Reddit reviews Neewer Studio Daylight Umbrella Light Kit, includes:(2)75"/1.9m Light Stands+(1)20"/50cm Light Stand+(3)Single Head Light Holder+(2)White Translucent Umbrella+(3)110V 45W Light Bulbs+(1)Carry Case
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Kit includes:(2)75"/1.9m Tall Photography Studio Light Stands + (1)20"/50cm Table Top Light Stand + (3)Single Head Light Holder + (2)White Translucent Umbrella + (3)110V 45W Day-Light Studio Light Bulbs + (1)Convenient Carrying Case.The light stand is constructed from aluminum alloy, giving it exceptional strength for heavy duty work.The single head light holder allows you to attach a bulb to a lightstand and add an umbrella.The white translucent umbrella is lightweight and easy to set up, producing neutral color temperature.The convenient carrying case can protect the items and easy to carry.
this is what I use
Facing me diagonally from both ends of my desk. Needed them to get the green screen working.here is how it looks with one of my favorite overlays... hahaha
I don't care what anyone says, lighting is important. It's second only to sound as the two biggest and easiest to fix flaws that damn near every streamer has issues with.
The good news is that you don't need to go overboard with professional lights. You can get the Neewer lighting kits for under $50 and, if you watch for sales, you can get it as cheap as $35. It comes with three lights and two umbrella diffusers meant for three point lighting set-ups.
But you don't even need to go that far really. If you're streaming from a couch, you'll do better with a kit. But if you're streaming from your desk, you can get away with using a couple of cheap desk lamps with CFL bulbs in them, one acting as a key and the other acting as a back. You can use the monitor light as your fill. You can probably find lamps like that cheaper from Walmart or the Dollar Store, honestly, but the link is more to give you an idea.
Whatever you do, do not just use your room's overhead light. It can create issues with backlighting and some really harsh shadows across your face. Also, make sure to put shades or curtains over all your windows in order to block out sunlight. The light through a window can change a lot in as little as an hour just as the sun moves, let along changing weather conditions. It can cause you headaches trying to light yourself if you've got that sort of inconsistent light screwing things up every time you set up.
I'm looking to buy some lights for photography. I do film work so I feel more at home with continuous lighting.
I was thinking between softboxes or shoot through umbrellas like these
https://www.amazon.ca/Neewer-Photography-Portrait-Umbrella-Lighting/dp/B00VWD2VUG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1492787413&sr=8-4&keywords=umbrella+photo
I found some on ebay as well, as Neewer but each stand had space for two bulbs on each mount. That seems like the better option but I'd like to confirm
Does this seem like the right choice? Quick set up seems better than hassling with cheap softboxes, just wanted to know what you guys recommend.
/u/lk427 - if you don't have a video capable smartphone - or if you prefer the large sensor, interchangeable lens camera 'look' to cellphone video, it is possible to get a small studio started within your camera budget (you will need to budget additional $ for sound). Here is what I recommend [Referral Links]:
Camera and Support
Lighting
This setup will cost a total of $300.66 and will give you a camera that can produce images that look like this:
And with the free Magic Lantern RAW firmware modification, it can produce images that looks like this:
Fashion: [Twenty Something Magazine :: Averi by Chad Cosper] (http://vimeo.com/72938179)
Dance: [Air Flare DanyzoO by DanyzoO] (https://vimeo.com/74902807)
Live music: [Angry Toddlers by Max Rottersman] (http://vimeo.com/75122636#t=38s)
Travel: [Walk around Moscow river EOS M Magic Lantern RAW by Andrey Nikiforov] (https://vimeo.com/105755832)
The EOS M is a great value for your money (especially used) and is probably the best large sensor, interchangeable lens option in your price range.
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your new filmmaking career!
Something like this. This is what I have