(Part 2) Best camera & photo lighting products according to redditors
We found 2,926 Reddit comments discussing the best camera & photo lighting products. We ranked the 931 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
![LimoStudio [1Pack] Photography Studio Continuous 26" Octagonal Soft Box Lighting Light Kit with Photo E26, E27 CFL 105W 6500K Bulb and Light Stand for Photo Studio and Photo/Video Shooting, AGG702](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41A8YrriKZL.jpg)
Hey guys! So I decided to upgrade my cheap Amazon lighting kit to something with diffusers and more bulbs. I'm 6'4" ~241lbs. Diet-wise I conditioned myself to under ~50 grams of carbs a day for 2 weeks with 3 gallons of water a day (ouch). Then 24 hours prior I carb loaded and basically dehydrated myself to pull out any hydration under the skin. Thanks for all the advice and photo tips from my last shoot! It really helped showing off my strengths. I've attached a couple more photos that my girl took, plus a photo that displays my height. Any more tips for next time would be appreciated!
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She shot it on her Cannon t6i and the new lighting kit is Fancierstudio Lighting Kit 2400 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047FHOWG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_nzQCDbYPPNCFV
LEDs for the win. Yes. Night portraits, night ceremonies, details, first dances, and speeches. I use a pair of Yongnuo YN-300-III panels for all of that.
Separately, was playing around with some different LED tubes on Sunday. Fun stuff, more to follow...
The basic principles of light are quality, direction, and luminosity.
Quality is how hard or soft the light is. Having a larger light source will produce softer light, that's why softboxes are so large. Keep that in mind if you're going with a DIY option. (Also remember that larger is relative to the subject, so having a light a lot closer makes the light larger, and therefore softer)
Direction is obviously the direction of the light. The most popular use of lighting in facecams is two lights each at 45 degrees from your face. This will give the most even and pleasing light. Experiment and see what you like. Other uses for a two light setup can be things like key light, fill light, and rim light. Look these terms up if you want to learn more.
Lumonisty is the power of the light, and this can be controlled through the light itself or the exposure settings of your webcam. Try to find a good balance and capture realistic skin tones.
Using these principles this is how my facecam looks using two of these and a Logitech C920
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I09WHLW x 2 - Speedlights - $56
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Wireless-Speedlite-Receiver-Universal/dp/B00A47U22U - Wireless Trigger - $19
https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Light-Stands-Cases/dp/B001WB02Z4 - Light Stands - $29
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Professional-Universal-Speedlite-Umbrella/dp/B00JJJR7PY - x2 - Cold Shoe - $22
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0132I34K4 - Octobox - $23
https://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Premium-Shoot-Through-Translucent-Umbrella/dp/B005ODKMOC - Shoot though umbrella - $14
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW - 5 in 1 reflector - $20
That brings you for a full starting light setup that can be used for headshots and starting boudoir for $183. And you even have flexablity in there to use a 1 light setup with reflector or use 2 lights. You would want a few sandbags to keep the gear stable, but I am not including those in the price.
Now for a background setup
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E6GRHBO/ref=psdc_3444601_t1_B00MTF6ZVC
Is a good basic stand but hard to fit under your budget with the above lighting gear.
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Studio-Collapsible-Backdrop-1-8x2-8m/dp/B00UWL02PU is also an okay starting backdrop, Grey can be turned into white or black. I will warn you that you will need a fabric steamer to get the lines out, but that is pretty much the same however you go with cloth. Another more expensive choice is to go with seamless paper, I love working with paper, but it is an ongoing expense to use it.
Now if you are going to make this her studio all the time, they make http://www.homedepot.com/p/EUCATILE-32-sq-ft-96-in-x-48-in-Hardboard-Thrifty-White-Tile-Board-HDDPTW48/205995949 that you can use to make a great background. Or to me the better option if you are going to use a room as a full time studio, paint the walls, put down hardwood or laminate, and you have a great studio setup.
One of the cool things about lighting is that you can create light with a variety of different things, so you can really play to your budget really well. As others have recommended, if she's serious about learning to light, tell her to check out Strobist, read his tutorials, buy his DVDs, the like. She'll learn a ton and David Hobby is a great writer. His blog is awesome, too.
As for a basic setup, she'll need some sort of light source, a diffuser (or light modifier or some sort), and some way of triggering that light if it's a strobe. That's the very basic setup. Fortunately for her, she can do this for $10, $20, $50, $100, or $1000. Whatever she (you) are willing to spend on it.
If she's trying to do it on the cheap, she can grab a lamp from Ikea (match the type of the bulb with the type of lighting the food will be in. If she's in a kitchen with flurorescent lighting, get a fluroescent lamp), a work light in a clamp, etc, some paper (try tracing paper or wax paper as it's more translucent), and some tape. Stretch the paper out so that it covers a nice area, tape it up to some boxes or something so it stands, and shine the light through it so it's nice and evenly lit. The only thing that affects the "softness" of light is the size of the light source, so the paper is useful for spreading out the focus of the bulb in your lamp and giving you a nice big source. Be creative, move the lamps around, try layering on the paper or removing the paper. Just play with it and see what works. She'll probably need a tripod and a slower shutter speed though, since these lights aren't incredibly bright. Here's another idea using the same equipment for inspiration.
Moving up in the budget, she can start to explore the world of flash photography, and start playing with strobes. These cheap YongNuo Flashes (and there are other models that are great, too) are surprisingly good, reliable, and cheap! I own a few and use them all the time. They come with stands, but she could tape them up around for better angles. Just one of these off camera, or angled properly can make her photoghraphy stunning. Start by placing them off to the side, aimed at the food, and triggering them with the on-camera flash and the strobes set to "optical slave" mode. Tell her to turn down the on-camera flash power to very low as to not give the food a bland look, and just use it to trigger the off-camera flash. Exposure here gets a little more tricky, without going on a huge rant (I could if you want, just let me know), but she should be able to figure it out. Start on low power, and dial it in more and more until she gets the look she's going for. Then, start experimenting and playing more! Use that same paper as before for a quick and dirty diffuser, or, if you want even bigger, softer, light for free, crank the power and shoot it onto the ceiling. The reflection will give her a great, even light source that compliments nearly everything nicely. Play with the built-in diffuser too, bouncing off different things, etc. Shoot, see what works, have fun, and learn. There's a lot to learn, and she'll learn best by just throwing things at the wall and seeing what sticks. Just make sure she's having fun and not stressing too much! If she needs more help, just throw me a question, google around, or post to this forum. Someone will be able to help.
From there, she can keep expanding upwards. More flashes, umbrellas, light stands (make sure she has all the necessary hot-shoe adapters, or umbrella mounts she might need), snoots, grid spots, and other sort of modifiers she might want to get the look she's going for. Worth noting that most things here can be made with some creativity and some crafty DIY work.
Oh, I'd also urge she get a set (or two) of gels for her lights, mainly the CTO (colour temperature orange) and CTG (colour temperature blue) so she can match the colour of her lights to whatever the ambient light is.
Hopefully this helps. If you have any questions or need more help, just let me know. :)
Ok, this is SUPER short notice, but who would like to attempt a 'Fit Pic February'?
The challenge is to take a fit pic every day, no matter what you're wearing. The point is to build up good fit-pic-taking habits, not to show off our wardrobes. I know I need it, at least.
EDIT: Yo, if you're reading this and thinking 'I'd love to do that but I can only take mirror selfies', may I recommend this cameraphone stand and this light kit?
They're a bit of an investment for sure, but if you love taking OOTD pics they'll pay for themselves in time. And if you're at all crafty, that big-ass bright light will come in SUPER handy for all kinds of things. Hell, I don't even have mine right now because my dad borrowed it while he cleaned his guns.
EDIT 2: There's nothing wrong with mirror selfies, this is just a suggestion.
EDIT 3: But if you could just get one thing, I would recommend the light kit. It's easy to jury-rig a phone stand -- I used one I made out of clay for a while, and I've used soda bottles in a pinch -- but dim, yellow-toned, overhead lights can't be fixed as easily.
I recommend this ring light. I also do my makeup in natural lighting, in-front of my bay window in my bedroom, (weather and time permitting), but on super cloudy days or during winter hours, sometimes it isn't possible, like you said, and I use this ring light to substitute for the lack of natural light. I have 2 of the warm light shields and 2 of the white ones (white on top and bottom, warm on the sides), and use the adjustable lighting feature to substitute for natural light, and find it very effective. It doesn't get super hot, and it can light VERY low (i use this for cloudy days) to insanely bright (never have used it on it's brightest setting) based on your preferences, it's on a dial , not levels, so you can be pretty specific with it. It doesn't come with a stand, so keep that in mind, but I already had one I could use, so it didn't matter for me.
/u/TooTurntGaming - I would avoid Canon DSLRs for video. Even if you deliver a 1080p product, you don't want to be limited by their 1080/30p maximum resolution and frame rate. Nor do you want a camera with a maximum 30 minute continuous video recording time for wedding ceremonies.
[Here] (https://youtu.be/J4FDn8YX4Ao) is why you want to record at 4K. And [here] (https://youtu.be/kIf9h2Gkm_U) is why material originated at 4K looks better on a 1080p monitor than material originated at 1080p.
With a $2000 budget, you can afford two 4K cameras with hours of continuous recording (one with in-body stabilization). Here is the two-camera wedding setup I recommend (cameras, lenses, lighting, audio recorder and tripod included):
With this setup, you can give your assistant the G7 - or, when you're shooting solo, put the G7 on the tripod and shoot smooth handheld with the G85.
Here are a few examples of the image quality you can get from Panasonic cameras and Meike lenses:
And the G85 cuts together with the G7 very well, as seen here:
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your new videography business!
Post-Its? That will reduce color output way too much. You need gels for this.
I agree with u/greypowerOz, I'd definitely start looking into off-camera flashes! My favorite OFCs are actually super affordable, they're the Neewer TT560 and they're great starter flashes. You can also gel them really easily with a pack of these: https://www.amazon.com/Rosco-Lux-Small-Swatchbook/dp/B0002ER2YG. It's a sample cine gel pack; I got mine for free in film school but they're wicked cheap and the perfect size for flashes.
alternatively, you can get an LED (or CFL) ringlight -- popular with youtube and instagram mak,eup gurus (my girlfriend is an MUA, so I got her one of these for christmas)
There are cheaper alternatives like this, though it has less LEDs and isn't nearly as bright, or a slightly cheaper CFL option
Pretty much! It’s an LED light wand from Amazon. Helps me see potholes + looks cool.
YONGNUO YN360 LED Video Light with Adjustable Color Temperature 3200K-5500K https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D2X4A8Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C3mLDbX4TD92T
I'm in the midwest so I know how this is; I'm at work during the best natural light hours and in the winter it's just gray all the time and it gets dark so early.
It's a little bit of an investment, but I bought this light to take photos with (you can look around at other lights, this one had the best price as far as I could find at the time). It's collapses so you can store it under your bed or in a closet so it's apartment friendly.
I scan all of my RGD drawings and primarily work in graphite. I use a canoscan 8600f but I believe they have updated the model to the 9000. It works pretty well. Sometimes the dark pencils (the ole' 9b) can get reflective, particularly when you mix media and they are drawn on a dark surface. The only way to avoid that is to make a whole elaborate setup. Black felt behind the art. Studio lighting. Then you can spread you light sources so wide they won't reflect as much.
By that point, if you aren't working to large, it's easier to just scan and use a white balance card. Just include that little guy into the scan and use the black, white, and grey eyedropper tools in the "levels" settings in Photoshop. Any reflections, you can edit out to make it match the real values of the drawing.
_Dead's suggestion with the shade is the best method for shooting on a larger scale and don't have the resources for a fancy pants setup. Cell phones won't have the best camera for shooting the art but you gotta use what you gotta use.
Just remember, even with a white balance card, the most important thing is making sure the lighting is EVEN. Try your best to make sure there are no hot-spots of light because that is the most difficult to adjust later.
I can go into more detail on fancy pants rigs if needed.
Probably what's known as a "ring light" https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Dimmable-Plastic-Universal/dp/B00ZL177PO/
Good for makeup tutorials and stuff like that.
Believe the hype. I almost listened to a couple Youtube 'pundits' trash them, but I think they're just going for controversy clicks (looking at you, Angry Photographer, and your consistently terrible advice). lol I'm glad I read reviews.
I'm using this Godox softbox, which mounts just like an umbrella (because it basically is). I also have a dual-head Bowens mount that I've yet to try (partly because I haven't needed the extra power yet).
I've got no real setup to show ya, partly because I'm still experimenting with all the modifiers I bought (they're so cheap!!), but also because a fluid setup is really its advantage. Every single shoot is different because the lights are so easy to move around, and quickly turn off and on. They're like shooting with SB900 flashes, only much more powerful and a much more reliable RF transmitter. Oh, and they recycle unbelievably quickly. I'm shooting bursts and they don't even break a sweat. And they have high speed sync, which my Einsteins, incredibly, do not.
I second this and personally have some Neewer Bi-color panels are they are pretty good, as well as bright. $160 for 2 lights, bags, and stands + AC power adapters (no batteries), but they do work with standard Sonys, can't recommend them enough IMO https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XW3B81V/ref=psdc_3109915011_t1_B072Q42GXQ
gorilla pod or some kind of articulating/flexible mount like this
These aren't tubes but are one the most used pieces of lighting equipment in our production bag:
The Yongnuo Light Saber:
https://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN360-Adjustable-Temperature-3200K-5500K/dp/B01D2X4A8Y/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=yongnuo+light&qid=1564150579&s=gateway&sr=8-5
This sexy handheld mofo can dial in daylight, tungsten, RGB and everything in between. Its cheap and adds such a vibe. Once again not tubes but could be used in a similar fashion. Highly recommend.
These don't look too bad for LEDs. https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Pieces-Bi-color-Video-Light/dp/B06XW3B81V/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=neewer+led+lights&qid=1574087935&sr=8-9
Or this, https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Reflector-Continuous-Recording-Photography/dp/B07PBG17PG/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=neewer+led+lights&qid=1574088078&sr=8-13 (But you will probably need a scrim to defuse light with that)
I have the predecessor to the 055XPROB legs, the Manfrotto 3021BPRO. They also have a horizontal mode, and I agree that they can work as long as the subject is well within the bounds of the tripod legs (if directly above), or if the camera setup is light enough to allow an overhang of the horizontal crossbar (or if your table is large enough to allow full extension of the legs).
Another option could be a combination of Manfrotto Magic Arm components, such as this basic arm and then a superclamp. Those components are the least expensive, but there are also heavy-duty arms suited for SLRs.
If you need shots from directly overhead, a copy stand could work.
So from my use, i like a 35mm lens or 50mm.
The A6000 is a great choice. I didn't see a mention of it, But you'll also need a capture card or a cam link 4k.
You may want a boom arm stand to give you a lot of angle control. Something like this Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OPWSYM
I've been using this clamp - http://amzn.to/1S7oTqS - in addition to this arm - http://amzn.to/1S7oWD2 - to do a lot of my videos. It's very flexible and strong.
I also once built a rig using PVC that I attached to the ceiling that I could swing out of the way when I wasn't using it. It wasn't as solid as the clamp and arm, though.
> would like to go with Yongnuo for the triggers (YN622) and flashes themselves (probably 1 565EX and 1 560).
Good choices. But, you could get a 568EX which supports High-Speed Sync. This would allow you to use flash more effectively outdoors during the day. Otherwise you are limited to the normal sync speed of your camera.
The YN-622 support HSS so you're good there -- if you get a 568EX.
> I have no idea what to go with for the stands (Maybe Manfrotto Nano or Lumopro Compact?)
Both of those lightstands are great. I've actually found generic ones that I'm somewhat happy with: http://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-ALS-Cushioned-Included-Equipment/dp/B003TM600U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1410198056&sr=1-1&keywords=ravelli+heavy+duty+light+stand
> swivels
What's important with an adapter is that it's full-metal -- none of this plastic housing or cold-shoe bullshit. I have these and they're fine: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004EGE39A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
> umbrellas
Are you sure you want to go with umbrellas? A softbox may be better for on-location work, especially without an assistant (outdoors, with an umbrella and no assistant, if it's windy, you're pretty much screwed). You may want to get one umbrella and one softbox, that way you can switch them between key and fill in two light setups, and pick whichever one is more appropriate for one light setups.
If you do want to go with umbrellas, size is the primary consideration. ~45" is probably a happy medium for on-location. I have had some ~30" umbrellas and found the light quality to be not so great. And I have a ~60" that I love, but rarely take on location unless I know I will have a lot of room indoors (60" umbrella is a big fail outdoors, even in low wind) and not have to move around a lot.
Another thing is the ribs -- aluminum ribbed umbrellas may wear out quicker. However, I don't think that umbrellas are a "buy it for life" thing at all and I've never been concerned about build quality in my umbrellas.
I use and recommend Impact convertible umbrellas.
If you want a softbox, I can recommend Westscott Apollo 28" as a good on-location softbox for hot shoe flash.
> I'm also not sure what modifiers to pick up for using an on-camera flash, like a softbox (LumiQuest Softbox or Lastolite Ezybox?), the Gary Fong Lightsphere that everyone has, or something else (LumiQuest Quik Bounce?).
Modifiers for on-camera flash don't actually do much. A bounce card of some kind is nice to offer catchlights when the light is bounced but that's about it. Save the money that you would have spent on on-camera modifiers and buy Neil Van Nierk's books and some beer instead.
> I will put some good rechargeable batteries (Eneloops?) into my budget
Good.
> is there anything else that I'm missing?
Since I do a lot of run-and-gun type work at festivals and conventions (often conventions have very high ceilings and bouncing the flash is difficult) as well, one thing that is very helpful to me is my painter's pole and a Kacey Pole Adapter ( http://www.amazon.com/Kacey-Enterprises-Pole-Adapter-Extension/dp/B00ANZVFME/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1410198878&sr=1-1&keywords=kacey+pole+adapter ).
Check out Syl Arena's blog here: http://pixsylated.com/blog/longarm-and-metalhead/
While it's ideal to have an assistant, I often use the pole solo. By simply holding the painters pole as if it were a walking stick (maybe you could say a wizard's staff at the con), with the end on the ground, in one hand and shooting with the camera in the other hand. In order to shoot like this, you will generally want to use a shorter focal length to get directionality and softness in the light. I try to shoot 5 feet away from the subject with this setup. The smaller shoot-through umbrellas are great here because placement is less precise. But you could use the 28" softbox as well.
I bought something very similar to this. The lights, stand, and softbox are about the same.
http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Digital-Continuous-Softbox-Lighting/dp/B0050K3DW2
Let me link you to the exact lighting I use... Used it a few hours ago actually.
Use it by turning off all your lights or going to a basement.
LimoStudio Photography Video Studio Continuous Softbox Lighting Light Kit with Photo CFL 105W Bulb, AGG702
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DFP6M4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Wa6FAbV102PNV
Hook up your PC with some fancy LEDs!
If it's an indoor location with no windows, you might be hard pressed to get nice images without a flash. The ISO performance on the d5300 isn't fantastic. I would look into possibly getting video lights, or a flash to light your images, you can pick up both from yongnuo pretty cheap.
The best moments to pick up here would be if she had family or friends she's interacting with, you can only take so many pictures of her getting her hair done before it gets boring. Look for laughs and interactions, good luck!
These are the lights I got. Six of them.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01934RL0U
I'm pretty happy with the test we did today, night and day difference.
You're gonna have to do more than just aiming it. Since these come with flood lenses, you'll probably need to tape something over the top 1/2 of each row of LEDs.
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6000K is going to make some serious glare, so you might want to install a color gel to tone down most of the violet/blue/purple.
Ring lights are fine for close ups and interview shots, but not what you're trying to do. You should invest in these. They are relatively cheap. They are RGB LEDs, and you can control from an app.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D2X4A8Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You can use any standard Sony NP-F series battery, or these power supplies.
https://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-American-Standard-Adapter-Switching/dp/B00OHHTTVS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=YONGNUO+power+supply&qid=1570647093&s=electronics&sr=1-3
It may sound like a large investment, but they are very cheap compared to professional lighting. You can buy one at a time, and add as you need to. They are very durable, I've had about 6 of them for several years, and they always come in clutch on a shoot.
Simple three point lighting is (Key, Fill, Rim.) The key and fill go to the left and right of the camera array, and the rim be high, behind the subject (when you look at the shot this light is creating a glowing rim around your subject.)
Either you get a fixture that is not hanging low like spotlights or led's, or you take it off the ceiling altogether and come up with a different approach.
I mounted spotlights on top (not very bright tbh) have leds behind my TV and monitor (Self adhesive usb led strips), Philips living colors lamps around that give me mood light and when I need really bright light I have those battery powered lights on cheap stands (come handy everywhere, garden etc.)
I use this. It works great, and it paired with a white background really makes all the difference.
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I pickup up a set of these a little while back:
Rosco Rosco Lux Small Swatchbook https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ER2YG?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
It was like $5. I pulled all of the shades of orange to find what works best with my phone/lights.
As a bonus there's a bunch of reds that you can cover your flashlight with to do some night creeping!
Depends on the desk specs I would assume and if you want them to face outward towards the user. You’ll need something rigid to tack/attach the diffusion material and custom form it to the edge of the desk (if I’m understanding that correct, that is).
There are diffusion gels (they’re like thin plastic sheets - paper thin) and fabrics (typically used in photography) that you can cut and wrap around a frame. Order a Rosco Swatch Book to see what would work for you.
Or you can do indirect placement and put it under/behind the desk. Don’t necessarily need diffusion if you’re hitting the wall or something since you 1. Would be using the wall as a sort of diffusion and 2. Won’t be looking at it directly. Unless you can see hot spots/uneven light spread, you may not need anything.
Overall, I would recommend an aluminum rail LED strip housing with diffusion insert. I would recommend these for almost every home LED project, outside of anything drastic which would require much more work. This is the easiest and best looking solution.
Seriously, get yourself a Yongnuo. They're like, $40, and functionally similar to any branded speedlight. A demo pack of stage gels to slide over the strobe, maybe even a cheap as chips speedlight trigger, and you're set up for about 90% of speedlight work for less than a quarter of the price of an actual Nikon speedlight alone.
There's literally no reason to not go for it, and it opens up your shooting a lot.
Two of them:
First has one has multiple copies of commonly used ones (reddish, cyan, straw, CTO, CTB, etc) and they're a hair bigger (sized for speedlights)
http://www.amazon.com/Rosco-Strobist-Collection-1-5x3-25-Strobes/dp/B002SWIOOM/
This one is the original with one of everything they make (it was the original hack recommended on strobist).
http://www.amazon.com/Rosco-Lux-Small-Swatchbook/dp/B0002ER2YG/
I got some stick on velcro and use those to attach them to my speedlights.
Here is a sample pack for $2.99 on Amazon.
For this video we are using a single articulated arm attatched to a table using this clamp. it works, but you can see the shaking of the table pretty easily.
I've been thinking about doing something similar with one of my puppets being a YouTube vlogger. I've been eyeing this selfie stick/tripod on Amazon with either a phone or a GoPro mounted on it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075WQYN3B/
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I'm also looking into how I could mount some kind of flex or articulated arm like these below to my forearm so that I can get it to look like he's holding the camera but I haven't found any way to brace it to my forearm yet
https://procam.com/manfrotto-237hd-heavy-duty-flex-arm-for-super-clamp-22685
https://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-196B-2-2-Section-Articulated-Bracket/dp/B000OPWSYM/
Actually, like most things, you can find a half decent Chinese knockoff on Amazon for less than 1/8th the price.
Here, you could mount most HOTAS setups to just about any chair with these:
2x SuperClamps:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002LV7X1K/ref=pd_aw_sim_421_of_47?ie=UTF8&dpID=41F8DL
Variable Friction Arm with Cantilever Mount:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000OPWSYM/ref=pd_aw_sim_421_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=418a0dA3LPL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL390_SR390%2C390_&refRID=06Q0Y7568G7FFWFK6ZPN
Tilt Mount with QD plate:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004D7PX58/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1463761788&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=monopod+tilt+head&dpPl=1&dpID=41r%2BahgiRML&ref=plSrch
>we usually film outside in public places
In that case invest in some light-shaping materials: flags, nets, diffusion, bounces. Even just buying a few of these would be a good investment.
I think lighting is important if you are planning to conduct interviews with lots of people as sometimes natural lighting may be quite risky. This link is for two softbox lights for £50. I haven't used these but I plan on buying them in the future and they are reasonably cheap and have good reviews
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Abeststudio-Continuous-Lighting-Photography-Softboxes/dp/B01F59NSX6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1502643124&sr=8-5&keywords=softbox+lighting
At the very least I would get a 5 in 1 reflector kit just to get even lighting for interviews. Only £11
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Translucent-Collapsible-Reflector-Photography-Situation/dp/B002ZIVKAE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502643168&sr=8-1&keywords=5in+one+reflector
Then I would get either the Zoom h1 and the Rode Videomic or just the Rode VideoMic Pro with the +20db setting on (both come to around £140). However you may be able to get away with your mic on a stand right above or below the interviewee. You'll have to do more researching as I don't know about microphones for interviews.
As for other things I think that would mainly be it.
I recommend the Neewer. I bought two different pair.
The Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS
And Ravelli ALS Full 10' Air Cushioned Light Stand With Included Adaptor To Also Support 1/4" and 3/8" Photo Equipment and Heavy Duty Carry Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TM600U
The Ravelli has a nice slow decend once the nut is loose. But it has a little play in the head. I haven't notice any jitter in VR but I suspect it might be a issue for some.
The Neewer are basic and light but sturdy and almost half the cost.
I use a light stand (kinda like a tripod, but the legs are farther away from the neck, which is longer) something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TM600U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Then you can also remove things from the image like what is done in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFqMfpQPda4
My set up is similar to /u/alittlekink 's.
My computer an duel monitors are set up on an ikea desk made out of a Ikea Alex drawer unit leg set. I use two softboxes, One on the stand on one side & then one sitting on the floor on the other side of my desk. (The floor softbox hides the belly shadow) Before the lighting kit, when I had housemates, I used a cheep target lamp with mutiple heads like this.
My desk sits in front of the only window in the room, so I can use the natural light as filler during the day.
My bed is placed sideways (longways) against the wall opposite the desk, made up daybed style.
I use a Logitech c930e placed on a cheep tripod that I can move around.
if its a light issue the easiest fix would be an on camera light. These things are super handy and just attach to the hot shoe of your camera. the light may be a bit harsh but if low light is your issue, its a sure way to get it lit.
If you are more concerned about good(smooth) lighting, Youll have to drop a bit more cash on a 3 point light set and learn how to use it.
I'm coming at this from a design / video background. Other people here have addressed the actual content well enough.
You need better production value. I'm now saying you need MKBHD level of stuff, but if you're serious about doing a series, getting real followes, etc, you need to up the production game. This is just about the bare quality minimum you can go to get a real audience. This is a realistic goal. There's nothing he does that can't be done by one person with a tripod.
Get out of your bathrobe, get a tripod and a cheap softbox or two, a better camera (lighting might be all you need here), and try to simplify. Really watch that video I linked. He only has two or three locked down camera shots in the whole thing. It's not a crazy fancy multicam + slider setup.
Your audio quality itself is pretty good, but I'd personally reduce the humor a bit. I get what you're going for, but if I feel the itch to skip forward throughout your video, it's too much. Literally, a 3s logo intro + a 10-20s intro, then get into it. People are SO willing to just pop into another video if yours isn't getting to what they want.
EDIT: You desperately need to learn about SEO. Do some googling (ironically.) The title "Eggses" is absolutely useless. I get the joke, but think for a sec: What does your audience search when they're looking for what the video shows? "How to cook eggs," maybe "How to fry eggs," etc. YES, you will have more competition in that title, but competing over the actual audience is better than having 100% of no organic activity.
They are softboxes for lighting my green screen. I've started streaming to twitch in my spare time.
No problem at all!
Here are some I found:
Basics ( 2 main stands and a mini one, umbrellas, bulbs, everything you need )
http://www.amazon.com/Cowboystudio-Photography-Portrait-Continuous-Umbrellas/dp/B003WLY24O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373804988&sr=8-1&keywords=studio+lighting
If you're needing soft boxes:
http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Digital-Continuous-Softbox-Lighting/dp/B0050K3DW2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1373805007&sr=8-3&keywords=studio+lighting
Hmmmm, personally I would go with the less expensive camera and a nice lighting setup. Then I would upgrade your camera later on if you want/need to. I don't know that camera but it seems to have pretty good reviews. If you are just using it for facecam with gameplay then you'll be scaling down the video anyways so it shouldn't matter as much.
I use two of these lights for my lighting and it works well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DFP6M4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I used two of these. I guess $80 for both isn't exactly "cheap" but for lighting it is, and given the quality boost it gave me it seemed a worthwhile investment. Especially if youre the kind of person to sell your replaced GPU's etc. on ebay, you also get value there by having nicer pics. I'm glad you liked the pics!
Good tips! Would you believe the entire thing was shot and edited on an iphone 6s?
Lighting is massively important when you aren't using a great camera, I bought this $40 softbox and it's made a world of difference. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DFP6M4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01
Good idea about the slider, I'll look into it
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Motherboard | MSI - B360M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | £66.99 @ Ebuyer
Memory | ADATA - XPG GAMMIX D10 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory | £84.50 @ Amazon UK
Storage | Kingston - A400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | £23.99 @ Aria PC
Video Card | Asus - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Phoenix Video Card | £143.99 @ Aria PC
Case | Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | £41.99 @ AWD-IT
Power Supply | Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | £47.99 @ Amazon UK
Case Fan | Cooler Master - SickleFlow (Red) 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan | £9.33 @ CCL Computers
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CPU: Intel i3 budget processors are getting better and better, 4 cores is plenty for gaming, and the 3.6 GHZ clock speed, although it doesn’t turbo, is still pretty good!
Mobo: Intels mid range chipset, and this one has 4 RAM slots so you could put in another 2x4 kit for a total of 16gb if you need in the future, but 8gb will be plenty for now as long as this is mostly for gaming and not a lot of programming/editing.
RAM: DDR4 RAM at the highest clock speed supported by the mobo, 2666mhz. Like I mentioned above, this could be upgraded to 16gb in the future.
GPU: 1050 ti is perfect for running games at high settings, some easier games at epic, some more difficult at a combo of medium and high, at a steady 60fps at 1080p.
Case: Good case which gets good reviews and is easy to customize as the 2 main front fans are easily visible, and it has a window and good airflow.
PSU: Solid PSU, and 450w will be plenty for this build.
Fans: 2 basic red LED fans, but feel free to get any color that you want, I just think black/red looks cool but it’s really up to you. Also, if you’re want to illuminate the inside of the case, go ahead and get an cheap but solid RGB lighting strip kit like this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00N2QYP50/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1526344133&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=DeepCool+RGB350&dpPl=1&dpID=41cLs0QtRGL&ref=plSrch. Also, unrelated, but if you need help finding how the pc will perform on your favorite games just ask and I can help you figure it out.
Hope this helps!
It's surprisingly sturdy, especially for $23
Note though, that it doesn't include the stand or mount for the speedlight.
Here's a good, cheap LED panel you could use https://www.amazon.com/YN300-III-Adjustable-Temperature-3200K-5500K/dp/B00T3W0KDS/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510248303&sr=1-3&keywords=yongnuo+yn-300
this one :)
If you're doing video, you want constant lights - really, really big ones. If you're using fluorescents, you want really good bulbs like these units from Eiko,, perhaps in a couple of four-bulb umbrella holders with Godox umbrella softboxes.
Alternately, big damn incandescents (700W+) are powerful, have great color (100CRI,) and zero intercompatibility issues. They're hot as hell, though.
A pair of YN360 light wands are also a good choice, but not so much if you want to cover a large area.
I used one of these cheap 30 inch umbrella style octa-softbox. I used it without the diffuser since its an indirect softbox anyway, wanted more specular look since it was sunny out plus saved my light the work of having to put out extra power for the same exposure.
Also used a 1/2 CTB gel on the flash since I am shooting them in the shade. This helps warm up the photo and keeps the shadow side of my subjects faces closer to the same WB as the lit side.
>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01934RL0U/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_apa\_i\_OiArDbD2DT7J9
I went with what /u/Ematai suggested and ordered these
Nice! Thats the same mic I have.
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lighting is a bit of a struggle, I got some led panels but rarely use them, Most of the time I've been shooting in daylight and interiors with big windows
when I have shot night stuff, I've preferred going for harsh, single source lighting with lots of shadow, since I'd rather go for style than trying to make it look well lit cinematically. This is the one I have
In my opinion strongly colored stylistic lighting looks better than poor normal lighting so I also picked up a bunch of colored ones.
I just got this light and so far it fkin rocks. You can probably find something for half the price if you look hard, but this thing puts out a lot. I plan on getting a second in the future.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01934RL0U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MI5VMO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Other than that check out YouTube. It's a well of content and there are honestly too many to list.
Next Level Painting
Jack of Clubs Painting
Slow Fuse Gaming
Sonic Sledgehammer
Midwinter Minis
Also TWITCH. A lot of people streaming live content and will take questions from viewers as they're working. I pretty much always have someone running on screen while I'm building/painting.
If you want to go one step further, there are people who do private solo or group classes thru Patreon.
Absolutely! I'm gonna leave it here so anyone scrolling by can see it, but I'll also DM you and the other person who asked for it so you don't have to check back in the thread.
NEEWER 2-Pack 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light, LED Light for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Panasonic,SONY, Samsung and Olympus Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07438JXM7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cIS2Ab7JHAYCT
(Despite some reviews claiming the battery life is poor or the output is low, I've had nothing but great experiences with these panels. With the batteries I use, I can do a surprising amount of shooting before the batteries die out. Not only that, I only have two batteries. So the fact that it is often enough for what I do is astonishing. Also, the output is just fine. In fact, bright enough at max output that it hurts your eyes without a softbox. With the softbox it is perfectly bright for most occasions. If you need brighter, look into the Neewer CN-216 or CN-304. Just be ready to warn people about their brightness.)
Neewer 5.9x6.7 inches/15x17 centimeters Camera Collapsible Diffuser Mini Softbox for CN-160, CN-126 and CN-216 LED Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OXCGA28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CQS2AbBYSF5KE
(It has gone up a bit in price since I bought the two that I own, but it still offers excellent performance for the price. These are specifically made for the CN-160 panels. They diffuse light excellently, but at a minor cost. They are a bit of a pain in the ass to place onto the panel. At that price, though, you can't complain too much. You should be careful with them, as some have said that they don't take kindly to being handled roughly. My advise: take your time and do it carefully.)
Neewer 2 Pieces 2600mAh Li-ion Replacement Battery with Charger for Sony NPF550/570/530, Fit for Sony HandyCams, Neewer CN-160 CN-216 LED Light, Neewer 759 74K 760 Feelworld 759 74K 760 Field Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDC47YM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gVS2Ab3RDJ319
(Outside of another tiny price increase, there's not much to say about these. They do the job incredibly well for what I put them through. However, NP F550 type batteries aren't meant to last incredibly long shoots. If you do long shoots, invest in a few more batteries and consoder using the larger capacity NP F750 type batteries.)
Fovitec StudioPRO - 2x 7'6" Classic Light Stand Kit - [Classic][For Photo and Video][Includes Carrying Bag] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_j0S2AbBBPVA2J
(These light stands have served me well. But, as with all cheaper gear, they won't withstand care that is too rough. They've handled plenty with me, but I recommend you try to take care of them. Other than that, they're just light stands.)
Bonus:
Neewer 12 x 12-Inches Pack of 8 Transparent Color Correction Lighting Gel Filter in 8 Different Colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CCIKB5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f3S2Ab6ZCYTAD
(Some cheap color gels. Get the job done.)
Of course I must include: This is all cheaper starter gear. It is not meant to replace the more expensive light kits that are much more durable, do much more and produce much better results. But restriction breeds creativity. And a passionate, new content creator with a creative eye will make the best of what they have. If you are a starting filmmaker, videographer or photographer, by all means, use this setup. Once you're ready to move onto better, more costly equipment, though, don't hesitate.
I noticed that keeping back lighting on my editing workstation helps keep my eyes adjusted by evening out the direction of light piercing my eye balls all day/night long. They’re adjustable colors too which helps a lot when I go into color correction/grading. I’m using a couple of these - YONGNUO YN360 LED
Thank you!
these are the lights very versatile !!!
https://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN360-Adjustable-Temperature-3200K-5500K/dp/B01D2X4A8Y/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=younguo+led&qid=1557668678&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spell
I have a Lowel Ego and a Yongnuo wand light and it's worked out really well for me. The Lowel and a reflector is enough for most shots while the Yongnuo is a backup in case the shot location doesn't have a plug
Here is what I use. They work great.
Neewer Photo Studio 176 LED Ultra... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XDFGDCX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Sinvitron® 11 inch Magic... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B011769YUM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
KEXIN LED Clip Lamp with 3 Color... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0788KBXVL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Wedding Videographer for 12 years here.... I used a monopod to shoot 98% of my weddings as the primary video, with a tripod as the secondary stand. You can get a monopod for about $15.00 from Walmart or you can go the more expensive route and get one for about 100.00 + dollars from a pro camera shop. For the actual ceremony, I always placed my tripod camera to the entrance and I would stand near the front by the Groom as the Bride came up the isle... edited together is was very professional. The monopod will give you the option to move out of the way during the ceremony. The lav mic was only used for the vows because when you go to edit you will have to go from the sound in the room to the mic... if you try and place both together you will get an echo. Find out ahead of time if there are any speeches, toasts, dances, bouquet toss ahead of time so you can be ready for them during the reception (get a schedule if you can). Don't shoot people eating food and keep the reception as natural as you can. I would keep the reception to one camera on your monopod... you will catch all of the action and keep your editing down to a minimum after the fact (important). Lighting.... I used those LED lights that run about $24.00 on amazon - (see link at the end) ... hope you have external lighting to prevent grainy video footage. Ask the photographer for still shots of groups so you can use them in your video ... using the "Ken Burns Effect" in your video editor. If your going to do a montage remember, people look more romantic and elegant when slowed down in your editor... Good luck... and oh yea... watch out for your equipment and drunks putting their drinks down near your stuff... one spill of a soft drink and its done for.
Here is an example of a small wedding for an older couple (2nd marriage) that I did a few years ago. It was shot with a single GoPro Camera on a monopod. The wedding took place in a courtyard in the French Quarter of New Orleans and features a short intro montage. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXxVpNqnbyQ
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Link to camera light - https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Dimmable-Cameras-Battery-Included/dp/B06XDFGDCX/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=newer+led+video+light&qid=1570037334&sr=8-5
Your solution is correct, cover the uncontrollable light and use a controllable one. Soft light will look best, but you need it to be bright enough so that your camera doesn’t have to compensate digitally (making the picture all grainy and distorted). A desk lamp will not have this power by itself, so either a bunch of desk lamps bounced off a white wall or shot through a layer of diffusion, or get like two LED video lights and bounce then off a white wall or bounce/shoot them though diffusion (photography umbrellas, diffusion from 5in1 reflector, softboxes, etc.)
Photography--good photography--is *really* tricky, video more so.
Caveat--I've not used the iPhoneXR at all, and I'm more than a bit of a camera snob. I only use my cellphone for "documentation" pictures, or on the rare occasion I don't have a "real" camera with me. I carry a compact camera in my "man purse" so I always have a good camera on me.
If you're not going to be streaming the video I'd suggest a "real" camera, maybe two so you can easily get different angles.
I would also suggest getting some "cheap" lights off Amazon, like these https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Pieces-Bi-color-Video-Light/dp/B06XW3B81V/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Video+lights&qid=1570067275&sr=8-3 (not recommending those, something *like* that) to give the room more light. You don't (necessarily) focus these on you, but bounce them off walls etc.
Look on youtube for videos on video lighting and how to shoot videos.
Have had good luck with these, but it depends on your set up too:
Neewer 2 Packs Dimmable Bi-Color... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Q42GXQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Neewer 18-inch Outer Dimmable SMD... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CJDD3NL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Good luck!
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Q42GXQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have the first set, having two lights is super nice and allows for a lot of flexibility regarding setups. Also makes it super easy to use fun color gels, can't recommend them enough.
A couple cheap bigger lights will go a very long way! This kit would probably meet most of your needs if you're shooting indoors. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Q42GXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HMLJDbS37VVAJ
Add your on camera light as a rim light and you've got some pretty good 3 point lighting for less than $150.
Also, remember to really focus on audio as well! Arguably the most important part of video. :)
Good luck!
I use a softbox like this.
I've been looking for some budget soft lights, I was looking at these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G3423NQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N8XACbM08GA1K
But I would love to know if anyone has better suggestions.
I use little squares of color gels for stage lights. they still let you see the ship behind the dial. I pain the bases to match the color of the gel so its easily transferable between lists.
something like this works great: https://www.amazon.com/Rosco-Lux-Small-Swatchbook/dp/B0002ER2YG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466784182&sr=8-1&keywords=gel+swatch+book
cheap and so many colors
I'm a former lighting tech, so my view is skewed, BUT:
I'd get yourself a Rosco Swatch Book (or another brand, but whatever), and test out the different diffusion "gels" they have. They're plastic film, and pretty temp tolerant you will not hurt them with these LEDs. make yourself a little holder frame, and see which you like best. Then, if the swatch isn't big enough, just order one sheet of that "color", which will be WAY more than you need.
disclaimer: I refer to these as "gels" "colors", etc. It will have Hundreds of colored gels, but also a lot of diffusion and other "effect" type films.
Definitely gels as others have pointed out. To start out with, you can get a sample pack like this, and then tape the desired gel to your strobe.
Here I did a bit of color mod. Was quick and simple. All I needed was this photo filter. Also, have many other colors for future mods too!. Got the idea from this clown. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0TbpmjHNTs&t=392s
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ER2YG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's actually an overhead setup. I got my Sony a6300 held by this arm and is held by the edge of my table wit this
Hello /r/Photography!
I wonder if I can turn to some professionals and camera enthusiasts for some assistance..
I am primarily a retoucher, I have been retouching for over 5 years but I have always had a problem with getting the rights to show the before and after images so I decided to get a professional camera and get into photography myself.
if you are interested my portfolio can be found here: http://www.lulielens.com
Since I have been looking at images for a long time I already know what kind of look and style I would like to get, but I am completely clueless on the topic of camera gear and equipment (though I am looking to change this).
First here are some example images I like in terms of lighting:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Example 5
Here is my semi-final list. Could you equipment pros let me know if they will work properly together, or if I missed anything else you think I might need (to start with).
I have a Canon 5d mark ii with a 100mm/2.8f lens.
Thank you for taking the time to help!
this will do the job
I just recently started using this one. Maybe not the highest quality, but I do photography just for fun right now, so there's not much point in shelling out $50 or more for a nicer one. It does the job and it's easy to carry.
Foam boards. Large one is about $5 at Stales/Office Depot. Or cash in your change jar and go buy a $10, 5-in-1 reflector on Amazon
That would definitely work for food or any other product/still life photography. Only thing with the box is that you're limited to solid color backgrounds, unless that's what you want. With a reflector like this you can diffuse/reflect light and compose the background however you want.
Something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/80CM-Translucent-Collapsible-Reflector-Photography/dp/B002ZIVKAE
Is it an actual light or a reflector?
To me it looks like one of those reflector photographs and movie maker uses.
Edit: like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Translucent-Collapsible-Reflector-Photography-Situation/dp/B002ZIVKAE
All those items are pretty cheap. The reflector is 15 bucks on amazon. [The foam core is also about 15 bucks]
(http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/334961/Office-Depot-Brand-Sturdy-Board-Foam/) (and get a black version for your flag). And yes, foam board is used for bounce. It gives off a spread-out, diffused light that's good for a lot of situations.
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The Arrow comes with a hole tapped for 1/4-20 tripod screws, it's underneath the grip rubber, but it sucks. The metal is too thin and there's not enough threads, it doesn't stay secure.
I use their mounting bracket and attach it to a photographic lightstand when I need a portable directional antenna solution.
I'd probably just go through amazon, there will be dozens on there.
http://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-ALS-Cushioned-Included-Equipment/dp/B003TM600U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452339693&sr=8-1&keywords=tall+tripod for example
I use this three-point lighting set bought on Amazon. A little pricey but it works amazingly.
The only caveat I would say is that in very dark portions of a game it can become difficult to make out what's on the screen with the bright lighting behind. I have a brighter set of dual monitors on my "someday" list.
You can check out one of my past broadcasts if you'd like to see what it looks like in action.
Thanks so much!
Someone else recommended these. Do you think they would work well? I like the fact that there are three, but will they look as good?
Also, someone recommended F&V Ring Lights. I love the fact that I can use batteries, but I can't find many reviews on them to see what they would look like.
These would improve the quality of your photos immensely: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047FHOWG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_PNmGub0RG9GKD
You're biggest problem will not be the microphone, but what you're recording your audio onto. I found out really quick that the audio recording of a DSLR, regardless of microphone, is terrible in quality and with plenty of static noise. I use a Tascam DR-05 to record audio, in combination with either a RODE VideoMic or a lavalier (there are some really cheap ones that do an ok job for low budget productions). The Tascam DR-05 also has a pretty good mic built in , so you could probably start with just that. Remember to record the audio with your Tascam (or recorder) AND with your camera, so that you can easily sync them in post. Always remember to record a minute of silence in the room BEFORE filming so that you can have a room tone (or world tone, if outdoors) sample that can be for adding a more natural ambient sound for portions you may silence in the video.
I would also recommend you pick up:
a three point lighting kit for indoor shooting (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Lighting-Hairlight-Softbox-9004SB2/dp/B0047FHOWG/ref=sr_1_4?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1450430338&sr=1-4&keywords=three+point+lighting+kit),
a variable ND filter for outdoor shooting (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/58mm-Variable-NDX-Fader-Filter/dp/B00QVOQWM4/ref=sr_1_7?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1450430377&sr=1-7&keywords=variable+ND+filter)
a reflector, for bouncing off light outdoors... (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1450430475&sr=1-1&keywords=reflector)
Extra batteries of course.
You'll find these tools useful for getting higher quality audio and picture, there are lots and lots of tutorials on YouTube that will help you learn very quickly how to use your equipment. On a final note, I don't think the Rebel SL1 was a good choice of camera. If I had to pick a Rebel camera for video, and was limited in buget, I would have gone for a Rebel T4i or T5i, in combination with magic lantern. Another important thing to remember, is make sure your SD is AT LEAST class 10 (I recommend Sandisk Extreme pro 95/mbps 32 or 64gb), and NEVER use a mini sd card with an adapter (I've had bad experiences with this).
Best of luck to you, and happy filming!
Well I won't get much use out of them for about a week, but just so you're aware it costs 150 for just one of these lights brand new, so keep that in mind! Best lighting setup you can get for the money other than that is probably something like this
In theory those lights sound good, but in reality they're really not versatile at all. To change the colour balance you have to change all the bulbs as opposed to throwing on a filter or a gel, they're super bulky, they're light and flimsy so if you're dealing with wind they'll blow all over the place, and finally they take forever to set up.
Sorry if I seem like I'm insulting your intelligence, I'm just assuming you're some what of a beginner like me.
I just picked up some lights on Amazon to complete the "infinity white" background look for shooting video. (probably overkill for what you need, but I think you could green screen it with these lights)
I believe they are soft box and come like this. There are different kits online and will probably run between 200-300.
http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Digital-Continuous-Softbox-Lighting/dp/B0050K3DW2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1415764151&sr=8-4&keywords=video+lighting
Unanswered question from the previous megathread
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I'm setting up a studio primarily for photography, but also will be shooting video occasionally. Going to also try doing some chromakey video.
I'm currently looking at softboxes and have my eye on this kit to get me started.
My question: I'd like to be able to use the same softboxes for speedlights and continuous lighting both. From the pictures of the softboxes, I can't think of an easy way to swap out the continuous light heads and use a speedlight instead. Any tricks?
https://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Professional-Digital-Continuous-Lighting/dp/B0050K3DW2/ref=sr_1_14?s=electronics&ie=UTF8
That is the exact kit
I'm setting up a studio primarily for photography, but also will be shooting video occasionally. Going to also try doing some chromakey video.
I'm currently looking at softboxes and have my eye on this kit to get me started.
My question: I'd like to be able to use the same softboxes for speedlights and continuous lighting both. From the pictures of the softboxes, I can't think of an easy way to swap out the continuous light heads and use a speedlight instead. Any tricks?
> would this be a good place to start? (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?
Not really. Overall output is pretty low so it won't help much, and it doesn't look like you can control the amount of output either, which is really important.
Unfortunately the cheapest good option costs somewhat more.
> Also for video work would these lights be a good set up? (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050K3DW2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=12ABU74GX8YT&coliid=IXN17S7HHO3QY)
Don't know much about video. Looks like those have higher output which is good, but still no output control. And why not use the same set for both video and stills?
These are my lights.
> 15 x 45 Watt Compact Fluorescent Perfect Daylight Balance Light Bulb (equals 3000 watt)
I have a Canon ELPH 300 HS I can use, but believe it or not I specifically bought the iPhone 6 due to the rave reviews the camera got. It's also nice to have such a huge screen to see what I'm filming. I'd really like to use the iPhone 6 and am just hoping I have something set wrong.
I have good audio. I do not have great lighting, but I plan on getting that separately. The set I'm looking at is $40: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DFP6M4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3JYLO6Z0YZFFZ&coliid=I1FE9EJ3314FIZ
I bought mine on Amazon for $39 a piece. I have two if these https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Continuous-Lighting-AGG702/dp/B005DFP6M4/
Good questions. (Warning Wall of text ahead)
TL:DR
Lighting is always tricky, there are 2 ways you can go about it.
First is using some propper defuse/soft lighting will work the best. Something like http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Continuous-Lighting-AGG702/dp/B005DFP6M4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451332880&sr=8-3&keywords=soft+lights Should light your face without bouncing off your red walls creating the miscolor.
Second you may be able to go into your webcam controls and play with the saturation and remove some of the excess red color. As for exact settings i'm unsure but you should be able to get the picture to a more desirable asthetic.
I use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DFP6M4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a cheap LED desk lamp as a fill
Maybe this motherboard will be better compared to the ASUS Z170-A, much more white, the audio trace is white LED lit, PCI Express slots are better reinforced, also has SLI capacity, with one extra slot of spacing between graphics card for better air flow: (There is also the more expensive Z170A Krait Gaming 3X variant, as it has USB 3.1 Type C and better placement of the SATA 3 slots )
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z170kraitgaming
The CPU cooler I would use is the Cryorig R1 Universal, it is very large and come with a white shroud, however it is quite difficult to install similar to a top end noctua
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cryorig-cpu-cooler-crr1b
Then top it off with some blue or RGB led strips:
http://www.amazon.com/DEEPCOOL-RGB-version-shipped-randomly/dp/B00N2QYP50/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462272851&sr=8-1&keywords=deepcool+LED
You can also add in blue led fans such as Thermaltake Riing:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-fan-clf038pl12bua
Maybe, but it's reviews are kinda iffy and it's kinda pricy for a lighting kit. I really just want some simple lights, what about this
http://www.amazon.com/DEEPCOOL-RGB-COLOR-LED-Strips/dp/B00N2QYP50?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
pretty nice with a large range of colours.
Some cheap LED strips. I got the same one from Newegg, it's awesome.
DeepCool RGB 350, not the largest variety of colors but it's good for what I needed
Same deal but remote controlled! https://www.amazon.com/DEEPCOOL-RGB350-strip-computer-case/dp/B00N2QYP50
Thanks!
I went with the Deepcool RGB kit,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEEPCOOL-RGB350-LED-Strip-Computer/dp/B00N2QYP50
Amazing how expensive some of the other kits are.
Interesting this looks like it could work. Does that power brick plug straight into the PSU? How was your experience with the pre applied sticky tape?
DEEPCOOL RGB350 amazon
Best single-speedlight softbox? I've narrowed it down to 3 from amazon.ca (I'm Canadian). Cheers!
80cm Umbrella/Softbox Hybrid https://www.amazon.ca/Neewer-Octagonal-Speedlite-Speedlight-Photography/dp/B00PIM3I6I/ref=pd_cp_421_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=490C3RA3JDVRJ1MVAX65
120cm Umbrella/Softbox Hybrid https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00PIM3I7W/ref=s9_simh_gw_g421_i1_r?pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=T6VB1JZ3BEWFBSR1TP56&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=b06971ce-9992-44c1-9ee0-eb9792e71b5e&pf_rd_i=desktop
Traditional Shoot-through 24x24inch softbox https://www.amazon.ca/Neewer-24x24-Inch-Professional-Off-Camera-Photography/dp/B004XY65WQ/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1466446284&sr=1-11&keywords=softbox
you can get started with one flash/strobe + reflector and stand or softbox and stand. you don't need a backdrop right away, you can just use any solid color wall.
flash vs strobe. strobes are more powerful and faster cycling but require ac power or battery packs. flashes are more portable.
for a backdrop you can just use these two. it's a bit cheaper.
https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Adjustable-Background-Backdrop-AGG1112/dp/B00E6GRHBO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1494795437&sr=8-3&keywords=Backdrop
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Collapsible-Background-Photography-Television/dp/B00SR28X9S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1494795437&sr=8-6&keywords=Backdrop
for the lights, you can just buy stands and softboxes or flash reflectors seperately. i wouldn't recommend that kit. start with one softbox or one flash reflector and stand. then add more as you need.
stands
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Photography-Relfectors-Softboxes-Backgrounds/dp/B00K69A0QY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494795534&sr=8-2&keywords=softbox+stand
softboxes, multiple sizes available.
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Octagonal-Speedlight-Photography/dp/B00PIM3I6I/ref=sr_1_4?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1494795485&sr=1-4&keywords=softbox
flash reflector
https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Double-Reflector-Umbrella-AGG127/dp/B005AKF4F6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1494795671&sr=8-7&keywords=flash+umbrella
hijacking your thread to ask a question of my own, but about softboxes. I'm looking for a cheap softbox to use with speedlights.
I think that softboxes are supposed to have 2 layers of diffusers, on inside the softbox. Most cheap softboxes don't seem to have that 2nd diffuser. some have the speedlight aiming at the diffuser others [at the back of the softbox](http://www.amazon.ca/Neewer-Octagonal-Speedlite-Speedlight-Photography/dp/B00PIM3I6I/ref=sr_1_14?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1453247944&sr=1-14&keywords=softbox
)
Which type is better?
Edit: I suck at formatting links.
I'm considering dipping my toe into the waters of flash photography, and have been reading the Strobist articles. I've looked at the suggested gear, but unfortunately most of it is unavailable here in the UK. Could someone take a look at my list and make any suggestions on additions/alternatives?
Strobist kit: http://strobist.blogspot.sg/2006/03/lighting-101-traveling-light.html
My List:
Neweer light box https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PIM3I6I/
3m Stand https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MOM61AA/
Yongnuo YN-560 IV https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PIIRO1C/
Yongnuo YN-560 TX https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00M1BVYYM/
Stand head https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006VTJQT0/
Actually, I was looking more for the lighting end of things. I ended up going with https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O0NMDYE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ABFSAPU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As well as https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PIM3I6I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I think this will be flexible enough for me. I've got a newborn and will be mainly using this setup for portrait photography as he grows up.
Ok so I'm in the US so prices might be different but I found this softbox which has pretty good reviews. I'm not sure what the kit includes as I can't read German but it looks like what you are in search of.
Personally I had to buy my softbox, stand and ring for the speed light separately but I got everything off of amazon (USA site.) You can probably just do a search and find all the things you're looking for.
Edit: I'm not sure if the link is showing up for whatever reason but it was https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00PIM3I6I/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1494424530&sr=8-15&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=softbox
This brand is great for the budget conscious. I have this version and it is excellent for the price. The fan would be noisy for video in a quiet setting where you need silence, but for most video and for stills, it's great.
https://www.amazon.com/YN300-III-Adjustable-Temperature-3200K-5500K/dp/B00T3W0KDS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=video+lights+yongnuo&qid=1568077055&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Check out the budget lighting video from DSLR Shooter for an idea of how bright they are plus other cheap options.
Get the biggest memory card you can afford. With Prime Day starting in a few hours, I have no doubt memory cards will eventually be featured. 128GB, Class 10, UHS-1 (or 3), V60 (or 90). Larger numbers are better.
If you really want to get into video, think about an inexpensive rig.
http://dslrvideoshooter.com/video-gear/rigs/
As a beginner, look at the $30 end. I have an ebay version of this. This one gets a lot of positive reviews and is only $20.
Video takes an insane amount of light. Since you are going to be in Colorado in the summer, shouldn't be an issue. Having said that, if you are going to be shooting in low light situations, you need a light. I have this one.
Finally, sound. If sound is important to what you are shooting, think about an external recorder. Internal mics are a huge compromise compared to even an inexpensive recorder can do. For $100 the Tascam DR-5 is more than adequate.
Ok, now having said that, the only thing you REALLY need to buy is the memory card. Everything else is optional. You can hand shoot with natural light and the internal mic and get great video. Its just a lot harder. Hard is not impossible, it just takes more practice.
Google around and you will find a ton of tutorials on how to shoot video with a DSLR. A few things that stuck in my mind:
Shoot 10-1. If you want a minute of video you need to shoot 10 minutes and edit it down.
Pan slowly. Go as slow as you can. Now go slower. Its amazing how "fast" any movement is when you are recording it.
Shoot low and away. Literally the opposite of what you want to shoot a still image. You need to get the camera away from your face because your breath is loud and will cause shake.
Shoot early and late. Start shooting BEFORE the event you want to get happens and keep shooting through that event. If you dont you wont have any edit room. Its not like you are buying tape/film so shoot as much as your sensor can handle.
Hope this helps! Im in Colorado Springs next week and you reminded me to pack my rig! Thanks!
Why not a normal photo specific led array like the yongnuo?
https://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN300-III-Temperature-3200K-5500K/dp/B00T3W0KDS?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00T3W0KDS
I mostly rely on natural light, but I occasionally use a couple smallish LEDs.
I've seen a lot of people lately recommend picking up a couple of these lights. I've been meaning to pick one up, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
When shooting a show, it's going to save you a ton of time & work if you run 2 cameras (one on a semi wide shot of you and one as a close up to your prep or cooking). You might think that will ruin your budget but not if you go for a good "bang for the buck" setup. You can do this in any reasonable budget if you go with the following:
1080p audio & video for under $400 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKuGweaTrkY or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2KYWzKaqEk
As others are saying you need lighting, so you'll need at least two of these, which are portable (battery option) and perfect for indoors (weak for outdoors) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T3W0KDS/
I'd recommend an LED over a fluorescent ring light, if you can find one for a similar price.
I just bought this Neewer LED a couple weeks ago (this is the same, I think, the pink one was just cheaper at the time).
I also own (and have previously used) this fluorescent one from Interfit.
I'm still working out my video setup with the LED light (no examples posted yet) but so far I'm much happier with it. I always set a custom white balance on my camera with a grey card but with the fluorescent light the WB always seems to fluctuate in videos and in photos I'd still have to do color correction if I used a shutter speed shorter than 1/60 (annoying because I don't like to use a tripod for photos). The LED is much more true to color & doesn't seem to fluctuate in video.
Both of the lights have about the same size outer ring, but the Neewer (which is just one ring with the center empty) seems to give more flattering lighting angles. I also like it because I can actually use the flip-up screen on my camera.
How bright a light to get depends on a lot of things - what lens aperture you're using, distance from the light to you, distance from you to your background, etc. I actually dim my light to about halfway for videos because I sit about 2 feet away from it, and if I turn it all the way up with my camera settings set to the correct exposure for me, my background (another couple feet behind me) is super dark. tl;dr - get something bright but make sure it's dimmable so you can play around to get the best lighting.
You could also use a led ring light, example: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Dimmable-Plastic-Universal/dp/B00ZL177PO/
Don't take up much space but give good lightning.
It could be anything from frosted glass to a translucent plastic panel to some satin cloth. If you're DIYing experiment covering your LED array with different materials.
I made a photo booth setup with an ipad and a large DIY ring light with flexible LED strips wrapped with a satin-type ribbon as a diffuser. So you can use a lot of different things to good effect.
LEDs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQV6NNC
Light diffusing acrylic:
https://www.acrylite-shop.com/US/us/category.htm?$category=addajh9ktfj
Ring light already made for you:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZL177PO
The simplest and most economical solution would probably be to use an LED ring, such as in this video. You can find very inexpensive ones on places like Amazon—something like this.
Yup! It's just that I'm literally 1-2ft from the camera when I'm recording. I'm basically using one of these
Not the other guy, but for $200 or just over, you can get really good images.
What you need:
>flash: try a godox tt685 ($110)
On a $200 total budget, I'd actually say a $65 TT600 is a better option, which will let you get a decent air-cushioned lightstand, or two flashes for the price of the TT685. :)
I would highly recommend the TT685 over the TT600, though, if you think you want to use the flash for both on and off-camera flash, since TTL is very useful for event run'n'gun.
>trigger... x1t ($45)
But $60 X2T or $70 XPro would be much much nicer. Again, another reason the TT600 might not be a bad place to start.
>lightstand: just get some cheap amazon one ($15)
No, I'd say look for a $40 cheap one that's air-cushioned. Slammed lights down on my fingers too many times with the super-cheapies. :)
>try try an umbrella soft box thing ($26)
Those slit-through the bottom octas don't tilt much at all. You want one that attaches to a speedring. It'll be more expensive ($45). So, actually, starting with a convertible umbrella ($20-25) might be a better first choice.
>speedlight holder thing that holds an umbrella]
Or, instead of an umbrella swivel, get an S-type bracket ($20) which can be used to hold the speedlight closer to the center of an umbrella, as well as attach Bowen S speedringed modifiers bayonet to the face of it.
A compact umbrella swivel, though can be a lot smaller in your lighting bag. The issue is whether the modifier you want to use works with one. The S-Bracket is more general purpose that way.
Ok how's 3 tiers?
First tier is very basic. Any kit like this should do the trick. You would most likely put one light on either side while your product is on a table, then have the 3rd light pointed at a wall behind the table.
A step up from that would be a basic set of speedlights like this paired with one of these or an umbrella (two if you're feeling ambitious one on each side, then snag another flash for a BG light) Flashes are better vs continuous lighting from the first link as they allow you more control and let you modify the light easier (with softboxes and other various things, this would allow you to get softer light, harsher light, more focused light, etc etc) You can also bounce them off a white ceiling at higher power which would act like a big softbox overhead.
Top tier for someone starting out would be a set of alien bees Paired with a couple of softboxes and a background light. They take up more space and I wouldn't recommend them if you're just getting your feet wet. (mine are set up all the time and I shoot stuff like this and this with them. )
Two things to think about. Those stands will be great for a lot of things, but they're light and bendy, which means they're useless in ANY wind, and they're not going to like any modifiers heavier than those umbrellas. That's not saying DON'T get them - I have two in the trunk because days when they're sufficient, they're perfect.
If I get out a soft box, or have any wind (or break out my 7' translucent umbrella) I'm very glad I've got something heavier. I carry two of these for those moments - https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Stainless-centimeters-Monolight-Photographic/dp/B074NY47J6/
And... make sure you really want umbrellas. To be honest, the difference in actual light quality that comes out of different modifiers of the same size is negligible enough to be ignored. See them side by side and you might know which is an umbrella and which is a softbox... MAYBE... but just see one or the other and all you'll care about is whether there was enough light and the source was big enough. BUT... softboxes have one big advantage - the fact that they're less obnoxious to people standing BEHIND them. If you think you'll throw them up around a dance floor or ceremony ever... it can be nice to direct the light where you want it and not send the rest flying off other directions. A couple of these would be fine - https://www.amazon.com/Godox-Umbrella-Reflector-Carrying-Speedlight/dp/B0132I34K4/
THe kit you've got listed is perfectly adequate! I'm not saying anything's wrong with it and I started with essentially the same, but those are the two things I'm most glad I've added going forward - heavier stands and softboxes!
Soft-boxes are different than umbrellas. I used basic 60x60cm soft-boxes and they worked fine. It's smaller, which is good for stability and portability, but produces good results for portraiture.
Godox also makes umbrella style octaboxes. Those are a bit easier to pack and transport, but also a bit more fragile and fiddly to adjust. I like em, though. For those, get an umbrella adapter for the speedlight rather than the S-Bracket. It's difficult to install these over the godox s-bracket.
Normal umbrellas work fine with the S-Bracket. They are cheap and easy to use, but spill a lot of light.
Thanks for your great input. So I actually purchased this portable godox. Does this still require the Bowen's mount ring? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0132I34K4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you can return those I would. Those are meant for larger studios and not really for constant light.
If you can look into led panels. They have dimmers and you can mix in yellow and blue light to get the perfect balance for your room, especially if you have any natural light coming through a window.
Look at these, I'm pretty sure it's what I use (I steal them from my husband who's a videographer) and they are amazing! (Not an affiliated link btw)
Neewer Dimmable Bi-Color LED with U Bracket Professional Video Light for Studio, YouTube Outdoor Video Photography Lighting Kit, Durable Metal Frame, 480 LED Beads, 3200-5600K, CRI 96+ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01934RL0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OiArDbD2DT7J9
There have been a few posts recently, the clamp stands are hit and miss, mostly DIY outside of the massively over priced Elgato units.
I personally use and recommend Neewer panels, I use https://www.amazon.ca/Neewer-Dimmable-Professional-Photography-3200-5600K/dp/B01934RL0U/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=neewer+LED&qid=1551065970&s=electronics&sr=1-3
For the camera, i think a G7 should do the job, but if you don't even move that much and have a somewhat broader field of view, maybe a set focus will even do the job.
For audio i'd personally get a sound recorder from zoom or tascam and a cable - lav which will cost you 120$ to 150$ and get you great results.
For lightning i'd take something like https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Dimmable-Professional-Photography-3200-5600K/dp/B01934RL0U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492541966&sr=8-3&keywords=neewer+led
with some cheap tripods, because your indoors mostly there should be no worrys, and they can be powered per battery, too.
Software... Davinci Resolve ist free if you only want to work in a 1080p workflow and even for like 20$ a month you get get the full adobe cc bundle. And yeah you don't want to spend much money there, but many things can be created with the combination of Premiere, AfterEffects and Audition.
Buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Dimmable-Professional-Photography-3200-5600K/dp/B01934RL0U?ref_=ast_slp_dp
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With 4 NP-F970 Batteries: https://www.amazon.com/Powerextra-Replacement-Compatible-DCR-VX2100-HVR-HD1000U/dp/B01N3TWBXI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3AVTU7RI3GKN2&keywords=np+f970+battery&qid=1574805414&s=electronics&sprefix=np+f%2Celectronics%2C227&sr=1-3
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Some gels: (cut to size) https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-12-Inches-Transparent-Correction-Different/dp/B01CCIKB5Q/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=neewer+gels&qid=1574805440&s=electronics&sr=1-1
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and two light stands and you're in business.
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I've been using these for a long time and always do the trick.
Look up the film guys (thefilmguys.net) and see what that cinematography looks like. Only those lights and nothing else.
Any idea on how to attach this light to this bracket? Which adapter do I need?
Light
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Dimmable-Professional-Photography-3200-5600K/dp/B01934RL0U
Bracket (for use with umbrella)
https://www.amazon.com/Anwenk-Speedlite-Umbrella-Reflector-Holder/dp/B072JRNNTG/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=bracket+for+umbrella&qid=1574025410&s=electronics&sr=1-2
Yeah I was thinking small aperture.
And I haven't done those effects before in post, so I will have to learn.
Should I buy more LED lights?
Is there a harbor freight case size you'd recommend?
Would gels like this be what you mean?
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-30x30CM-Transparent-Correction-Flashlight/dp/B01CCIKB5Q/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469039533&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=neewer+led+gels
Ah so do you mean bounce the light off of a reflector (modifier) like you mentioned?
Thank you for the reply! So helpful! :)
Here are a set of colored gels on amazon . You could go down the route of getting an RGB bulb, which can also be cheap, tho the light output on those bulbs are low. You need to have the light be brighter than your exposed shot to get the desired look.
Something like this should do the trick:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CCIKB5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_A.w9BbB3EMHEE
A cyan gel filter.
Ask the theater department is they have scraps from their lighting or get some from amazon
Not at all high precision but it's functional.
https://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN360-Adjustable-Temperature-3200K-5500K/dp/B01D2X4A8Y
Is this similar enough? :)
What if I were to get one or two of these and put them on a stand?
https://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN360-Adjustable-Temperature-3200K-5500K/dp/B01D2X4A8Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539380370&sr=8-3&keywords=yongnuo+yn360
your vids are getting better, bro. And your recipes are amazing :) I would've never thought of making curry paste. I gotta try it now.
I still think that you could shave a minute off of this by doing more dynamic cuts, even though i did notice you playing with speed ramping -- looking good. One big thing i was thrown off by in this one was camera shake when you were pounding the paste and when you slam your fist on the table :) Setting up a tripod may be a little more work, but it will help out. Also, watch your shadows when doing an overhead shot. I think you need more of those, but you would need an LED light to help you with those. Check this one out, it's affordable and very versatile. It can give your dishes some really desirable light. https://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN360-Adjustable-Temperature-3200K-5500K/dp/B01D2X4A8Y/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1550150996&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=yongnuo+led+light+wand&psc=1&smid=AMIHU7JS0U6DA
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also, check out my channel when you get a chance :) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC05j4axvVhIUu0FOr3zzkLg
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I've heard good things about this item from others, and it is a fraction of the cost. If I recall correctly, you must purchase the charging cable separately. So I'd research thoroughly before pulling the trigger.
Can you use this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Dimmable-Panasonic-Samsung-Olympus/dp/B06XDFGDCX/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524709063&sr=8-3&keywords=neewer+battery+LED+Light
Instead of a Speedlight flash or should you always use a Speedlight flash when you are on the move at an event?
Ha I think you gave yourself some good feedback at the beginning of the video - you could already see the finished look, so the viewer doesn't need to wait until the end/watch more :) You could put the finished look in the thumbnail instead and do your outro with it.
As you're doing makeup videos I'd also recommend getting some better lighting (doesn't have to be expensive), I bought this one and it is quite good: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Dimmable-Panasonic-Batteies-Included/dp/B06XDFGDCX/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=video+lighting+led&qid=1563132285&refinements=p_89%3ANeewer&rnid=1632651031&s=photo&sr=1-5
Neewer Photo Studio 176 LED Ultra... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDFGDCX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
whatever light you get make sure it's dimmable and has a diffuser attachment. Something like this. https://www.amazon.ca/Neewer-Dimmable-Panasonic-Samsung-Olympus/dp/B06XDFGDCX/ref=asc_df_B06XDFGDCX/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292974284305&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5136241249916722319&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000813&hvtargid=pla-347938700150&psc=1
If you’re limited in space, my solution has been to mount an LED light on one of these stands, and clamp it to the back of my desk. Gives me a little more flexibility than mounting it on top of my monitor.
I use these lights, if youre interested.
I use a single studio lamp for mine, I just don't have much room for another one. You could also try a neewer lamp which I hear are pretty good especially if you lack the room for two studio lamps.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B06XDFGDCX/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518710416&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=neewer+light&dpPl=1&dpID=51%2BDoViD4wL&ref=plSrch
If you want spend for branded quality that is and is rather robust (even though it will be in the office and not traveling with you for diff film sets) go with the aperature branded products
However if you want some good budget lights and can buy some bell and whistle add ons to help with your set up later, go with Neewer 660 LEDs here and their 5 in 1 reflector kit here
Personally I love Neewer as they have a solid product and if you take care of it, as you should for all of your equipment, it will last.
Are you interested in a DSLR/interchangeable lens type of camera, or a straightforward video camcorder? Based on what you're looking to film (interviews plus footage of art being created over a period of time), I think a DSLR camera could work for you. It would be capable of getting quality video footage, and if you want to take photo timelapses of the art pieces being created that would be easy to do as well.
So based on that and your $2000 budget, here's what I'd recommend.
Panasonic G85 w/kit lens ($800)
Rode Wireless DSLR Audio System ($330)
Manfrotto Video Tripod ($360)
Neewer 660 LED 2-Light Kit with stands ($160)
Lumix 25mm f1.7 lens ($180)
This should bring you comfortably under $2000. The kit lens that comes with the G85 isn't the greatest but it's a start. I'd recommend getting the Lumix 12-35mm f2.8 if you have another $800 or so to shell out...you can probably get it cheaper used though.
The 25mm f1.7 is equivalent to a 50mm focal length on a full-frame camera (the G85 has a micro four thirds sensor) and should do well in lower light situations.
With the leftover money, I say go buy a decent bag or carrying case for the camera gear and get some SD cards, lens filters, etc.
Thanks! So something like [this?](https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Pieces-Bi-color-Video-Light/dp/B06XW3B81V/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=neewer%2Bled%2Bpanels&qid=1555434010&s=electronics&sr=1-3&th=1)
Looks like you can control their intensity and light temperature without gels, which is nice.
How do you position these? I know traditional lighting setups look something like [this](http://i.imgur.com/PXOMvoj.png) but as I am now I don't have a solid backdrop behind me for a good 15 feet or so.
The color on these won't be great, but this gives you two decently soft sources, and relatively cheap. You'll still need to hang some diffusion on it, and probably look into getting some minus green gel.
Neewer 2 Pieces Bi-color 660 LED Video Light and Stand Kit Includes:(2)3200-5600K CRI 96+ Dimmable Light with U Bracket and Barndoor and (2)75 inches Light Stand for Studio Photography, Video Shooting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XW3B81V/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_h9e2DbR7NFHH7
By indoor lighting do you mean the normal lights in your house? If so that's the problem, turn them off and use a couple good lights to properly light what you're filming instead.
something like this will go a long way. Or better two of these will light up a room nicely.
Never underestimate what a few lights can do to improve the quality of your video, especially if you shoot a lot indoors. Outdoors during the day you can easily get away with not having lights, but not indoors. I think putting more into the camera is a good choice, since there are some decent enough cheap LED lights to get you by.
“Neewer” is a Chinese company (sold on Amazon) offering many lighting, camera and audio products. For the price pretty amazing stuff. Here is a two light LED kit with stands worth looking at for $130. https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Packs-Dimmable-Bi-Color-Lighting/dp/B072Q42GXQ/ref=sr_1_4?crid=B9R3FRD06SBT&keywords=led+panel+light&qid=1563417067&s=gateway&sprefix=Led+panel%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-4
Well, I've never done product stuff before and the lighting in your video was really good. I guess I would start with a kit like this and get a couple of diffusers for each to cut the harshness.
Neewer 2 Packs Dimmable Bi-Color 480 LED Video Light and Stand Lighting Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Q42GXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tMjtDbDANAXMV
I’m really sorry if this is a question you have all answered time and time again, but I’m REALLY getting ready to start learning the trade and this is kind of the last detail I want to get in order.... and it’s lighting.
I live in a rather small apartment on the ground floor, and there’s a decent amount of natural light that comes through our sliding door wall. Sadly... the angle it comes in at and the time frames that it actually comes through our window (not blocked by trees) don’t give me a lot of room to work with. I was scrolling through Amazon and happened across these two lights Amazon, which looks like an okay deal. I’d like to get some cheap items to bounce the light around like some of those white foam boards, but I wanted some input from you guys to see if these are a bust/bad option. I’m mostly going to be doing filming at my desk talking at the camera as well as some clips of “POV” angles where the camera is on a tripod between myself and the desk.
Thank you! Ok, I will check more the G7. I did not mention that but want to buy these lights, seems pretty good for the price: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Packs-Dimmable-Bi-Color-Lighting/dp/B072Q42GXQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541656546&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=neewer+2+packs+dimmable+bi-color+480+led+video+light&dpPl=1&dpID=510kZrykw6L&ref=plSrch
You need an LED video light.
I have these. They're cheap and they work well.
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Packs-Dimmable-Bi-Color-Lighting/dp/B072Q42GXQ/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=video+light&qid=1573919639&sr=8-15
I want to record professional course at home which will be sold in online course sites. This will include talking head and screen casting, I use Screencast. My recording area size is 2X2 meters with very few light shines in. Help me build a decent studio in 500$:
My sigma: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/918897-REG/sigma_19mm_f_2_8_dn_for.html
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072Q42GXQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3QDQQZGFBPIAD&psc=1
Any other thoughts will be blessed
If I had to guess, you are using normal household lights, maybe 50w, 100w, 150w. With such a setup, any extraneous light has a noticeable impact. And you have warm colors for the whole scene (household lights lean to warm).
I use one of these: MOUNTDOG 1350W Photography Continuous Softbox Lighting Kit 20"X28" Professional Photo Studio Equipment with 2pcs E27 Socket 5500K Video Lighting Bulb for Filming Portraits Shoot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G3423NQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dHAJDbGY7KJ5S
The brightness is intense and full-spectrum. The intensity means that you have to adjust your camera, which is not a big deal. It also means that any other light or reflection that happens will be negligible. The full-spectrum color means you have a wider range of color to start with and can either leave it or you have a lot more to work with in post.
This is the very first video I did on my kitchen table with normal kitchen lighting around me: https://youtu.be/iy7Lzc5fyGc
Here is my most recent video with the softbox light and a constructed white box around me: https://youtu.be/F8uSafHRffY
I'm glad you're learning through my experimentation haha. I bought this kit for 33 shipped,
https://www.amazon.com/Photography-Continuous-MOUNTDOG-Professional-Equipment/dp/B07G3423NQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541789325&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=light+softbox&psc=1. It works really well.
Yeah the picture you linked was one of my first with multiple light sources. Definitely come a long way since then in a short time.
Are the cheap "studio lighting" kits with the CFL bulbs any good for a beginner?
Example
I bought 2 of these lights on Amazon and am pretty pleased. I think there are some sets of 2 that end up being cheaper, but they have definitely made a difference in my listings!
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Elgato Key Light - Professional Studio LED Panel with 2500 Lumens, Color Adjustable, App-Enabled - PC and Mac https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L755X9G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_R7WoDbZC6ST2X
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https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Key-Light-Professional-App-Enabled/dp/B07L755X9G
A desk mount light will be helpful in a tight space. And Dimmable light will meet your different shooting environment.
Here are 2 lights for your consideration:
Elagto key light: https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Key-Light-Professional-App-Enabled/dp/B07L755X9G
Dazzne D50 desk mount: https://www.amazon.com/Dazzne-Bi-Color-15-4inch-3000K-5800K-Photography/dp/B07T593JR5
"Gel" is indeed what you are looking for. (It's called gel because the filters used to be made from gelatin, but now it's a plasticy polyester film) What I would recommend is to find a theatrical supplies or lighting rental store by you and pick up a gel swatchbook so you can test the different colors on your actual lights. You may need to block the parts of the lights that the swatches don't cover, I'd suggest using aluminum foil and tape.
If you can't find a supplier near to you, you could order a swatchbook online: https://www.amazon.com/Rosco-Lux-Small-Swatchbook/dp/B0002ER2YG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495168846&sr=8-1&keywords=gel+swatchbook
In addition to the warmth, you might want to use a Rosco #119 or #114 which is a frost that will also help to soften the light.
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and
https://www.amazon.com/Aputure-AL-M9-Amaran-Light-Camera/dp/B01ITRLJIW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484091130&sr=8-1&keywords=aputure+m9
you will never out grow these lights.
really eh? Then how come it has an affiliate number in the URL.
For reference, this is what the non-affiliate link is:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Elgato-professional-adjustable-app-enabled/dp/B07L755X9G/ref=sr_1_2?crid=DWAERBMOJX8U&keywords=elgato+key+light&qid=1574446164&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&sprefix=elgato+key%2Caps%2C277&sr=8-2
Elgato Key Light
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07L755X9G/
Usually like 300, now 220.
Yes I know they're over-priced lights but a deal is a deal.
edit: I don't understand the down votes, people buy luxury items all the time. Just because it's not good value doesn't mean its a bad deal. It's a relatively big chunk off the MRSP...