Reddit reviews AmazonBasics Aluminum Light Photography Tripod Stand with Case - Pack of 2, 2.8 - 6.7 Feet, Black

These light stands are what I use (pack of 2): https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Aluminum-7-Foot-Light-Stand/dp/B074VMTP68/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=light+stands&qid=1563245217&s=gateway&sr=8-4

And you'll want these for the stands as well (pack of 2): https://www.amazon.com/UTEBIT-Removable-Lightweight-Ballhead-Camcorder/dp/B07KF7TTZ1/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=light+stand+adapter&qid=1563245324&s=gateway&sr=8-7

I use adjustable lighting stands: AmazonBasics Aluminum 7-Foot Light Stand with Case - 2-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074VMTP68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IxbDCbT8HZ5FD

The lights you linked are nice, but probably far more than you need for what you want to do. Do you already have a plain white wall with no extraneous light source? (windows, etc.) If so, what's in your picture is pretty simple. Basic 3 point lighting (key/fill/back) will do the trick with 2 extra dimmable lights for the background. Softboxes are nice but diffusion will work just fine. In recent years we've switched to color-shifting dimmable LED panels for pretty much everything. these lights are dirt cheap, have black barndoors, and color shift between warm/cool, tungsten/daylight, 3200k/5600k, whatever your preferred terminology is:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B072QB3K9T/

We have 4 of them and they're fantastic. You probably don't even need the diffusion really but old habits die hard. If I were you I'd get 3 of them plus 2 for the background and you can reproduce that look exactly. (if you already have something you can use for fill or back you can prob get away with 4.)

I assume you already know 3 point lighting, but if not there are plenty of tutorials online.

EDIT - the lights I linked don't come with lights stands, but if you don't already have them here's some cheap ones: https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Aluminum-7-Foot-Light-Stand/dp/B074VMTP68

Here are some options.

Cheap godox flash

godox flash that has TTL which is like auto mode for a flash just get the version for your camera brand (Sony, Nikon, canon)

Godox transmitter, again, get the one for your camera. There’s also the x1t for about $20 less.

lightstand

S bracket for holding speedlight

softbox. There’s lots of options for softboxes out there...

For a cheaper option than a softbox use an umbrella

I have two of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074VMTP68/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and two of the ones mentioned by JonVisc. The first ones will get you by fine for cheaper but the latter are very durable.

Unanswered question from the previous megathread

Author /u/Solnx - (Permalink)

I’m starting to get into lighting. The goal is for portrait work outdoors.

A friend was kind enough to give me 2 yonguo speed lights and a trigger that he doesn’t use anymore. He told me to buy this:

Neewer 2 Pack 33"/84cm White Translucent Soft Umbrella for Photo and Video Studio Shooting

Camera Flash Speedlite Mount,ChromLives Professional Swivel Light Stand Light Bracket Umbrella Bracket Mount Shoe Holder E Type for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus Nissin Metz and Other Speedlite Flashes

AmazonBasics Aluminum 7-Foot Light Stand with Case - 2-Pack

Can someone explain the difference between that and something like this?

He said to go as cheap as possible, but after you factor in the tax the amazon option is about ~$10 cheaper. My gut is telling me to go with the B&H because of the vast amount of positive reviews. What are your thoughts?

These light stands

These ball heads

The ones I bought are not available anymore but both of these seem to be exactly what I bought.

Light stands are taller and have a smaller footprint than regular tripods. I have never even bumped one. Nor has anyone else.

You can use a weight in the center between the feet to make it really stable.

Do you have enough room to put these up?

I just moved into a new place I can't put holes into the walls either and these worked well enough. Depending on your space, they will cut down a little on room scale since they can't get right up against the wall (without modification at least).

Oh yeah, like I said, all 3 of my sensors are on tripods that can extend almost as high as the ceiling. I've tried moving them all over the place and up and down. Every time I think I finally fixed it my left hand randomly floats off into space on a harder song. This has been going on for 6-months plus, I've pretty much given up on Rift.

I’m starting to get into lighting. The goal is for portrait work outdoors.

A friend was kind enough to give me 2 yonguo speed lights and a trigger that he doesn’t use anymore. He told me to buy this:

Neewer 2 Pack 33"/84cm White Translucent Soft Umbrella for Photo and Video Studio Shooting

Camera Flash Speedlite Mount,ChromLives Professional Swivel Light Stand Light Bracket Umbrella Bracket Mount Shoe Holder E Type for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus Nissin Metz and Other Speedlite Flashes

AmazonBasics Aluminum 7-Foot Light Stand with Case - 2-Pack

Can someone explain the difference between that and something like this?

He said to go as cheap as possible, but after you factor in the tax the amazon option is about ~$10 cheaper. My gut is telling me to go with the B&H because of the vast amount of positive reviews. What are your thoughts?

I used these stands for a while that can easily be taken down, but they have a sort of large footprint. Slightly more permanent but still movable solution are shower caddy pressure rods.

Would this work? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074VMTP68/

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Aluminum-7-Foot-Light-Stand/dp/B074VMTP68/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=light+stand&qid=1563219978&s=gateway&sr=8-3