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11/09/2005 11:19:19 AM · #1 |
Okay! Got the backdrop put up, YEAH! Now, the lighting. The only light in the room right now, which measures about 9'x13' is the overhead 60 watt light bulb and a 500 watt light on an adjustable light stand, which can hold one other light, also adjustable.
I have no light boxes or umbrellas.
NOW, my thought process is that I can take an existing umbrella, line the inside with tin foil and rig it up so it reflects light to the shooting area, is that crazy?
Also setting up some reflectors with poster board and such.
Which are the best type of regular lights to get for something like this? I can't afford regular studio lights yet so please, help?
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11/09/2005 11:30:19 AM · #2 |
I'm all for DIY solutions to problems, but umbrellas are really inexpensive.
I would suggest starting with a kit like this Impact kit. Impact is not the best quality, but almost all lighting is interchangable (5/8" stud etc.) so you can later upgrade piece by piece. |
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11/09/2005 11:36:44 AM · #3 |
I bought a cheap black umbrella at walmart ans used silver spray paint. 45 or 7 was what i spent and it works.
You need to keep i mind that using the umbrella as a reflector will cut the light in 1/2 or more. The light has farther to travel, the reflection is not 100% efficient, and the the purpose of the umbrella is to spread the light for a softer effect.
For disffusion i used cheap white sheets from walmart - $2 something for a single sheet. they also work well as reflectors.
My next lighting purchase will be the Alien Bees digi bees followed by some of the modifiers (light box probably, but barn doors are handy).
Sears sells this which for hotlights is a steal, and it is often on sale.
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11/09/2005 11:45:07 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by hyperfocal:
I'm all for DIY solutions to problems, but umbrellas are really inexpensive.
I would suggest starting with a kit like this Impact kit. Impact is not the best quality, but almost all lighting is interchangable (5/8" stud etc.) so you can later upgrade piece by piece. |
*KOFF* *KOFF* *KOFF*
$70! Ouch! I would love to start with that but I do not have $70 to spend sadly. I'm on a SUPER TIGHT (I just squeezed a drop of blood from a penny) budget here. I need to use what I have or can pick up super, super, SUPER cheap from someplace locally. At least until I get more stuff up on Ebay and sold. :) But thanks, I have bookmarked that page for future reference!
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11/09/2005 11:47:32 AM · #5 |
$ store for the umbrella and paint. perhaps a thrift store.
try //www.freecycle.org - we have a local one here and it is relly cool. i bet you can get what you want for free.
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11/09/2005 12:00:13 PM · #6 |
Even in our studios we go the DIY route simply when we need to custom make a solution.
Here is a cool idea I learned years ago. PVC pipe!
Go to your local Lowes or Home Depot and buy 1" PVC pipe and make frames. Then you can take sheets and wrap them around over under these frames for all kinds of control.
When I use to shoot portrait shots outdoors years ago I made a big ole PVC frame (about 5 foot x 5 foot) and sewed a nice thin white sheet to it. Take a sheet, sew 2 "sleeves" into either end, slide the PVC into either end, connect the two with elbows and another length..
TADA!!!!! Instant diffuser. Then, when you want to store it, remove the two outside lengths and roll the whole thing up.
I have also made tents and table arrangement with the same stuff.
Enjoy :-D
Message edited by author 2005-11-09 12:01:17. |
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11/09/2005 02:40:35 PM · #7 |
Actually the place to go right now for great bargains is Chase Pitkins, they are going out of business!
Deannda
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