Originally Posted by EROTEEK

Vanessa, that depends of the person that is using the lights... I would personally say that a 5 light setup will cover pretty much all your needs, but than again, put 5 lights in the hands of a rookie, and it will be havok... maybe 3 separate heads would be better for starters, though i strongly suggest to start with one principal light, master it, add the hair light, maybe a reflecting foam for softening the shadows... and after some time deal with the lights for the background and effects and space fillers... that if you just start to use pro lightning equipment...but then again, i guess you wouldn't ask such questions if otherwise.....
Cheers, and happy lightning
EMY