Best Lighting Kit For Video Making?
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March 31, 2013 at 6:32 PM #55826
JDSalinger
ParticipantHi everyone,
I am doing some videos (mainly talking head and interview type videos) and am not satisfied with the current light output. Currently, I use a setup of 110 watt fluorescent bulbs for the key and fill light and a 45 watt for the backlight. This isn't enough light for my needs.
Here, is what I am looking for:
1. Greater light output but want to stick with fluorescent bulbs because they don't give as much heat as other light sources.
2. I want to use softboxes to help take out the hard shadows.
3. The lightining kit needs to be durable and can easily break down, moved and be put back together.
4. I am looking to spend $500 to $1,000 here.
5. I also do some food photography so if the softbox lights could be used for that purpose it would be ideal.What recommendations do you guys have who make videos?
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April 1, 2013 at 7:03 AM #206763
gldnears
MemberAbout a week ago, this topic was duiscussed on these Forums. Did you find that information helpful?
RWC
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April 2, 2013 at 6:49 PM #206790
Brian
ParticipantI would recomend vastly different lights for headshots vs. food. On food shoots, we tend to use a mix of small frenels, and kinos. We break up and control the light with mirrors, bottles, dots and fingers, etc to give the light some life. Flouros with flicker free balasts are great for headshots. I'm a big fan of Kinoflo Diva 400s but there are other great options out there that are cheaper.
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April 1, 2013 at 10:02 AM #206767
JDSalinger
Participant[quote=gldnears]
About a week ago, this topic was duiscussed on these Forums. Did you find that information helpful?
RWC
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Thank you. That is most helpful.
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