anyone know of any inexpensive lighting kits? its for a music video shot indoors. my max is $230. thanks
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I'd buy two used Lowel fixtures (preferably omnis) for about $80ish each and then some $15 stands. You can probably squeeze some eBay umbrellas in there too, and a couple of extension cords. Maybe a $10 DIY home depot dimmer.
Clamp lights are everyone's first light kit, but they shouldn't be. I've learned that buying cheap stuff isn't smart because it either won't be adequate, or won't work period or for king, and you end up buying the real deal anyway.
You can also rent a decent kit for a day or two for that much. In Dallas you can do an entire grip truck for $450 a day, with about 12-18 tungsten fixtures and everything you need to run them.
Clamp lights are everyone's first light kit, but they shouldn't be. I've learned that buying cheap stuff isn't smart because it either won't be adequate, or won't work period or for king, and you end up buying the real deal anyway.
You can also rent a decent kit for a day or two for that much. In Dallas you can do an entire grip truck for $450 a day, with about 12-18 tungsten fixtures and everything you need to run them.
I am exactly in the spot that Paul describes above..
I've got a couple hundred into lights that can kinda do the job, haha.
The best cheap 'light' I have come across, is that double shop light above, but bounced off a 14$ 40" reflector from amazon.. I have gotten fairly amazing results (to me) with the effect. I have not had great luck with clamp light. I found as a beginner, it's easier to have too much light than not enough, haha.
..But as I stated first, I am now growing out of lights that don't pack/travel well, and don't throw some serious lumen. I am hoping to switch to LED panels.
I've got a couple hundred into lights that can kinda do the job, haha.
The best cheap 'light' I have come across, is that double shop light above, but bounced off a 14$ 40" reflector from amazon.. I have gotten fairly amazing results (to me) with the effect. I have not had great luck with clamp light. I found as a beginner, it's easier to have too much light than not enough, haha.
..But as I stated first, I am now growing out of lights that don't pack/travel well, and don't throw some serious lumen. I am hoping to switch to LED panels.
Yeah with that budget cheap photo lights from somewhere like Cowboy Studios (I have some of their gear) or work lights are about the only option. I'd recommend renting.