 72847@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Beginner here so go easy on me.  I have a 12'x12.5' room and will be using it to shoot basically talking head for instructional videos for online viewing, or on the computer, but not DVD.  The walls in the room are not white, they're kind of a creamish color. I took a photo of the wall with a piece of white paper against it so you can see:</p> <p><img src="http://i40.tinypic.com/296g461.jpg" /></p> <p>As for lights, I have two of these (although I'm not sure of the wattage)<br /><a href="http://www.dpciwholesale.com/250W-Work-Lamp-with-Clamp.html">http://www.dpciwholesale.com/250W-Work-Lamp-with-Clamp.html</a></p> <p>and two of these:<br /><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100664505/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&amp;storeId=10051&amp;catalogId=10053">http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100664505/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&amp;storeId=10051&amp;catalogId=10053</a></p> <p>I also have an 8.5" clamp light like above, with a halogen bulb, and dimmer for a back light.</p> <p>What would be the best way to utilize what I have in this room in order to light the subject for talking head instructional video?  Or, what should I GET in order to properly light the subject (what kind of bulbs, wattage, etc?) and how to deal with the not-white colored walls/ceiling?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/filming-a-projection-with-a-5d-mark-2#post-72796 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:19:53 +0000 christarfer 72796@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi guys, does anybody have any experience with DLP synching issues when filming.</p> <p>If you have a look below at a quick video i prepared you will see some of the settings i used. No matter what shutter speed i choose i get banding on the screen, in 25fps this rolls however in 24fps it is static. I am in the UK using 50hz. Can anyone advise how i would go about removing this?</p> <p><a href="http://youtu.be/H7M5nuHSGCw">http://youtu.be/H7M5nuHSGCw</a></p> <p>thanks in advance.</p> <p>Chris.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-lighting-purchase-please#post-71054 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:28:45 +0000 Dave K 71054@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'll preface this by stating that I'm a professional producer/musician and recording engineer.</p> <p>I realize that if a video guy told me he wanted to produce high quality records. I'd tell him to devote about 10 years and 100K to the effort and he'd be on his way!</p> <p>That said, If possible, I'd like to be able to produce limited, decent quality, videos in my studio geared toward the web (Youtube, Vimeo, etc.) But I'm overwhelmed by options for lighting and accessories. Below I've outlined what I'd like to be able to do, and the environment I'm working in. Thanks for any suggestions on lighting kits, accessories, wattage, etc. The more specific you can be, the better!</p> <p>Budget is undetermined but I'd probably be reluctant to spend more than $3k at this time.</p> <p>Recording studio live room is approximately 15' x 20' with 8' ceilings. </p> <p>Single camera (DSLR) fixed - shooting single musician playing guitar, piano etc and singing in natural studio environment or in front of seamless paper background</p> <p>Single Camera shooting full band performing in studio</p> <p>Single camera shooting one or two individuals in front of a green screen </p> <p>THANK YOU in advance! </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/lighting-for-green-screen-studio#post-69685 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:31:09 +0000 Tas Underwood 69685@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am currently researching into what equipment to purchase to build a small (approx 5m x 3m x 3m) studio that will have green screen setup. I was just wondering what lighting people would suggest for a studio of this size. I have used Photon beard dimmable fluorescents and arri fresnels in a studio of this size that work well but they are very expensive. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/first-time-music-video#post-68579 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 06:45:42 +0000 Robert 68579@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey Everyone!!!</p> <p>So sorry, if this is already posted somewhere or is under the wrong heading...</p> <p>Okay so I'm an actor and photographer, but I am directing a music video for the first time.  It's a group of 4 girls, one of which is a close friend of mine (kind of a pop feeling song).  I don't doubt my abilities to execute it well, but some "experience" questions have come up in my mind and the answers are only in experience which I don't have so here I am...</p> <p>Shoot Details:</p> <p>Theme: The elements. 4 locations a forest, a girl in the lake, a meadow with horses, and a beach with fire pockest in the sand.</p> <p>Length: 3 days</p> <p>Budget: Max $5000</p> <p>Shooting Equipment: 2 Nikon d7000s, a merlin (or some other steady cam), a jib arm, a dslr dolly, maybe 2-3 lights (need advice on that), and a ring light</p> <p>crew: me and a friend</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions lol...There's an element of mystery to it so we want low light therefore, dusk and dawn...my concern is the lack of time I will have to get the shots done...any thoughts on how to maximize my time? (regarding light)</p> <p>2. In case it runs into the peak of the day, what can i do to make the daylight match that of dusk/dawn.</p> <p>3. Any suggestions on lens filters?</p> <p>4.  Focusing...everything manual I prefer it...though I'm concerned about the camera on the arm, should I rent a focusing device for that?  Or maybe just use a small aperture?  Because the shot will probably be of the 4 of them and will be from a distance...</p> <p>Lastly, the girl in charge is covering all costs and I'm trying to limit their costs, I'd rather put the money into the production and make it look really good, but I know I should get paid something lol...how much for my friend and I?  Don't get too complex about that, just throw some numbers at me (final numbers or percentage) p.s. we won't be editing...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/lighting-for-canon-7d-nightclub#post-68064 Wed, 18 May 2011 04:45:27 +0000 alper kasap 68064@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello, </p> <p>Ive had a canon 7d for a while now but never really done any video work in low lit conditions inside a nightclub. Im looking to get into promotional nightclub videos and i've seem some videos which i love and would like to know how to go about getting a similar look. </p> <p> </p> <p>Firstly whats the on board lighting that will light up my shot and not blind people. ?</p> <p>What are the recommended ISO settings, shutter speed, aperture, i have the 50mm 1.4f canon lens this is the one i would like to use for the shallow depth of field, but ive read elsewhere that the aperture should be over 3f?</p> <p>Here is an example of the look i would like what settings do you think has been used here, and how do they get that purple colour tone into the video ? Is it a magic bullet plugin done in post ? </p> <p>the video link is - <a href="http://vimeo.com/14926317" rel="nofollow">http://vimeo.com/14926317</a></p> <p>any help or discussion about nightclub indoor video shooting would be much appreciated.. </p> <p>Thank you kindly</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-would-you-like-this-scene-please-help-newbie#post-67125 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:16:59 +0000 leon 67125@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am producting this video: </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrTjQM0RvZM">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrTjQM0RvZM</a></p> <p>But I need to do it with proper lighting, so it would look profesionally done. Could you please help with with some advice as to what lights would you use, and how should I light this scene?. </p> <p>I have budget to rent lights and eventually we will buy our own, I think the company will be willing to spend some $700.00 to buy lights.  So if you have suggestions on lights I should rent/buy please let me know </p> <p>thank you so much</p> <p>This particular test was shoot using a homedepot light, and it was <em>situated some 6 feet tall and right </em>behind the camera.</p> <p><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/400/be/be94fe1a-1c2f-4310-8439-656c2e41f954_400.jpg">http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/400/be/be94fe1a-1c2f-4310-8439-656c2e41f954_400.jpg</a></p> <p>I am using this camera:<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yiJNqmck-l4/TPaixGEuZdI/AAAAAAAAAHk/R8nMqF1JGSA/s1600/Sony_HVR-V1U_camcorder-angle-1158674206776-440_330-1.jpg">http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yiJNqmck-l4/TPaixGEuZdI/AAAAAAAAAHk/R8nMqF1JGSA/s1600/Sony_HVR-V1U_camcorder-angle-1158674206776-440_330-1.jpg</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-lighting-to-match-computer-screen#post-65328 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:20:32 +0000 ChicagoSlingshot 65328@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hello, </p> <p>I am video taping in front of my very large wall mounted computer screen.  Actually, its a 55" Plasma TV.  I have a dest facing the screen that I sit at and I have a camcorder on a small tripod with the camera facing me on the desk.  I want to video tape myself as i face the computer screen.  The problem with this is that I turn all blue.  The room has an incandescent ceiling light above.  I have temporarily cured the situation by adding an 8.5" clamp light with an incandescent 60watt bulb and two diffusers on it clamped to one side of the monitor.  When I clamped it to the top of the tv, it gave me shadows underneath my eyes from my glasses that look like a football players black lines.  With the light mounted to the side of the tv, one side of my face get illuminated more than the other sort of like documentary style.  I can live with this for now unless anyone has any beter suggestions.  </p> <p>It is very bright and in my face, but teh second diffuser helps a little.  I placing it to the side of the tripod, but it was so bright in my face that it didn't look good and it made a reflection in my glasses.  The point of this is to be able to view the screen while making it look like I am staring into the camera.  I can even have my dialogue on the screen or notes to help me remember what I'm lecturing about.  </p> <p>I know that when you have incanescent lights in the room, you should use incandescent lighs to light the video and if you have fluorescent lights, you should use fluorescent lighting, but <strong>my question is, which type of lighting is better matched to the bluish hue given off by my monitor?  </strong></p> <p>Thanks for your help</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dedolight-waterproof#post-64779 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:21:29 +0000 pennington 64779@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I've just bought one Dedolight (becuase its all I can afford) and I have a shoot in a misty environment. I have a raincover for the camera but should I risk my new as yet unused Dedolight? If the job goes well I'll be able to buy a second light and eventually I'll have a decent lighting kit. </p> <p>So, Dedolight and water, would you mix em'?</p> <p>Thank you.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cooking-show-set#post-64757 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:03:13 +0000 HigherPath 64757@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello, I've done 12 cooking videos in my home and sell them on DVD, but it's time to up the scale.  I want a more professional look so I'm redoing my kitchen.  </p> <p>Only one problem can I light those shinny granite counter top surfaces?? </p> <p> Any ideas? </p> <p> Should I try lighting it with as much diffusion as possible or will a bit of reflection just add interest??</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/interview-lighting-softbox-reflector-advice-needed#post-63683 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:03:33 +0000 milkyc 63683@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I will be filming some interviews this weekend which are personal recollections from the past.</p> <p>Please could someone advise me the best way to light my subjects to create a less-corporate look and to create something more warmer without losing too much loss of light to help maintain video quality.</p> <p>~~~~~~~~~~</p> <p>The equipment I have:</p> <p>CANON XM2/GL2 CAMERA</p> <p>2 X 40cmX60cm SOFTBOXES WITH (2x 125w 5400k ra&gt;90 daylight bulbs)</p> <p>1 X SILVER/GOLD REFLECTOR<br />KIT REFLECTOR + STAND DYNASUN RE2018 SILVER/GOLD 70x110 on eBay (end time 18-Dec-10 15:27:47 GMT)</p> <p>1 X SMALL PAR SPOT </p> <p>~~~~~~~~~~</p> <p>Any advice/techniques are more then welcome.</p> <p>This will be filmed within a hotel's meeting room which I'm guessing (but not yet checked) will be quite clean/white/brightly lit before my lighting is added/replaced.</p> <p>Many thanks in advance</p> <p>Mike</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/anyone-have-volleyball-advice#post-62020 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:49:48 +0000 bobcypheruk 62020@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi, I've been asked to shoot a sport I've never filmed before - volleyball. I'm an experienced sports videographer/journalist and I've covered a lot of sport, football (UK version), rugby, cricket, athletics (T&amp;F), boxing, tennis etc etc but never volleyball. I've got some ideas of camera positions, low to accentuate the height of the guys playing the sport, high (around the height of the net for some dynamic "spike" footage) but I wondered if anyone here might have experience of shooting the sport they might be prepared to share.</p> <p>Best regards</p> <p>Bob</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/night-lighting-tips#post-58613 Sun, 16 May 2010 03:07:01 +0000 ajackson91 58613@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Just wondering if anyone had any tips for shooting at night. We're filming in a forest-type area (fair few trees, shadows.), with no artificial light (ie. street lamps etc (though will be a first quarter moon)) other than 2 red heads, 1 Arri and if needed, car lights. Just wondered if anyone had any suggestions on what would be the best way to light, and any tips, tricks or suggestions.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/suggestions-for-live-streaming-keynote-presentation#post-57719 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:25:25 +0000 itjil 57719@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I have to livestream video of a presenter giving a presentation live from the US to an audience in France. I have a Canon GL2 and a video encoder/server. We are going to use livestream.com or a similar service. I have a couple of questions. First, any suggestions for shooting a presentation screen? We will be in a classroom. I should be able to close blinds and just leave the normal lights on. I just do not want the screen to be washed out so that the audience will be able to see &amp; read it well. I need lighting suggestions all the way around, the presenter is very dark complected so I want to make sure the lighting is right so that it complements her as well as the screen. I'm sure I need other tips...Ive never done live streaming before! Thanks so much! :)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/basement-shot-1-light-bulb-2-faces-how-2-light-please#post-58000 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:07:58 +0000 BC 58000@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi</p> <p>Thanks for looking...</p> <p>I need to film a scene with a blacked out background (I have black stage curtains or black colourama paper from a photo studio for the background) but with a central, sometimes swinging lightbulb, at about head height or slightly above. The lightbulb is rigged to a dimmer switch so i can vary the output and there will be one and two people in the shot.</p> <p>I want it to look as though the lightbulb is the only source of light, so that at times the light moves with the swing of the bulb.</p> <p>Shooting on an HD canon - can't remember the model right now - the one without the inter-changeable lenses and maybe a Z1 but I think I'd rather just use the canon.  Also have a set of pretty good lights (3).</p> <p>Any and all tips on how to achieve this would be massively appreciated - assume that I don't really know what i'm doing and have a budget of favors, snacks and pennies.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ghetto-lighting#post-54711 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:58:49 +0000 composite1 54711@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Many posts have come from newbies and intermediates about 'What lights should I get'. As always the 'sweat factor' is high and most of the posters are either ready to run out and sell the farm for a kit they aren't ready for or completely shut down from being so depressed they can't afford pro lights. Well many of the pro's particularly myself have talked at length about how until you've got both the expertise and jobs coming in to justify the move to pro lighting you can do a very good job lighting on the cheap.</p> <p>So I'm going to let young Caleb Pike show you his 'ghetto lighting' setup. He doesn't call it that, I do. Because it was done rather nicely with stuff anyone can buy in the hardware dept. or at a garage sale. Now he does 'cheat' in that he's using a Canon 7D SLR, but the techniques he's using will work for your 'happy cam' too!</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/8985600">Affordable Lighting Techniques for Interviews</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/calebpike">Caleb Pike</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> <p>NOTE: There are a couple of safety issues with his setup that I would make these changes;</p> <p>1. Do not use wax paper with tungsten lighting. It will burn. A much better looking (and safer) alternative is Vellum Paper. I've used it with both Halogen and Tota Lights and it is very tough. You can buy it in any decent craft store.</p> <p>2. When using foil with lighting especially shop lights with Halogen bulbs, double if not triple up the sheets to help dissipate the heat. </p> <p>3. Use thick leather work gloves when handing hot lights.</p> <p>4. Unless you've got a lot of space between walls and Halogen lighting, I suggest you use something else. Halogen work lights are the Indy filmmaker's workhorse but they get really hot and if the bulb bursts you've got problems. Using them in large spaces or outdoors is okay.</p> <p>5. Try fluorescent bulbs. Many of the bulbs made now can fit into standard light fixtures, they're inexpensive and they range from 40w (equivalent) to 250w (equivalent). They light much cooler than traditional lighting and they come in indoor and daylight intensities (indoor 22-2300K, daylight 6500K).</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/lighting-equipment#post-38730 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:19:40 +0000 stevgol 38730@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I need advice on what lighting to purchase and brand. My videos are mostly to interview people and later on do short skits with 2 people as part of a business type training program. I have just read the article on LED and flourescent lighting and wondering if that is the route to take. How many lights would I need, what power and reliable brand? I will not be using them everyday so I do not need the most rugged equipment. Thanks!</p> <p> Steve</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/above-lighting-rig-for-a-pool-table#post-55854 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:30:51 +0000 InsidePoolmag 55854@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I was wondering some advice for lighting a pool table for a professional 10 Ball event. I have a square 10 foot by 6 foot aluminum cage designed for support structure that hangs from the ceiling by chains. All I need is to decide the lighting. What is a low power really good light that will not throw a ton of shadows on the table? I have other questions as well this is just the first major thing i need some expert advice. I know this is the right place to ask. </p> <p>Thanks in Advance,</p> <p>Al</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/lighting-and-the-heat#post-52712 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:04:19 +0000 minniecam 52712@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am about to lose my mind with this. I have a small 1 bedroom and I stream live video feed for my adult webcam site.</p> <p>I am using 250watt light on those portrait lights, I have 2 of them in a semi V shape. I am wondering how can I keep my lighting quality and keep down on the room temperature so I can broadcast live for about 3 hours at a time. I can barely last an hour. with the lights and the computer and the video camera running. </p> <p>I wondered if I buy those lamps if it will cut down on the heat because of the position of the lighting i can really move them without losing the quality. </p> <p>There has to be someone out there who can help with my lighting issue. </p> <p>If it helps I am using the opus lamps the metal heads. 250 watts each is the minimum. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/lighting-equipment-recommendations#post-53884 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:56:55 +0000 itisgregory 53884@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am shooting all types of HD film and docs in and outdoor.  I need a lighting kit/system.  I love the Litepanels 1x1 LED lights but they are VERY expensive.  Westcott softboxes with TD5 fluorescents lighst are more affordable. </p> <p>Any recommendations?</p> <p>Gregory</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-to-find-spun-glass-diffusion-sheets#post-54166 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:00:47 +0000 ofcjake 54166@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> If anyone knows where I can find Spun Glass Diffusion sheets please let me know.  Thanks VERY much.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-5d-mark-ii-video-accessories#post-53811 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:07:46 +0000 stolenbuick 53811@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am a pro still photographer and relatively new to video. I have a canon 5d mark 2 still camera that has video capability. I have heard that you need external audio since internal mic is weak and picks up camera noise and auto focus motor noise. </p> <p>Question: what are the best options for adding external audio mics for this type of camera? What other types of add ons or accessories should i consider? </p> <p>My primary use is shooting candid b-roll during corporate meetings and events and occasionally recording over the shoulder interviews. </p> <p>Thanks for any feedback! </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/on-camera-lighting-2#post-53025 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:49:28 +0000 gstepic 53025@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am starting to get serious about video, with a goal of being able to do some documentaries. For now my video equipment is very basic - A Canon HF11 consumer camcorder. I recently purchased a Rode videomic (and an adaptor since the Canon hot shoe is proprietory). I have been looking for some basic on camera lighting, something that can be very portable.</p> <p>A few LED lights interest me. Has anyone had any experience with Bescor products? There are very few reviews on sites like Amazon, and the few there are are not good. But if only one person reviews and gives a one star I am always a little suspicious, I like to see several reviews before I feel I can trust any of them.</p> <p>Litepanel and Dot Line also make similar units (I have been looking at 35W units). I have mainly been a still camera guy (I own Canon 7D and 5D Mark II) so I know I often need fill even in outdoors and for indoor internview my guess is on camera lighting will be needed. What appeals to me about the 35W LEDs I have been looking at is their portablity. I have plenty of lightstands so my thinking is I could add LED lights as needed. As of now my main reason for the lights would be for interviews.</p> <p>The Dot Line does not have any type of color correction filter, so I am wondering how important that will be. I know in still photography white balance is important for indoor shooting, and I usually set the white balance for my flash, or for daylight K. Being very inexperienced my thinking is a filther on a LED light could help balance the LED color temo to the color temp of the indoor lighting. But with flash, since my primary light is the flash, I use the daylight or flash color balance setting anyway so maybe the filter is not really a big deal.</p> <p>I am even worse then a video begginer, I just bought my gear and want to learn how to use it for film projects. Just like I did with my still photography, if I can have any commercial success I will upgrade my gear, but for now I want to make good use of what I have. This is my first post on this forum, actually I just discovered it today, so hopefully it will be helpful.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/lighting-basketball-players#post-52952 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:36:50 +0000 spotmeter 52952@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I will be taping two guys playing one on one on an indoor half court. The industrial high energy lights way up on the ceiling beam straight down, so there is not much light on their sides. How can I beam some fill light to brighten things up?  Are there any inexpensive lights that would fill this purpose?</p> <p>The camera will be about 10-15 feet away from them.</p>