Hey there, I have recently acquired a video camera and am looking for a effective low cost manner in which to light my sets, any suggestions? Either professional or a cheaper alternative is acceptable, but both would be out of this world.
If you don't mind spending $100-$150, try the ProLight from Lowell. It is compact but very powerful and easily controllable. Plus, the Pro-Light ID can operate using the phantom power from your XLR jack. Other more common alternatives for the same price include several models from Opteka and other companies that include their own rechargeable battery pack for power.
If you need to save some money, there are still a lot of other lights available, but they all need to be plugged in to the wall or portable generator/inverter system.
* If you're shooting on location, use the lighting already there; i.e.: sunlight, lamps, fluorescent overheads, and such. Often, all you need is a cheap lamp from Wal-Mart or one found in another room to throw a little more light into an area. If you need a lot of light in a big area, lots of film crews use the affordable $30-$50 portable work light sets from Home Depot, Lowes, and Wal-Mart (the ones you see with construction crews). Larger generator units are also available from your local rental company if you need that type of lighting.
** Some crews return their lights and other equipment for a full refund after only a couple days/weeks of use). The portable video camera used to shoot the "personal diary" scenes in The Blair Witch Project was returned to Circuit City for a full refund after about 2 weeks of use.
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