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Post by DWhots on Aug 20, 2003 16:35:01 GMT -5
Can anyone suggest different kinds of lighting one can use on the cheap. I was thinking of using typical store bought 500 watt lights. Also, is there anyway of using gels to give off differnet colors, blue, reds, browns, things like that.
thanks
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Post by DAD on Aug 30, 2003 14:30:48 GMT -5
Since no one else responded to this one, thought I might give you some suggestions.
500watt halogen work lights that you can get at any hardware store work very well. Just be sure to white balance the camera before shooting because they tend to give off a slightly hot light and make things look a little yellow. You can also make some very nice portable lighting systems using high power halogen automobile lights. The nice thing about these is that they run off of twelve volts and can be use anywhere ... even outdoors on location as long as there is car nearby. Adding barn doors to the lights is as easy as wrapping aluminum foil around the light. Try going to a photo supply shop and see if they have black wrap (flat black aluminum foil) it helps control glare, reflections and flairs.
Filters. Color gels can be purchased at any photo supply house. A nice substitute is colored plastic report holders. They are real cheap and very durable. They work well on the lights described above too.
Playing with light is fun and can add some real nice effects to an other wise dull location. Always play with lighting as much as possible. You can acceive some very nice looks very cheaply using lighting.
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Post by ScottSpears on Nov 15, 2003 1:12:28 GMT -5
I love china lanterns. Put a 200 watt bulb or if it's big enough 2 bulbs. It puts off a beautiful soft light which video loves. They're used on many big budget movies You can pick them up at Target, Pier One and Ikea. They between $3 -$7. Now you can't go lighting big rooms with them, but they're great for medium shots and close-ups.
Scott
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Post by HailtotheKing on Nov 15, 2003 3:01:39 GMT -5
Scott, haven't thought of the china lanterns idea. Sounds interesting and something I think I might try out.  Thanks for the tip. |
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Post by DAD on Nov 15, 2003 13:12:43 GMT -5
china lanterns are a great resource for lighting. They also work great for similating fire or candle light. Use a lower wattag bulb with red and yellow gels and throw a flicker circuit into the mess and you have firelight. Put it on a pole and hold it above someone holding a candle and you increase your lighing without sacrificing the look of candle light.
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Post by ScottSpears on Jan 21, 2004 11:44:09 GMT -5
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Post by CrawlingKaos on Jan 22, 2004 1:26:16 GMT -5
thanks for the links, Scott. I used to have the address to a site on how to make your own chinese laterns, I will post it if I can find it.
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Post by AJ on Mar 22, 2004 8:36:25 GMT -5
Good article Scott Maybe it should be hosted here as well? We could have a FAQ or Hints & Tips section on the front page? |
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Post by NzoMatrix on Mar 22, 2004 10:19:33 GMT -5
Yeah i thought about putting up a getting starting guide up on the main page with tips and tricks from members. If anyones interested in submitting a newbie guide on filmmaking feel free to email me. But please make sure its your own and not plagirized copy and paste articles from other sites as thats a major no no  |
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Thanks for the tip.
