Someone Help Me Out With Lighting/Tripods - GoFuckYourself.com

jimb · 12-01-2005, 11:22 PM

Hey Everyone,

What type of lighting do you guys who produce your own content use? I know something more than just overhead lights are needed to produce some good looking content, but do you need the softboxes and the whole kits like that? I see alot of kits out there on ebay and such, but can you just use the simple lights (halogens, etc) from lets say home depot or even walmart to produce your content? Is there a noticable difference between the softbox kits and plain halogen lights?

Also, for movie camera tripods do you guys use high end ones like the $500+ ones or do you guys just go out to target or walmart and pick up one of the $49.99 ones? Is there a difference in quality of content produced if you go with the cheaper alternative?

Thanks!

Jim

jimb · 12-01-2005, 11:27 PM

damn this forum moves quick! bump cause i need help!

Jim

jMEGA · 12-01-2005, 11:33 PM

video or photo or both ?

jimb · 12-01-2005, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jMEGA

video or photo or both ?

both at the same time.

Jim

abyss_al · 12-01-2005, 11:40 PM

u can use home depot lights... bounce off white stuff or cover with white sheet etc... try to bounce it rather direct it

all really depends what route ur taking: glam?amateur? etc...

video: go with one u trust and is stable enough to hold ur cam... if the tripod is there so u dont have to hold the cam...

if not: i recommend u get a stabilizer... not sure the real name for it... its a pole with weights on bottom keeping the cam steady

**ADJUST YOUR WHITE BALANCE!**

jMEGA · 12-01-2005, 11:40 PM

What is your budget ?

jimb · 12-01-2005, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abyss_al

u can use home depot lights... bounce off white stuff or cover with white sheet etc... try to bounce it rather direct it

all really depends what route ur taking: glam?amateur? etc...

video: go with one u trust and is stable enough to hold ur cam... if the tripod is there so u dont have to hold the cam...

if not: i recommend u get a stabilizer... not sure the real name for it... its a pole with weights on bottom keeping the cam steady

**ADJUST YOUR WHITE BALANCE!**

Thanks so much abyss_al, I will be using the white sheet idea for sure.

Its gonna be for more of an amateur look, but even though it is amateur I still would like for it to look semi-professional.

Jim

jimb · 12-01-2005, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jMEGA

What is your budget ?

Well for the lighting I hope to spend around $150-200 but can spead upto $700.00 if need be for a good professional package.

Tripod is the same thing, I want to spead $50 but if need be I will spend more.

Jim

jimb · 12-01-2005, 11:56 PM

anyone else care to comment? so I can get a general consenus?

Jim

abyss_al · 12-02-2005, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimb

Well for the lighting I hope to spend around $150-200 but can spead upto $700.00 if need be for a good professional package.

Tripod is the same thing, I want to spead $50 but if need be I will spend more.

Jim

just get a few construction lights and bounce them off the walls.. keep them far from the model and the sheets... construction lights get hot really fast

dont forget to set both cameras up for this lighting and fix ur white balance... have a comp/laptop there to see a few test shots in full size (do not rely on the little screen)...

Paul Markham · 12-02-2005, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jimb

both at the same time.

Jim

Can't be done without fucking up both a bit or one totally.

Paul Markham · 12-02-2005, 12:21 AM

Your budget is too low for a semi professional look, unless you're really skilled. But here's a suggestion.

Get a powerful on camera flash and mount it on a tripod by using a slave unit or extension cable to the cameras hotshoe.

You will need to shoot this into a small umbrella, again get a clamp and umbrella from a good camera supplier.

You're going to be working at a low aperture so depth of field will be a problem so make sure you're focusing spot on and have a good lens.

For videos the building lights will do the trick, just bounce them off the cieling not the walls as suggested.

This will get you a reasonable lighting and for around $700, but it's not ideal and will not impress a model. Think of what she thinks of you as she walks into your studio. This thought is going to stick in her head and show on her face as she opens her legs.

12-01-2005, 11:22 PM	#1
jimb Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 2,514	Someone Help Me Out With Lighting/Tripods Hey Everyone, What type of lighting do you guys who produce your own content use? I know something more than just overhead lights are needed to produce some good looking content, but do you need the softboxes and the whole kits like that? I see alot of kits out there on ebay and such, but can you just use the simple lights (halogens, etc) from lets say home depot or even walmart to produce your content? Is there a noticable difference between the softbox kits and plain halogen lights? Also, for movie camera tripods do you guys use high end ones like the $500+ ones or do you guys just go out to target or walmart and pick up one of the $49.99 ones? Is there a difference in quality of content produced if you go with the cheaper alternative? Thanks! Jim

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12-02-2005, 12:21 AM	#12
Paul Markham Too old to care Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws. Posts: 52,943	Your budget is too low for a semi professional look, unless you're really skilled. But here's a suggestion. Get a powerful on camera flash and mount it on a tripod by using a slave unit or extension cable to the cameras hotshoe. You will need to shoot this into a small umbrella, again get a clamp and umbrella from a good camera supplier. You're going to be working at a low aperture so depth of field will be a problem so make sure you're focusing spot on and have a good lens. For videos the building lights will do the trick, just bounce them off the cieling not the walls as suggested. This will get you a reasonable lighting and for around $700, but it's not ideal and will not impress a model. Think of what she thinks of you as she walks into your studio. This thought is going to stick in her head and show on her face as she opens her legs. __________________ Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500. PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70

12-01-2005, 11:27 PM	#2
jimb Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 2,514	damn this forum moves quick! bump cause i need help! Jim

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jMEGA Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 671	video or photo or both ?

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jimb Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 2,514	anyone else care to comment? so I can get a general consenus? Jim