3 Point Lighting System?

mosullivan · 10-21-2009, 02:37 PM

For Video Blogging and interviewing, can anyone recommend a 3 point lighting system that is good for beginners? I would like a quality system however, this is my first time buying lights (key , fill and head)

thanks for reading

Mike

SteveJohnson · 10-21-2009, 03:28 PM

It's all in how much you want to spend, how long you're going to keep them, what quality level you want.

This is a good entry-level system for about $1400:
Lowel | DP3 Jr Kit | DPT-93Z | B&H Photo Video

'Entry-level' means having the things you need to work with, but not going overboard on accessories or pro-quality equipment.

You can probably find 2- or 3-light kits for $300 or so, but you have to be handy enough to fabricate what you don't get in the kit -- diffusers, barndoors, etc.

Steven Carl Kelly · 10-21-2009, 03:33 PM

This system for under $600 looks promising:

Smith-Victor | SL270 3 Light Video Interview Kit | 401409 | B&H

TimGross · 10-21-2009, 03:59 PM

Get 2 of these and any cheap little light to put above as a hair light and you'll be in business: ($139+s&h for 1)

Amazon.com: STEVE KAESER CONTINUOUS HALOGEN LIGHT...
I've got this, was extremely impressed with how sturdy they are.

I'm sure his other lights in his storefront are good too, but I have this one specifically, and it's surprising how well just ONE of them does. If you're just getting started and want to save $$, I'd just get one and add a couple of other lights in the room pointing indirectly at the target, you can always get more later.

I'm guessing you could use the money saved for other things, ay?

mosullivan · 10-21-2009, 04:10 PM

Thanks - I think that is a good idea Tim - yes I have seen several kits out there and as someone starting out your idea makes sense...especially as this is a new endeavor. Again - thanks for the responses.

Mike

Kenneth Fox · 10-21-2009, 05:01 PM

Take a look at ebay. I found some awesome deals on
lighting kits that I've used for years now.

bobsstuff · 10-21-2009, 07:07 PM

I was looking on youtube for lighting quite a while back and there are quite a few videos to help you. They even show how to make a quality set of do it yourself (DIY) lights using construction lights.
I just dis a search and they still have good videos. Use "DIY" in your search.
i.e. "diy 3 point video lighting"

youtube is great for leaning about a lot of video and audio techniques.

You can make your own video lighting, high end mic, learn green screen etc.

YouTube Rocks!

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mosullivan Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 17 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	3 Point Lighting System? For Video Blogging and interviewing, can anyone recommend a 3 point lighting system that is good for beginners? I would like a quality system however, this is my first time buying lights (key , fill and head) thanks for reading Mike

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SteveJohnson I am not a cowboy War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Caldwell, Idaho, USA. Posts: 1,647 Thanks: 236 Thanked 494 Times in 343 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: 3 Point Lighting System? It's all in how much you want to spend, how long you're going to keep them, what quality level you want. This is a good entry-level system for about $1400: Lowel \| DP3 Jr Kit \| DPT-93Z \| B&H Photo Video 'Entry-level' means having the things you need to work with, but not going overboard on accessories or pro-quality equipment. You can probably find 2- or 3-light kits for $300 or so, but you have to be handy enough to fabricate what you don't get in the kit -- diffusers, barndoors, etc.
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mosullivan Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 17 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 3 Point Lighting System? Thanks - I think that is a good idea Tim - yes I have seen several kits out there and as someone starting out your idea makes sense...especially as this is a new endeavor. Again - thanks for the responses. Mike

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Kenneth Fox HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lombard, Illinois Posts: 286 Thanks: 62 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts Social Networking	Re: 3 Point Lighting System? Take a look at ebay. I found some awesome deals on lighting kits that I've used for years now.
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