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SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 07:48 AM

I am looking for ways to improve the lighting during my shoots. Any suggestions? I have checked out several photography sites, not sure what I need though.

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 07:49 AM

what are you using now?

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 07:51 AM

Nothing other than the lights in the house

MaDalton · 07-04-2004, 07:54 AM

the more light, the better. improves quality. daylight lamps are good, but you can also work with less expensive stuff as long as you do manual white balance on your camera.

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 07:59 AM

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Originally posted by MaDalton
the more light, the better. improves quality. daylight lamps are good, but you can also work with less expensive stuff as long as you do manual white balance on your camera.

Thanks

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:00 AM

Looking for something that won't create shadows as well

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:01 AM

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Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Nothing other than the lights in the house

You going for the amateur look

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:02 AM

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Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Looking for something that won't create shadows as well

The shadows are created by putting the light in the wrong place

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:03 AM

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Originally posted by ModelBuffet
You going for the amateur look

Yep

tony286 · 07-04-2004, 08:05 AM

If you come to the next networking I can tell and show you exactly what you need

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:05 AM

Thanks Tony, do you have a date set yet?

MaDalton · 07-04-2004, 08:06 AM

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The shadows are created by putting the light in the wrong place

you never heard of non-shadow special lights?

just kidding, he's right. 3 lights would be good to have no shadow. one from the left, one from the right and one from the front.

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:08 AM

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Originally posted by MaDalton
you never heard of non-shadow special lights?

just kidding, he's right. 3 lights would be good to have no shadow. one from the left, one from the right and one from the front.

those non-shadow lights are cool but damn expensive

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:08 AM

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Originally posted by MaDalton
you never heard of non-shadow special lights?

just kidding, he's right. 3 lights would be good to have no shadow. one from the left, one from the right and one from the front.

Thanks, any recommendations?

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:10 AM

take a look on ebay they always have some deals on lighting kits.. get one with a couple of umbrellas and a softbox

VideoJ · 07-04-2004, 08:11 AM

Easiest and cheapest way to improve your video lighting is to go to home depot and pick up 3 of the work lights (500w halogen). Then like someone above said, one next to the camera, and 1 to either side, pointed into the scene. Use the manual white balance setting on your camera to get the correct color balance.

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:11 AM

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Originally posted by ModelBuffet
take a look on ebay they always have some deals on lighting kits.. get one with a couple of umbrellas and a softbox

Checking it out now, thanks

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:13 AM

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Originally posted by VideoJ
Easiest and cheapest way to improve your video lighting is to go to home depot and pick up 3 of the work lights (500w halogen). Then like someone above said, one next to the camera, and 1 to either side, pointed into the scene. Use the manual white balance setting on your camera to get the correct color balance.

I thought about doing something like that, not sure it would work though. Thank you

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:14 AM

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Originally posted by VideoJ
Easiest and cheapest way to improve your video lighting is to go to home depot and pick up 3 of the work lights (500w halogen). Then like someone above said, one next to the camera, and 1 to either side, pointed into the scene. Use the manual white balance setting on your camera to get the correct color balance.

Those lights are on a completely different color level than what you should be using

SGS · 07-04-2004, 08:16 AM

http://www.ianiro.com/

tony286 · 07-04-2004, 08:18 AM

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Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Thanks Tony, do you have a date set yet?

Yep july 17 and work lights are cool but you can get some harsh shadows. I would bounce the light if using work lights.

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:20 AM

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Originally posted by SGS
http://www.ianiro.com/

Nice

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:20 AM

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Originally posted by tony404
Yep july 17 and work lights are cool but you can get some harsh shadows. I would bounce the light if using work lights.

Really hoping to be able to make this one

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:24 AM

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Originally posted by ModelBuffet
take a look on ebay they always have some deals on lighting kits.. get one with a couple of umbrellas and a softbox

Lots of stuff on ebay

Paul Markham · 07-04-2004, 08:27 AM

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Yep july 17 and work lights are cool but you can get some harsh shadows. I would bounce the light if using work lights.

At last someone used the word bounce wondered how long it would take.

Unless you are looking to shoot pro standard films, which if you're asking this question you should not

, go with the work lights, they do come with stands but be careful the stands are not that stable. Use professional light stands if you have them.

Bounce the lights of a wall and the CIELING or with/through umbrellas. Adjust the lights until you have the best effect, white balance your camera.

Shout ACTION at the model.

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:29 AM

Nice "hair" by the way.

Hate it when women shave it to death

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:32 AM

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Nice "hair" by the way. Hate it when women shave it to death

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:33 AM

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Originally posted by SquirtingCarly

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:34 AM

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Originally posted by charly
At last someone used the word bounce wondered how long it would take.

Unless you are looking to shoot pro standard films, which if you're asking this question you should not , go with the work lights, they do come with stands but be careful the stands are not that stable. Use professional light stands if you have them.

Bounce the lights of a wall and the CIELING or with/through umbrellas. Adjust the lights until you have the best effect, white balance your camera.

Shout ACTION at the model.

Thanks, looking to get set up with something for a few hundred right now.

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:39 AM

Just make sure you realize that whatever color the surface is your bouncing off of will be reflected onto the models.

SureFire · 07-04-2004, 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Thanks, looking to get set up with something for a few hundred right now.

Check out:

http://alienbees.com/packages.htm

Nice company to deal with

tony286 · 07-04-2004, 08:46 AM

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Originally posted by SureFire
Check out:

http://alienbees.com/packages.htm

Nice company to deal with

I have alienbees for photography work ,they are useless for video they sell flashes.

tony286 · 07-04-2004, 08:47 AM

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Originally posted by charly
At last someone used the word bounce wondered how long it would take.

Unless you are looking to shoot pro standard films, which if you're asking this question you should not , go with the work lights, they do come with stands but be careful the stands are not that stable. Use professional light stands if you have them.

Bounce the lights of a wall and the CIELING or with/through umbrellas. Adjust the lights until you have the best effect, white balance your camera.

Shout ACTION at the model.

I guess all those classes my wife is sending me to is paying off

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:48 AM

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Originally posted by tony404
I have alienbees for photography work ,they are useless for video they sell flashes.

Good site but not going to help with videography

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:49 AM

Will this do the trick?

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:50 AM

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Originally posted by charly
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Shout ACTION at the model.

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I LOVE doing that... it cracks me up everytime

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:51 AM

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Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Will this do the trick?

tony286 · 07-04-2004, 08:51 AM

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Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Will this do the trick?

It all depends on the size of the room you are using. If you are shooting in regular rooms with white ceilings you dont need 1500 watts.

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:52 AM

Yeah, they will be regular sized rooms, ok looking for something smaller

tony286 · 07-04-2004, 08:54 AM

then you want lights that are 250 watts more than enough with softboxes is nice.

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:56 AM

ok cool, thanks again

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 08:56 AM

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Originally posted by tony404
It all depends on the size of the room you are using. If you are shooting in regular rooms with white ceilings you dont need 1500 watts.

Make sure you have the blinds closed.. I"ve had the cops called on me for "suspicious" activity before.... when they see the sun like beam of light coming out of your window

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 08:59 AM

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Originally posted by ModelBuffet
Make sure you have the blinds closed.. I"ve had the cops called on me for "suspicious" activity before.... when they see the sun like beam of light coming out of your window

I don't need that

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 09:01 AM

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Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Will this do the trick?

Should I look for a different kit or just change the bulbs?

RRACY · 07-04-2004, 09:22 AM

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Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Should I look for a different kit or just change the bulbs?

Check out http://www.hotamateurmpegs.com This guy uses at least two 1000 watt tungsten lights that bounce into white unbrellas. This way you won't blind or fry the models and will even get a more even light than directional light.

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 09:26 AM

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Originally posted by RRACY
Check out http://www.hotamateurmpegs.com This guy uses at least two 1000 watt tungsten lights that bounce into white unbrellas. This way you won't blind or fry the models and will even get a more even light than directional light.

I always like the wide angle dog nose affect in pornshoots.

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 09:28 AM

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Originally posted by RRACY
Check out http://www.hotamateurmpegs.com This guy uses at least two 1000 watt tungsten lights that bounce into white unbrellas. This way you won't blind or fry the models and will even get a more even light than directional light.

Thanks for the info

tony286 · 07-04-2004, 09:29 AM

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Originally posted by RRACY
Check out http://www.hotamateurmpegs.com This guy uses at least two 1000 watt tungsten lights that bounce into white unbrellas. This way you won't blind or fry the models and will even get a more even light than directional light.

The video actually looks kind of crappy. Carly do a ebay search jtl lights and they have 250 's

ModelBuffet · 07-04-2004, 09:33 AM

JTL Lights

SquirtingCarly · 07-04-2004, 09:35 AM

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Originally posted by tony404
The video actually looks kind of crappy. Carly do a ebay search jtl lights and they have 250 's

Checking it out now

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