Then
you have small sealed beam halogen lamps which cost around
$4-$10. You put these in a socket and then clamp them onto
a stand, then aim away. It makes a great kicker/backlight
and are great for light special items in the background.
They come in different beam patterns, from narrow to wide.
I tend to go for the medium and narrow. The wide is, well,
too wide of a beam.
SCOOPS
The
old reliable metal scoop light which comes with a handy
clamp is a great option. Pop a 200 watt bulb or a photo
flood in it to light your set. Supposedly this is what Robert
Rodriguez used to light "El Mariachi".
DEALS
ON PRO LIGHTS
How
about putting a light kit together of real, pro lights.
That's how I did it when I started out. I'd find a deal
on a 1K (1000watt) open face light for $30 and snatch it
up. Camera stores that carry used gear are great for deals.
A while back, I picked up two 1K fresnels (these are lights
with a glass lens that focus the light) and a 2K fresnel
(with a roller stand) for $50 a piece. The stand alone was
worth $50. Now they didn't have barn doors (metal leaves
that allow you to control the light which attaches to the
light), so I had to scrounge some up. I found one set $10.
So for $160 dollars I had 4000 watts of light.
SOURCES
FOR USED STUFF:
Local
camera stores
Goodwill
& Salvation Army
- it's rare, but sometimes there are deals to be had
Ebay
- get on-line and start searching under movie equipment
and video equipment
Local
production companies - sometimes they clear out older
gear. Talk to friend who works local production and see
what's up
Local
Rental Houses - occasionally they sell off older gear
Visual
Products -
they sell used camera gear, but have lights
SEALED
BEAM HALOGEN
SCOOPS
How
about putting a light kit together of real, pro lights.
That's how I did it when I started out. I'd find a deal
on a 1K (1000watt) open face light for $30 and snatch it
up. Camera stores that carry used gear are great for deals.
A while back, I picked up two 1K fresnels (these are lights
with a glass lens that focus the light) and a 2K fresnel
(with a roller stand) for $50 a piece. The stand alone was
worth $50. Now they didn't have barn doors (metal leaves
that allow you to control the light which attaches to the
light), so I had to scrounge some up. I found one set $10.
So for $160 dollars I had 4000 watts of light.
