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lighting Cheap (Below £50) Lighting?

Rob_Page

Rob_Page

Hello, I am in need (or at least I think I am in need) of some decent lighting that I can control the intensity of for less than £50. I have searched Amazon but I can't find anything. I need the lighting for just generally making the shot brighter because my camera doesn't work well in the dark. For an example watch a small shot in my film 'Peanuts' at 0.35 (The link will be posted below). Thanks for reading :).

Peanuts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0r2MB7e5AA
 
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you can pick these up pretty cheap. you cant control the intensity with a knob or anything like that, but you can use any normal bulb in them with different wattages or colors. maybe just use a bounce board or something instead of direct lighting if you want a softer look. Also you dont need stands because you can clip them onto things.

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also you could get shop lights from any hardware store like this

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I dont know if you can adjust them, but they can really light the place up.
 
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You can use cheap off the shelf shop lighting and build your own dimmer unit. Instructables has all the info you need. It's a great sight for do-it-yourselfers. Everyone should check it out.

Be aware that dimming the light can change the color temperature and effect your white balance. Make sure to use a meter and adjust as needed.
 
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Better than a dimmer is carrying varying wattages with you so you do not affect the color temperature. Some can lights can take very high wattages, but work just as well with a small wattage bulb. The covering can also be used to attach gels with a simple spring clip.
 
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Thanks for all the suggestions! Taking all of your comments on board, I am thinking of buying something like this:

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This comes with two five-hundred watt bulbs, and then buying two two-hundred watt bulbs to go with it, is this a good idea or does anyone have a better idea? Your comments are appreciated.
 
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Those get VERY hot. If you want to use modifiers on those, you'll need some type of standoff device. A general rule of thumb is that, if it's too hot to hold your hand there, it's too hot for a modifier. Remember that you can adjust the intensity of the light by moving it closer or farther away from the subject.
 
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