Reddit reviews StudioFX H9004SB2 2400 Watt Large Photography Softbox Continuous Photo Lighting Kit 16" x 24" + Boom Arm Hairlight with Sandbag H9004SB2 by Kaezi

I would get a kit with softboxes (actually I did get such a kit, minus the greenscreen - I painted the wall) and get the screens separately. So, either the 3 point lighting kit: https://www.amazon.com/StudioFX-H9004SB2-Photography-Continuous-Hairlight/dp/B00MBVOIJU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1498753304&sr=8-7&keywords=softbox+continuous+lighting

Or the two stand kit: https://www.amazon.com/StudioFX-Photography-Continuous-Lighting-Portrait/dp/B00TOWZDE8/ref=pd_sbs_201_25?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00TOWZDE8&pd_rd_r=S3ABGYT7MNCEGFYY2ZNX&pd_rd_w=tc3oQ&pd_rd_wg=Ekc61&psc=1&refRID=S3ABGYT7MNCEGFYY2ZNX

Reasoning: Bare bulbs are too harsh.

Glass is going to have more of an impact on detail than the camera body typically. Honestly if you wanted to go that route I would look for an old Canon t3i (~$400 on ebay) and then get a Canon 24-105 f4 L (also ~$400 on ebay.) As any photographer would tell you lighting is going to be way more important than what camera you choose. If she were to invest in a few softboxes and took some time to experiment with the lighting then she could probably get away with using an iphone. Really what it depends on is how far she wants to take it and what results she is expecting.

I'd get the Panasonic G7, flip screen will come in handy when filming yourselves.

For lights, simple softboxes will do, something like this.

Here is the kit I bought: https://www.amazon.com/StudioFX-H9004SB2-Photography-Continuous-Hairlight/dp/B00MBVOIJU/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=softbox&qid=1575156441&sr=8-13

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It is a hassle to put up and take down.

If you want simpler, get a ring light. They work well but you will see the rings in the reflection in the actors' eyes. They are cheap and far more mobile.

hey something I actually know something about. I too used to steam on twitch, and close to when I stopped streaming I got a green screen (went back to college). You're going to want SOFT consistent light on your green screen. Hard light can work but I would not recommend it. You'll also want light on yourself to help you stand out from the green screen, the name of the game here is contrast. I would recommend a three light set up, two focused on the green screen, it might seem like over kill, but trust me a well lit green screen will make everything look so much better and the set up so much smoother. depending on your budget I would recommend this https://www.amazon.com/StudioFX-H9004SB2-Photography-Continuous-Hairlight/dp/B00MBVOIJU/ref=sr_1_6?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1494444402&sr=1-6&keywords=softbox+lighting+kit

something a little more budget friendly https://www.amazon.com/Safstar-Photography-Softbox-Lighting-Equipment/dp/B01G76VBBW/ref=sr_1_45?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1494444542&sr=1-45&keywords=softbox+lighting+kit also you'll need a light for you https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-50cmx70cm-Softbox-Diffuser-fluorescent/dp/B00GLMI44K/ref=sr_1_25?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1494444634&sr=1-25&keywords=softbox+lighting+kit

also when you get everything and you're ready to set it all up this video helped me figure it all out. https://youtu.be/33HXwK8MIfI?t=2m20s

cheers!

In my opinion, the T3i is garbage for video in the current market. The Panasonic G7 is a far better choice, however it will eat up your entire budget.

But in terms of sound, ideally you'll want to be recording sound externally, so not directly into the camera. So something like a video mic hooked up to a zoom h1 to record your audio, or a Blue Yeti mic. And for lights, you can get a fairly cheap set of continuous lights like these, not fantastic but they'll more than do the job for simple setups.

But focus on good sound and lighting, that'll help your video more than most cameras will.

This is what I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MBVOIJU

In hindsight, I don't need 3 lights.. but it was not too expensive and had everything I wanted so I just did it.