Lighting for shooting movies
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.
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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.Comment
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ThanksOriginally 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.Comment
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Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Nothing other than the lights in the house
You going for the amateur look
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The shadows are created by putting the light in the wrong placeOriginally posted by SquirtingCarly
Looking for something that won't create shadows as wellComment
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If you come to the next networking I can tell and show you exactly what you need
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you never heard of non-shadow special lights?Originally posted by ModelBuffet
The shadows are created by putting the light in the wrong place
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.Comment
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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
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Thanks, any recommendations?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.Comment
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take a look on ebay they always have some deals on lighting kits.. get one with a couple of umbrellas and a softboxComment
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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.Somebody stole my damn signture...Comment
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Checking it out now, thanksOriginally 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 softboxComment
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I thought about doing something like that, not sure it would work though. Thank youOriginally 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.Comment
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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 usingComment
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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.Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Thanks Tony, do you have a date set yet?Comment
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Really hoping to be able to make this oneOriginally 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.Comment
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Lots of stuff on ebayOriginally 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
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At last someone used the word bounce wondered how long it would take.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.
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.
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Nice "hair" by the way. Hate it when women shave it to death
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Originally posted by ModelBuffet
Nice "hair" by the way. Hate it when women shave it to death
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Thanks, looking to get set up with something for a few hundred right now.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.
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Just make sure you realize that whatever color the surface is your bouncing off of will be reflected onto the models.Comment
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Check out:Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Thanks, looking to get set up with something for a few hundred right now.
http://alienbees.com/packages.htm
Nice company to deal with
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I have alienbees for photography work ,they are useless for video they sell flashes.Originally posted by SureFire
Check out:
http://alienbees.com/packages.htm
Nice company to deal with
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I guess all those classes my wife is sending me to is paying offOriginally 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.
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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 videographyComment
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Originally posted by charly
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Shout ACTION at the model. [/B]
I LOVE doing that... it cracks me up everytime
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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.Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Will this do the trick?Comment
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then you want lights that are 250 watts more than enough with softboxes is nice.Comment
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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 windowComment
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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
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Should I look for a different kit or just change the bulbs?Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Will this do the trick?Comment
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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.Originally posted by SquirtingCarly
Should I look for a different kit or just change the bulbs?Sig FreeComment
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I always like the wide angle dog nose affect in pornshoots.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.Comment
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Thanks for the infoOriginally 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.Comment
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The video actually looks kind of crappy. Carly do a ebay search jtl lights and they have 250 'sOriginally 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.Comment
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Checking it out nowOriginally posted by tony404
The video actually looks kind of crappy. Carly do a ebay search jtl lights and they have 250 'sComment
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