Best camera & photo lighting products according to redditors

We found 2,926 Reddit comments discussing the best camera & photo lighting products. We ranked the 931 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Flash triggers
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Top Reddit comments about Camera & Photo Lighting:

u/eldusto84 · 89 pointsr/Filmmakers

So a few months ago, I gave myself a budget of $5000 for everything I’d need to be a One Man Video Army. Besides an empty Lowell hard case and a pair of headphones, I had nothing in the picture above before commencing the buying spree. The grand total ended up coming to around $5500 or so but I’m pretty stoked to have stuck fairly close to my initial budget.

Here's a detailed list of everything in the picture above:

ITEM | WHAT I PAID | COST NEW | LINK TO BUY NEW
:-- | :-- | :-- | :--
Panasonic GH5 w/Rode Videomic Pro, 2 SD cards and batteries|$1,000.00|$1,500.00|B&H
Lumix 12-35mm 2.8|$550.00|$900.00|Amazon
Mitakon 25mm 0.95 Prime|$300.00|$350.00|B&H
Sigma 50-100mm 1.8|$750.00|$1,100.00|B&H
Tokina 11-16 2.8|$250.00|$400.00|B&H
Viltrox EF-M2 Speedbooster|$150.00|$200.00|B&H
Manfrotto 502 Video Tripod|$400.00|$400.00|B&H
Tripod Bag|$25.00|$25.00|Amazon
Panasonic XLR Adapter|$300.00|$400.00|Amazon
Sennheiser Wireless Mic System|$450.00|$600.00|Amazon
LowePro Camera Bag|$75.00|$75.00|B&H
Neewer 3-Light LED 660 Kit w/Fovitec stands|$350.00|$350.00|Amazon
Kessler Slider w/tripod head|$400.00|$900.00|B&H
Hoya 43mm Filter Kit|$35.00|$35.00|Amazon
Hoya 58mm Filter Kit|$40.00|$40.00|Amazon
Feelworld F570 Monitor|$200.00|$200.00|Amazon
Zoom H6 Recorder|$250.00|$400.00|B&H
Neewer 5-in-1 Reflector|$20.00|$20.00|Amazonn

Given my budget, there really wasn’t much debate over what camera would best suit my needs. I’m doing a lot of paid corporate and event video work, but I also shoot films and documentaries. So the GH5 made the most sense given its quality, versatility, and value. I can transport and operate all of this stuff without the need for additional crew, which is especially nice when a client doesn’t want to pay for that.

I’ve shot a few films and several paid gigs with this set already and it’s working out well so far. Happy to answer any questions over why I chose one thing over the other. We all have our preferences with equipment :)

u/dubsackdude · 31 pointsr/pics
u/loserfame · 15 pointsr/videography

I would purchase things that are relatively affordable (this tascam lav works great with auto levels and is totally worth the money) and rent things like lenses (and camera if you don't have something that's decent) that you'll definitely need but are a large upfront cost.

My essential gear would include:

  • Camera (needs to be HD, but you don't need a $3k camera if you're just starting out.)

  • Lenses- at least a wide and a decent zoom. For us, we just run a Canon 24-105 for most of the day (it's a beast of a lens and you can almost get away with only that) but it's also good to have something like a 70-200 so you can get closer shots if/when you're at the back of the ceremony. You can definitely rent these, and they're probably the best thing to rent starting out.

  • Tripod and monopod. I would have a tripod just to be able to be locked down for the ceremony (sometimes it's exhausting trying to keep a monopod stable for a 30+ min ceremony) and run the monopod the rest of the day. Benro make a decently affordable monopod or you can go with this Manfrotto monopod. We have two of the Manfrottos and they are the best. I can't speak for the quality of the Benro because I haven't used their monopod, but they have a great warranty and great customer service on their stuff.

  • A video light. You will absolutely need a light on your camera. I've been in ceremonies and receptions that seemed like they were barely candle lit. You will probably never run a light during a ceremony but you'll definitely need it during receptions. Luckily LED lights are cheap these days. Something like this light or even this little light will be fine starting out. I run that cheap little light with the included orange filter on it almost every wedding and it works great.

  • Microphones. You should have one on camera mic (for ambient noise for the whole day) and one lav mic (for the groom during the ceremony).

  • Audio recorder. I would definitely have this along with some different cables. You can buy cheap cables for now from Monoprice or something. A recorder like this tascam will probably be fine for now.

    I also want to add- DO NOT BE AFRAID TO BUY USED GEAR especially from Adorama or B&H as long as it's listed in good condition. Everything I've bought used from those companies (when listed in good condition) has felt brand new.

    As far as advertising- the only thing I've seen really work for people is showing up to those Bridal shows and handing out cards and just talking to people. Besides that it's just word of mouth. But you'll need work to show potential brides. If you have never shot a wedding, I would reach out to wedding coordinators on WeddingWire/The knot/ anywhere you can and offer your services for free for one wedding. We did this and it was how we got started. Now I probably messaged 30+ coordinators and only one responded, but we built a great relationship with her and got our first 5+ weddings that way. The way I worded it was basically "we'd like to film a wedding for someone who did not intend to have a videographer (i.e wasn't in their budget at all). We want them to be aware that this is our first wedding and we do know how it will turn out."

    Anyway, I'm really rambling here. Hope this info was helpful. We've been shooting weddings for the last 3 years- so long enough to know what we're talking about but short enough to remember how we started and what we did wrong.
u/AngryAnuses · 14 pointsr/gopro

I bought this light and put it on this bracket. The GoPro is attached with a tripod mount. I had to file part of the mounting piece on the light to make it fit on the bracket.

u/postmodest · 13 pointsr/photography

I'm with this guy. Be very careful.

Get a reflector. What's a reflector? This is a reflector.

How do you use a reflector? This is how you use a reflector

u/burning1rr · 13 pointsr/photography

I'm very happy with my Godox gear so far. I also considered Yongnuo, but I like Godox' wireless system is a lot better. In fact, I think right now they have one of the best wireless systems on the market.

Basic setup:

A hot-shoe TTL flash is a great place to start. I'd suggest the TT350N for that; it's small and convenient to carry. It's strong enough to light up a dark room, and to overpower ambient lights. If you use it as a bounce flash, you don't really need any other accessories.

I use the TT350 for all the bounce photography. Bounce is very simple and convenient. Its small size is very handy here, because it doesn't throw off the camera balance or really get in the way.

I personally bought the V860II-N as my first speedlight. I realized it was a beast when it arrived; way more flash than I needed on my hot-shoe. Here's a size comparison: http://imgur.com/a/jFpvM

I'm glad I have it though; it's great in multi-point lighting and it's nice to have a more powerful option should I need it.

Off-camera setup:

The next step up from there is to move the flash off-camera. For that, you'll need a stand, a head, and a light modifier.

You can use a tripod, but a light stand is a lot simpler to setup and break-down. To mount a light to the stand, you'll need and either a hot-shoe adapter or the flash foot. The simplest and cheapest modifier is a photography umbrella. You'll need a mount to attach an umbrella to the stand, though most hot-shoe adapters will also hold the umbrella.

I use the Godox S mount adapter and a soft-box. The benefit of the adapter is that it can use other Bowens mount light modifiers if I want to try them in the future. It also holds an umbrella.

You'll also need a way to trigger the flash. You can use your on-board flash for this, but I went with the Godox X1 trigger. This is a radio trigger, and does TTL. It cost $40. A very nice thing about the X1 trigger is that it can control the speedlights remotely; I can change power and other settings from my camera, which cuts down a lot of back-and-forth. It's also a lot more reliable and convenient than using an optical trigger.

Multi-point setup:

The next step after that is multi-point lighting. If you already have a speedlight, radio trigger, etc. All you really need are more flash heads. The nice thing about multi-point lighting is that they don't all need to be the same speedlight. Usually, you use different power levels and modifiers anyway. In my case, I have a big powerful speedlight, and a small portable speedlight. When I'm out and about, I can grab whichever is best for the job.

You can use manual (non-TTL) flashes for multi-point lighting. This is best if you don't intend to use ambient as a light source or don't mind fiddling to balance ambient with the flash. A lot of Godox's manual flashes still have built in wireless support, which makes them a good inexpensive solution.

The sky is the limit:

From there, there's a whole world of lighting. Strobes powerful enough to make the sun look dim, lighting modifiers, etc.

Quick edit: A number of companies resell Godox' products. Flashpoint is the most prolific, but there's also Bolt, Neewer, and a couple others.

u/geekandwife · 10 pointsr/Beginning_Photography

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I09WHLW x 2 - Speedlights - $56

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Wireless-Speedlite-Receiver-Universal/dp/B00A47U22U - Wireless Trigger - $19

https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Light-Stands-Cases/dp/B001WB02Z4 - Light Stands - $29

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Professional-Universal-Speedlite-Umbrella/dp/B00JJJR7PY - x2 - Cold Shoe - $22

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0132I34K4 - Octobox - $23

https://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Premium-Shoot-Through-Translucent-Umbrella/dp/B005ODKMOC - Shoot though umbrella - $14

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW - 5 in 1 reflector - $20

That brings you for a full starting light setup that can be used for headshots and starting boudoir for $183. And you even have flexablity in there to use a 1 light setup with reflector or use 2 lights. You would want a few sandbags to keep the gear stable, but I am not including those in the price.

Now for a background setup

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E6GRHBO/ref=psdc_3444601_t1_B00MTF6ZVC

Is a good basic stand but hard to fit under your budget with the above lighting gear.

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Studio-Collapsible-Backdrop-1-8x2-8m/dp/B00UWL02PU is also an okay starting backdrop, Grey can be turned into white or black. I will warn you that you will need a fabric steamer to get the lines out, but that is pretty much the same however you go with cloth. Another more expensive choice is to go with seamless paper, I love working with paper, but it is an ongoing expense to use it.

Now if you are going to make this her studio all the time, they make http://www.homedepot.com/p/EUCATILE-32-sq-ft-96-in-x-48-in-Hardboard-Thrifty-White-Tile-Board-HDDPTW48/205995949 that you can use to make a great background. Or to me the better option if you are going to use a room as a full time studio, paint the walls, put down hardwood or laminate, and you have a great studio setup.

u/phloating_man · 10 pointsr/videography

Budget Rig

I mainly shoot internet video for my daughter and events.

  • Canon EOS M (~$330 USD)
  • Fotodiox EOS M Lens Adapter (~$60 USD)
  • Sigma 30mm f1.4 (~$500 USD)
  • Tascam DR-60D Audio Recorder (~$215 USD)
  • Azden SGM-1X Shotgun Mic (~$170 USD)
  • Neewer CN-160 LED Light (~$30 USD)
  • Nady 351VR Wireless Handheld Mic Kit (~$120 USD)
  • Vello Triple Shoe Mount (~$25 USD)
u/HybridCamRev · 9 pointsr/videography

Yes, that's an expensive camera. You can put an entire 4K studio together for less. Here's how:

Camera and Sound

u/Neverendingfarce · 9 pointsr/photography

It depends on the look you're trying to achieve in your photo. Invest in a reflector/diffuser and it will help solve a lot of problems when it comes to harsh shadows etc..

Here's an okay enough video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIEYhDYeC_A

Edit: I think I just got what you're trying to say. If you the photographer should be in the shadow while shooting or if your subject should be in the shadow while you shoot in the light. If your subject is in the shadow the light on them will be more diffuse (softer shadows). If you're in the shadow and the subject is exposed to light, the subject will be more exposed with harsher shadows. I still stand by my previous recommendation with an addition of a UV lens and a lens hood because it still all depends on the look you're trying to achieve in your photo. These tools just help you have better control of the light that enters your camera and how it falls on your subject.

u/Dopppleganger · 8 pointsr/weddingplanning

I'm actually the husband from this shindig, but I would suggest making sure it has good lighting. Most likely the venue won't have a perfectly lit spot for a selfie booth all ready to go (honestly some places might, but check/make some preparations) I work in production so I set up a pair of 500 watt photo floods with some 45" umbrellas on a pair of C stands (any stands will do I just had these on hand) if you can snag some cheaper stands on amazon this is a really quick easy way to get pro looking light where you want it. There's also tons of ready to go kits on Amazon like this, but I can't really vouch for any of them specifically.

You may want to chat with your DJ/photographer and ask if they have any of this equipment and would be willing to rent it. If you don't see yourself using it again or don't want to be the ones to set up/take it down.

u/Zak · 8 pointsr/flashlight
u/ezraekman · 8 pointsr/flashlight

> While I appreciate the concerns, I've already been taking photos of people at night/parties for a while with the led of my iphone and the results are rather good.

Fair enough. If you're happy with the results, that's what matters.

> Autofocus works great with the extra light, the white balance is correct and I shot in raw, so I fix it later if necessary. Also, hot glue is quite easy to take from the camera.

The reason you're able to autofocus better is that your iPhone is acting as a mock autofocus assist. However, you would be better served with a dedicated autofocus assist such as that found on an external flash. It is infrared and is both less distracting to guests and more effective for focusing due to the pattern it projects. If you continue to shoot at clubs, you are eventually going to make it into higher-profile venues and I promise you they are going to ask you to turn off any continuous lights you plan to use so as to avoid ruining the ambiance.

I've been professionally shooting live events (including clubs) for over 15 years. This post is an example of my experience/credentials (including samples of club photos). It's up to you if you want to follow my advice, but I can pretty much guarantee you that an external hotshoe light is going to yield better results and look more professional than gluing something to your DSLR unless you are very skilled in engineering and manufacturing.

> I bought some small extra bright leds and while the light is colder what really bothers me is the intensity, which is lower than the iphone's. I could make a led ring, but I tried to google the type of led apple use but they only talk vagely about how awesome apple is. I just need a very Bright LED i could power with a small battery I have.

Apple's LED isn't an LED. It's two LEDs: one with a blue cast that provides primary light output, and one with an orange cast for better color balance with skin tones. If you're dead-set on an external LeD, I would again point you to one such as that I linked before. It will be a night-and-day (no pun intended) difference in output when compared against your iPhone. Some of them even come with filters for balancing against incandescent and fluorescent light. I own two of those and they work.

These tools exist for a reason. There are certainly more powerful lights than those I've linked. But you don't have to spend an arm and a leg, nor assemble one that you have to glue to your camera. They will be more effective, easier to control, won't make your rig look unprofessional, and will probably offer more light output (900 lumens at 1 meter, adjustable) for less money (due to mass production) than you can assemble yourself. $25-$30 isn't much for 160 LEDs, but that's your call.

u/Dollywinks · 8 pointsr/Dollywinks

Aww thank you! I've seen your posts around, I love your pics!

I bought some umbrella lights awhile back, and I usually have them out while I'm taking a photo-set. It makes a big difference, especially since the natural lighting in my apartment isn't the best. These are the ones I have :)

u/bondjaybond · 7 pointsr/Filmmakers

I recently picked up almost everything on this list so I can give you an honest opinion and I'm a vfx artist trying to get out there and shoot my own content.

The fisheye....we never use it. We shot a prom and that was the only time we used it, and that was for b-roll because the kids loved it.

Definitely pick up the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. It's such a great lens! I almost use if for everything I do, but it's also good to have a wide angle lens. I currently use one of my buddy's which is a Canon 17mm-85mm.

Nodal Ninja I haven't seen before, but looks great.

Video tripod is good, I use a Manfrotto 502 but it's way more expensive, so this looks like a decent alternative. Also, the quick release plates are awesome. You'll eventually want to pick up tonnes of these. I used 2 yesterday to put on both the bottom of my new slider, as well as the top. I have one on my cage as well.

You can probably do without the Shoulder Rig for now. You may consider using the Kamerar Tank 2 cage with rail system to hook up the Kamerar Follow Focus. I found that once I got my Tank, I just disassembled the shoulder rig and never used it since. The Glidecam is something that I've been considering as my next purchase. Check out my thread asking about the glidecam.

Definitely grab the NTG-2 and possibly a Zoom H4N. The sound quality is fantastic. You need an XLR cable, windshield, boompole, and a shock mount.

Kamerar's Follow Focus is solid. It gets a little cramped using a smaller lens, the follow focus, and a matte box though. You have to tinker with teeth to learn how you need to set it up properly so that the teeth don't slip.

The Matte Box, while nice to look at, hasn't proven it's worth to me. I shoot with the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and because the lens is so short, the matte box does very little to block out light. I just got the new "donut" in the mail yesterday so maybe that will help, but I wouldn't advise getting it when you can spend that money on something else.

And the backpack is pretty awesome, definitely worth picking up. If you travel to shoots I would recommend the Pelican 1510 to store all your stuff in.

I would also recommend grabbing a couple LED lights and the batteries and charger. These things are a life saver. I'll be picking up a third this week.

I hope this helped you out a bit. Like I said I was in a similar situation to you a couple months ago, but everything's coming together now. If you have any more specific questions about any of this, let me know. Take care.

u/molaniek · 7 pointsr/MakeupAddiction

Hello! Here's a look out of my comfort zone, I usually stick to neutral warm shades like oranges and browns but I decided to try something new.

PRODUCTS USED
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Chocolate
Nyx Brow Mascara in Chocolate
Colourpop Shadow in I Owe You (transition shade)
Colourpop Shadow in Paradox (maroon)
Colourpop Shadow in Central Perk (brown)
Citycolor Shimmer Shadow in Beach Cottage (green)
Nyx Crystal Liner in Crystal Silk
Nyx Face & Body Loose Pigment in Gold (inner corner)
Too Faced Perfect Eyes Waterproof Liner in Perfect Black
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
Ardell Lashes in 207
Too Faced Born This away Foundation in Warm Beige
Nyx HD Concealer in Beige
LA Girl Loose Powder in Banana
Tarte Bronzer in Park Ave. Princess
Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in Snow & White Sand

LIGHTS
Photography Photo Portrait Studio 600W Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit by LimoStudio, LMS103 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_hO9PcBfKm1jNY

u/Step1Mark · 7 pointsr/Filmmakers

I like his videos but quite often you can find something much better for the same price or around it. If its a paid job you look bad bringing PVC pipe equipment.

3 point umbrella kit and that includes the bag and bulbs.

u/chrsschb · 7 pointsr/AutoDetailing

Until you can afford some scangrips or similar, you can build these for around $60 each on Amazon.

Stand | Mount | Bulbs

u/Chempy · 7 pointsr/Vive

Here is what I have:

Stands

Mounts

u/Jackalopalen · 7 pointsr/Vive
u/astropancakes · 6 pointsr/videography

Pretty cheap light that companies put their own branding on. Here it is from Neewer

u/beancrosby · 6 pointsr/cinematography

Simple on camera lighting, most likely a small LED bank attached to the cameras hotshoe. Something like this

Edited to add: The softness can come from a piece of diffusion taped over the light, or they make softboxes for the light I linked.

u/Spearhead90 · 6 pointsr/ar15

It's a mix of f/4 and f/1.8. Mostly f/1.8. I made a little white box out of some large card stock, and one of these. I used a 160 LED Video/Studio light for the lighting.

The camera/lens setup is a Nikon D3100 with the Nikkor 35mm 1.8G.

u/ericplaysbass · 6 pointsr/buildapcsales

I've been using this one for months now for my Twitch streams and really enjoy it. Inexpensive and does just what I need it to do.


Here's before the kit, and here's after.

u/Teeny_Ginger_18 · 6 pointsr/adorableporn

Maybe you should buy her a lighting kit!

u/Hrozno · 6 pointsr/letsplay

Consider lighting instead. All cameras have noise problems. The expensive ones just have better low light conditions. If I were you I'd rather get a light kit (you can Amazon a 3 light kit and get one for under $150). Look up three point lighting and go from there. Cameras are expensive but they also might not solve your problem. Lights always will given that they gave enough watts.

Here's a good starter kit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005FHZ2SI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482256333&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=light+kit

If you're keen on getting a camera look into repurposing a DSLR as a webcam. However for streaming purposes I really don't think you need much more than a $100 webcam.

Hope this helps,
Chris

u/GeorgeTaylorG · 6 pointsr/woahdude
u/Alfyboy · 6 pointsr/flacko

Dont know what that other guy is on about. But these photos are taken using a special camera with multiple lenses, like this.

Also check out /r/wigglegrams for more like it.
I asked about a picture Rocky posted a few months ago if you want to check out the thread

u/rjhelms · 6 pointsr/photography

I always just assumed N8000s sold for cheap because, despite the 4-lens thing, they are obviously as shitty as a camera gets.

But nope. $400 on Amazon.

u/prbphoto · 6 pointsr/photography

Manfrotto Super Clamp, I also recommend getting the articulated arm to go with it.

u/rrooo · 6 pointsr/photocritique

Get a foldable bounce for super simple fill or shoot in shade and expose for the skin

u/PedobearsBloodyCock · 6 pointsr/photography

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-110CM-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324168094&sr=8-1

$13, with gold, silver, and white. I rarely use anything but the white, personally, but there are some occasions here and there where I've been very thankful to have the options. Not really a huge investment there, also folds up, and if you're a professional, well, it certainly helps you look the part. Perception is a huge part of the business.

u/HilariousSpill · 6 pointsr/photography
u/AbunaiXD · 6 pointsr/photography

Just a few more to add to the list:

18% grey card

Neewer TT560 flash

Neewer 43-inch 5-in-1 reflector

Tiffen Circular polarizer

7 ft. light stand

47" Speedlight Umbrella Softbox

Continuous lighting kit

New camera bag


[EDIT] Added more things to the list, as I think of things I'll continue to expand it.

u/vwllss · 6 pointsr/photography

I don't like the starving student deal.

Here's what I'd buy right now if all my gear were suddenly gone and I had to get new lighting

u/taueln · 6 pointsr/photography

I'm thinking of getting a lighting kit. I saw this one on Amazon: Link

Since I only do photography as a hobby (and funzies!), would this work out?

u/mspin · 6 pointsr/painting

You may want to check out this video. It's the video Saatchi has on their website showing how to photograph artwork.

If direct sunlight isn't doing the trick, you could try using a simple lighting kit like this one.. It's relatively inexpensive considering what you get. I wrote a guide on how to use that lighting kit with a DSLR if you're interested.

Aside from that, make sure that you're using the lowest ISO possible, preferably 100 or 200 depending on your camera. Higher ISO levels means that you'll get artifacts in dark areas, particularly blacks. Use a tripod or a table and turn off vibration reduction on the lens if it has that setting since it shouldn't be moving anyway. Also, like the video says, try to make it so that your painting takes up the maximum amount of the sensor without being cut off. You can always rotate a photo of a canvas that is supposed to be vertical later. By taking the photo horizontally, you can zoom in more and capture more of the detail.

u/pjoshyb · 6 pointsr/videography

Not more important than audio but important for clean images which is important. If you are budget conscious and just starting out and need something to learn with something like this can get you started.

u/mixedvegetablezz · 5 pointsr/losgrowlers

Pretty sure he uses this camera. He's definitely using 35mm film.
https://www.amazon.com/Nishika-N8000-Quadrascopic-Stereo-Lenticular/dp/B0014XRI5C

u/SSChicken · 5 pointsr/photography

Definitely this. Even learning to bounce flash can dramatically improve the quality of your photos. Some of my favorite photos that I've taken have been in large part due to the lighting used. A few yongnuo flash units, umbrellas, stands, and triggers and you can really get into some lights for cheap. They won't support high speed sync, ETTL, flash groupings, or anything like that which means you're setting everything manually. What better way to learn, though! For under 300 bucks you can get a 3 flash setup and start taking some really great photos. If bounce is your thing you can get the Yongnuo 565 which puts out tons of power and does a great bounce (was the sole flash in that second photo). The only thing I wish it has was high speed sync.

u/mcarterphoto · 5 pointsr/analog

Good comments from u/thnikkamax - I'll add that for location shooting, a popup reflector or even a sheet of foamcore can make a big difference - if you can get someone to hold it. Watch some youtube videos showing how to hold and angle a reflector; and grab it yourself and look at the subject while you lift it, angle it, play with different heights and angles. Then tell the assistant "hold it like this". Usually up pretty high, and angled up, gives a natural look. Distance from the subject can control how much it fills in shadows. Some popups have a choice of white, silver, and gold - all have different looks. Gold is often good to blast hard light from the back on hair and shoulders.

u/karbassi · 5 pointsr/photocritique

There are a lot in this photo that is great, but you don't want to know what you've done right, correct? Maybe that's how I am :P

Things to consider.

  1. The left side is higher than the right. Straighten the photo oh-so-little. There is a slope that is off-putting.

  2. Either go fully silhouette or bring out some lighting in your face. You have great natural lighting, get a reflector and bounce some of that light towards yourself.

  3. Idea: Try bracketing the photo a few stops.

    Otherwise, great shot. Keep shoot! I'd love to see more of your work.

    Cheers.
u/sad-king-billy · 5 pointsr/amateurradio

I actually just spent $100 so I can finally do HF from my apartment:

  • MFJ QRP Loop antenna ($59)
  • PVC sections from Home Depot to form a cross shape ($10)
  • A lighting tripod from Amazon ($20)

    Still waiting on the antenna itself. Then I can see how well it performs from my balcony.
u/smushkan · 5 pointsr/videography

Can you stretch another $14.50 to buy some lights?

You'd be amazed how much of a difference good lighting can make to iPhone footage.

u/Morpho99 · 5 pointsr/Twitch

What your looking for is something to cast soft-light on your workspace.

Get one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-60cmx60cm-Softbox-Diffuser-Fluorescent/dp/B00LTNKKVG/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1511945500&sr=1-4&keywords=soft+light+lamp

Plug in one of these bulbs:
https://www.amazon.com/Bonlux-Daylight-Balanced-Spectrum-Photography/dp/B01EFK7XE6/ref=pd_bxgy_421_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8X7REXZN8369RAC069WP

And mount it on one of these stands:
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Photography-Relfectors-Softboxes-Backgrounds/dp/B00K69A0QY/ref=pd_bxgy_60_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5ZF30F2MDZM6ZJQBSG0Z

Have it cast light onto your workspace. You can probably find a smaller box and stand. You might even consider getting two of them for better lighting and eliminating shadows from your arm. The lighting will also help you as an artist becuase it casts white-light instead of a warm yellow, which can affect how you see colors at night.

u/ProtonMurphy · 5 pointsr/Vive

These are the stands and I got these pivoting mounts so I can angle the lighthouses down a bit.

u/kevinkace · 5 pointsr/skateboarding

I picked up everything off Amazon (other than the camera which I bought 2nd hand off Craigslist):

u/Figgle_bottom · 4 pointsr/Cameras

Well using B & H as a pricing reference, here is a filmmaking 'kit' I have compiled :

u/chrisage · 4 pointsr/cinematography
u/ForeignRobot · 4 pointsr/videography

What I've been using if I need to go portable (i.e. battery powered and no other power source) and it's not a large scale production, I've been using a couple of these cheaper LED lights - http://www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-CN-160-camera-video-light/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381513337&sr=8-2&keywords=led+light - mounted on these cheap light stands - http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Light-Stands-Cases/dp/B001WB02Z4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381514172&sr=8-1&keywords=CowboyStudio+Set+of+Two+7+feet+Photography+Light+Stands+with+Cases .

The lights can get quite bright, but they can also be used pretty dim, so I really like them for what they are. The colors aren't perfect, so in the past I've sometimes used actual light gels and taped them over the light (almost always using the diffusing filter). They run off AA batteries, or you could use a few different options of camera batteries.

You could use several different light stands, I just linked you to the cheap ones I bought for these lights. One downside of those particular stands is that the pole isn't completely circular, so you can't just twist it to get the light in the direction you want, you have to actually rotate the stand itself. Not always an issue, but could be a hassle in tight spaces or on uneven terrain.

u/Xaneroth · 4 pointsr/FoodPorn

Those lights are only $25 and they mount on top of a DSLR if you don't have the stands for them

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TJ6JH6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/kenmai9 · 4 pointsr/MechanicalKeyboards

If anyone is wondering its a Leopold 660c, and a Leopold 210tp with MX Browns.

LED strip is Antec Halo LED Bias Lighting.

Also showing some keys made by Binge

u/Raoh522 · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Pick up one of these. It's a set.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WB02Z4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FTXOW4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And two of those. This is my set up for when I want to bring my vive somewhere, and it works perfectly. No wobble or anything.

u/JustTom1 · 4 pointsr/Watches

You have to bounce the light elsewhere using reflectors.

Reflectors

These can reflect the light where you want or diffuse and deflect the light.

Also, ND filters help considerably if you’re shooting with a DSLR or Mirrorless such as the A7III

u/jhigg · 4 pointsr/photography

Buy a reflector and bring a friend! Hold it high and shine the sun back onto one side of there face =) Lighting is what makes a photo amazing, this is an easy way to create great lighting =) If you buy a reflector also try to shoot somewhere in the shade and not in direct sunlight.

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-Inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414167413&sr=8-1&keywords=reflector

u/jam6618 · 4 pointsr/videography

u/pastramiswissrye is totally right in that lights, sound, lenses, and media are all more important than the best camera.

My personal favorite camera in that price range is the Panasonic G7 and a good 12-35 lens. The G7 is like the little brother to the GH4 as it does 4k and just is missing some of the more pro features and is $600 for the camera. The lens is another $600 but you could just use the kit lens and upgrade your lens later.

Continuing with what Pastrami said, you should have good audio, lights, and media storage, in addition to the camera and lens. For audio, the rode videomic pro is a good all-around shotgun mic that you can put on a boom pole for good short film on location sound, however you will need someone to help hold your boom pole.

For lights, a good reflector will help you use the sun as a light when shooting outside on location for a short film. If you are in a studio, this four socket CFL light kit will go a long way to help. I personally use one of them and they are great for the price. Just pop in four cfl bulbs and you are good to go. If you would prefer LED lights which are smaller and don't heat up as much, but are pricer, you can get this LED studio light kit.

On the media storage side of things, you are going to want to pick up a few of these 64GB U3 SD cards for use with your G7 or any other new camera you get. Especially if you plan on shooting in 4K.

If you are going to shoot in 4K, your file sizes are going to go way up and you are definitely going to need to get more hard drive space on your computer. You may even have to upgrade your computer to handle 4K video editing. It all depends on what you have and what you want to do.

On the editing side, I personally use Final Cut Pro X on my Mac. It is $300 but a great piece of editing software, used by pros. If you are on a mac but don't want to spend money, just use iMovie, it will probably do what you need it to do unless you edit in 4K. On the windows side, some people use sony vegas, some people use AVID, some people use premiere pro, there is a bunch of them out there and you kind of just have to choose one. (I have never used any of them)

Like he said, there is no canon r6i. I assume you mean T6i, but you still need to do some more research. I hope this helps!

u/HybridCameraRevoluti · 4 pointsr/videography

Hi /u/picrh - Here's a great review/tutorial on what you can achieve with a 3 point ring light setup using the Diva Ring Light: http://www.lafcpug.org/reviews/review_diva_ring.html

But instead of Divas, you might want to consider three battery powered F&V R-300s with stands instead.

You can get three [F&V ring lights with soft boxes for $269.99 each at Adorama] (http://www.adorama.com/FVSBBRLR300.html?KBID=66297).

Three ring lights, with 3 stands ([2 for $22] (http://amzn.to/1vjJXtl) and a [single for $15] (http://amzn.to/1tlfUDo)), 3 [$10 Sony FP-batteries] (http://amzn.to/1vjKvQ1) and an [$18.50 dual battery charger] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=111315155908&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) will give you a great 3 point lighting setup for less than $900.

The great thing about the R-300 is that you can put it on your rig with a [$40 rail mount] (http://www.adorama.com/FV15RMR300.html?KBID=66297), as seen here: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rhqiHavOnGM/U1J4paO2vRI/AAAAAAAAIrk/eW1mhniD0gY/w724-h543-no/P1120708.JPG

This is something you cannot do with the Diva.

I have both the Diva and the R-300, and they both put out a lot of cool, even light, but the F&Vs are much more portable (because they are so much smaller) and more flexible (because they can be AC or DC powered). Here's a pic of both lights in my studio: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jrqsQtPN3TU/U1sjz3-jwnI/AAAAAAAAIt4/k2WveyQeO4o/w724-h543-no/P1120732.JPG

Good luck!

u/Nweez · 4 pointsr/photography

This is the easiest thing in photography for you to do once you know exactly how to go about it,especially now with digital cameras. There are no moving subjects, no strobes necessary and not really a ton of expensive gear either. Take a look at this: This was about 5 minutes of shooting followed by 30 minutes of post, if it's setup correctly it's really that easy.

You have two main problems, both related to light. The camera doesn't know what it is seeing and your computer(monitor) doesn't know how to output it for you. So that is WB on the camera side and monitor profiling on the computer side. Let's focus on WB in camera for now.

You mentioned you are using a piece of paper for custom WB, is it possible that you are now photographing using the flash with this WB? If so, this could cause the effect you mentioned.

I guess in theory you could use a piece of white paper as an RGB neutral source, but the value of this color is very high - it makes more sense to use a gray card as some people have mentioned. This will do two things - help set your exposure as well as give you a neutral color target, similar to your white sheet but lower in value.

If you want to do it on the cheap and easy, get a set of continuous lights. One problem with the normal lighting you have is that it will most likely be different colors, e.g. tungsten bulbs, fluorescents, daylight &c. Another is that the light will most likely be pretty hard, diffuse is the way to go with this. These are great! Cheap and excellent for what you want to do. You should use them alone, without any other lighting. They are somewhere right around ~5500K, so you could even set your WB to flash mode and they'd be pretty close to on. You can shoot in RAW as mentioned below, but using the camera LCD is one more route to color-related insanity. If you do this, you have the problem as mentioned above related to monitor profiling *2. If possible, shoot in RAW, then look at the histogram of the image, either on the back of the camera or at individual channels in software. If the white balance is set incorrectly, in your neutral card you'll see clear color skew where your channels expose at different levels(R higher than G higher than B, for example). Here's a lifted example:

You'll also need to deal with reflection of your light source in your image, this is easily managed by placing the lights outside of the family of relevant direct angles, good article here:

This might seems like a big pain, but it isn't.

u/mpak87 · 4 pointsr/flashlight

For what you asked for, the Nitecore recommendation by u/PreparationX is a great place to start. While it’s completely outside the form factor you requested, I feel that no thread about a close-up inspection light for fine-detail work is complete without mention of a Viltrox panel light. Theyre designed for videography, have tremendously high color rendering, dial-adjustable color temperature (which could be useful for finding flaws in a variety of materials) and project a very diffuse, smooth light. It’s big and wouldn’t clip to your hat, but it would do a tremendous job of providing the light you need.

u/__Rocket__ · 4 pointsr/spacex

> I'm really not sure how early I should queue to ensure I get front row seats. It's either going to be early morning on the 27th or at night on the 26th.

I think, just in case, you should consider bringing (or purchasing in Mexico) a light but tall tripod, just in case you are not allowed into the front seats because of all the conference VIPs that want to see Elon from the front rows.

Just to avoid having a perfectly stable landscape video with Elon obstructed by a VIP head every now and then.

(Also perhaps ask the conference officials whether regular attendees are allowed to bring in a tripod and make recordings.)

u/Syke408 · 4 pointsr/Vive

THANK YOU! I just posted in another thread that I bought these

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

and I was worried because I couldn't angle the base station down. You're a life saver.

u/Towdogg · 4 pointsr/amateurradio

So I wanted to build a very light weight portable antenna mast to use during public service events. Amazon covered all the parts with prime shipping on most. Here’s how I did it.

L-Bracket
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018ES4X34/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_N8khDbH19CTZP

NMO to SO239
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KY64CHW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

9’ mast
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Take the L bracket and hammer it flat.

Drill out the center hole so it will fit over the center post on the mast

Tighten with nut

Attach adapter plus your favourite NMO antenna and some feed line...

Voila. Portable light weight 9’ mast


Also> it’s a 2 pack. You theoretically could use it to setup NVIS HF antennas. If it gets windy, you could guy wire it to some tent stakes. This came out awesome and I can’t wait to set up at our next event!

u/Xeptix · 4 pointsr/IsItBullshit

Easiest thing I can think of to accomplish that is to get some cheap photography softbox lights. Those things are bright af, they fill the whole room if you position them correctly and the light is very evenly white. Would that qualify?

Like these

u/thesoulless78 · 4 pointsr/flashlight

Well I wanted a Manker E03H Nichia but they're not on amazon anymore. :( So I'll take one of the Viltrox panels instead; I know people that do videography and such.

u/leandroc76 · 3 pointsr/canon

No matter what kind of lens you use, it really comes down to lighting. Properly diffused lighting. I would spend the $150-200 on a pair of strobes like this and product box like this. You'll also need this to fire the speedlights. It all comes out to about $135 before shipping.

u/mattoly · 3 pointsr/pentax

Get one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Wireless-Speedlite-Receiver-Universal/dp/B00A47U22U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458791907&sr=8-3&keywords=wireless+flash

I've been using it for a few weeks now and love it. Wifi has latency issues, but this is instant RF, way better.

u/tacticalemu · 3 pointsr/photography

At that budget, get some manual offname speedlights, and some cheap 28in umbrellas. They are far from the best things out there, but even the junk has its place, and that place is on shoestring budgets. As for backdrop, go to walmart, and pick up some queen or king size bedsheets of the walmart brand. Get one thats close to middle grey if possible. A middle grey sheet with a speed light and a color gel will become whatever color your gel is. I bought the strobist pack of gels, so my one sheet instantly becomes the whole rainbow. The reality is that $150 is a drop in the bucket of a proper studio, but there are plenty of budget ways of doing things. If you want even cheaper lighting, at the trade off of control, go to your local hardware store and pick up some of the $5 work lights that look like more like a bowl from your kitchen than a proper light. Continuous light can still be plenty useful but can be a little trickier to set up, and dealing with spill can be a pain. $2 foam core project boards make great dirt cheap reflectors and flags. You best bet at that budget is to think more DIY than "what can I buy". Try things and experiment. I have spent almost as much money at HomeDepot making my own lighting modifiers as I have on buying actual modifiers, and the results aren't really much different between my homebrew and the actual gear.

edit: Here's some links!

AmazonBasics speedlight $28 (x2, ~$60)

flash triggers, $15

two shoot-through, two silver reflectives, two gold reflectives, w/stands and carry bag $57

so that puts us at ~$135 right there

grey bedsheet $15

cheap gel kit $8

So add in tax and shipping, and there's your $150 budget plus a few bucks extra.

Now like I said you can do continuous light a little cheaper.

Here are some lights, modifiers, stands, and backdrops for $97

The key here is this is all "junk". That doesnt mean dont use it. I have a bunch of stuff from kits like these. But dont be surprised if an umbreallas silver lining separates off, or a softbox develops a tear in it. They just arnt made to the same standards as "pro" gear, but you can get just as good results with it if you take your time to learn what you are doing, and accept the downfalls of what you are buying and work around them. Work in your budget and develop your skills more. You will either pursue it further and buy better stuff later, or like me, still have the cheap off name junk because it works fine and you would rather spend money on glass than umbrellas.

u/MattTreck · 3 pointsr/Vive

If you want portable this combination would probably work really well for you.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4
Combined with:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FTXOW4

I really like these, Valve linked them in the Vive Dev Kit's manual. Just use a clamp mount in combination with them. http://www.amazon.com/FastCap-Support-System--144-Inches-3HAND5/dp/B000067S12
The only downside with those is the ceiling height limitation. They're also more expensive.

u/Chemosh013 · 3 pointsr/oculus

Here is another picture of the sensor itself:

http://imgur.com/VJgtyLj

Here is the gear that I used:

Light Stands (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/) - These things are great. Very easy to setup, very small base (can be expanded if you want, but the sensors are light and they seem very stable).

Mini Ball Heads (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M07M9D4) - Make for easier adjustment and greater tilting.

USB Cables (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7SA21U/ - 10 ft, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7S2FRE/ - 6 ft) - Passive were fine for the two sensors at that length.

Very happy to get these off my desk and higher up. I need to get my third sensor setup as well because the angle that they are pointing makes it tough to detect at the back of my play space (it's about 6 x 9).

Overall very happy with the setup and all the advice I received from this board. This is a really great community.

u/teehizzlenizzle · 3 pointsr/Beginning_Photography

I would highly recommend the Yongnuo external speedlights! You'll also need wireless flash triggers to shoot with your flash off-camera (made for your camera brand) I personally like to shot through a white umbrella for close up portraits. You can find all of this equipment on Amazon :)


Yongnuo Flash: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PGTOX26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_B3jizbSQH5JC7


White Umbrella: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003PEX8XE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_K8jizbZE9WMJ8


Flash Adapter for light stand: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TYDBYQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_m9jizbNDJBSJ6


Light stand: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K69A0QY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_79jizb8EEAZAT


I can recommend wirelessly flash triggers too! What brand is your camera?

u/oldenglish · 3 pointsr/rit

Photography light stands (something like this) might be your best bet. I've used these with the lighthouses in the past for less-permanent VR setups, and just ziptied them to the top. Worked great!

u/jamesoloughlin · 3 pointsr/Vive

Recommend light tripods (as in tripods for lights for photography) for the base stations. Plus mounts to rotate them for each.

Like this
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Photography-Relfectors-Softboxes-Backgrounds/dp/B00K69A0QY?keywords=photography+light+tripod&qid=1537408011&sr=8-1&ref=mp_s_a_1_1

And this
https://www.amazon.com/EXMAX-Aluminum-Rotating-Lighter-Camcorder/dp/B012FTXOW4?keywords=rotating+camera+mount+tripod&qid=1537408217&sr=8-2&ref=mp_s_a_1_2

Don’t have these exact products so I can’t vouch for them.

Oh and you may want to consider some cleaning wipes and maybe disposable VR covers. Sweaty headset is gross.

u/reapersman · 3 pointsr/Vive
u/TheGingaBread · 3 pointsr/Vive

I got this and haven't had any issues at all.
Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5Zboyb1ATTDT6

u/kweazy · 3 pointsr/oculus

These are the stands and these are the swivels on top.

u/Tural- · 3 pointsr/Vive

I have these:

9' light stands

An attachment that allows you to tilt the lighthouses to their required angle. There are cheaper versions of these, but this is the one I bought.

u/PosiedonsTrident · 3 pointsr/photography

Speedlite holders: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JS3MINC

I own a couple of these and they are fantastic!

Gels: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00URG1C2C

No need to go with the expensive Rogue set. I love these by Selens.

Lighting gear bag:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LEE7J0U

This has been put through a bit of use and has held up great so far.


Lighting stands

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/

Speedlites

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010XCEABO/

u/phantamines · 3 pointsr/fo4vr

I had a friend who would set up his Vive every time he played and would put the lighthouses on a table. Didn't seem to have issues.

I have mine on telescoping light stands that can be broken down easily. They work perfect. I will say that on a 970, FO4 can be a bit rough. I personally won't play it, but many people here swear that it's fine for them.

u/sarkastikcontender · 3 pointsr/analog

I'm looking to get into shooting more 'studio' portraits. I want to get a cheap continuous lighting set-up for my house, that way I can use it for filming and also for some portrait work with analog cameras. Do you think that continuous lighting would be enough? I shoot with pretty fast glass normally. I was looking to get the Neewer 700W Set because of the price and I have had good luck with their products in the past. Any suggestions or advice is appreciated!

u/bevvit13 · 3 pointsr/poshmark

Thank you! It was a lot of trial and error. It's this exact one from amazon. I got it about two weeks ago and really like it. Neewer 700W Professional... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017D7W57S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/iamlucky13 · 3 pointsr/flashlight

Lumen ratings are often exaggerated, although I suppose it could be possible that a dual head light of the size of the one you linked could put out 14,000 lumens since the heads appear to be big enough to provide quite a bit of surface area for cooling.

I keep seeing the Home Depot Husky brand LED worklights stashed in various places at work. However, I've never seen anybody actually using one, and the maybe 3 times I've taken a moment to try one myself, it's been dead. So those don't seem like a very good option.

This might be different than what you're looking for, but I'll mention it because they're somewhat similar and get discussed here occasionally - Viltrox high CRI panels. Several users here have and like them for the natural looking light they produce. They're intended for photography and videography, and not as bright as halogen worklights, but with relatively low size and weight and minimal heat, you can position them safely much closer to whatever you're working on, and they can run both off of AC power or camcorder batteries.

There's a little version that puts out 1000 lumens, and a larger version, rated for 2500 lumens.

u/ReverserMover · 3 pointsr/AskPhotography

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

u/Gaffers_Tape · 3 pointsr/VIDEOENGINEERING

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

u/BoBoZoBo · 3 pointsr/Vive

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

u/Sorlium1 · 3 pointsr/analog

Not at all! I’m using these ones . They’re very good; plenty of power, adjustable output, battery operated, adjustable color temp, hot shoe mount included, and easy interface. Downsides are you’ll need to buy a hotshot-c stand bracket if you want to use them on stands, they don’t come with any color gels, and they drink power. They only last ~30-45 minutes turned on at full power. But they are very strong at full power and they’re very compact, so it’s an understandable compromise. I recommend them.

u/DoctorShotgun12 · 3 pointsr/streetwear

These are taken with a special film camera called Nishika N8000 3-D Camera

u/tomkinsc · 3 pointsr/photography

I have the predecessor to the 055XPROB legs, the Manfrotto 3021BPRO. They also have a horizontal mode, and I agree that they can work as long as the subject is well within the bounds of the tripod legs (if directly above), or if the camera setup is light enough to allow an overhang of the horizontal crossbar (or if your table is large enough to allow full extension of the legs).

Another option could be a combination of Manfrotto Magic Arm components, such as this basic arm and then a superclamp. Those components are the least expensive, but there are also heavy-duty arms suited for SLRs.

If you need shots from directly overhead, a copy stand could work.

u/550DHack · 3 pointsr/photography

We were told no tripods at the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Eifel Tower.

You might try bringing one of the Manfrotto Supper Clamps. It won't work everywhere, but I was wishing I brought mine to the top of the Eifel. Good luck!

u/jayadan · 3 pointsr/XWingTMG

I've been using this clamp - http://amzn.to/1S7oTqS - in addition to this arm - http://amzn.to/1S7oWD2 - to do a lot of my videos. It's very flexible and strong.

I also once built a rig using PVC that I attached to the ceiling that I could swing out of the way when I wasn't using it. It wasn't as solid as the clamp and arm, though.

u/DanTycoon · 3 pointsr/Vive

Honestly I just bought this. 2 for less than $25.

They're obviously very cheap but I'm not planning on moving them around much. They don't need to be durable.

u/PikaPuff · 3 pointsr/Vive

I'm still using the super cheap suggestion. Working fine since April 5th when I got the vive. Two homes, one workplace, one convention center (next to walls because bass from concerts shaking the floor), one outdoors area under a gazeebo (against a support beam because wind).


$22 for 2 tripods:

http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Light-Stands-Cases/dp/B001WB02Z4

$5 each for a mount you can swivel (buy two):

http://www.amazon.com/EXMAX-Tripod-Camera-Camcorder-Bracket/dp/B012FTXOW4

u/opensourcer · 3 pointsr/photography
u/Pyromaniac34 · 3 pointsr/Vive

I use this tripod, but it does come with two tripods. Maybe you could find a solo elsewhere, but having two allows you to take your Vive to somewhere and set it up for demos. Did that at a friend's house a few months ago and it worked great.

Also make sure you have a mount of some kind to make sure your lighthouse can be positioned accordingly.

u/BurgerMan420 · 3 pointsr/VeganFoodPorn

THIS ONE.

But honestly, Lightroom has the biggest effect if you ask me.

u/Elroxil · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I am still relatively new here but have seen you guys give so much I can't help to think you are Santa Claus or something! I admire you!

Rasta, I heard you have an unhealthy obsession with Bane.. Let's just say I kind of got escorted away from my Uni for wearing my bane suit for an outdoor showing of TDKR!! :)

Gee I am making this so long! I think I could use a safety razor after some time I have spent on wicked_edge! this one particularly!

Also as a photographer I could use a reflector so badly! I just started doing fashion portraits instead of my regular street photography/landscapes and this is a must! I like this one for the price! (<$20)

And the magic words:
C'mon...gimme.

u/jdcmjb · 3 pointsr/photography

Consider a reflector. Small and cheap way to add some light for a photo.

Neewer 43-inch / 110cm 5-in-1 Collapsible Multi-Disc Light Reflector with Bag - Translucent, Silver, Gold, White and Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZIMEMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CZKwzb1X89KQ5

u/b2thekind · 3 pointsr/Filmmakers

Maybe a few of these

Five of these, though you should sometimes, (I think usually), use China balls instead of the reflector.

Just one of these

Any of these you need that are either Rosco or Manfrotto. I think buying individual ones instead of large packs is smarter.

Clothespins, aluminum foil, and white sheets are all helpful and you can get them at Target.

That's all I use personally, but a lot of professionals, such as Rodrigo Prieto, use these, so if you have a thousand dollars to spare. On the other hand, short of occasional Arris in larger spaces, Roger Deakins tries to use mainly incandescents indoors, often with China balls, or China balls that have had half of them spray painted black.

Inside rigging is easy, but outside, sticking a two-by-four in the hole of a cinder block can work well.

Dont forget to get extension cords, power strips with circuit breakers, and maybe some plug in dimmers, though for incandescents, you should always dim by changing the bulb wattage and for those halogen work lights, they get way orange when you dim.

Also, I didn't include China balls because I could link you to ten dollar ones, or you could get them for a dollar each at Chinese gift shops, dollar stores, whatever.

u/aybrah · 3 pointsr/photography

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW/ref=sr_1_4?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1480092542&sr=1-4&keywords=REFLECTOR

I've used these for several shoots with great success. for 20 dollars build quality is great and i dont see them falling apart anytime soon. Unless youre going to be shooting a loooooot of portraits i wouldnt spend more.

u/nourishedmenis · 3 pointsr/videography

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZIMEMW/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Just a cheap example. There are a variety of sizes/shapes so pick the one that makes sense for your kit. The idea is to reflect/bounce light onto your subject if you need better exposure or if you want to soften the light. Ones like this are multipurpose.

u/GamingTrend · 3 pointsr/Vive

Because you are living in a rental, use something like this instead:

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Aluminum-Tripod-Stands-Softboxes-6-23/dp/B003I6ENXS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511914647&sr=8-3&keywords=lighting+tripod

I mounted mine on those, allowing me to put them away or move them easily. I also use the cable to pair them instead of fiddling with getting perfect line of sight. It will give you a lot less headaches, and a lot more play time.

u/treyethan · 3 pointsr/Vive

My experience is that the Vive's roomscale tracking is so good that even in very disadvantageous circumstances for seated play, it works great with both lighthouses turned on. You can run with just one, if you switch the one that's on to "a" mode, but I've seen no difference.

I run both lighthouses because my room layout is like this, which theoretically should be one of the worst possible ways to do the seated experience:

LH1 Monitor
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│\ Chaperone boundaries Keybd/Mouse │
│ \ │
│ LH1 points Chair │
│ here │
│ │
│ ┌────────────────┘
│ Roomscale play area │
│ │ Table and
│ │ chairs here,
│ LH2 │ but view from
│ points │ LH2 to the
│ here │ area above is
│ \ │ clear
│ \ │
│ Chaperone boundaries \│
└───────────────────────────────────────────┘
LH2


LH1 is on a GorillaPod clamped to the top corner of a bookcase and pointed downwards in roughly the recommended angle; it's also at skewed on the horizontal angle a bit because of the way the GorillaPod happened to clamp, but that doesn't seem to affect tracking at all.

LH2 is on a simple aluminum light stand and screwed directly into the threading, without even a camera mount. So it's seven feet up and pointing level, not down, and I was worried that would be a problem, but it hasn't been. (As I mentioned in a different comment thread, it doesn't wobble from the motor like you might think, even though a gust from someone slamming a door is enough to wobble the spindly pole.)

My play area basically has to be situated this way because of the placement of doors and windows. So when I'm playing seated, my back is to the closer lighthouse. (If you're wondering, in roomscale games, SteamVR is happy to display an L-shaped boundary area, but some games override that, using just the big rectangle and not the smaller square where my chair is.)

With experimentation I've found that I can run from there with either lighthouse turned off, and I had no trouble with tracking, but I had occasional problems with occlusion (if the controller is in my lap, it can't see LH2 at all; if I bring my left hand up to my face, the HMD can lose sight of LH1). With both lighthouses on, no such problems.

So while you're right that you can run with one lighthouse, I really don't see any reason to, given that you have to physically fiddle with them (to turn one off and turn the other to "a"; the Bluetooth link can't do this, it can only turn them both on and off). I guess you save a little power, but you don't get illustratively better tracking response. This may be a YMMV thing, but to the OP I'd just say you're probably prematurely optimizing for what won't be a problem in the first place.

(Obviously if you mount it to the ceiling using the bottom threading, it'll be upside-down, but that shouldn't matter either; except for the field of view, the orientation of the lighthouses is irrelevant.)

u/anti_crastinator · 3 pointsr/Pottery

No you don't.

In my experience, a light box is difficult to work well with. Here's why, you need powerful lights to get a nice diffuse illumination in the box, shining through the fabric takes power. Sticking a camera through a hole will often show up in the reflection in shiny glaze and it looks horrible. Newer cellphones are good for this as they're so small.

I'm pretty satisfied now with a gradient backdrop and some backward facing umbrella lights. I never managed to take good photos with the light box, it now sits unused.

I use:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003WLY24O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0000A4EZ4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/thekiyote · 3 pointsr/Throwers

I know that it sucks posting this expecting yoyoing critiques and getting videography criticism, but it's really hard to see the string. I really recommend these lights for filming: http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_federatedaps1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411698079&sr=8-1&keywords=led+light

u/BradManThompson · 3 pointsr/Filmmakers

I have one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-CN-160-camera-video-light/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371588491&sr=8-1&keywords=led+dslr


and it works wonders. Built-in dimmer, comes with colored plastic plates to change the color temp. I imagine with just a few of these places properly, a "moonlight" look could be achieved fairly easily. With spare batteries for each, you could easily get 4 of these in your budget.

u/BLSmith2112 · 3 pointsr/teslainvestorsclub

As a TSLA long, I'd prefer they deleverage to $0 debt and outlive every other automaker that dies in the next recession. I'll wait. Dude needs a light.

u/keiller84 · 3 pointsr/gopro

My work already had the LED light, but I think it's the same if not very similar to this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Camera-Photo/Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Pentax-Panasonic-Samsung-Olympus/B004TJ6JH6

The light has it's own battery so needs to be charged every so often. The external mic is powered from the GoPro.

u/batman2k4k6k8k · 3 pointsr/battlestations

Thanks! It's this one (ac adapter is separate). Benefit is that it's on a dimmer. And I can move it a little and use it for webcam lighting.

u/OneFatTurkey · 3 pointsr/buildapc
u/c-span_celebrity · 3 pointsr/editors

I buckled and bought two of these. Worth ever penny. They're not enough for a full room though.

u/beautyjunkbunny · 3 pointsr/photography

I have a canon t3i, budget is $400 and am upgrading my tech for beauty videos. I need new lights, focus remote control, new battery, sd card, 2 lenses. Zoom and wide.

I know this is a photo thread but hear me out and share input.

UPDATE:
I never specified that I'm focusing on video. I guess I assumed it was self explanatory with the info I went on to ask about pertaining to video.

Q's:

How much film time will this sd give me? Google says 2 hours, but maybe someone here knows better.
https://www.amazon.com/SCT-Digital-Ultimate-Extreme-S-F32-RT/dp/B007XVPI4C/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518712664&sr=1-4&keywords=canon+t3i+sd+card

Are these lights worth it?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O9RH4HM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3VAHM8ODBLF0H&psc=1

I currently have these https://www.amazon.com/Photography-Portrait-Umbrella-Continuous-LimoStudio/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518712989&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=limo+studip+lights

They heat up and take up too much space in my little square room and dont light enough or evenly even with my ring light in front of me.

What zoom and wide lens can I use, to zoom into face sitting 4+ feet away from tripod. I currently have the canon 50mm lens.

What wide lens can I buy? My kit lens is still too close to me even zoomed out.

Budget friendly lenses for my crop sensor.

What my videos look like now, I need to update, get a nice bokeh when zoomed into face, even lighting, and nice wide shot to use for intro and outro of videos.

https://youtu.be/TlbrPApdIyE

Any other tips on saving money, improving my videos, etc, I'm open to learning. Thank you.

I would really like to have a nice blurry background like here for intros and outros

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dd_MQf6-dY&list=PLv8BKE_eGqqosNUuj2eDCh4Ynsh6M1HwD&index=2

u/UserM16 · 3 pointsr/photography

If you don't have the means at the moment to invest in speedlites and remote triggers, I recommend continuous studio lights in umbrella or softbox form.

u/Slutty_Alice · 3 pointsr/SellerCircleStage

Ah, ok! I'm sure some other ladies will chime in, but I'd suggest something like this if you need an affordable option for something that can take decent photos and vids: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HLDFNKQ/

if you can do a little more: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T5A0EVQ/

Down the road you might want to upgrade to a camcorder or DSLR, but I think this is a good way to get started.
You also might consider an affordable light set if you don't have natural light: https://www.amazon.com/Photography-Portrait-Umbrella-Continuous-LimoStudio/dp/B005FHZ2SI/

u/AlishaWhite · 3 pointsr/SellerCircleStage

This is the one i have. It all collapses down to a thin bag which is easily hidden in a closet or under the bed and the bulbs are top notch

Photography Photo Portrait Studio 600W Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit by LimoStudio, LMS103 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_o1P9ybEH9CPBC

u/TheBadGuyBelow · 3 pointsr/eBaySellerAdvice

Get yourself a box resizer and a good razor knife. Sometimes a half an ounce or less can make the difference between $5 shipping and $7+, and you will also save packaging material by not having to stuff half of a box with packing paper or bubble wrap.

Box Resizer tool On Amazon $16.99 - Free Shipping

DONT BUY BUBBLE WRAP LOCALLY AT THE STORE. GET IT ON AMAZON.

I almost never pay more than $27 for 700ft of bubblewrap. I used to spend more than that on 250ft when I was buying it at Lowe's or Staples.

Bubblewrap on Amazon for $25.88 with free shipping

Keep an eye out for something like this at thrift stores, you can find them ALL THE TIME, usually for around $5 - $7, and they are GREAT for mounting your rolls of bubble wrap on to save space and make dispensing it easy.

Clothes rack with bar

For taking photos, I use something like this setup. I place the backdrop stand behind a dresser and drape the fabric backdrop over the top of it and tuck it into my top drawer for a seamless background that I can also lean items against since it's tucked in.

Backdrop + Stand Kit $36.90 on Amazon. Free Shipping

Photography Lighting Kit $52.10 On Amazon - Free Shipping

u/TW0R · 2 pointsr/shootingcars

Buy one of THESE, then run around the bike doing a long exposure. It's called lightpainting.

u/micahi21 · 2 pointsr/classicalguitar

Mine just showed up today! I'm excited to try it out.

Have you considered some of those portable LED floodlamps? They only cost about $50 bucks and one of my photographer friends swears by them.

I think this is the model he uses:
http://www.amazon.com/LED-CN-160-Dimmable-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1325027836&sr=8-2

u/WGeorgeCook · 2 pointsr/photography

Lighting is super important, but don't forget about sound! People are much more likely to forgive a terrible image than they are sound.

The sensor in the t3i is the same as the t2i (but not the t1i, which can only do 20fps 1080). So if you can find a t2i for cheaper, do that. For lighting, you can get some pretty cheap but highly effective LED panels (see [here] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic-Samsung/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393882490&sr=8-1&keywords=LED+Light+panel)) that will allow you to buy some decent audio equipment.

u/patchlingzoon · 2 pointsr/videography

I'd honestly still go to the pros for this one, or at least cheap ambitious student film makers. Local high schoolers even. As a working freelancer/producer, I've had inquiries for "DIY"/mobile studios for clients to setup up themselves and they've botched every single one of them.

If your clients are seriously that hellbent on saving costs and time, then I like Hybrid's suggestions for tech. On top of that, I would add an LED panel for keylighting and this handy tutorial by Realm Pictures for setup.

But honestly, from my experience, this much knowledge/tech will baffle the non-savvy so really feel your way out on this and try to steer them towards finding help. Hopefully a solution is found! GL!

u/legendofzac · 2 pointsr/videography

I would ask for gift cards, i.e. Amazon and B&H, or money. You can save these up and get nicer equipment or build your own rigs. But a nice Tripod can make a huge difference. But honestly, it all depends on what you film. Such as me, I often shoot on locations so lenses with a faster aperture do more than a set of studio lights. Here are my recommendations for basic stuff to ask for Christmas:

CN-160 LEDs - about $30 (http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6/) and of course some NP-F970 Batteries go along well for about another $22 (http://www.amazon.com/Halcyon-Replacement-NEX-EA50UH-DCR-VX2100-HDR-FX1000/dp/B008X9L6ZS/)

Extra batteries - The off-brand batteries work well. I have two and they are great

Extra Memory Cards - I highly reccommend Lexar as my SanDisks don't work insanely well anymore.

Stabilizer Rigs - The Mantis Rig Is A Great Rig for everything (especially starting) and is only $33 (http://www.amazon.com/Mantis-Folding-Rig-Fotodiox-Transformable/dp/B00AUKBV7G) Or if you want to get a glidecam-style I suggest the Laing P-4S stabilizer which is like $275 and includes a bag and weights (http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Release-Plate-Laing-Stabilizer/dp/B00G3TCYQK/)

And My Best Piece of Lighting Equipment - A Reflector which you can get for like $20. (http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-Inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW/) There's plenty of different sizes, too.

u/zo34 · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

So, just from some googling it looks like you could get some decent, dimmable panels for well within your budget.

Here, here. and here.

Search term: "dimmable battery powered LED panel".

Good shooting!

u/grandmasneighbor · 2 pointsr/cinematography
  1. workflow's like shooting video on dslrs. outputs h.264 files that i convert to apple prores for editing. averaging a bitrate of 20-30 mbit/s but i've read it's capable of up to 80 mbit/s. idk how to answer your colorspace question.
  2. having the ability to capture and make visible slomo has trumped any resolution frustrations, and i haven't worked professionally in filmmaking so have not had to consider client demands. won't mind shooting high-speed in 1080p or more though;)
  3. dynamic range isn't bad imo. i've been able to bring out more details in post with color correction. no custom profiles yet but the edgertronic team's been good with firmware updates so maybe that's something they can add one day: http://wiki.edgertronic.com/index.php/Software_releases#Anticipated_features
  4. light sensitivity's pretty good, i used 2-3 of these led lights for my interiors: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TJ6JH6
  5. this may depend mainly on your lens. everything i've shot so far has been with the 50mm f1.8 lens that comes with the camera.
u/Halo6819 · 2 pointsr/videography

Im new to the game as well, but so far these are the things I have picked up for my G6:

first, i bought a G6 kit that came with some handy stuff

I have also purchased

A slightly better tripod

A flood light

Battery pack for said light

Variable ND Fader for filming out doors

Rode shotgun Mic

Zoom H1

Lav mic to go with the H1

Headphones to listen for levels

Triple Mount Hot Shoe

Backpack to hold everything

This is just a fun lens, and its cheap the 50mm means its a 100mm equivelent, so its for really tight portraits, but the low aperture is good for low/light and for a very shallow field depth. When I am able to use it, this lens produces the most popular results when i post them online.

new strap cause the one that comes with the G6 sucks!

What i want to get:

A bigger zoom lens I am mostly interested in videography(weddings etc), and this would be good for back of the house shots)

The M 3/4's "nifty fifty"

u/zicowbell · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

No problem dude.

So first off I just want to go against your thought on only using an iPhone until you can get a professional camera. I really do think that you need the DSLR step in between the iPhone and the professional camera for many factors. Even though the app that you are using is very impressive, it still cannot match a DSLR. You even said it yourself, the camera sensor is way too small to use in anything but exceptional light. Secondly being able to tell the story not just the angle you have the camera, but in the lens choice is something that is awesome to do. With a single change in a lens you can make someone who is in an ally look like they are claustrophobic and trapped, to someone being alone in a large amount of space. So using lenses are a huge help in telling the story you want and being able to know that before using a professional camera is huge. I also want to point out one of the big and main differences why someone would want a professional cinematic camera. One of the main reasons is to have the capability to shoot in RAW which allows for awesome post production. I've used RAW many times before and it is awesome to adjust almost every aspect of the shot. Here is the thing though, you almost really don't need that unless you are really going to push the camera in post, or if you are doing a movie. Even without RAW a DSLR or mirrorless camera can achieve professional looking video without breaking the bank. Here a great video on professionals comparing 8bit vs 10bit which is essentially the difference between cinema cameras and mirrorless ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AekKwgvS5K0 ). This is a very interesting video and really shows how good mirrorless cameras are, and the small gap between the two. I know it's fun to say that you filmed a whole film on an iPhone. I've also used an iPhone and android phones to film really good looking video, but I knew what it can and can't do because I had used dslr and professional cameras. Without the knowledge I had there would've been wild problems that I couldn't fix in post, and even with all of my knowledge I had to change how I did things to get everything right. It was a great experience, but there is a time and place for everything.

Okay not that is out of the way I'll tackle the audio questions you had. So when I said that you can eliminate background noise while recording it wasn't necessarily in a software, rather in what you are doing while filming. The number one thing that you need to do is get the mic as close to the actor as possible. By doing this it eliminates most factors so you can have more flexibility in post. Secondly it is a good idea to have someone dedicated to being the audio engineer. Having to do both is exhausting and results in lukewarm audio and video. Third you need to get an app or some external device that allows for adjusting the gain. There should be multiple apps that can do this, however I would recommend a pre-amp. Here is a link to a great pre-amp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LBS52YI/ref=psdc_11974581_t3_B007534LFK . It is a great deal for what it is, but it is still pretty pricey if you don't have much money or much income at all. This is a great tool because it will allow for any audio recorder, phone, or camera to accept xlr, quater inch, and normal aux connections and even providing two. You can also adjust the volume it is putting out so you can more easily adjust on the fly. Getting the right levels is essential for getting good audio in post. The next thing you can do is have some portable sound proofing. There are audio blankets that do a great job, but they are $60 for one. Not to say it isn't worth it, but it's a bit much if it's between getting that and a new mic. So instead I recommend getting a moving blanket. It isn't perfect, but you can get a huge amount of them for cheap and they do almost as good as the audio blanket. The way can use this is to cover up whatever is making the noise if you can. If you can't you can make a wall out of the blankets with light stands, or pretty much whatever you can attach them to. This will not only reduce echos from the actor, but it will also greatly reduce the amount of ambient noise that the mic is picking up. Seriously pick up some moving blankets, they are a great tool not just for audio, but you can use them to block out light, and actually move stuff. They are a really awesome tool. So by doing all of this it should reduce the amount of ambient noise that the mic picks up. Also for good shotgun mics, I am not a great resource for this but I do know a few good mics. Here are two that I know are good and that others say good things about. https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Advanced-Broadcast-Microphone-accessories/dp/B00N39J0LU/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1503160247&sr=1-4&keywords=shotgun+mic https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR-6550-Condenser-Shotgun-Microphone/dp/B002GYPS3M/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1503160247&sr=1-5&keywords=shotgun+mic . If you want to know more there are a large amount of articles on good mics for cheap.

Next I just want to quickly mention that you should invest in some lights. No matter what it is a good idea to have them. Here is a link to a great budget light, https://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic-Samsung/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503160499&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+light . It isn't the most exiting thing to buy, but it is well worth your money.

For the acting questions, it is hard to put to words what I experience. It's more of an instinct, and is different in every situation . However I know I would not be happy with that answer, so here is a link to an article that I think has some really good points. http://www.masteringfilm.com/tips-for-directing-actors/ . This isn't the guide lines for what you can do, but this is just a starting point for what you can do to direct actors better. There are many articles out there so pick and choose what you want. My only piece of advice that I could find words for is this, make your actors not act. You want them to be the character. So a good way to get this to happen is to have them write a back story for the character, it won't be incorporated in the film, but it will help them shape their decisions on how they act. It is really a great way to have the actor connect with the character. Also just tell the actor what they are doing. Don't be a dick about it, but let them know so they can change it. Don't be vague by saying "do that but happier" because no one really gets that. Instead say something like "Jim while you are saying that line could you have a bit of a smile and have a bit more hop in your step" something like that. That might've not been the best example, but you hopefully get the idea.

Okay I hope that answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have more.

u/coreytenold · 2 pointsr/postprocessing

Maybe a couple of these?

u/n00blebowl · 2 pointsr/climbing

This very well may have been my friends, as we usually extend our sessions after the sun goes down.

We have a couple of these headlamps. Cheap, and super bright. They have a zoom function so you can concentrate the light as needed:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QAAZY00?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

Then we use these as floodlights. Not super durable, but very bright and cheap, and the brightness is adjustable via dial.

http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=pd_bxgy_421_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0BFHGB0K90J2N6SASFDM

http://www.amazon.com/Generic-Replacement-NP-F550-Digital-Battery/dp/B0007Q9PWQ/ref=pd_sim_421_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51DW8ndgtKL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1QD2ST71K4MTG47GN6J7

http://www.amazon.com/niceEshop-NP-FM50-Np-f330-Np-f550-Np-f570/dp/B000OPB4U6/ref=pd_bxgy_421_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0BFHGB0K90J2N6SASFDM

Two is enough to light up anything but really big problems. We combine those with the headlamps and have been able to light up things like High Plains Drifter enough to get good video in the middle of the night.

Trust me, this is what you want. Most of the people who have climbed with us end up asking me later what lights we were using so they can buy some for themselves.

u/K-squared · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

Yep, LED lights are your best bet- they are small last long on battery power, do not emit heat, and depending on the one you get they can come with a temperature(as in color temperature- blue and yellow) dial as well as a dimmer dial. Something like these:

http://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic-Samsung/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1346276906&sr=8-2&keywords=camera+light

First I would get a 10 dollar bag of reflectors though- use them the right way and they are more valuable than a light.

http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-60CM-Light-Collapsible-Reflector/dp/B004ATJDVY/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1346277225&sr=1-4&keywords=light+reflectors

EDIT: Sorry I'm kinda lazy and didn't shorten the link these better

u/monstercheese · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

most important for gh2 is lens adaptors / lenses. anything so you don't have to shoot with the extremely limited m4/3 lens selections. I'd go with old school nikon primes. thats the cheapest way to cinema look. I have since invested in more expensive canon zoom lenses, but that is for long term investment, because honestly I don't see m4/3 as having much shelf life in terms of video. I really think panasonic made a mistake with the format. they just got lucky that hackers made the gh2 so awesome. so yea, for more expensive glass, I'd say its smarter to invest in s35 or full frame.

Audio. I use a zoom H4n for my dslr recording. I have an me-66 for shotgun stuff, and sennheiser g2 kits for wireless (with the me-2 mic). i usually just do wireless for most things. does the job great.

Shoulder rig, anything really will do. I recommend you don't be seduced by the zacuto stuff, if only because equally functional rigs can be had for 1/10th the cost. I got a $200 indie systems rig on ebay, then DIY'ed a counter balance for it. works great.

other. may want an on camera light, depending on what you're shooting. there's a light on amazon thats only 34 dollars. its cheap, but again, does the job, for 1/10th the litepanels equivalent. (I have the litepanels micro, purchased for $300, equally cheaply constructed and not nearly as bright.) I would definitely have bought this cheap one if it existed at the time.


u/boringstein · 2 pointsr/videography

yeah, i'd do that with any camera tbh and keep the in-camera audio as a back up, just because the pre-amps on consumer cameras tend to generate a lot of hiss.


if that's the case-- if you want sharper video and 60p for slow mo/a better camera for whenever you want to shoot stills, either the a6000 or its cheaper sibling the a5100 are great options. the a6000 is a little easier to use ergonomically because of its hotshoe and viewfinder, and only about $100 more. The a6000 doesnt have a mic jack, but there's a pretty decent shotgun stereo mic that sony makes that plugs directly into the hotshoe to work for about $100.

i'd also definitely recommend going for the native 50mm 1.8 or 35mm 1.8 with OSS in them-- they're not too pricey, especially used, and the stabilization and video AF in both are surprisingly decent.

Panasonic also has some really good options, namely, you can get a used GH2 or G6 for under $300, both of which do great video.



But I'm not going to recommend either of those. Instead, I'm going to recommend the EOS M. You can get one with the pancake 22mm f/2 kit lens for under $300, easily. Yes, it's soft 1080p, but:

>1: it has a mic jack and hotshoe, and with magic lantern, you get pre-amp control, audio levels, and focus peaking to fix its ergonomic failings


>2: its image quality in stills mode is excellent


>3: that leaves you with as much as $250 (even less!!!) for other lenses and or lights + mics + etc


>4: it's mirrorless, so you can adapt basically any mount for it


>5: its the canon menu system, so you're used to it, and if you're shooting for web, soft 1080p is ok-- basically all video on the web is upscaled 720 at best with Youtube's garbage compression & Vimeo's very wise move to default at 720p for streaming. More importantly, canon has great out-of-the-box skin tones, decent 3rd party options for flat profiles, and does skin tones better than anyone (though samsung comes close).

>6: with the amazing 22mm pancake lens, you can literally fit it in your pocket, with a sharp, fast, wide lens. don't underestimate that. I'll never, ever be getting rid of my EOS M for that very reason.

if you're willing to chance it with a no-return ebay listing, this is an insane deal for it at $200: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-M-18-0-MP-Digital-Camera-Black-Kit-w-EF-M-STM-22mm-Lens-Extras-/301852333911?hash=item4647cd1757:g:xmcAAOSwUV9WntSq


edit: here's a listing that does offer returns and isnt expiring in 25 minutes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-M-18-0-MP-Digital-Camera-w-EF-M-STM-22mm-Lens-SN401090-Near-Mint/252261698510?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150604093004%26meid%3D9cc556ced6ae4eb2988415606b2afa1e%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D321987815557&rt=nc


Edit 2:

If you go with the eos M + 22mm at $250, that leaves you with:


-$125 for a solid ravelli video tripod (less if you search CL or ebay)


-this Takstar mic for $30-- it's 90% as good as a Rode/AT, and its actually easier to work with in post (which you'll need to do with in-camera audio) http://www.amazon.com/Takstar-SGC-598-Recording-Microphone-Camcorder/dp/B00E1D2LTA

-this 50mm f/1.8 manual focus lens for approx. $30 http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANON-LENS-EX-50-MM-1-1-8-/262261014275?hash=item3d0ff97f03:g:oHMAAOSwNSxVdKLd (requires a cheap adapter for an additional $16: http://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-AEMFD-Mirror-Camera-Adapter/dp/B00ACYTWFI/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1453854045&sr=8-2&keywords=ef-m+fd)

this LED camera light for $30: http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1453854327&sr=8-3&keywords=led+camera+light

This hotshoe extender for $12: http://www.amazon.com/Movo-HVA20-Heavy-Duty-Accessory-Microphones/dp/B00HTWF7MS/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1453854366&sr=8-11-spons&keywords=hotshoe+extender&psc=1

and finally, this cold-shoe grip + extender, for using this tiny camera on the go with a mic for $30:
http://www.amazon.com/Movo-SVH6-Stabilizing-Extender-Olympus/dp/B00YQD94RW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453854193&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=cold+shoe&psc=1

This is a little over $500, so you could drop 1 or 2 of the accessories, but this will do way more for you for your money.

u/dinosawrsareawesome · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

Cheap LED lights, like these

u/vi_rus · 2 pointsr/gopro

Very interesting! Too bad GoPros suck in low light - I recommend looking into some of these. I use one mounted on my DSLR for video and as a flashlight when exploring abandoned buildings - it can light up an entire (small) room.

u/Eleminohp · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

I keep suggesting this seller off of Ebay for the shoulder rig. I recently picked up this item from them, and all I can say is; this was the best cheap purchase I have made in regards to my filming gear. I did have to buy a couple of additional items to make it completely suit my needs, but overall I still saved a LOT of money compared to anything I could have bought off of Amazon or other film gear sites. At the moment I don't need a great matte, the cheesy one that comes with this rig works fine for blocking light.

For follow focus I went with the 50-Dollar Follow Focus from Hondo Garage. I like it a lot, but it doesn't seem to be for everyone. The price also goes up if you buy the larger lens upgrade, which gives you a longer belt and a bigger wheel.

This light panel is plenty bright for anything indoor or anything outdoor that isn't in direct sunlight.

As for mic and mixer, I bought the Tamron DR-40 4 channel mixer, and the Rode NTG2 Shotgun mic. I went with the Tamron because it was $100 dollars cheaper than the Zoom H4N (equivalent mixer) and it was mentioned on several reviews to have a cleaner sounding preamp.

I have a Canon 60D so I don't need CF cards and my tripod is generic and gets the job done.

u/BobFiggy · 2 pointsr/shootingcars

You can use a $30 LED light and light paint the car. Here's an example of with and without the LED light. I'm extremely happy with the results and for only $30 I consider it a no brainer.

u/truthinc · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

It looks like something similar might be useful for canyoning too... I have a lot of trouble with fast-n-light light down there!

But those LED's, are they something like this... wouldn't they just break/fail in the foam too? Or are those ones waterproof?

Can you tell some more details about the LEDs? ie how effective you find them, how far the light goes, how long they last?

u/Bring_Napkins · 2 pointsr/buildapc

As for lighting around your workspace, I just picked these up today: Antec Bias Lighting can be placed behind your monitor to give it a white glow which is supposedly good for your eyes, and Antec Advance Accent are LED strips that come in red/blue.

Set-up is very easy as they're both USB-powered. Just plug it in and turn on the switch on the cable.

u/UrbanToiletShrimp · 2 pointsr/IsItBullshit

I can't stand wearing glasses and I don't like how F.lux looks, so I invested in some led strips along the back of my television and monitor to create a "bias lighting" effect. I think it helps and looks cool too, its like having a night light. You can get something like this or make your own: https://www.amazon.com/Antec-Halo-LED-Bias-Lighting/dp/B0053B347M

u/seishi · 2 pointsr/battlestations

I got these Antec LED light strips last week. I got two of them and put them on the back of my monitor, then plugged them into a powered USB hub. I have a 27.5" monitor so I needed two, but for smaller monitors, one would probably work.

They're not RGB but provide good bias lighting, and still look cool. They also have switches to turn them on or off, or you could hook them up to the USB on your monitor so that when your monitor turns off, they will. Lots of options...

u/beankun · 2 pointsr/photography

Just get something like this and plug in whatever bulbs you want. Strobes don't really work for video.

u/geekazoid1983 · 2 pointsr/photography

Simple headshots?

I started with THIS

Changed the bulbs to my liking and voila.

u/bowgarr · 2 pointsr/NewTubers

Nice job! I thought it was a real good list and I've gotta agree with most of it, especially maximum overdrive. A few suggestions I'd make would be to try a different background, maybe have some horror related things around you like posters, figures, whatever. I'd also say try messing around with the lighting a bit for the face cam parts. It was shadowy too yellow. If you don't have anything specific you use I'd suggest this set.

https://www.amazon.com/Photography-Portrait-Continuous-LimoStudio-LMS103/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469661904&sr=8-1&keywords=limostudio+lighting+kit

It's cheap and it works really well. You are very charismatic and the content of the video itself is really good. I liked the overall length of the video too, not overly long and just enough to describe each film and get the idea of why it made the list. Keep up the good work!

u/Justintime4hookah · 2 pointsr/Twitch

Weekends are my busiest streaming days since I normally run from 12pm-1am but I'll try to throw a guide together this weekend and post it on the sub.

But for you:

LimoStudio Green Screen Stand - $35

LimoStudio Green Screen - $18

LimoStudio Studio Light Umbrella Kit - $52

Alternatively, you could get the softboxes instead:

LimoStudios Light Softbox Kit - $77

What's interesting is Limo no longer sells the green screen and stand together without the lighting kit but I don't think that's a deal killer.

Alternatively, if you want the full setup in one go, with two umbrellas, two softboxes, four light stands, a green screen and stand, and a black and a blue backdrop. The only thing substantially different from this kit is that it leaves out the third, small light stand from the umbrella kit that is typically used to project light on the subject's back to create a "highlight" on the outline of the subject to help the chromakey separate from the subject and the green screen but I don't use this and don't have any issues.

LimoStudios Full Light and Backdrop Kit - $143

Also, quick question, when I make this guide do you think it would be helpful to provide light setup and position guides as well as chromakey guides?

u/KtotheF · 2 pointsr/analog

I have this cheap light kit from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Photography-Portrait-Umbrella-Continuous-LimoStudio/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1517634363&sr=8-3&keywords=light+kit

I use it for taking documentation pictures of art. It's pretty good, the bulbs that come with it aren't particularly bright, so I bought some of the same brand's larger bulbs. They're daylight balanced.

Depends on what kind of photography you'll be doing of course, if you plan to be hand holding, shooting people etc, you'll probably still want to use flashes (maybe as supplements to the light kit) or brighter lights.

u/sa_mantha · 2 pointsr/grav3yardgirl

You're welcome! Here is the link

This link is especially cool because you can choose to buy the whole set at once or just parts. So if anything ever breaks or you want more of one thing, you can always take care of it!

u/FunnyBunny1313 · 2 pointsr/DSLR

Yeah, the amazon kits, for the most part, are just junk, and the stuff you do really want is bad quality. It's substantially better to get stuff as you get more experience.

For a camera, I definitely think that you are good with a t6i or t7i. I agree with the other poster to make sure that you get an "i" because they have the swivel screen that makes life so much easier. After a quick check, you could get this referbed t6i for about $500 which is not bad. Don't worry about it coming with a kit lens, sometimes those lenses can be useful, and for the most part, since it is an "amateur" camera, they are hard to find body only. So you should be good there.

I'm not entirely sure what the "tutorial" mode is, but really do read up on the exposure triangle. It's not super difficult (there are TONS of great graphics that help explain it), and it will make your photos/videos SO much better because you will be in control, and more aware of the capabilities and limitations of your camera than if you shoot in a mode that's not manual.

Also a few quick notes about filming with DSLRs that you aren't going to see if you just look at photography sources. One, try your darnest to always shoot ISO 100 when filming. Bumping the ISO in pictures is fine because the grain is either not recognizable or is easy to remove in photos, but it is SUPER noticeable and hard to remove in video. This is because the grain changes every frame, effectively animating it. The other thing is that if you shoot higher than 60 fps, you might end up wanting to add motion blur or something because the video might look a little odd. On the contrary, for photos you'll probably want to shoot more like 200 so that handshake doesn't introduce motion blur.

The other thing that is SUPER IMPORTANT for video and just like "nice to have" for photos is a good memory card that has a high write speed. This is the one that I personally use. If the memory card doesn't have a high write speed, then your camera will just stop recording because the write speed of the memory card can't keep up with the data coming from the camera.

Also, side note, there are tons of articles that will say that canons can't shoot more than 12 minutes of video at a time because it exceeds the 4gb file size (which it can't go past due to stupid copyright laws. I don't get it either). This isn't entirely true. All the canons that I have dealt with (everything from a t3i to 70D) record fine past the 12 minute mark, just when they get done recording it will split it into 4gb files. Only one canon have I ever seen ALWAYS shut done at the 12 minute mark no matter what, so I suspect it was just broken. However, even with my own trusted camera that I have never had problems recording more than 12 minutes has recently stopped at about 30mins (my guess had to do write speeds), so just always be aware.

As far as lighting kits go, this one is pretty good for a beginer. Most people do a basic 3 point lighting which is probably fine enough for what you want to do. So with that in mind, and since you want to do green screen, you might want to get 2 of those kits. The key to doing green screen is to have a really well- and evenly- lit screen. TBH you really don't need to get a green screen kit unless you just want to. All it really is, is just a large piece of fabric anchored in such a way so that there are no wrinkles. Of course, the kits are nicer, but you may want to see if you can DIY that part.

As for a tripod, this one is probably fine for what you want to do. Just keep in mind that if you continue to do more in video/photography you will probably need to get a better one later on. I personally have one like this that I use like as a back-up, so they aren't a complete waste of money.

Hopefully this helps! If you have any more questions feel free to ask!

u/mc614 · 2 pointsr/streaming

If you’re looking for a reasonably priced lighting setup, here is what I use:

Photography Photo Portrait Studio 600W Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit by LimoStudio, LMS103 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XMmVBb2BH6EX3

I like the flexibility with having more than one light and the umbrellas really soften the light, giving a much higher quality of light. And if you ever desire to use a green screen, these can throw a lot of light on that to smooth out any shadows. It’s a solid setup for the price.

u/trish83087 · 2 pointsr/youtube

If you can do natural light, it is always best!
I got a set from amazon awhile back that I use ...
http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Portrait-Umbrella-Continuous-Lighting/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1413006810&sr=8-5&keywords=photography+studio

It's pretty nice having more then one light.
It depends also on the videos u r making.
What's ur youtube name?
MIne is Shopaholic Not So Anonymous

u/inspiredtotaste · 2 pointsr/Baking

Thank you! This photo was taken in natural light, but I also have these umbrella lamps , which honestly changed my world since I don’t have to stress about daylight anymore. For food, you generally want to light from one side to best highlight texture and to keep things from going flat. I position one lamp to the side of my food, and the second lamp on the same side but angled slightly behind the food. Then I position a reflector opposite the lamps to help brighten shadows. You’ll need to play a bit to see what works best for different foods and set-ups (I find white-on-white desserts the most challenging), but that’s the gist of it.

I’m a former art director so also adore post-processing. My favorite program is a Photoshop plugin called Topaz Labs. If you use their filters with a very light touch, they can really bring a ton of life back into photos.

u/beamyoursilverrays · 2 pointsr/photography

I sell clothing on eBay and I am wondering if this idea of mine is possible. I have this lighting kit. I want to be able to use it like an external flash trigger. So, the lights only turn on when I actually take a picture.

Is this possible? Is there some kind of thing I can attach to the outlet to only turn the lights on when I press a button or something? Thanks for any help.

u/southsideson · 2 pointsr/Ebay

I got this, it seems like a good amount of light for the money. My backdrop, I just got piece of sign from home depot that was pretty white, and a bit rigid, but still flexible, taped it to a table, and up the wall. I was pretty impressed with the light, its probably not amazing, but the price was right.

u/crimsonemberbelle · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I use lighting like this for my streams and I love it. It’s more bulky than a ring light for sure and I place them feet from my desk so it may not be viable but I deal with a lot of light sensitivity/photophobia so I’m unable to use a ring light. This may not be an option for you but if you have issues with light it’s perfect for being well lit without the pain.

u/Blootster · 2 pointsr/photography

Goal: Build indoor product photography lighting setup for <$200

Hey pros, I need your help badly.

Recently I have purchased a Nikon D5200, a mannequin, and really started to really step up my product selling game. As I have no large scale lighting or backdrop setup i'm forced to do this outside (See: Example 1 and Example 2 ).

Now these photos are great and all but I can't shoot them whenever I want or at any time that's convenient really. So i'm hoping to build an indoor setup.

Pieces I need:

  1. Infinite backdrop (Rather like the gray they use here)
  2. Umbrellas? (How do you choose size and what seperates a 40$ setup from multi thousand dollar ones? Terrible Examples Here
  3. High watt white lights, but which kind and wattage?
  4. Fill light?

    I'm just all around overwhelmed, hopefully a pro can point me in the right direction.
u/TremontRhino · 2 pointsr/photography

Good morning!

I'm leaning toward a career in creative with an emphasis on food, beverage and dining. I'm a beginning photographer, and have a Canon T2i with standard 18-55mm lens. This lighting kit and Adobe CC.

I was in a bar one day and saw a professional taking pictures of some craft cocktails. He had his DSLR hooked to a laptop, and after every shot he took, the image would populate on the screen of his computer. For whatever reason, I didn't ask him any questions. Any idea what he was doing? and, if so, is that something I need to look in to?

u/EagerSleeper · 2 pointsr/AskMen

The 3 factors I've noticed that make the biggest marginal improvement in a video are:

  1. Good lighting - Set it up near a window, or place some lamps around you if you don't have a lighting set-up (they can run pretty cheap). Depending on what type of videos you are doing, you want most of your face to be completely visible, with no harsh brightness or shadows.
  2. Audio Quality - Nothing turns me away from a video faster than when the speaker sounds like he is speaking into a can that is flying through a wind tunnel. More likely than not, built-in camera microphones are rubbish, It's just the way it is. It is much better to record with a separate microphone connected to a laptop or something. In a pinch, I've found that I can download a high-quality sound recorder on my phone, and place it in my front pocket (mic up) to achieve a sort of portable sound recorder that doesn't need to be plugged in. (Make sure its the high-quality app like Smart Voice Recorder with the 48kHz option selected, or you are doing no better).
  3. Eliminating filler - Ever sat down to watch a video, then been presented a 45 second intro with crappy zoomed-in blurry footage from an anime? Never do this. If I don't know who you are, and I have to sit past a 10 second intro, I will likely lose interest. Don't bore us, get to the chorus. I have started introducing the video, doing any flashy intro stuff, and beginning the premise of the video within 7-8 seconds. Unless you live an exceptional life and people want to creepily get into your mind, nobody wants to listen to you drone on about nothing while talking into a camera (thats what Let's Plays are for, huehuehue).

    I love talking about this stuff, so if you have any more questions, let me know!
u/XxGoodnEvil17xX · 2 pointsr/MakeupAddiction

I haven't tried regular vanity lighting but this set from amazon is awesome for videos and makeup application. They are pretty cheap in comparison to other similar lighting. My friend has them and I recommended to a other redditor who loves them too! Hope this helps!

u/sik_z33 · 2 pointsr/photography

I am a hobbyist photographer. I was in this situation as well, I first ordered the cheapest shoot through umbrella and stand I could find (Neewer- $20). It was a total POS, the mount was cheap plastic and I returned it. I paid slightly more for a LimoStudio light kit+ 2 flash umbrella holders and am much happier with this purchase. The stands are light weight but fine for indoors and outdoors any stand should be weighted down. I bought this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and 2 of these to adapt off camera flash
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DAW8688/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/SamanthaHayesxo · 2 pointsr/SellerCircleStage

This is great for being on a budget, can plug in to your laptop or get a cube to plug into the wall outlet, and it clips where you want: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074C7KRW5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Edited to add: the one above also lets you adjust the light to yellow/blue/mixed light and has multiple, easy to switch to settings. (Can you tell I love it? lol)

This was My first light set and IMO totally worth it if it is/becomes in your budget. I've had it for several years without issues.:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/houssc · 2 pointsr/AutoDetailing

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ref=s9_simh_gw_p421_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0RHZ1WW1HSSQFFPS6VVJ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846

These are really cheap, you can find much higher end studio/photography/portrait lights. They can work to provide spot lighting. You still need good overhead lights and the higher the bulb wattage in the umbrella lights the better, same for the overhead really. Big shop lights can work as well, i.e. halogen, but they get hot, not ideal unless you're in a cooler climate.

u/Flance · 2 pointsr/Etsy

Are you using Lightroom? Also, I'm not sure how much money is low budget but you might want to consider some lights like these. If any of that is too expensive, then you might have to create something. For instance, look around for pallet boards. Stores sometimes throw them away. Tear off those planks and nail them together to create a large-ish "wall" that you can take outside for natural lighting. Then you can use props accordingly. Does that make sense?

u/TheMeiguoren · 2 pointsr/photography

Hi! I know nothing about photography, but my sister is learning and playing around with it, and I wanted to get her some film & accessories for Christmas. She has a Minolta x700 that used to be my mother's. Any pointers on good things to get that would go with that? Thanks!

Edit: Decided to get her an entry-level umbrella lighting kit. Figured she'll get a lot of mileage out of playing with lighting.

u/finaleclipse · 2 pointsr/photography

Looks like a /r/wigglegram. There's cameras that are able to take multiple shots simultaneously like the Nishika N8000: they have multiple lenses and each one takes 1/2 of a 35mm frame (4 lenses, so it uses 2 frames worth of 35mm film per shot). I personally own a Nishika, but I've heard that the Nimslo models are superior regarding features.

After you get your photos developed, you put them into Photoshop or whatnot, layer them, and animate them back and forth and save them as a gif.

u/1Maple · 2 pointsr/photography

Not sure which camera was used for sure, but the 3D effect is done by using a stereoscopic camera like this.

It has four lenses so when you take a photo you get four slightly different angles that you can use to make a gif like what you showed.

u/world_bad · 2 pointsr/editors

it looks like a quadroscopic film camera. i've seen other people use them for music vids / gifs etc. i know somebody with this one, it produces the exact effect: https://www.amazon.com/Nishika-N8000-Quadrascopic-Stereo-Lenticular/dp/B0014XRI5C

edit: for doing the same effect on moving video, i'd suggest 4 gopros rigged as closely together as possible.

u/FumbledAgain · 2 pointsr/Vive

How are these at absorbing vibration? I actually own a few Manfrotto goosenecks that I use with Superclamps for photography, but I felt they weren't stable enough to prevent vibrations (nearby people walking on bouncy office floors, etc.) from causing the Vive base stations to wobble a little.

u/Consolol · 2 pointsr/photography

Monopods would severely limit your mobility (or, moreso your range of motion) and for things like concerts, subject movement (which a monopod will not help with) will be a much bigger problem than unstable handholding technique. "Nighttime events" may be the same way. I never shoot slower than 1/60 for people, because then their hands (if they're in the shot) or their facial expressions get blurry, purely because they're moving. However, this would be a time where I would recommend getting a cheap(ish) monopod (somewhere between Wal-Mart and Manfrotto) and testing it out.

I asked about using a monopod as a pole to mount a remote camera onto, and someone said that monopods are not rated for their ability to hold weight sideways/not straight up and down. I would recommend getting a stiff length of tubing (PVC or metal) and a Manfrotto Super Clamp (Super Clamp clamps onto the pole of your choice, camera/ballhead screws onto Super Clamp). If you want to mount a ballhead on the Super Clamp (as opposed to screwing your camera in directly), you'll need this screw instead.

u/adamsw216 · 2 pointsr/gadgets

Pair it with a super clamp and you're set to go.

u/trinitysquadgaming · 2 pointsr/XWingTMG

For this video we are using a single articulated arm attatched to a table using this clamp. it works, but you can see the shaking of the table pretty easily.

u/shootdrawwrite · 2 pointsr/photography

A super clamp with a stud (the gold pin shown in the pic) attached to a horizontal bar above the table will do the trick.

u/greenistheneworange · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

A rain sleeve and an umbrella do it for me. I've also superclamped a camera to the umbrella to aid with holding it (too few hands).

u/notthesun19 · 2 pointsr/Vive

I used the tape that I used to hang my curtains (much heavier than the vive sensors), but it's really hard to get it to feel secure because of the small amount you can actually apply to both the sensor and the wall while it's plugged in. My final solution has been these: https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Light-Stands-Cases/dp/B001WB02Z4

They are definitely high enough, and if you buy the little ball adjuster thing that is the most commonly purchased item with those stands you'll be set. They are safe and secure and ive never had a tracking (or line of site between the two sensors) issue like I was having using the curtain tape.

u/photogrammetry-junky · 2 pointsr/Vive

Im using stand similar to these for the lighthouses.

These clips are also solid if you have something appropriate to clip them to.

Grats dude!

u/caltheon · 2 pointsr/Vive

These look more then sufficient to hold the lighthouses.
http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Light-Stands-Cases/dp/B001WB02Z4

u/bieberoni · 2 pointsr/Vive

I recently purchased Amazon Basics Lighting Stands to mount the lighthouses on for my Vive and it has really made my experience better. Previously I was limited to a 6'x6' space just barely big enough for room scale, and had difficulties keeping track of my boundaries (I punched the back of my TV prompting the light stand purchase). It's so much nicer to be able to change the position of the lighthouses, and I can now play in a larger space and put everything away when I'm done with it.

I cannot wait until the wireless adapter comes out, I have a large 10'x10' space in my apartment just too far from my PC to use now, it's going to be perfect once the wireless comes out.

Anyone who has a difficult space for mounting the lighthouses or wants more freedom with their setup I really recommend the light stands!

Edit:

CowboyStudio Set of Two 7 feet Photography Light Stands with Cases https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001WB02Z4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_17wvyb1KS6JDT

I believe these are the ones I got, I didn't want to like from Amazon prime now as that may not be available to everyone.

Edit 2: just checked those linked above are the ones I have! I will say the base is somewhat bulky, I'm sure if you wanted to spend a little more you could get some nicer ones. But the general idea of the lighting stands is what I'm plugging rather than that specific product. I love the ones I have and won't be changing them out anytime soon, but if you're concerned about the base width and everything it couldn't hurt to shop around.

u/SpiralShot · 2 pointsr/oculus

you might prefer something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Light-Stands-Cases/dp/B001WB02Z4/ref=sr_1_6?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1480977230&sr=1-6&keywords=light+stand

goes to 7ft, smaller footprint, and you get a matching set for about the same price.

u/brunerww · 2 pointsr/videography

Hi /u/misdy - welcome to /r/videography! I am a big fan of ring lights because you only need one to get nice, even light.

With two or three, it looks like you have a whole studio full of lights.

I started out with a [$120 AC powered Ring Light] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1V6QAU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B1V6QAU&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20), which I bought after I saw this review: http://www.lafcpug.org/reviews/review_diva_ring.html

This is a fabulous light, but I needed a light that was battery powered and portable - so I bought a small, but powerful [$199 F&V R-300 Ring Light] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AY0J4OY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AY0J4OY&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) with a [$25 Milk Diffusion Filter] (http://www.adorama.com/FVMWDR300.html?KBID=66297).

Here is what the lights look like on a [$28 pair of light stands] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WB02Z4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001WB02Z4&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20): https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jrqsQtPN3TU/U1sjz3-jwnI/AAAAAAAAIt4/k2WveyQeO4o/w724-h543-no/P1120732.JPG

The R-300 runs on either a 12V AC adapter or a [$10 Sony camcorder battery] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Q9PWQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0007Q9PWQ&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20). I bought a couple of them along with a [$19 dual battery charger] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=321347920244&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg).

You can also buy a [$40 rail mount] (http://www.adorama.com/FV15RMR300.html?KBID=66297) for it and put it on a set of 15mm rails. This light does a great job in the field as well as in the studio.

Here it is on my camera: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rhqiHavOnGM/U1J4paO2vRI/AAAAAAAAIrk/eW1mhniD0gY/w724-h543-no/P1120708.JPG

Two F&V lights, two stands, a couple of milk filters, two batteries and a dual charger and you'll have a pair of cool, powerful and compact portable lights that will fit into very small spaces - all for about $500.

Hope this is helpful!

Bill

u/nestechs · 2 pointsr/Vive

I needed the exact same thing. This is what I went with from amazon. They work great. One is the set of the tripods and the other is the mini ball head you will need for each lighthouse with the tripod.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FTXOW4/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WB02Z4/

I would also recommend extending the triple cable an extra 10 feet. You won't be able to keep the cable and HMD in the box after adding the cables, but it doesn't get tangled as easy and just works better when having other people try it for the first time.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7SA21U/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ517VI/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FT9VW0O/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0008JHB14/

u/SpyMaster356 · 2 pointsr/Vive

These and this work quite well, if you want something easier to move around.

u/yesimalex · 2 pointsr/photography

I just purchased 5 triggers, 2 stands, 2 umbrella mounts, and 2 Brollyboxes they look like the softlighter mentioned below. I spent about 145 total. I played with it earlier today these are straight out of the camera, if that isn't obvious hahaha.

Hey this is all "Free super saver shipping" because shipping sucks.

u/Addsome · 2 pointsr/Vive

So your saying something like this?
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001WB02Z4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

Its just I don't have much space and wouldn't those take more space than a bar?

u/what_a_cat_astrophe · 2 pointsr/photography

You can buy LED lights if you aren't interested in strobes, but you never know.. maybe you'll really take off! Before I got my strobes, I used these from Promaster for lighting smaller areas and they worked like a charm (keep in mind they can get a little hot - don't cook the baby!). But if you're interested in something a little more professional:

The strobe

I personally use a single AlienBee B800. You may be able to photograph newborns with a B400 (a bit more affordable, but pumps out a little less light) version since it won't require you to light many large areas.

The modifier

Then you'll need a modifier to put on it so you can spread that light around the set cleanly. I prefer to go with Fotodiox products, as they are cheap and affective. I own the Fotodiox 36" Octabox.

Then of course, you'll need decent light stand to put them on.

Depending on how you position your strobe, you may also want to get a little reflector disc so that you can bounce light into areas that are too shadowy in your shot. You can also just do this with a regular ol' white foamcore board.

u/anotherbrokephotog · 2 pointsr/photography

If you can afford it, other than the case sucking - this would work great. Gives you options for silver, white, gold, black or shoot through white. I have had mine for a couple years, the case/bag sucks, but it works great.

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-Inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398661374&sr=8-1&keywords=reflector

u/hallflukai · 2 pointsr/photography

Just had my first paid shoot last night with some old high school friends. I'm not too psyched with how it ended up whatsoever, but they like the pictures and I only charged $20 for the whole thing.

Anyways, I'm pretty happy with my compliment of lenses and I'm looking to start investing in some more auxiliary gear.

Should I get this 43'' reflector, or will the 24'' get the job done for portrait shots?

Will this wireless remote get the job done?

Lastly, next time I get paid I'm going to invest in a speedlight. What are some decent entry-level ones?

Edit: My bad, Canon Rebel t3i

u/Taemobig · 2 pointsr/photography

I have 2 pieces of advice that most new photographers tend to ignore (they usually worry too much about camera gear instead.)

  1. Have a vision/idea of what you're shooting.

    Your friend has a clothing brand and you should think of how it should be portrayed. If its streetwear, then shoot in urban situations. if its bikinis, then the beach is perfect, etc. Once you have an idea of how you want to portray the clothes, think of which lighting situations would match it, such as hard lighting for a more dramatic look, or sunset for the golden hour look. Most of the time, the client will know what they want. Ask your friend to make a mood board, which is basically a collection of photos of how he wants the lookbook to look like.

  2. Prep for your shoot.

    Get things ready before the shoot (this can be weeks to days, to hours before the shoot depending how much work needs to be done). This includes location scouting, weather prepping, lighting testing, equipment packing, hair and make up, posing references, props, etc. Have EVERYTHING ready almost to the point that you can start shooting right away once you get to the studio/location. If you are shooting in a studio, have the lights, backdrop, props, anything else you need, be ready. Don't waste time you could be shooting the model/product when everyone is ready but you aren't. If you are shooting on location, be prepared for the weather. Bring a 5-in-1 reflector if you want to have options on controlling light, such as a scrim/shade/silver/gold reflector. I can't get into any more details since every shooting situation is different which requires different tools, if you do know what situation you will be in and what you're going to shoot, then I might be able to tell you what you need.


    TL;DR

    DO NOT SHOOT BLINDLY. Prep everything and plan for the shoot. If you know what to shoot and how to shoot it, you will have a much better and easier time getting the shots you need. And it will show in the end product.
u/inferno1170 · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

Hey, I'll try and answer as best I can, but others may have better or more accurate descriptions than me.

  1. Many people will argue about this one, and I don't think there is really a right and wrong answer. You can make a great looking movie on an Iphone if you know what you are doing.

    But as for what makes a camera better? I would say control. The more functions you can control on a camera, the better. This is why DSLR filmmaking is so popular currently, because they have access to functions that many cameras don't have. Focus, Aperture, White Balance, Lens choices, etc. Being able to access all of these gives you more options as a filmmaker, which is what we all want, creative freedom, we all hate when we are limited by technology.

    Now many people talk about shooting Film vs Digital, or whether or not you are recording in RAW format for digital. A lot of this has to do with preference vs quality of camera.

    So I would say that a camera that is easy to control is the best. Hopefully I mostly answered that, if you want a more specific answer, just let me know and I'll try my best, otherwise hopefully someone else jumps back in here and describes it better.

  2. This one is again up for debate. Here is what I think would be best. Get a camera first. Like many independent filmmakers, a DSLR might be the best option, I found a camera from Panasonic called the AG AF-100 that to me has been an amazing camera, and a few steps above the DSLR without costing that much more. But Canon and it's DSLR lineup is great! Grab a couple decent lenses with that too.

    I would recommend a small light kit, you can spend as much as you want on film lights, but don't feel ashamed to buy a few lights from Lowes or Home Depot. Lighting is a very important piece to making movies. I would also look into getting some reflectors, there are some really cheap ones on Amazon. I have found these to be helpful when shooting outdoors, since lower end lights are almost unnoticeable in the sun.

    Here is the one that many early filmmakers ignore, Audio. Grab a nice microphone and get some good sound with your video. The Rode NTG 2 is a pretty good mike. It's cheaper while still getting good sound. The ME 66 is a bit more expensive, but it's a hotter mike and gets better sound. Both are really good options. To go with your mike, if you have a little extra spending money, I would completely advise getting a Blimp. This Rode Blimp is great! If you want to shoot outdoors in the wind at all, this is the best option, otherwise you may have to re-record all the voice over in post.

    ~

    This post is getting a little long here, so I'll throw a summary at the end with a couple more items.

    Camera: Get a Camera, Lenses, Case, Tripod.

    Lighting: Get a couple Lamps, Reflectors, Filters, Light Stands.

    Audio: Get a Microphone, Boom, Blimp, XLR Cable, Recording Device, Headphones.

    There is always more, but these would be a good starting point. Not everything I recommended is needed to get started though.
u/wickeddimension · 2 pointsr/photography

I carry this 5 in 1 deflector / diffuser thing. Its definitely useful.

I often hold it myself with 1 hand or have the model hold it. As a diffuser its a bit more difficult but I sometimes use that as a diffuser for my flash. Good thing to have in your kit and it's relatively light and costs almost nothinf. It sits in the front pocket of my camera backpack.

u/gburnz · 2 pointsr/editvsraw

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZIMEMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mSc4CbNSK5KMC

If you have a tripod you can then use it to reflect the light right onto your subject so you can have the light source behind them but still have them lit well!

u/TMA-3 · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

Seems like a decent kit, a tad expensive maybe for what you actually get though, but I'd invest in some grippage either way so you can shape the light. While softboxes do provide nice large, soft sources, they result in a lot of spill. Maybe get a couple sets of these and rig them with these if you can with extra stands. If you can get your hands on some duvetyne and blackwrap you could also probably make some DIY solid flags and barn doors. Basically, to make it look good, you'll want to sculpt the light, not just turn them on and point them in the right direction.

If you do end up using that kit, also be weary of using the provided fluorescent globes as they'll probably have a green shift to them. Easy to correct this if they're your only light source with a FLT filter for your lens but if you're going to be competing with daylight you should have some minus/plus green gel on hand to match them. As far as I know, those kinds of fluorescent globes can't be dimmed (if they are they start flickering) so if you want to be able to control the light output that way you should use incandescent (if you can find any) or halogen globes, some hand squeezers (dimmers) and some CTB/CTO gel in various strengths.

u/CameronMcCasland · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

Zoom isnt a bad investment, but you might be right. Honestly, don't go gear nuts. Even with the advice i gave above which i think is a way to spend two grand thats not what id do. Id use what I already owned and find some other people and beg borrow and steal as much as i could. Spend that 2 grand on a actual movie, and try and put every dollar on the screen.

I totally get the concept of wanting to have gear for multiple shoots. But I think you will learn a lot from just jumping right in. Shoot a short for 50 bucks with your friends over a weekend. then shoot another for a hundred bucks, and build on that. After that use all you learned with the rest of the dough to make something longer. I know it sounds crazy, but you can do it if you budget and write the script around things you already own and have access to.

More than anything a project you believe in will last longer than any piece of gear.

But if you are dying to buy something start with some simple paper lanterns mixed with a reflector you can get some good looking stuff, great soft light, and you learn some basic lighting skills. You will still need a few stands. But you can get away with a lot with these because they are light. Use practical lamps and natural light to fill out your scenes.

http://www.amazon.com/Hanging-Lantern-Cord-Off-Switch/dp/B007RPRYF0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452219709&sr=8-2&keywords=china+balls

http://www.amazon.com/White-Chinese-Japanese-Lantern-Diameter/dp/B0026XVQ3Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452219709&sr=8-1&keywords=china+balls

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452219787&sr=8-1&keywords=reflector

u/autumnfalln · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Requiem for a Dream!

It is truly a great film- amazing cinematography, haunting score, superb character development and connection. It definitely can be depressing, but I think the film's themes about loss, desperation, and unfulfilled dreams are just so poignant.

I really could go on and on and on about this film- and I actually have in other contests that ask about favorite movies, hehe. But I won't bore you this time! ;)

Seriously though, if you haven't seen this movie yet. Watch it. Watch it right now! =D

Here's my $5 item: some China Glaze nail polish

And here's my $20 item: These awesome reflectors! I'm a newbie photographer, and these reflectors would help me out so much with the work I'm trying to become skilled at. =D

Thank you so much for hosting this contest, by the way! As amazing as it would be to gift a $20 item to someone, I feel like it's really fun to spread the wealth! My vote is for four $5 gifts! Thanks again! =)

u/GIS-Rockstar · 2 pointsr/photography

Go out a day or two beforehand (or even a couple hours before the shoot) and take some test shots on a stand-in subject. Find your exposure and write down your settings, position, etc. This way they're working on YOUR schedule and you can concentrate on a nice pose instead of the exposure.

I agree, shoot in aperture priority.

If you have shade (tree or a big translucent disk) and another reflector you'll be golden. Otherwise, maybe a dialed down flash could help fill in shadows.

u/k4rp_nl · 2 pointsr/photography

Terrible translation on my part but I think the proper English term is reflector. Something like this.

It's great for the following (and I quote from their site):

1 Translucent surface for softening

2 Silver for the contrast you look for

3 Gold for warm tone and health

4 White to fill the shadow

5 Black to block out stray light

It's probably one of the most versatile products you can buy for such little money. Translucent is great for days with hard edged shadows. Gold gives you sunshine. Black can create shadows when there are none. (removing light is also shaping light)

Can do nothing but recommend it to you

u/Stompedyourhousewith · 2 pointsr/photography

if you want to go the cheap manual route:
get these remote speedlite triggers
you can buy more of the receivers, just set them all to the same code.
get one of these for every receiver you have, or any flash set to manual
and get as many stands as you need for each speedlite/receiver combo. the sky is the limit.
also you'll need a crap ton of double and triple a batteries.

u/Shadaez · 2 pointsr/oculus

For something moveable:
http://www.amazon.com/FastCap-Support-System--144-Inches-3HAND5/dp/B000067S12

They are sturdy and have a very low profile compared to a tripod. You can then use duct clamps to attach the lighthouse mount or buy a camera mount that wraps on poles

if that's too much, just some cheap high light tripod.

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Aluminum-Tripod-Stands-Softboxes-6-23/dp/B003I6ENXS/
but they'll take like a foot of your play area each

if it's permanent, just use the mounts that are (probably) included - still not confirmed but they were with Pre and I don't see why they wouldn't be with consumer version.

u/theJoosty1 · 2 pointsr/Vive

Awesome post! Thank you! Could you recommend a bag for my tripods? I'd like to carry them with this kit when needed.

u/georgew0304 · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

This is getting a little bit silly now. Why are people making DIY things when it probably costs as much as buying the real thing.

u/nvaus · 2 pointsr/videography

I've used these for years. They work great. I upgraded two of the bulbs to these for more brightness.

u/mkguyote · 2 pointsr/MakeupAddiction

I have a kind of average tripod (in the market for a better one) and a DSLR camera. I also just recently bought a light kit from Amazon which I think is helping the photo quality a lot. So I turn the camera to face me, make sure it's on auto-focus and start snapping away. I try to change the angle of my face slightly for each shot so I can get a good variety, because sometimes the liner looks a bit awkward from a certain angle, etc. Generally I think it looks best when the camera is angle down towards me just a tad. I try not to look at the camera from too far out of the corner of my eye because I think it looks creepy. For those "looking in the distance" shots I choose a point just to the right and above the camera itself; looking too far beyond that your eyes looks strained. Other than that, it's kind of trial and error for me every time!

u/AcrylicStudios · 2 pointsr/cinematography

Usually if you tap in the lower left corner of the video on the YouTube logo, it’ll open YouTube. But here’s a link to the light: NEEWER 160 LED https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_L12KAbE6MT3ZZ

u/kosherbacon · 2 pointsr/videography

I've been using these Neewer CN-160 LEDs recently, and they're quite impressive for the price! Runs on AA or Sony NP batteries. I have mostly used them indoors - they're probably no match for direct sunlight, but should be able to do something in the shade.

u/demb3k · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

It's not, I promise.

LED flashlight for your actor - $8
Basic bouncecard to bounce the flashlight light into your actors face - $13
LED battery powered light to illuminate your foreground or background - $44, including a battery and charger

There you go. Basic lights for a basic forest scene for $65. Add 1/2 CTB gel to your LED light to simulate some moonlight. It can absolutely be done, just get creative.

u/highvoltorb · 2 pointsr/Flipping

This plus a white wall in my house. Adjust the levels in photoshop.

u/captf · 2 pointsr/photography

Any standard hotshoe radio trigger should work.
It won't have anything like TTL, HSS or rear curtain capabilities, but they're cheap and cheerful, and work.

this sort of thing: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Wireless-Speedlite-Receiver-Universal/dp/B00A47U22U

u/RadBadTad · 2 pointsr/fujifilm

Taking a flash off your camera just requires a transmitter and a receiver. You can get very inexpensive ones that work pretty well for under $20. Or even just a flash cable. Then you put the flash on a clip or a stand and put it where you want it and then use as normal. (Be sure to get a transmitter that's made to work with your camera brand, since each flash mount works different)

Obviously taking any of this stuff up a wall will add danger and complexity, and a big diffuser will lower your light output and won't make much of a difference from any meaningful distance (more than 15 feet or so) but from here, you'll have to experiment and see what works for you!

u/MrRizzMan · 2 pointsr/Vive

I use these stands:
Fovitec StudioPRO - 2x 7'6" Classic Light Stand Kit - [Classic][For Photo and Video][Includes Carrying Bag] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_RqfDybS6P2MCN

...and these mounts:
EXMAX Tripod Mini Ball Head for DSLR Camera Camcorder Light Bracket Swivel 1/4" Screw https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012FTXOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_5rfDyb6KA2HPQ

They work extremely well for the lighthouses - you can't go wrong.

u/popostar6745 · 2 pointsr/DIY

Absolutely! I'm gonna leave it here so anyone scrolling by can see it, but I'll also DM you and the other person who asked for it so you don't have to check back in the thread.

NEEWER 2-Pack 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light, LED Light for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Panasonic,SONY, Samsung and Olympus Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07438JXM7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cIS2Ab7JHAYCT

(Despite some reviews claiming the battery life is poor or the output is low, I've had nothing but great experiences with these panels. With the batteries I use, I can do a surprising amount of shooting before the batteries die out. Not only that, I only have two batteries. So the fact that it is often enough for what I do is astonishing. Also, the output is just fine. In fact, bright enough at max output that it hurts your eyes without a softbox. With the softbox it is perfectly bright for most occasions. If you need brighter, look into the Neewer CN-216 or CN-304. Just be ready to warn people about their brightness.)

Neewer 5.9x6.7 inches/15x17 centimeters Camera Collapsible Diffuser Mini Softbox for CN-160, CN-126 and CN-216 LED Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OXCGA28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CQS2AbBYSF5KE

(It has gone up a bit in price since I bought the two that I own, but it still offers excellent performance for the price. These are specifically made for the CN-160 panels. They diffuse light excellently, but at a minor cost. They are a bit of a pain in the ass to place onto the panel. At that price, though, you can't complain too much. You should be careful with them, as some have said that they don't take kindly to being handled roughly. My advise: take your time and do it carefully.)

Neewer 2 Pieces 2600mAh Li-ion Replacement Battery with Charger for Sony NPF550/570/530, Fit for Sony HandyCams, Neewer CN-160 CN-216 LED Light, Neewer 759 74K 760 Feelworld 759 74K 760 Field Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDC47YM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gVS2Ab3RDJ319

(Outside of another tiny price increase, there's not much to say about these. They do the job incredibly well for what I put them through. However, NP F550 type batteries aren't meant to last incredibly long shoots. If you do long shoots, invest in a few more batteries and consoder using the larger capacity NP F750 type batteries.)

Fovitec StudioPRO - 2x 7'6" Classic Light Stand Kit - [Classic][For Photo and Video][Includes Carrying Bag] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_j0S2AbBBPVA2J

(These light stands have served me well. But, as with all cheaper gear, they won't withstand care that is too rough. They've handled plenty with me, but I recommend you try to take care of them. Other than that, they're just light stands.)

Bonus:

Neewer 12 x 12-Inches Pack of 8 Transparent Color Correction Lighting Gel Filter in 8 Different Colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CCIKB5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f3S2Ab6ZCYTAD

(Some cheap color gels. Get the job done.)

Of course I must include: This is all cheaper starter gear. It is not meant to replace the more expensive light kits that are much more durable, do much more and produce much better results. But restriction breeds creativity. And a passionate, new content creator with a creative eye will make the best of what they have. If you are a starting filmmaker, videographer or photographer, by all means, use this setup. Once you're ready to move onto better, more costly equipment, though, don't hesitate.

u/ravonaf · 2 pointsr/Vive

Do you have room for something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/StudioPRO-Photography-Stands-Carrying-Studio/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1463843716&sr=1-7&keywords=light+tripod

They would take away from your available play space but as long as they are tall enough and you can swivel them to the right angle they would work.

u/richardtate · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

Is there a black rubber piece on the top of the stands that comes off to reveal the 1/4 20 screw? Also, do the lights you have need to screw onto the stand?

These have the 1/4 20 screw on top and are cheap and good quality:

Fovitec - 1x 7'6" Photography & Video Light Stand Kit - [For Lights, Reflectors, & Modifiers][Collapsible][Spring Cushioned][Carrying Bag Included] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_N4VGDbB5JWTTN

u/gamerrebuilt · 2 pointsr/Vive

Well...hopefully you can place them on something high as the recommendations are what... 6ft?
To that I use StudioPRO Set of Two 7'6" Photography Light Stands with Carrying Bag for Photo & Video Studio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_n45fybQ4J0NYQ

And

EXMAX Tripod Mini Ball Head for DSLR Camera Camcorder Light Bracket Swivel 1/4" Screw https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012FTXOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_l55fybBWW0C6G

Which works extremely well as I've moved my stations multiple times. The providers of the stand send them in a carry bag (further protected in boxes within). Easy to setup. Minimal space impact

u/vanfanel1car · 2 pointsr/oculus

Very nice! These are the stands I got. The picture shows a very wide footprint but if you extend that bottom all the way out it actually creates a very narrow footprint (12" diameter)

Edit: They actually sell a "VR Edition" of these stands if you also want the tiny mounts.

u/Ulliam · 2 pointsr/Vive

Great thread and thanks for sharing! I'm ordering some of what you listed.. :)

Here is what I have already purchased and am using:

Mini tripods for the base stations as I haven't set them up permanently yet:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006I1KQQI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wireless headset so I don't have to deal with the audio cable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZC3S72I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Active HDMI cable as I'm running off my PC from the bedroom in my livingroom:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186DNFLI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Active USB 2.0 cable again as I'm running off my PC from the bedroom in my livingroom:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PLLA9U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also just ordered a set of 7' tripods for mounting the base stations:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Gadren · 2 pointsr/Vive

Hi, I'm going to be building a new PC to use with the Vive, and wanted to get everyone's feedback on my build choices (I tried posting on /r/buildapc but hadn't gotten responses, and I'm interested specifically in Vive users too).

I'm salvaging the power supply, SSD, and CPU cooler from my existing build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $219.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | Purchased For $19.99
Thermal Compound | Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste | $5.65
Motherboard | Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $119.99 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $89.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Toshiba Q Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | Purchased For $179.99
Video Card | Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card | $364.99
Case | Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case | $39.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Corsair Professional 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | Purchased For $139.99
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1220.57
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00
| Total | $1180.57
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 08:34 EST-0500 |

Please let me know if everything looks good!

Also, for the Vive, I'm planning on purchasing light stands to hold the trackers. I'm currently planning on:

u/NumberVive · 2 pointsr/ValveIndex

I'm just gonna leave this here so you can see there's a few other options.

Light stands

Bracing Pole

I think the bracing pole would still work for you if you can reach a nice flat spot for it to brace against, but it might slip if it's braced against an angle. Also for the mounts you can find that in the "Frequently bought together" section on both items I think.

Depending on the room ceiling height you might be able to use a smaller one that will do the job as well.

u/micanbar · 2 pointsr/cinematography

if you're in a controlled environment and starting off but want some flexibility instead of like throw away lights, I'd recommend these. I picked these up before I started working with lighting to start upping the quality of my sets for a reasonable price.

Hopefully this fulfills your needs.

The panels come by themselves so you'd need light stands and batteries/ac adapters.

15W LED panel with controllable WB, brightness, ok diffuser, with excellent build quality and light quality.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0VDOGX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WMBACbR8EQH95

These are the stands i use with it

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Photography-Relfectors-Softboxes-Backgrounds/dp/B00K69A0QY/ref=pd_aw_sim_421_of_20?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00K69A0QY&pd_rd_r=4d2f8b3c-32ed-11e9-9916-7fe6d01b346e&pd_rd_w=RqPSv&pd_rd_wg=khx5z&pf_rd_p=469620d9-3e90-496d-9dc8-b19f900ba5fe&pf_rd_r=HAKTWDZ21BWGF51HWG43&psc=1&refRID=WC3EXZSZCRPV77880CEX

This a charger/batteries for it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JMFZ9CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EWBACbG88NJT0


u/offdahizle · 2 pointsr/Vive

I recommend the Neewer. I bought two different pair.

The Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS

And Ravelli ALS Full 10' Air Cushioned Light Stand With Included Adaptor To Also Support 1/4" and 3/8" Photo Equipment and Heavy Duty Carry Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TM600U

The Ravelli has a nice slow decend once the nut is loose. But it has a little play in the head. I haven't notice any jitter in VR but I suspect it might be a issue for some.

The Neewer are basic and light but sturdy and almost half the cost.

u/The_Middleman · 2 pointsr/Vive

I use these with these. The tripods are currently out of stock, but cost me around $28 for the pair when I bought them. They work great.

u/ArchiMarK · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Tripods or building support systems (combined with a clamp) seem to be the common solution to prevent drilling.

I've also mounted one of my base stations on top of a bookshelf using duct tape and this also works perfectly, though you'll need a shelf in the neighbourhood of your play area in order to be able to do this.

I wouldn't risk just taping them to a wall though. I've been contemplating to use a combination of industrial two-sided tape and nails (much thinner than a screw and it thus makes only very small holes in the wall) but decided to drill in the end, just to be safe.

u/BenKenobi88 · 2 pointsr/Vive

That's really all you need though...taller than you. Or rather, taller than anybody's who going to be playing on your system.

So if you're 5 foot nothing, a 6 foot tripod would be fine. A 9 foot tripod should cover just about anybody. I got ones like these.

u/nonsensepoem · 2 pointsr/Vive

So far I've had perfect success with this light stand and this attachment. I extend the legs completely which then take up a relatively small area, and I secure the legs with the two strong rubber bands that came with the attachments. The footprint is a triangle of about 1' (30.48 cm) per side.

u/mehidontknow1 · 2 pointsr/Vive

Tripod light stands from Amazon that you can find for around $30 a pair. That coupled with $5.00/pair adjustable ball and socket type mounts that allow the lightboxes to be titled. See below.

These:

Neewer® Set of Two 9 feet (260CM) Photo Studio Light Stands for Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS

And these:

EXMAX Tripod Mini Ball Head for DSLR Camera Camcorder Light Bracket Swivel 1/4" Screw https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012FTXOW4

u/nuclear_wizard_ · 2 pointsr/Vive

Two problems I see with this setup. First, you won't get the full 7 feet of height out of those, reducing the tracked height. While you might not be 6 foot or higher, think about if you're standing and whatever game/application wants you to reach up above you. These stands have a 9 foot extendable bar and are only a couple of bucks more expensive. That ball head bracket will also work for that stand.

Another thing I was worried about is the fact that at the end of the fairly long (and fairly light) pole, the lighthouse stations spin around; so even with a stable setup if you bump it, it might tip over. I picked up a couple of tripod sandbag holders and constructed a couple of cheap 10-pound weights using sand poured into gallon sized ziplock bags duct taped up then added a couple of layers of heavy-duty trash bag with more duct tape to ensure 2-3 layers of insurance should the bag break.

u/Bigsam411 · 2 pointsr/Vive

Yeah I hope it's not an issue either. Looking at your link though that is for a single stand. You should get this one instead. Same company but two are included.

Edit: also get two of these if you do not want the pink ones linked above.

u/smidgeons · 2 pointsr/Vive

I looked into this the other day too and yes the lighthouse has a standard tripod screw underneath and comes with small wallbrackets with a swivel ball on it.

I bought http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=pe_385721_124735741_TE_item and 2 of these just incase as they are cheap http://www.amazon.co.uk/MyArmor-Universial-Threaded-Microphone-Motorcycles-Black/dp/B01A6KJDFG?ie=UTF8&ref_=pe_1909131_77697001_tnp_email_TE_AMZLdp_1

http://uploadvr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Early-Lighthouse-System1.jpg is the mount that comes with the Vive (bear in mind this image is very old so the included brackets will be a bit better. I did see an image the other day of the new one in an unpacking review but cant find it now, sorry)

u/Bengquanman · 2 pointsr/Vive

I would say more space is better! But,

Get this


And this

You're welcome :)

u/MEGADOR · 2 pointsr/Vive

You can mount them on the wall at home if you want. Then when you want to take them to work just unscrew the lighthouse from the base, leaving the base on the wall.

Then just pick up something like these and take them wherever!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_DGh2wbJ6MYXR9

https://www.amazon.com/Pixnor-Tripod-Camera-Camcorder-Bracket/dp/B01EFI8LOO/ref=pd_sim_421_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01EFI8LOO&pd_rd_r=1H9RMK8F8HK7ZPTHTYPH&pd_rd_w=4jcGX&pd_rd_wg=u8U6z&psc=1&refRID=1H9RMK8F8HK7ZPTHTYPH

u/aiiye · 2 pointsr/Vive

I bought some this week. Let me find what I have.

Edit:

Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS

Eggsnow 2PCS 1/4" Mini Tripod Ball Head Bracket Holder Mount Ballhead for DSLR Camera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ESJ7754

The stands are supposed to arrive tomorrow so I'll finally do the setup. (Controllers are plugged in at my desk though.)

u/Gingaskunk · 2 pointsr/Vive

I bought THESE (they come as a pair), along with 2 of THESE (sold invidually) and they work great, super-sturdy.

I bought them back when the Vive first came out so there might be cheaper solutions out there now though.

u/TJ_VR · 2 pointsr/Vive

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got them when there were on sale for $29. They are $36 now, still not bad though.

u/Anfraxx · 2 pointsr/vive_vr

Someone has already mentioned the storage but I recommend one of these stands - It holds everything and looks good, you can still charge the wands too whilst they are resting in the stand.

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If you are not confident in drilling holds in the wall and mounting the sensors you can always buy some tripods (I got a set of 2 that extend to 7ft) and they also allow for easy configuration of finding the right sensors set ups.

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I have these combined with these adjustable brackets for full fluid setting up.

u/Some_guitarist · 2 pointsr/Vive

Dug through my Amazon list from last year. Here is what I got:

Stands: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Head attachments: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017N6Y08Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those worked great for me. Only downside is that the stands don't really collapse too much if you ever want to put them away.

u/flrancid · 2 pointsr/Vive

http://amzn.com/B00L4YR0BS
http://amzn.com/B00MLWSYB2

a little concerned about them being too wobbly. we'll see

u/essentiallymike · 2 pointsr/Hue

Thank you and steal away lol.

Tip: I had to double up the flood lamps on each window. My original idea was one clamp/bulb per window but it wasn’t giving me the desired brightness so I doubled them up which looked great from the street. You’ll have to play around with it and see what works best for your needs.

I also had two studio light soft box stands lying around that really helped with the brightness and made it so I only had to use one bulb on two of the windows. I would have used just the studio light stands for all the windows if I had enough but I ran through my budget this year already so couldn’t get more. If you’d like, I can PM you a couple pictures of the setup for reference.

The soft box light stands I’m referring to:

Neewer 700W Professional Photography 24x24 inches/60x60 Centimeters Softbox with E27 Socket Light Lighting Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017D7W57S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VDHMDb5HDB7QJ

u/KnivesToAGunFight · 2 pointsr/Twitch

After reading a bunch a reviews I went with the Neewer 700w Pro Kit. Very inexpensive, gets great reviews, and comes with everything you need. I've only used it for 1 day but have already gotten multiple comments on the upgrade.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017D7W57S#Ask

u/GeospatialDaryl · 2 pointsr/flashlight

Thanks and congrats! Another milestone!

I've got to try that Viltron L116T.

u/Virisenox_ · 2 pointsr/flashlight
u/e0nblue · 2 pointsr/Watches

Great shot!! Product photography is 80% lighting. A few basic tricks if you dont want to invest too much:

1- A basic reflector kit (silver, gold, diffusor) will set you back about 30$ and can really help up your photography game. Alternatively, a 2x3 piece of glossy carboard, set like a dome over your watch, can act as a ghetto reflector and give you very nice results.

2- A LED panel such as this one lets you adjust both the intensity and the warmth of the light, which comes in handy when you want to match it with a secondary source of light.

3- You probably already know this, but RAW + Lightroom are your best friends if you’re shooting with a DSLR

u/Halltron · 2 pointsr/battlestations

Oh I found it! And the price dropped a lot! Here:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KZLM3QC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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PS - Does NOT come with a AC power cord. You need to buy that separate.

u/provideocreator · 2 pointsr/videography

One of the good cheap lights is the Viltrox L116T. That should definitely be enough for your needs. It has adjustable color temperature and brightness, and can be powered by either batteries or a power adapter (neither included, but linked on the product page). I think these would provide better lighting than what you're looking at.

u/A_Whole_New_Me · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I had a large ring light that even at low settings just gave me headaches and got me tired fast. I had it angled as best I could but it was so large I couldn't do a lot. I tried diffusing it when it was facing me and it still happened. I moved it so it was bouncing off the wall instead of facing me.

I actually replaced it with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KZLM3QC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01 (you need a power adapter too) and this is in the same spot as the ring light was (behind my monitor because I have no other room) but hasn't hurt my eyes. I don't know if it's just angled in a better way but it's significantly smaller even though the light is still as bright as far as I can tell.

u/spaceminions · 2 pointsr/flashlight

Viltrox L116T(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KZLM3QC/)

Thanks parametrek!

u/coherent-rambling · 2 pointsr/flashlight

I think the only cordless work lights which make sense are the 18v power tool ones. That Milwaukee should be decent, but if you own a cordless drill from a different brand, you should look there, as well - every brand offers something similar. They're all built tough as hell, and the battery packs are easily replaced (even though they're proprietary, they're always available). All the other cordless work lights are either sleek all-in-one homeowner-grade stuff at the hardware store, which works great for a while but probably can't be repaired or rebuilt when the batteries die, or serious commercial-grade stuff like the Pelican and Streamlight, which are built for police and fire with the expectation that a city budget is buying them.

Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any work lights with a CRI specification. You could build your own using the Viltrox light panels /u/maukka loves, but otherwise you're probably getting 70 CRI no matter where you shop.

Of course, depending on your application, don't forget to consider an 18650 headlamp. It's not nearly as bright, but it's always right there.

u/bludborn1 · 2 pointsr/Twitch

I have a similar camera and use two of these https://www.amazon.com/VILTROX-L132T-Dimmable-Panasonic-Camcorders/dp/B01L75TMSM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1538684608&sr=8-4&keywords=viltrox

They are clamped to the uprights on my two side displays with these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077RS1N54/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They work very well. You can change the color temperature and brightness with a dial on the back. They also have the option of being portable with supplied Li batteries.

u/jay3011 · 2 pointsr/flashlight

Congrats on 37k! I’ll stick with the Viltrox L132T

u/dukeface13 · 2 pointsr/flashlight

Thanks as always Para! :) Viltrox

R.I.P. gundeals

u/MayBeTall · 2 pointsr/Vive

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.

u/mcdickmann2 · 2 pointsr/ValveIndex

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.

u/jopasm · 2 pointsr/videography

Another vote for a Canon Vixia. You can get them refurbished for as low as $130 from B&H. We use them at a little community station I'm involved with as loaner/newbie cameras. They'll take a good picture (no, it's not going to match a GH5, but you can just set it up and hit record), are the only entry-level camcorders with a mic input, and the codec edits fairly well even on a modest system.

You will want decent light - "practical light" (IE - overhead lights, lamps, etc) can be enough, but these little LED panels are cheap and bright enough for sit-down interviews where you can place the light a little closer to the person. https://www.amazon.com/VILTROX-L116T-3300K-5600K-Temperature-Brightness/dp/B07D8TTFSR/

You might want to pick up one of those and an inexpensive light stand, you'll need/want a couple of SD cards (I'd recommend 64gb w/ the Vixia, it'll hold hours of interviews and is at a good price/capacity point). Get two, and an external hard drive - a 2tb drive is about $50-60 now. As soon as you get home copy the video to the external hard drive.

You'll want a decent tripod, you might be able to get away with a cheap tripod for this project, but spending a few bucks more gives you something that will hold up. This is still a cheap tripod, and it's heavy, but it's a good one, reasonably smooth pan and tilt and the one we have has stood up to 3 years of abuse by volunteers. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1240923-REG/davis_sanford_provista7518b_provista_7518b_tripod_with.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

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A lavalier mic can be useful. One thing to note, the Vixia does not provide "plug in power" to mics, so you need to look for dynamic mics that truly don't need power or battery powered condenser mics.

u/Wombodia · 2 pointsr/a6000

I don't have a whole lot of experience with the built in flash as when I used it I didn't have much luck with it. It isn't very powerful but I have seen youtube videos showing how you can use it some what effectively. If you are using the kit lens you can use it straight on but if you have a longer lens, such as a Sigma 16mm, the barrel of the lens is so long that it gets in the way of the flash make the built in flash unusable unless you point it upwards and bounce it off the ceiling or such (again i'll refer you to youtube for more research on that). If you are looking for a cheap alternative to the built in flash I highly recommend a cheap $30 flash off Amazon (maybe even cheaper with the Amazon Day deals going on right now) and a cheap LED light for photography for extra light. I personally have this flash (for $30.99) and this LED light (for $34.59).

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There are a few scenarios in which I use these lights.

  1. If I am indoors and there is some ambient light I will typically just use the flash on the a6000 which I then mount the a6000 on a tripod. It is great for group photos as I am still able to hit my focus, use a low ISO (typically 100), and not have to use f1.4 or f2. Typically your lens will be sharper around that F4-6 range in my experience.

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  2. If the room you are shooting in has no good natural light source or poor lighting and you want to use an ISO of 100 and etc I will use the LED light as my main light source. I find a constant light source gives my camera the ability to find the proper focus as the a6000 seems to have trouble finding focus when it is very dark. So if your camera can't hit the proper focus a flash won't really help all that much. Nobody wants a well lit photo that is out of focus.

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  3. Then you can also use them in combo. You can use the LED light as a constant light source and flash if you wish.

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    I will say if I am taking photos of animals or people I never use the LED light as the constant light source can be overwhelmingly bright on the eyes where as the flash is just a quick, well, flash of light. So shooting stills might be best to use an LED light of sorts in your scenario. Again this is my experience of a hobbyist photographer AND if you want to do it on a small budget, by no means am I a professional and I always recommend people to do their own research on how to use their camera properly as there is great videos and guides out there from known professionals.
u/ToyKeeper · 1 pointr/flashlight

Could always use a Viltrox L116T. Super handy for all sorts of things.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D8TTFSR/?tag=parametrek-20

u/PastramiSwissRye · 1 pointr/videography

I've been meaning to write up a guide for this...

If you Google around for cheap light kits, you'll see a lot of "clamp light" builds. I recommend skipping those. Knockoff LED panels have gotten good enough that I think you're better off buying them instead. The clamp lights, to me, are more pieces and trouble to set up, tear down, and travel with than they're worth and they look extremely amateur, which is a problem if you're doing corporate work.

Before you begin, the key to remember is that the smaller the frame, the more cheaply it can be lit. Shoot tight to make your cheap lighting go further and look better.

First, use the sun. Position your subject as if the sun is your key - around to the side a bit so you get some light wrapping. Then bring in your popup light modifier and stand and set it up to diffuse the sun. This almost always looks great and is very cheap and easy to set up.

Next, get a bucket of CN160s and some knockoff Sony NP batteries. Shoot a few of them through your diffusion ring to get a bright enough key, then bounce the rest of them off of white foamcore to get nice fill lights and to fill in the room.

$200 or so will get you pretty well set up - less depending on how many LED panels you want. It's hardly the BEST kit, but it's an excellent, effective, and compact CHEAP kit.

u/nuckingfuts73 · 1 pointr/photography

As far as accessories, besides maybe extra battery and some memory cards you should be really good to go. If you want some nice straps/ clips/ bags, Peak Design has some really nice stuff. As far as video, it can go as deep as you want it to go, it really depends on what you want to do, if you just want a simple documentary/ youtube video set up you could just get a simple Rode Mic and maybe an little LED panel but if you are trying to make like short films, then you'll probably need a lot more lightning/ audio equipment

u/parametrek · 1 pointr/flashlight

Ah, I see. So something similar to this, but designed for a garage instead of a photo studio?

I don't think anyone is making those with modern Cree LEDs. Everything that I've seen has been an array of 5mm LEDs. There might be something with COB-style LEDs however. Closest I can find is a 12v COB floodlamp. That'll be around 800-900 lumens but you'll need to slap together a battery pack and hanging hook. (Those also come in 120V AC versions, if a corded light is acceptable.)

edit: Not a trouble light, but maybe this?

u/westingkane · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

I've used some of these http://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic-Samsung/dp/B004TJ6JH6 before and they worked pretty well

Not sure how well they hold up over time

I've also used a lot of fixtures from Home Depot that work well, buy some reflectors in a few sizes and bulbs in different color temps and wattages to get the look you're going for

I know you're going for cheap (like everybody else is) but don't just buy the cheapest thing you can find, I've made this mistake before and ended up having to go buy something better later when the cheaper alternative broke after a few uses

For another option, I'm with RADTV, definitely consider renting

u/ineedhelpcoding · 1 pointr/canon

Thanks for all of the tips, it's really putting everything into perspective.

We are currently using this set up

and this light LED light:

I was looking for something more on the go since, most of the videos will be taken in public places.

Here's an example of one of our videos. As you can tell the quality is terrible and the audio through a takstar mic is disgusting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vafoXMPfAU

u/cruel_angels_thesis · 1 pointr/photography

Going to LA Convention Center for an anime convention. Will be taking solo and group pictures inside. Here are pictures 1 2 3 from previous years using the 550D/t2i without flash. Flash was making the background too dark and the subject light up too much. I'll be replacing the kit lens with the Canon EF 85mm f1.2 USM ii lens.

I was looking at the [Neewer NW-561](https://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6/r NW-561 speedlite flash. Someone recommended to get one with TTL, they recommended the Yongnuo YN-568EX II. The Neewer NW670 / VK750II E-TTL is cheaper and also has TTL. Which one should I get? Do I get a diffuser or softbox? Which way should I face the flash (walls and ceiling too far/high)?

u/steviiee · 1 pointr/photography

What's a great cheap LED light for car light painting? I was looking at this one, is it good? Also, if I were to use it would I need something to make the light less harsh?

u/JohnnyKaboom · 1 pointr/horror

Those DIY florescent kits can get you into trouble. Sometimes they don't run at the appropriate refresh rate and they'll create a banding effect on certain colors. The inverter dillema always makes field shooting a little tricky. If you've got a couple HMIs, (Frenels, Cans, spots, or whatever you call em in your neck of the woods). It might be worth it to rent a generator since this piece doesn't appear dependent on Foley.

If you need the flat face light look amazon sells these cheap LED's that are great in pinch [Amazon Link] (http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409497084&sr=8-1&keywords=led+camera+light)

I used one on a shot I did a while back I qued it up. It's just the bathroom shot so you can stop playing after you get an idea of what we did with the lights. You'll notice a color shift in the middle to try and change the feel of the scene (Adjustment in post) but basically the light has a pretty good effect as long as you remain within 5 feet of your target. Also works as nice fill on extreme closeups.

Good luck on the re-shoot, I look forward to seeing your results.

u/Arsinik · 1 pointr/postprocessing

The first image is a sparkler, the second could be something as simple as this punk hair toy. One of the tools I use to light paint is a $30 LED brick that works great.

Setup a tripod, depending on your light source and the object you're lighting it will be 1-30+ seconds. If you're using a model they've got to sit very still for as long as the light is interacting with them.

u/ApplesArePeopleToo · 1 pointr/flashlight

Try the Neewer liner of video lights. Cheap and cheerful, a very handy bit of kit for videographers. I have the CN-160:

https://www.amazon.com/NEEWER®-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6

u/FlawlessGaming_HD · 1 pointr/McJuggerNuggets

Its a Canon 70d w/ 18-135mm lens and 17-85mm Lens (the 17-85mm is the one that clicks when it is focusing) For a microphone he uses a Rode VMPR VideoMic Pro R. He used the NEEWER 160 LED light for the ursla series. To mount the microphone and light he used something like the Eynpire Camera Triple Mount.

u/MikeTaylorPhoto · 1 pointr/EarthPorn

Thanks. We'll be back there in a month, looking forward to it. The lighting set up is 2 LED panels mounted on tripods, one off camera left and one off camera right.


Nice shot of Delicate Arch, following you now on IG. We're on IG at @taylor_photo

u/xKozmic · 1 pointr/FinalFantasyTCG

The Six Sages Gaming Set up!

Lights!

Lights Stand

Battery for Lights

Battery Charger

Mic Stand This will also need a camcorder attachment. Will require more research to find correct one

Camera!

u/h2oletsgo · 1 pointr/NewTubers

So ill focus on three things: Audio, lighting and general video stability ect.

First off Audio.
Audio makes up alot of the video and if it sucks its bad. The built in mics on phones are pretty good but the rode video mic me will add value
I dont think this is the first and most important thing and you should look at some alternatives wich are cheaper. Just buy something because if youre going to be further away from the phone the sound will often suck. Heres a good video on this topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5M3Zn8h27c

next up lighting, think about your current setup, will you be able to film at night, wdo you have enough light? If you have alot of space id recommend a softbox kit from amazon. You get 2 sopftboxes for usually around 50bucks wich will give you soft even light.If you dont have enough space/budet look for led video lights on amazon. neewer has something called like 160 or whatever.Its just a big thing with lots of leds and it gets super bright(https://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic-Samsung/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487198195&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+led)
You might need something to hold up the light but books will also do the job.

As for general I think theres 2 things. One either a gorilla pod or tripod, think about your situation. Will a gorilla pod get high enough?Again books will do the job fine but it can be annoying. A regular tripod will be comfortable to use but might not work for you. And last is some app that lets you change settings, I think theres one called filmicpro just look up some video shoting apps. Mainly you want it to turn off auto focus exposure ect so theres no weird jumping around focus/exposure.

Good luck with your channel, I think an app that lets you turn off autofocus and exposure is very important and depending on your situation you should invest in lights or audio. Or maybe even both.

Have fun with your eating!

u/Hxjb · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

The 50mm prime lens is a nice ADDITION to your kit. I would not purchase a 50mm lens as your only/first lens because you are then forced into moving your camera closer/far away from your subject as you can not zoom to set up shots.

The 600D is good for what it is and you don't have many other options for under 1000$. Most 600D's come with an 18-55mm lens, I purchased a used 600D with a 18-135mm lens which I recommend over the 18-55mm. Of course, it is slightly more expensive, but glass isn't a bad investment because should you upgrade your body, you still have your lenses.

Tripod: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/243272-REG/Davis_Sanford_PROVISTA7518B_Provista_7518_Tripod_w_FM18.html

Several other redditors have recommended this tripod, and I own one as well. Stands up to about 6 feet tall, fluid pans and tilts, quick and easy to set up/break down. Best bang for the dollar.

Audio: Zoom H4N is the recorder you would want, but unfortunately, I think everything you are looking for is tough to get under 1000$. Since you are doing interviews I would recommend 1-2 wireless lavaliers.

If you are working by yourself, maybe a RODE Videomic PRO. It's a shotgun mic, but operates through 3.5mm rather than XLR, so it can mount on your cameras shoe and plug directly in replacing your camera audio. There's a kit you can get with the VMP that comes with a dead cat, boom pole, and extension cable. If you buy a Zoom H1, you can record to that and boom from wherever regardless of your camera. However, the Zoom H1 doesn't take XLR input.

The kit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RODE-VideoMic-Pro-Microphone-Booming-Kit-1-Boom-Deadcat-and-25-Cable-/160879124199?pt=US_Pro_Audio_Microphones&hash=item2575249ee7

Zoom h1: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/699403-REG/Zoom_H1_H1_Ultra_Portable_Digital_Audio.html

Lighting: There are a lot of guide's out there for DIY light kits. I would look into that, you should be able to build a 3 point light kit for under 100$ from your local hardware store. Also, for 25$ this LED light is great, however it is not a substitute for 3 point lighting.

LED: http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411574797&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+160+led+cn-160

u/WineEm · 1 pointr/Photography_Gear

Just get the nifty fifty. Also known as the fantastic plastic. It’s a good lens for the price. Also maybe get a light source, these led video lights are all you need, just learn white balance editing.

NEEWER 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light, LED Light for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Panasonic,SONY, Samsung and Olympus Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Xrx4CbRPNS69Z

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Apx4Cb5AGTZ3S

u/Chuckwurt · 1 pointr/pinball

Get an external light. Very important. NEEWER 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light, LED Light for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Panasonic,SONY, Samsung and Olympus Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EfR3CbY5M4H77

Outside of that I run an i7 computer with video card, 3 Sony handy cams with Elgato Cam Link capture devices, and a blue snowball mic. Do not get the ice snowball, that one stinks. This stream is every cam set to 1080p 60 FPS with my computer outputting 1080/60 FPS. Hope that helps!

u/bellamypro123 · 1 pointr/weddingvideography

oh yea i forgot about that. I recently bought a cheap 160 LED light panel. works great! link

u/krichner0908 · 1 pointr/Filmmakers
u/Inaspectuss · 1 pointr/buildapcsales

They have their use cases. I'm a photographer, and for LED panels like this (if you're shooting in seriously low light, particularly for video) it's insanely expensive to keep buying regular batteries. Yeah, may be more convenient, but batteries aren't cheap and the cost adds up quick if you need lots of them.

u/SkylarShankman · 1 pointr/videography

If you're looking for some cheap video lighting to help brighten up a shot I would recommend searching on Amazon for LED panels. They can range from small and cheap to bigger, brighter, and much more expensive. I would search around and try and find something that's in your price range. They can certainly be useful to help add some light in an interview setting or you can use them mounted on top of your camera if you're shooting an event in the dark like a wedding reception or a nightclub.

u/Clawse · 1 pointr/videography

Not OP, but what do you think about me purchasing this ??

I need to film a scene inside a caravan, and I've been looking at this one too, but I don't think it'll fit inside. Thoughts?

u/landostolemycar · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

Something like this Neewer Shoulder Rig Kit $105. Something like this Neewer 160 LED Light $32. A Rode Mic $150? Zoom H1 $100. Headphones <$100? 500ish total without the cost of a DSLR and lens.

u/zeFinn · 1 pointr/photography

I've used something similar to this before, it's very small and can mount to the hot shoe of your DSLR so its great for run and gun video stuff. Its dimmable as well and comes with a diffusion filter which should help with your intensity concerns.

u/knoland · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

I'm going to assume you're running on a low budget, so I'd sugest, the NEEWER CN-160 LED Light, it runs on a variety of batteries and is reasonably powerful (and cheap).

u/tylerc66 · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

> e you red head and blast it through a nice white bed sheet hanging between two stands.
> Get this sheet as close to your subject as possible without it being in frame and then bring in your light as appropriate for the correct exposure.
> In terms of light placement it looks to me they are using it above camera, and slightly to the right.

I shot the video, we used 2 small led lights http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1453910246&sr=8-10&keywords=canon+led+lights . I will try the bed sheet idea next time thanks. Also what is a red head?

u/CatShirtComedy · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

I've used flashlights before, big ol' mag lights (the kinds cop use) can be effective.

http://youtu.be/1LPr0qFTebo

The lighting set up for that was a mag-light through a shoot through umbrella just out of frame (maybe 4 feet away?) and a second light on top of the hood of a car maybe 5-10 feet camera left to the side of the talent. I don't think we even had to crank the ISO too much on that. Maybe 640. I don't have an HD copy of that file anymore.

In more recent times I've used this:
http://www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-CN-160-camera-video-light/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377727985&sr=8-1&keywords=LED+Video+Light+160

Careful with this though, as the battery drains the lights get dimmer, which isn't noticeable until it's too late. Be sure to check shots and change out batteries frequently.

That gives a look like this when used on camera, around 3-5 feet away from the talent.
http://youtu.be/hCxm_rBElU8

If you had a few of these, and kept things mostly tight you can probably get away with it.

u/danger_nooble · 1 pointr/photography

I'm an avid window light shooter when I work with food as well, but of course now that the darker season has hit that isn't really an option in the evening time.

Alternatively, I use a cheap video LED and a small softbox. It's not ideal by any means, but it's a quick and mobile option in your price range and sits nicely on a light stand. Here's an example of it in use without the softbox on it, taken in a very dark restaurant corner. An assistant is holding it for me camera left.

If you're shooting in a small space, it will get the job done at the price point you're at.

u/OwlWisdom · 1 pointr/weddingvideography

I was actually thinking about doing it this way too, I was thinking about buying this light, mounting it on a hot shoe, and yeah, the microphone is a great addition would likely be better than with the Rode shotgun. And also the diverse backgrounds would be a big plus. Do you think the light is overkill? I dont want people to be getting blinded while I talk to them. But now that I'm imagining the edit, it would be kind of boring if all the stories had the same static background.

u/TheTacHam · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

Thanks for the clarification on the strobe, for some reason my mind went straight to the umbrella strobes.

I have this, but was not using it during my last shoot. It is plenty bright, but it is not controlled at all, just like a big flashlight on top of the camera. I do not think it will cause any issues.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TJ6JH6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Should I be adjusting the white balance on my camera at all, or just in post-production? I think it is on auto mode right now, have not been messing with it trying to get the rest of my manual controls down, shutter speed, ISO and apature.

This was my first dark shooting, so that was my attempt at playing with my ISO. I still have yet to take a good look at the photographs. I fully expect the upper limit of the camera to be poor.

The focus issue has been hurting me. I have been doing mostly wildlife photography up to this point, but some people complain that my photographs are "blurry and out of focus." I still have just a basic 100-300 lens and shooting at the upper limit does produce poorer quality photographs, I like having the apature set so only the subject is focused and the background is blurry. So I feel I am on the right track, just need to improve my skills. Over the summer I will be upgrading my equipment so hopefully that brings a better quality as well.

u/Skaare42 · 1 pointr/lego

Thank you! That's actually something I've been attempting to improve lately. Historically I was using my iPhone, because attempts to use a DSLR looked even worse (because I had no idea what I was doing). After becoming a wee bit more knowledgeable on a recent vacation in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, I became determined to finally improve my indoor shots. I found some surprisingly reasonable equipment on Amazon for background and lighting (lighting x2, tabletop backdrop stand, background paper, clamps to hold the paper taut), leveraged tripods I already owned and used one of my Pentax DSLRs (A K20D in this case). I still auto-leveled all the images on my computer, but hopefully they are better than in the past.

u/msadvn · 1 pointr/DSLR

I've used this with a T3i for video and it works nicely.

u/GWLPotassium · 1 pointr/gopro

Thanks bro. I used a this handle with this light

u/The_gamerette · 1 pointr/LetsPlayCritiques

Totally! I can actually recommend the lights I have (not to sound weird I promise I just think they're good cheap lights). I have now a total of 3 and a umbrella light although you probably only need 2 and could be really creative with reflective things!

u/Hakotron · 1 pointr/letsplay

You can get a mini-tripod with this depending on your budget: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B004TJ6JH6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've attached that to my Canon T3i used as webcam to record and adjust the lighting to how I need it.

Also I mostly record during the day, so the sunlight that comes in the living room goes well combine with the led lighting.

u/dragonjujo · 1 pointr/learnprogramming

I'm surprised it hasn't been suggested yet, but get some ambient lighting behind your monitors. Nothing too bright, just a simple strip of LEDs would be sufficient, like these. It helps reduce the eyestrain from the heavy lighting contrast between the monitors and the negative space behind them.

u/Plurnay · 1 pointr/hometheater

I have two of these on a 55 inch tv.. I use the usb on my tv to power them its works great http://www.amazon.ca/Antec-Halo-Led-Bias-Lighting/dp/B0053B347M

u/king_cannabis · 1 pointr/buildapc

i believe they mean this kind of thing my dude

u/PAPO1990 · 1 pointr/buildapc

WOOOOAH, that is WAAAY overkill, and not the best option either (it would work, but it's the hard way, and there's WAY too many lights there). You will be able to change the colour manually but that's it.

This http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Halo-LED-Bias-Lighting/dp/B0053B347M is a propper Bias lighting kit.

Bias lighting isn't designed to change with the screen, but the simple white glow of reflected light from behind a screen can significantly reduce eye strain and even improve perceived image quality.

I put a rope light behind my TV a while back (because we had it anyway, and finding large TV sized kits can be tricky), and my TV looks noticeably better now (when I bother to use it, it's a bit of a pain to climb behind the TV to turn it on & off). It allows me to turn off all the lights and not get sore eyes from watching the bright TV in a dark room.

u/chim_cheree · 1 pointr/GirlGamers

How bright is your monitor? The typical factory default settings are way, way too bright for long term use. I've heard it said that your monitor should ideally be about as bright as a well-lit book page. It will look a little odd at first, but you'll get used to it.

I'm in the process of setting up LED backlighting (bias lighting) on my monitor as well. Apparently it is loads better for your eyes than playing in the dark, or shining a bright overhead light or desk lamp near your screen.

Here's a cheap option for LED backlighting with minimal fuss: http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Halo-LED-Bias-Lighting/dp/B0053B347M

u/readinginbraille · 1 pointr/battlestations

I will definitely look into those; thanks! I was considering the Antec bias LEDs but the ones you got look enticing as well.

u/jad3d · 1 pointr/buildapc

Try the "Antec Halo Bias Lighting" - it's a strip of LEDs powered by usb. If your monitor has usb ports it's crazy simple.


http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Halo-LED-Bias-Lighting/dp/B0053B347M

u/Benda · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I've been digging on these Antec light-strips. Yeah they're aren't the perfect white temp or whatever but they're pretty nifty.

http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Halo-LED-Bias-Lighting/dp/B0053B347M

u/LeeHarveyShazbot · 1 pointr/buildapc

Antec Bias Lighting 12 bucks and designed expressly for this purpose.

Adhesive strip sticks to monitor, comes with usb plug. I just got two of these for my monitor and the HD tv version.

u/eyejaeplas · 1 pointr/Filmmakers
u/ICreationI · 1 pointr/Twitch

Personally I just went for it and got
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kfVByb3M3GG3G

Worth it. Brought them with me in Christmas to get good lighting for photos. Great success!(;
Came with carrying case and everything!

u/cheapassreviews · 1 pointr/NewTubers

Thanks! I've been eyeing something cheap like this (comes with stand):
https://www.amazon.com/Photography-Portrait-Continuous-LimoStudio-LMS103/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1474599365&sr=1-2&keywords=light+set

Have you used the neewer one? Seems like it would be a great key light. I've heard the cheaper ones can sometimes have flicker problems, but the reviews are kind of amazing for it only being $33. Might have to pick it up. What's your lighting like?

u/Bombiebru · 1 pointr/BeautyGuruChat

http://www.amazon.com/Photography-Portrait-Continuous-LimoStudio-LMS103/dp/B005FHZ2SI

This is the light kit I have. It works really well for starting out and its like 51 bucks.

u/SuperKato1K · 1 pointr/Twitch

That's pretty limited space for a green screen, but two simple umbrella lamps (at about 45-60' angles L & R) would probably suffice. If you have the space and can put one on either side of your computer table, that would probably work. You can get them fairly cheaply on Amazon.

Something like this (just an example): http://www.amazon.com/Photography-Portrait-Continuous-LimoStudio-LMS103/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462284480&sr=8-1&keywords=umbrella+studio+light

A top light can be very helpful, but it's more difficult to pull off in the average home environment. A ceiling lamp should suffice. A small back-light is nice too, and some studio lighting kits come with them. Might not be realistic with 1-2' behind you though.

There are lots of professional lighting tip videos on youtube, etc. I only have one lamp (umbrella-type) in use on my streaming setup at the moment, but I learned a lot about professional studio lighting just from watching videos. Good luck!

Edit: If you would like to see what one lamp looks like in a typical home environment, go ahead and spend 30 seconds on one of my VODs. What you'll see is:

1 x run of the mill umbrella studio light with a somewhat expensive 1950 lumen 6000K daylight bulb (LED) - placement is about a meter to my front-right, at about 45'.

1 x normal ceiling lamp w/ 2 x 13w soft-white bulbs (LED) - located about 4 feet rear-right at about 45'.

My lighting solution is acceptable IMO, but is in no way "professional" (my space restrictions make a full lighting solution impossible). However, you can see what even a single light diffusing umbrella with a very good bulb can do to help.

u/FrankSoul · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

I started with a similar cheap kit to this: http://www.amazon.com/Photography-Portrait-Continuous-LimoStudio-LMS103/dp/B005FHZ2SI?ie=UTF8&keywords=light%20kit&qid=1462400627&ref_=sr_1_3&sr=8-3

I still use it to this day from time to time although with softboxes. Anything from cowboystudio (or similar names that en with studio, limostudio, fancystudio) will do fine for starting. They are cheap made but I grew my kit from there. Changed the bulbs for more powerful ones. Put a 1 bulb to 4 bulb adapter. Bought a couple led panels, better stands etc.

Buy one or two 5 in 1 reflectors with c stands and clips.

If you want a better kit (your budget seems to allow it) I would get individual lights and build a kit. I'm a big fan of led. I always shoot raw so as long as my lights have the same color temps I'm usually fine.

Hope that helps.

u/rb612 · 1 pointr/photography

Thank you, this is very helpful.

Here is what I bought. I'm not using flashes as it's continuous lighting.

u/MRdecepticon · 1 pointr/oculus

Photography Light stands are your best friend. Anything that has a camera mount (threaded screw that goes into the bottom of a camera) will work with the rift sensors.

I bought this kit for my wife's dress photography sessions but she stopped using them. The stands are PERFECT for either a full 3 sensor room setup OR just the rear sensor.

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u/rolfraikou · 1 pointr/mildlyinteresting

Why don't you get the photolights?

I know they're a bit pricier, but they will last longer and, in the end, might end up costing the same amount.

Top seller on amazon

I would really like to know, as these are almost tempting to for me to buy.

u/sillysnek6 · 1 pointr/poshmark

Sure! This is what I bought:
Photography Photo Portrait... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

u/LuciditySam · 1 pointr/Twitch

Do you mean these? https://www.amazon.com/Photography-Portrait-Continuous-LimoStudio-LMS103/dp/B005FHZ2SI

Those are what I have in my wishlist but I won't really have room for them. Also, I don't know if I can use LED strips since I'm renting. Don't they require being drilled into the wall?

u/Old_Bay_Boy · 1 pointr/Flipping

I'm getting pretty frustrated the quality of my photos, especially with brighter, neon, or pastel clothes. I'm currently using these + a white sheet flat lay + iPhone 8 camera. I try to take photos in the lightest part of my house, but it's gray as hell where I am during this time of year. Any suggestions on improving my setup or technique? TIA.

u/MrSenpai_mD · 1 pointr/FulfillmentByAmazon

I would suggest that you try it yourself if you have a DSLR (maybe even try it with your smartphone camera if you don't have a DSLR). It takes time, but it can save a lot of money. Unless you go to somewhere like Fiverr, even the cheapest photographers you will find IRL will charge hundreds. Seriously professional ones like to charge thousands. Here's an outline if you're interested:

  1. Firstly, get a white backdrop of some kind. When you white out the background in post, you want your reflections on the product to match.
  2. It's important to use manual settings with product photography; otherwise, you will get unnecessarily noisy images (your auto mode on your DSLR expects you to be shooting handheld, not on a tripod, so it uses a relatively fast shutter speed and thus high ISO and low f/stop). Set your aperture to something like f11 to f18, ISO 100, and adjust shutter speed to expose slightly brighter than your metering tells you to.
  3. Then white out your photos in Photoshop or, if you don't want to invest in Photoshop, something like Affinity Photo works just as well. Remember to up the contrast by using levels after you're done.
  4. If you want to take it up a notch, then you're going to need to focus more on getting the lighting right. I recommend getting at least three light stands with color-balanced light bulbs, around 5500 K. There are combos on Amazon that could give you everything you need. (not an affiliate link)

    If you're not interesting in going DIY for this because you don't have a camera or the time, DM me; I've been doing product photography for about 4 years and Photoshop for 8. I have a Fiverr listing you may be interested in, but I won't link to here since I know the subreddit rules. If you're not interested, no worries.

    Product Photography is a huge category on Fiverr, I suggest you look around. If it's not an extremely valuable one-of-a-kind item for Etsy or something, then it makes sense to bet about $10 + the price of your item, instead of immediately going to a full-fledged product photographer and spending hundreds.
u/stephaquarelle · 1 pointr/photography

Trying to set up to take photographs of my watercolor paintings to produce digital copies that I can make prints from. I am open to buying stuff if I need to, but if possible would like to use what I already have. My main concerns are accurate colors, even lighting and of course a sharp image without distortion. Will be editing in Adobe Photoshop. I am by no means a good photographer, but I am a bit familiar with manual settings. Both my brother and dad were into photography at some point, so I have access to some gear.

I have:

Nikon D7100

50mm f/1.8 and a 50mm f/1.4 G

35mm f/1.8 G

85mm f/3.5 G ED macro

4 tripods

3500K light bulbs

A wall to attach paintings to


My current plan is to use the 50mm f/1.4 lens on a tripod about 3ft away from the wall - or at a distance where the painting fills most of the viewfinder. I put two 3500k lights on tripods and will have one on both sides ideally at a 45 degree angle (or less?). Will be shooting raw and at iso 100 - that's about the extent of my plan but I am trying to do more research for the best set up.

My questions are: Would some sort of color balance or grey card help? I am not exactly familiar with how something like this works but I've seen them mentioned in a few places online - it seems expensive but accurate colors is important to me.

Should I get something to diffuse the lights? I am almost just considering getting something like this if that would be sufficient.

Any critique of my plan or other tips on photographing artwork would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

u/mwraaaaaah · 1 pointr/photography

I am looking to get some lighting gear like this. However, I already have some stands and umbrellas - what is the thing I would be looking to buy if I were only looking for the head (that would hold a light bulb)? Also, what kind of light bulbs should I look for?

u/Lousy24 · 1 pointr/Twitch

These are a little cheaper and work exactly the same: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oZybzbZ9XAP4V Just make sure they're about at a 45° angle to you on either side, a little above your head. And make sure the green screen is back just enough so you're not casting any dark or large shadows on it

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

This is the exact kit I got. No adjustable output :/ I'm thinking I could do some product photography and maybe some portraits but I don't have many other ideas

u/Elderlyat30 · 1 pointr/videography

This one looks good in that price range.

Photography Photo Portrait Studio 600W Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit by LimoStudio, LMS103 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7WkdzbE542YXW

Make sure you get daylight if you are mixing with windows. Some CFLs will be way too warm to mix.

I think for your budget, you'll get more light going with CFLs. It'll be a little warmer, but not searingly hot.

u/CilantroGamer · 1 pointr/IAmA

I prefer OBS for software. It's lightweight, easy to use, and gets the job done. XSplit is a bit more feature rich but for most people's uses OBS will work.

As far as your camera, if you want to do a camera setup the most important thing is lighting. Really any HD webcam - I prefer Logitech models - up through an actually professional camera will work. I like using a greenscreen but regardless of if you use one or not you have to have good lighting. Using normal household lighting might work, but I'd suggest getting some cheap studio lights. I picked up this and it works just fine.

It takes a lot of work to get lighting and camera settings just right, so just take your time and work on it. I'm still not 100% happy with my setup, but that's something I'm going to be working on while I'm on a break from streaming.

u/CardMechanic · 1 pointr/turning

That lighting backdrop looks good. You'll then need to solve the problem of softening light sources on the sides. You could do the backdrop and use a larger box with paper windows to diffuse light, or pick up some continuous lighting and umbrellas.

http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Portrait-Umbrella-Continuous-Lighting/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421634201&sr=8-1&keywords=Continuous+lighting

As far as cameras go, you don't need latest and greatest. Get a model a few years old and a telephoto lens. I would suggest something with live View so you can judge exposure. I would actually say that in your situation, a decent Micro 4/3s camera would be perfect. Even a Sony NEX would be fine. They are both interchangeable lens cameras. They both offer cheap telephotos too. Again, you don't really need a macro lens.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-NEX-5TL-Compact-Interchangeable-Digital/dp/B00ENZRP38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421634410&sr=8-1&keywords=Sony+nex

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-55-210mm-F4-5-6-3-E-Mount-Cameras/dp/B00HNJWSDS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1421634575&sr=8-3&keywords=Sony+NEX+telephoto



u/Ntf23 · 1 pointr/photography

Thanks ! This is what I have at the moment.

Photography Photo Portrait Studio 600W Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit by LimoStudio LMS103 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_uDpCwbFP3M7R2

And I have a seamless bright white paper background. I also have 2 additional smaller lights....same company, same color.

u/zuproc · 1 pointr/flashlight
u/mandoliinimies · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This lighting kit; I'm mostly doing outdoor/macro photography, but if I expand to portraits I could actually be making some money out of all this.

u/av4rice · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

> would this be a good place to start? (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?

Not really. Overall output is pretty low so it won't help much, and it doesn't look like you can control the amount of output either, which is really important.

Unfortunately the cheapest good option costs somewhat more.

> Also for video work would these lights be a good set up? (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050K3DW2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=12ABU74GX8YT&coliid=IXN17S7HHO3QY)

Don't know much about video. Looks like those have higher output which is good, but still no output control. And why not use the same set for both video and stills?

u/MurphysMagnet · 1 pointr/Flipping

I use my phone. I've had a couple of high end Panasonic and Canon DSLRs, but I switched to just using my phone a while back. The higher end models have a "pro" mode that will let you adjust just about everything. Most of my pictures come out super clear with an almost invisible background.

If you want to stick with your camera and just need more light different light boxes could help or maybe a light ring. Good deals on Amazon and eBay.

You could also just take pictures in natural light if that is at all possible.

I'm currently using a Samsung Galaxy S8+ and I was using these lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8GpaBbWCXSDTK until a few days ago when I found this kit in a Goodwill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008GWH7VE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GJpaBbG4K66S8



u/mesophonie · 1 pointr/Flipping

I agree about the background, but it was my only option since my house is so dark! It's funny because just this morning I ordered this kit:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm pretty excited about it. I feel like I can't get much detail from my pics, and figured getting a solid background would improve things tons, as well as less distracting. Plus i can't for the life of me get a good pic of a solid black or white garment outside.

I use my galaxy s4. I know other sellers use their cell phones as well, and I personally don't intend to change that. I don't feel like getting a nice expensive camera isn't in the cards for me at the moment. Plus it's super convenient for me to use my phone.

u/hello_plizzy · 1 pointr/poshmark

I've been using this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ and it's been great so far. I'm not a skilled photographer, but this lighting really did make a difference.

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u/elisahayes · 1 pointr/crossdressing

I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI
I used to use a remote but I had to hide it in the pics so now I use voice commands or Android phones have a feature to take a pic when you place your hand in front of you, thats quite helpful.

u/digitalwilson08 · 1 pointr/letsplay

It depends. you can get away with it with regular house lamps, or get a lighting kit
here is one i bough, but takes a bit of room . If going with regular house lamps, make sure it casts light evenly and does that you dont cast a shadow on the screen.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They sometimes go on sale , and i was lucky to get mine for 35 dollars. Very good lighting!

u/raheemopk · 1 pointr/photography

would you guys recommend this?

u/Top_Agent · 1 pointr/youtube

Buy a green screen like this one about $60 and a cheap webcam for $50 and for lighting $60

u/bluesedge · 1 pointr/photography

Will this light kit be adequate for small product photography for creating that seamless white background effect? Specifically fishing lures for a web store. I would get one of those soft box kits but I would like to use these lights for other things. Like setting up a green screen studio for my young nieces and nephews. Thanks

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=APGNKGIBL58YH

u/Ambitionlessness · 1 pointr/videography

Thank you for your insight. It's given me something to think about. I think I'm going with the Panasonic now. Here's the list I've gathered:

Panasonic G7

White balance card

[This](
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005FHZ2SI&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) lighting set.

Amazon basics tripod

Whatever the shotgun mic will be

No extra lenses for now

Some bag

u/ThufirrHawat · 1 pointr/Beginning_Photography

u/valltekk Just to chime in with my limited experience but hours upon hours of researching tripods, I agree, don't go too cheap. I was going to get an Amazon Basics tripod, they had it listed as a bestseller with like 4k reviews...until I read the 1 star reviews. Tons of people complaining about an arm or other failure causing the tripod to collapse and smash their gear.

I ended up getting a Manftotto 290 light, it's aluminum and can only hold 8 lbs of gear but it's also half the price.

I also bought some portrait lights that were super cheap, like $50 for three stands and two umbrellas. They're not bad for the price but I recently got a speedlite and a mount for that and they are too flimsy to hold it and the softbox. Keep in mind though, the speedlite and softbox are a lot heavier than the lights and fixtures it comes with.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Mbellotti · 1 pointr/photography

For a starter set, I went with yongnuo speed lights and cheap stands and umbrellas from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015ZALVI4/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1453912336&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=yongnuo+560+iv&dpPl=1&dpID=51z85GnO1DL&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005FHZ2SI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1453912456&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=light+stands+for+photography&dpPl=1&dpID=51fq2%2ByrrcL&ref=plSrch

I bought the flash and trigger separate but since found this deal for two speed lights and the trigger, saves you a few bucks. They are quite good for the price. Keep in mind they are manual flashes

Also, there is a "frequently bought together" suggestion with the speed lights. You'll need the hot shoe adaptor to put onto the stands if you plan to do it that way. The little diffusers are helpful when I don't have an umbrella and can't bounce the flash off a wall or ceiling.

The stands are pretty cheap. But for the price I can't complain. The only real issue I have is if you are outside you will probably need something to hold them down as they are pretty light.

Hope that helps get you started.

u/Kloosless · 1 pointr/videography

Man, this sub is dope. Thanks everyone for your quick responses! I didn't even think about the camera auto adjusting, that plus the fluorescent light and the button LEDs are probably not a good combination. I will test is out and report back!

Also, if i was going to buy some low cost lighting (~50$) what would be a good set? I read the wiki and people said http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ref=ox_sc_imb_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=APGNKGIBL58YH
which look nice and are pretty bang for your buck but still might be a little over kill for tabletop.

Thanks!

u/brycebehrman · 1 pointr/AfterEffects

Nishika N8000 is a popular camera for this effect

u/glassjoe92 · 1 pointr/photography

Trying to build a simple, large overhead rig for work for under $300 to do creative, top-down shots. We have a Canon EOS 7D and a 28-135mm lens that we will probably replace because it has an issue with the zoom sliding down at anything more than a 30 degree tilt.

I think I've come up with a pretty bare bones rig that will work. But since I usually just shoot by hand or tripod and don't have much experience with studio equipment, I was hoping someone could check to make sure this would work.

u/bad-coffee · 1 pointr/golf

Manfrotto clamp $30.

Plus a Ball head phone clamp $40

$70+ phone clamp on a starter set of clubs. Reddit approves!

Add an Anker power pack and you don't need to tap into the cart power.

u/J_Washington · 1 pointr/piano

Not for the piano specifically, but for any top down knolled shots I use Manfrotto gear:

244 Variable Friction Magic Arm with Camera Bracket

TwistGrip Universal Smartphone Clamp

496RC2 Compact Ball Head with Quick Release Plate

055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column

035RL Super Clamp with 2908 Standard Stud

Amazon is linked, but I recommend looking around before buying, as pro photo gear is usually on sale somewhere.

The only thing not listed is the lighting, but that’s because location/content determines the setup.

u/kickstand · 1 pointr/Cameras

Good, even lighting is going to be the biggest concern, followed by the camera mount. I think given good lighting, almost any camera would do the job, provided it can make a video as long as you require (some cameras have a short time limit on how long of a video it can create).

Maybe something like a background stand, and mount the strobes on either end and the camera in the middle of it, with the table under it.

https://www.efavormart.com/products/8ft-height-adjustable-crossbar-kit-backdrop-support-system-stand-with-free-clips

Use some kind of clamp to mount the lights and camera:

https://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-035RL-Super-Clamp-Standard/dp/B0018LQVIA/ref=asc_df_B0018LQVIA/

https://www.amazon.com/Smallrig-Thread-Cameras-Umbrellas-Shelves/dp/B0062U2M4E/ref=asc_df_B0062U2M4E/

Note that I'm not recommending any of these specific products, just citing them as examples to get you started researching. Browse around the Smallrig site and see what they have:

https://www.smallrig.com/

u/made_by_edgar · 1 pointr/Calligraphy

It's actually an overhead setup. I got my Sony a6300 held by this arm and is held by the edge of my table wit this

u/danecreekphotography · 1 pointr/photography

You need three things:

  1. Manfrotto super clamp. The Kupo Convi Clamp works too and is cheaper.
  2. Manfrotto magic arm. There are cheaper variations, but this thing is going to support your expensive gear. I don't skimp here.
  3. Safety cables

    I don't remember if the Alien Bees have an obvious place for the safety cable to attach (my Einsteins didn't). If there isn't a place you can get 120lb. strength zip ties from a local hardware store and run one through the umbrella holder on the strobe to make a loop and then safety cable around that zip tie.

    Clamp to pole, use the magic arm to attach the light to the arm, and safety cable in case it comes loose.

    This is very similar to lighting for basketball arenas. A friend of mine, Joel, has a great blog entry on how to set up a similar system for indoor sports.

    Don't forget to come back and share photos of how it works out!
u/halfthrottle · 1 pointr/motorcycles

I just picked up a Manfrotto Super Clamp, and Heavy Duty Flex Arm. Haven't played with it much yet, but got some cool angles with it at the end of this video.

u/antwerx · 1 pointr/Multicopter

I like both but for different reason. If I am going for a quick flight or during my lunch break. Then I take goggle diversity. If am doing a race day or a longer day or flying I take the ground station. I do like that my ground station is taller. I got a "photography light stand" off Amazon that extends up much higher than a standard tripod. https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Light-Stands-Cases/dp/B001WB02Z4?th=1

u/jhcitsolutions · 1 pointr/videography

Three light kit with led panels at 400 gonna be tough.

Just make sure you are getting reasonable cri, unlikely that low. Another option that would fit in that range would be something like this:

Softbox qty. 3
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DLVR1JK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_VVTEDb9K7EDK0

Bulb quad splitter qty. 3

https://www.amazon.com/JACKYLED-Light-Bulb-Socket-Adapter/dp/B07BFMY8TR

Led bulbs, qty 12, two six packs

https://www.amazon.com/Hyperikon-Dimmable-Equivalent-Qualified-UL-Listed/dp/B0779C6F3Z

Dimmer qty. 3

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-TBL03-10E-Tabletop-Control-300-Watt/dp/B00A80756O

Cheapy stands, qty. 4 (at least one will break)


https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Light-Stands-Cases/dp/B001WB02Z4

Add in some sandbags, extension cords, etc and up and running as cheap or cheaper than bad quality led panel lights. Not an elegant, durable, or great solution but way better than poor natural light and then can save up for proper lights at better budget maybe?

u/CMDR_Shazbot · 1 pointr/Vive

Yea I spent 2x that on a goddamn lens... lol. I ordered these and some joints for a travel kit. Now I need a tiny case.

u/Majordomo_ · 1 pointr/Vive

I did some research and I found these ball mounts to be the best quality for the price.

I also bought a pair of these Aluminum Adjustable Light Stands as I will most likely be moving my lighthouses around.

u/Gahaha · 1 pointr/Vive

There are cheap pairs you can find on amazon for about $35-40. I ordered a pair but was unhappy with the amount of wobble when extended at max height. Now returning those, I ended up spending a bit more for quality, these are the best I found. IMO, it's worth investing a bit more for something sturdy and quality built.

I have a shelf as well which this clamp will work nicely.

u/trevy021 · 1 pointr/photography

Honestly, I think you’ll be unhappy going cheap in the beginning. You’ll probably want to upgrade later on, so you might want to save some extra money for better equipment. But if that’s not an option right now, I totally understand!

You really can’t go wrong with the Yongnuo flashes. Check those out to see which one fits your needs and is in your price range. These triggers are pretty decent. You’ll want a nice bracket for your umbrella and flash. These stands are also fairly decent.

u/JasonYaya · 1 pointr/VRGaming

Separate. Decent ones can be had for a reasonable price. These have worked fine for me although I only use them for taking the setup to other locations, not on a regular basis.

u/FalconXBlast · 1 pointr/oculus

I use 3 of these cheap flash stands for a 3 sensor setup: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001WB02Z4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_T9832ejR5tXJB

u/javaJake · 1 pointr/Vive

These work really well for me in hours long sessions. They're cheap but very much sturdy enough: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001WB02Z4/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (comes in a set of two so buy one)

I use these to mount the Lighthouses:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VAH3KWC/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (buy two as they're individually packaged)

You know what's funny, too, is these ended up being better than the bookshelf method as my shelves would vibrate with any activity in the room.

u/Edrondol · 1 pointr/Vive

From the pictures he clipped them to the tops of some table stacks. Personally, I bought some light stands that do the trick pretty well.

u/AkuSaru · 1 pointr/Vive

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WB02Z4/


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X5QO3B8/


I went with this pairing. I have wood floors and the lighthouses sway SLIGHTLY when I walk within a couple feet of them, however, I don't notice any tracking issues.


Really convenient for travel demoing and quick cleanup at home.

u/spud-one · 1 pointr/Vive

I bought these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WB02Z4/ref=od_aui_detailpages03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

with the mini-ball adapters a couple years ago and have loved the mobility of it all. Also, I kinda like to redo my play area alot.. kinda nerdy.

u/Reasonabledwarf · 1 pointr/Vive

Camera tripods seem to top out at 6 feet. HTC/Valve want you to mount them above you, angled down, for the largest tracking volume; as such, buying a light stand and an adapter might be cheaper and more effective. Here's a two-pack of cheap ones: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WB02Z4/ref=s9_simh_gw_g421_i1_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=1VNP07M1Z4M3DWTKTV00&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop

You'll probably need an adapter to actually mount the Lighthouses on them, though. I'm still looking for a solution that's guaranteed to work.

u/SaulMalone_Geologist · 1 pointr/Vive

$27 for a set of 2 photography light stands: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WB02Z4

$10 for a pair of swivel mounts so you can angle the base stations however you like: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M07M9D4

One advantage with these over the other suggestion in this thread is that this setup doesn't need to touch the ceiling to work.
I can confirm these work great for bringing a Vive around to random places, and works well even on soft surfaces like carpet.

u/lordstache · 1 pointr/Vive

These are the light stands I use:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WB02Z4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are the ball mounts I use:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M07M9D4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't have issues with them but they aren't my permanent solution. I bought them because I take my Vive to a lot of different places so it nice as a mobile solution. The ball mounts are great but I'm not use how the stands would do over long periods of time. But for now, they are perfect. They do however come with little draw strings bags that are pretty shitty.

u/ladyllana · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

December 8th, and a boy! Congrats! :D

$20

$40

u/themicahmachine · 1 pointr/photography

When you bounce off a wall, you're simulating a much larger light source (the whole wall). Outdoors where there is nothing to bounce off of, try putting something large and translucent (a scrim) between your flash and your subject. Look at http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-110CM-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1371494710&sr=8-3 and http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox--1-4872-Premium-Reflector-Collapsible/dp/B003Y2EOBW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1371494710&sr=8-5 and http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-10BG-57-DIF-KIT-Collapsible-Diffuser-Lighting/dp/B003Y2KSF8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1371494710&sr=8-6

Or just make your own with some PVC pipe and white ripstop nylon. I'm sure you can find plans online for gratis.

The strobe illuminates the entire surface of the scrim, which then acts like a big sexy window light. This is what you want. If it's really sunny out, you can use one scrim to create portable open shade, and another to bounce the sun under it for fill light, and then you don't need a strobe at all. Just two or more minions to hold reflectors for you.

u/malachre · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This! Because everyone could use a little bounce in their lives. :P

u/KaNikki · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I'm a novice, but I've always liked doing portrait like shots, especially in sunlight, and would love one of these to try out.

u/Uggamouse · 1 pointr/videography

You need something with a lot of zoom range, and the ability to slow motion down dramatically, without jumpy frames. The cheapest way to do this is with a DSLR.

Canon cameras do 60 frames per second, but only at 720p (which might be fine for what you're trying to do).

The GH3 can do 60 frames at 1080p, which is great, but you're going to blow your entire budget on the camera alone.

My recommendation is a t4i, and a kit lens, and an additional zoom. The low speed of the lens (meaning not good in low light) shouldn't be a problem if you're filming out on the golf course during the day.

I think the most important purchase you're going to make is a tripod that can let you get VERY low to the ground. I recommend the Manfrotto 055xPROB, sold here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UMX7FI/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_yKzTrb1FF869D

If you don't want to futz with separate audio systems, get a Juicedlink box, mount it under your camera, and run your lavalier mic into it.

Also, you must invest in a light-reflector. They are very cheap, and will make your videos look a thousand times better, by filling in the strong shadows that the sun makes. Seriously there is no reason for not buying one of these: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZIMEMW/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_YMzTrb0GDSEDR

Follow my advice. All this stuff will keep you under-budget, and gives you some expandability if you're happy with it. Let me know if you have any more questions.

Good luck!

u/harbinjer · 1 pointr/photography

Try this. Better than a homemade one, and only $10.

u/Butterboobooboo · 1 pointr/photography

Hey guys, I have a really specific request for aid in equipment - I need a tripod-like device to hold a 41" Neewer circular reflector. Some like this but that's a 39.7" bar and my reflector is alas an inch and a half too long. (I assume it needs to be smaller than the cross bar, unless I don't hold it at the sides?)

This is the reflector I'm using that one needs to hold

Anyone got any recommendations?

u/ItsDefinitelyNotJosh · 1 pointr/portraits

The colors and tones are very nice!!

Overall I think positioning the model in a manner that increased the amount of light on their face would be beneficial. A typical roll of thumb for portraits as well is trying to prevent things from doing through the models head. The background here while nice and blurry is still distracting and doesn't particularly add anything to it. If the background isn't adding meaning to the picture itself then it should be used to help compose the image. Here you could have potentially used the background to frame the model.

The pose itself seems a little awkward, if I had to put words to it I'd say that your model looks disembodied due to the tight framing cutting them off (there's a reason headshots are typically centered!).

All in all the edit is great!! The background lighting works very well, and if you'd like to add some light on to the subjects face in a back lit situation look into using a reflector or even a cheap flash with a softbox modifier!

u/electrotwelve · 1 pointr/photography

I've never used those but you could try taking a few shots to see how they come out. Or use one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW. Also read this: https://digital-photography-school.com/reflectors-secret-weapon-amazing-portrait-photography.

u/kaylore · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

My recommendation: a multi-way light reflector

generally around $15, yet so freaking practical

u/fiskat · 1 pointr/photography
  1. Found this cheap reflector on Amazon, will it work fine for photographing models outside or should I rethink and buy something more expensive? http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-Inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW

  2. I'm also looking at getting this lightstand: http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Photography-Relfectors-Softboxes-Backgrounds/dp/B00K69A0QY/ref=pd_sim_p_10?ie=UTF8&refRID=0D4BMN9Z97PRH719JW48 , but looking at pictures of that lightstand, it doesn't seem like it can be rotated or used like this http://www.cowboystudio.com/v/vspfiles/photos/8051-reflector-C%20holding%20arm-2.jpg , is that true? If then, can you point me to another relatively cheap light stand that has that capability?

  3. What are some more things that I should consider buying for photographing models outdoors?
u/T3hoofs · 1 pointr/photocritique

No prob. And a fill is just like something white you can bounce light off of and onto your subject. Like a white board, stretched out sheet or something to that effect. Or you could buy one if you plan on getting into portrait photography.

Having a hard time seeing if that would help you out much with the shot you want to get but i figured it couldn't hurt to mention. :P

u/justincleduc · 1 pointr/postprocessing

Thanks a bunch!

Every photo since 2013 makes use of these speedlites : http://www.amazon.ca/Neewer-Speedlite-Panasonic-Fujifilm-single-contact/dp/B004LEAYXY They are regarded as the best speedlites for their quality/price ratio.

I also bought these reflectors : http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-Inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW

I had the silver one positioned at a 45 deg. angle acting as a key light, reflecting the sun coming out the window.

I'm playing with some umbrellas and softboxes these days, but I'm achieving a lot already with my speedlites and reflectors.

Good luck!

u/ro4ers · 1 pointr/photography

Get a circular reflector set. Those can be had for as low as 15-20 EUR/USD per set.

u/emphram · 1 pointr/DSLR

You're biggest problem will not be the microphone, but what you're recording your audio onto. I found out really quick that the audio recording of a DSLR, regardless of microphone, is terrible in quality and with plenty of static noise. I use a Tascam DR-05 to record audio, in combination with either a RODE VideoMic or a lavalier (there are some really cheap ones that do an ok job for low budget productions). The Tascam DR-05 also has a pretty good mic built in , so you could probably start with just that. Remember to record the audio with your Tascam (or recorder) AND with your camera, so that you can easily sync them in post. Always remember to record a minute of silence in the room BEFORE filming so that you can have a room tone (or world tone, if outdoors) sample that can be for adding a more natural ambient sound for portions you may silence in the video.

I would also recommend you pick up:

a three point lighting kit for indoor shooting (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Lighting-Hairlight-Softbox-9004SB2/dp/B0047FHOWG/ref=sr_1_4?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1450430338&sr=1-4&keywords=three+point+lighting+kit),

a variable ND filter for outdoor shooting (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/58mm-Variable-NDX-Fader-Filter/dp/B00QVOQWM4/ref=sr_1_7?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1450430377&sr=1-7&keywords=variable+ND+filter)

a reflector, for bouncing off light outdoors... (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-43-inch-Collapsible-Multi-Disc-Reflector/dp/B002ZIMEMW/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1450430475&sr=1-1&keywords=reflector)

Extra batteries of course.

You'll find these tools useful for getting higher quality audio and picture, there are lots and lots of tutorials on YouTube that will help you learn very quickly how to use your equipment. On a final note, I don't think the Rebel SL1 was a good choice of camera. If I had to pick a Rebel camera for video, and was limited in buget, I would have gone for a Rebel T4i or T5i, in combination with magic lantern. Another important thing to remember, is make sure your SD is AT LEAST class 10 (I recommend Sandisk Extreme pro 95/mbps 32 or 64gb), and NEVER use a mini sd card with an adapter (I've had bad experiences with this).

Best of luck to you, and happy filming!

u/meechies · 1 pointr/photocritique

The light is way too harsh on her face, causing some pretty dark shadows. As someone else mentioned, a reflector would have helped a lot, like this
You don't want to have your model facing the sun so much that she squints. Also, I think the color of her shirt isn't the best for her skin tone and surroundings. There's not a lot of contrast between her and the background. On the plus side, I do like the natural pose.

u/greenjackson16 · 1 pointr/climbing

I was using Profoto gear that my school provided. I'm not sure of any resources for studio classes outside of college, but I know they exist. Most major cities have photography or art communities that offer classes and workshops for the general public. But you don't need fancy lights to shoot product natural light and a diffuser will work wonders.

u/CepheidMedia · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

(Not the original commenter, but I thought I could help out a bit)

  1. Audio clipping is when the audio is recorded too loud for the microphone to process it correctly. (Like if you were to yell into a mic as loud as you can, it would sound really distorted.) To fix this, you can turn down the gain on your mics a bit until it peaks (the loudest point your audio reaches) at around -7dB.

  2. A reflector is a great, cheap tool you can use to fill out the lighting in your shot. I'd suggest looking up videos about three-point lighting to learn about good lighting practices.

  3. Your shots could definitely have been framed better (where the subject is in the shot). The "headroom" principle is especially noteworthy here. The idea is your subject's head should have enough room in front of it, so he doesn't look like he's staring at a wall. It also could have been raised up higher in the frame. You can also work on the different kinds of shots you incorporate, whether they be establishing shots, closeups, etc. In this case, it seems you only used side shots of each character, making the film as a whole a little boring.

  4. The thing about comedy is it's all about timing. The biggest thing that I noticed was the reeeeallly long shot of the character going "Uhhhhhhhhhh..." It didn't really add anything in the first place and it being drawn out just made it worse. So yes, snappier dialogue and just better pacing (another key word to look up) in general.


    I'm sorry if I come off as mean or anything. I'm really just trying to help you become as good a filmmaker as you can be. Don't be discouraged and I urge you to just keep making films (practice practice practice).

    Let me know if you have any questions.
u/plumumum · 1 pointr/itookapicture

I'm trying to up my portrait photography game.

The baby is lying beside a full-length window (sliding glass door). I made a light reflector out of tinfoil, to try and prevent the shadows from becoming too deep--would an actual light reflector (like this one--I'm not looking at spending a lot) look much different?

Shot on a canon DSLR D-60 with a 24mm pancake lens.

Any other feedback would be appreciated!

u/akiratheoni · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

You could always just get reflectors, they are super cheap on Amazon. It looks like this set on Amazon is just $20:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZIMEMW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The only issue is that you'd need a stand to hold the reflectors which is more pricey or you'd need someone else to help out and hold your reflector. There are special reflectors that can be held with one hand and your camera with the other hand but if you are using a big lens then I would think it would be difficult to use both at the same time.

u/hellomynameistimothy · 1 pointr/photocritique

The wide crop works well for leading your eyes for sure and would say looks better. It looks like some of the detail is back in the flowers, but still not very high. I believe that is due more to it being bright outside and just having detail bled out from the sun. Thinking about that did remind me, that if you have a light reflector with a translucent/shoot through (something like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZIMEMW) you could have someone going around shading the plants for you so you have even lighting, but this could cause it to be too dark? You'd have to see, but the use of another reflector and then you could throw controlled light back in or use a flash to get the lighting desired.

u/kabbage123 · 1 pointr/videography

Audio is everything.

Also, buy this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZIMEMW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I purchased that reflector when I started shooting seriously about 5 years ago, and I still use it regularly. It reflects, it diffuses, it flags, and it fits in most bags.

u/Vagabond_Hospitality · 1 pointr/foodphotography

Sorry for the delay. Here you go:

Lights

reflector

reflector holder -not necessary but very useful if you don't have a helper.

u/StarManta · 1 pointr/Vive

I have these plus two of these which are cheaper if you need two stands. That said, anytime these are bumped, your whole world will shake around (and I suspect bumpings will be commonplace if your dorm is a typical on), so if possible, you should probably use shower-rod-style stands like what /u/Decapper linked, or one of these to set on top of a bookshelf or something, or clamps something along the lines of this.

u/ViciousMoth · 1 pointr/Vive

Specifically, look into light stand tripods (instead of regular camera tripods) because they will be cheaper and lighter since they don't need to hold the weight of a heavy camera, but are more than fine for the base stations. This one is 6 feet, but they also have 8-9 feet versions available. If you search r/Vive/ for Neewer, I'm sure you'll find a few of us who went this route. You'll just want to buy a couple of 1/4" ball mount to attach to the ends of these light stands. EDIT: Conveniently at the 'frequently bought together' section.
http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Aluminum-Tripod-Stands-Softboxes-6-23/dp/B003I6ENXS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464029196

u/spblue · 1 pointr/Vive

I bought these tripods for $22 USD ($31 CAD). They work perfectly. I had bought some adapters so that I could tilt the lighthouses, but they were shipped separately and came a bit later. It turned out that the lighthouses don't need to be tilted, at least not at 6 and a half feet high. They were able to track the floor when screwed straight on top of the tripods without any problem.

If you're on a budget they're a great option. The disadvantage is the floor estate. I'd say they use up about 2 feet of floor space under each tripod.

u/cynoclast · 1 pointr/Vive

I'm in an apartment and don't want to put holes in the walls if I can help it.

I'm looking at these but not sure if I need additional hardware to mount the sensors.

edit: I have located a russian solution: https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/3LA_wO_fv_2p4pknYrQvlpLZg8A=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/6121549/Screen_Shot_2016-02-29_at_11.33.18_AM.0.png

u/2old2care · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

I am trying to do a complete carry-on ultra-lightweight interview kit. So I'm an old guy, and not a big guy. But I wanted something I could single-handedly carry on a plane, on a bus, in a cab, as a pedestrian. It should be no more than two cases and I should be able to carry them in one hand while carrying a personal bag in the other. It had to be everything needed for talking head interviews including lights, camera and sound. That means my setup is much more restrictive than yours, but it works. This effort is based on doing quite a few films in Europe using only what I could carry.

Nothing I could find really made it easy. The biggest problem has been powering options, so I made the decision that it had to be small fixtures that could be used close to the subject with reasonable running time. Everything had to be battery-powered no cables or outboard power supplies were needed.

I bring 3 lights and 3 stands. This light is a fairly soft key, adjustable, 18-watts, built-in rechargeable battery. Then I have three of these very small point-source lights, (also with built-in batteries and they come with a variety of gels). One of these is used as a backlight, another for possible light for a background. Add these for mounting one or two of these Lowel umbrellas. These turn the point-lights into a nice, soft fill. Each of these lights will run 60 minutes or more at full power, much longer if reduced. Also, running time can be extended with a couple of these. I can get nice exposure and shallow depth-of-field at ISO 400 or 800. (Double or quadruple operating time at ISO 1600.)

Amazon has this light case that is checkable and can hold this lightweight Velbon tripod with a fluid head plus three or even four of these Neewer stands plus some gels and a small roll of gaffer tape.

My camera case is a small older one with a Nikon label. It holds my Panasonic GH4 or GH5 with 12-60mm lens plus 3 batteries and a USB-powered charger. There's also room for all the lights, an iPad, and a 4-port USB charger, which charges everything.

And...(are you ready for this?) the sound is in this kit, too. The secret here is the PicoGear PicoMic dual wireless mic system. This thing really does what it claims: two wireless mics with good range and run all day and the whole system goes in your pocket, plus the bonus of no body pack or cables to hide.

I'd appreciate your comments.

u/heartcall · 1 pointr/Vive

I think the lighthouses might vibrate too much for a suction cup. Also, I can think of other things that vibrate and have a suction cup, maybe you don't want your lighthouses to resemble those in any way.

edit: Also, my experience with suction cups on car gadgets is they always vibrate loose eventually.

I use these, with some cheap $8 ball mounts. https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Aluminum-Tripod-Stands-Softboxes-6-23/dp/B003I6ENXS/

They've been fine so far, but I haven't moved them around or set them up multiple times, so I don't know if they'd hold up to travel. Probably not, at that price. I'm positive the cheap ball mounts would never handle being set up and adjusted too many times.

u/cliffcrawford · 1 pointr/oculus

Or you could use tripods, or these thingeys

u/FraknCanadian · 1 pointr/virtualreality
u/wlcina · 1 pointr/Vive

Camera stands are heavy and not cheap. Buy rather flash stands, they are much cheaper and lightweight and usually can reach 2+ meter height. I used https://img.elmit.sk/images/Viazacia_paska_cierna.jpg
to mount base station onto stand. (Sorry dont know how its called in english language :D )


example of flash stand:
https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Aluminum-Adjustable-Light-Stand/dp/B003PEUA30/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472702436&sr=8-1&keywords=flash+stand

u/epicflyman · 1 pointr/Vive

For anyone looking for stands, I would recommend these combined withthe ball head mounts that OP linked.

Fair bit cheaper, perfectly adequate quality.

u/Dwight1833 · 1 pointr/oculus

Sure, they are all estimates so I wont be too upset either way. But sure I will post mine when it comes. :)

Looking forward to it, I picked up a light stand that arrived yesterday for like $20, specifically for demo parties to put the sensor on for standing experiences and still keep the sensor a foot above head level.

http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Aluminum-Adjustable-Light-Stand/dp/B003PEUA30?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

The thing is lightweight and very cool, comes with a sleeve to put it in, standard 1/4-20 mount so it will work with the Sensor. I am 6'2 and this this will go taller than I am.

I will probably grab another when the Touch comes out

u/ISAMU13 · 1 pointr/Gear360

You could also use a cheap light stand like this if you are in a flat stable place.

u/midnightblade · 1 pointr/Vive
u/Eslader · 1 pointr/howto

Make your own fancy lighting system. Get a clamp light (http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/1000/98/98953a1f-cd8e-4461-818d-6c875f73f8c3_1000.jpg) and put an LED bulb in it (to minimize heat output).

Clip it to this which is about the cheapest light stand you're ever going to find.

Now you have a cheap key light.

Get another clamp light and stand, take a clothespin and clip a used dryer sheet (this is why you use LED - a regular bulb will make the dryer sheet start to smoke after awhile, which tends to alarm your subject) over the front of the light. You now have a scrim which gives you a cheap fill light.

If you're feeling really ambitious, hook the light up to an extension cord. Get a surface-mount switch box, cut the extension cord's black wire in half, put a dimmer switch in the box, and wire the switch to the cord. Now you have a dimmable scrimmed fill light.

A third light (this one should definitely be dimmable) on a stand with no scrim can serve as a hair light.

Then go here to learn how to effectively set up your new lights.

u/iamragingbull · 1 pointr/Gear360

I didn't want to buy anything expensive. I ended up getting this light stand - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PEUA30/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Chronotrigga · 1 pointr/Construction

hoping someone on this subreddit can help. i purchased this tripod on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PEUA30/

however, i didn't realize that the top part of it was threaded at the very top. i'm trying to find something to cover that is the same width as the part connecting to it. i know it's 1/4" thread and unfortunately i can't saw it off since i don't have one.. any ideas?

u/JyveAFK · 1 pointr/Vive

These are things I bought that work great.
First, the stands;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PEUA30/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then the adaptor;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X5QO3B8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And finally the finishing touch for the headpiece;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F8V66O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's everything you need. But yeah, get them high up, pointing down a bit, and make sure on sturdy flooring so as you're jumping around they don't carry the vibration over and judder.

u/nostalgichero · 1 pointr/lightingwork

No flourescent, Led or Big Ol' Tungsten's hanging in warms spots throughout the warehouse would make it lovely and more cozy, while keeping it gritty. Bring back that warm light and it will automatically feel and look more photogenic. Pepper in smaller lights mixed with larger lights to give a really photogenic shot.

For lighting on that wall, You have two options. If you don't light the wall, grab two lights and post them at 45 degree angles from the center vertex. Keep a ratio of about 1/2 between the lights. Tweak the distance and light. Get the lights, get two stands, get two umbrellas, and a way to trigger the lights with your camera. Play around, you'll immediately find yourself with improved shots. You can get this set-up pretty cheap through Cowboy Photo Studios.

https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Portrait-Umbrella-Continuous/dp/B003WLY24O

Continous CFL lights. Not amazing, but if you adjust the white balance, it won't matter what the color looks like. That is one thing you can do now. Adjust the color balance on your camera or phone, they should have something for Fluorescent and do it. Remove that green!

Now if you've got more time and money, you can buy 2 more lights and a softbox. My favorite set-up is super simple, two lights blasting the back wall. Keep the product distanced from the wall a bit on a white table with a sheet of white reflective vinyl. Add one softbox and light 45 degrees of center. Photographs=Instant Magic.

Sorry some effort involved, but change your white balance today! Google it and your camera if you are unsure.

u/Tesal · 1 pointr/photography

I am looking for some input on a cheap umbrella lighting kit versus a decent add-on flash for my DSLR. I was looking at getting a lighting kit like this:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WLY24O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3BEPADCNG466L&coliid=I3QAC42G79T1CA&psc=1

However, I saw some comments saying I would be happier with the more versatile add-on flash that costs a fair amount more.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CCAISE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3BEPADCNG466L&coliid=I2T75QSPRHX8UX

u/CatholicWotD · 1 pointr/youtubers

At least in terms of video - pay attention to your white-balance. You're moving between different frequencies of light in your shots (bedroom -> bathroom -> outdoors), and because of that the tone of your video changes a ton.

You can invest in a relatively cheap light studio that I've found very useful for shoots. It would at least help in some of the darker shots (e.g. bedroom).

u/Super6One · 1 pointr/photography

Thanks a lot for your input! I looked at the ART lenses from sigma, and wow...you really can't tell the difference. I may just buy that for $1000 and spend more on my lighting gear.

I've looked at the different types of umbrellas, and I feel like the white one will be more versatile for me. How is this for a beginner? Would you recommend anything better? Also, something else on my list is to replace my my tripod for a bigger heavier one. is there any you would recommend for under $100?

u/Proofr3ader90 · 1 pointr/photography

Softboxes or umbrellas for food photography?

I have a social media/food instagram account that I created as part of a social media course. I create my own content, which makes the photo quality very important. I have a professional camera and received a recommendation for a tripod here—which I bought.

But I still find that the lighting is the most important thing. I created some good photos by creating very shoddy softboxes with desk lamps and some see-through/sheer fabric, but these broke recently; so I'm thinking of upgrading.

However, I've come across two different things: umbrellas and softboxes. I don't know which to get. What's your recommendation?

https://www.amazon.ca/Neewer-Professional-Photography-Lighting-Portraits/dp/B017D7W57S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538619759&sr=8-3&keywords=product+photography+light

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003WLY24O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1_1_1?smid=AYYB6OSI63NRK&psc=1

u/Little_Havok · 1 pointr/Twitch

Three-point lighting is your best scenario when it comes to lighting a green screen. You want to have yourself be distinguished from the green screen as much as possible.
What I use is this set up here :(http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Portrait-Continuous-Umbrellas/dp/B003WLY24O)

One light in the front, the other two off to either side of yourself. If it still isn't enough, you need to light the screen as well. A simple light behind you is enough. Lighting is all you should spend on a setup. Green screens can be simple sheets of color, blue or green preferably.



u/KrakenSmash · 1 pointr/Twitch

Ideally a soft box or umbrella kit are the best because they diffuse the light making it look soft and 'natural' rather than harsh. AngelPawz linked an excellent kit, but personally I only use a single umbrella from this kit and it works well enough for me.

Another thing to consider is 'back lighting' your green screen. Set up a light behind yourself that evenly lights your green screen while not being on cam and you're all set. Even lighting on the green screen is the most important factor of a nice chroma key.

As for the Krakens the easiest alternative is using a blue bedsheet instead of a green one. Any color background can be chroma keyed out but green and blue are the best as they don't naturally occur in human skin.

u/ledd · 1 pointr/videography

How familiar are you with SLRs in general? If you already know what your doing go for it. If not, your better off getting one of the Sony or Canon camcorders.

But since I know your budget I'd reccomend this mic running into this recorder. You can hear and audio sample here.

This is a nice simple/cheap lighting kit.

That will leave around $650 for a camera.

You can change up the lights a bit if you need more money for a camera. You can get this and this to diffuse the third light since the kit only comes with 2 umbrellas.

u/Trkghost · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This is it. Looks to be pretty good quality...Everything seems pretty sturdy

u/myusernamesistaken · 1 pointr/WeddingPhotography

For my personal use (not for the booth, as my boss provides that stuff), I have THESE, which would probably work quite well. They're not the fanciest out there, but they're bright enough and sturdy enough to get the job done.

u/leftartist · 1 pointr/lego

Wow.. This is the very first informative comment I ever got. thank you so much for that. I will see if I can increase the lightning.. Cos the light's I bought were super cheap stuff of Amazon. This one. Also I'm not expert on Camera or Lighting (film making) etc.. I just learned all that in past few months when he wanted to do these videos. So learning about stuff while working at real job. About his bullet points... he does not have any script, As English is my second language + I want to keep it original as he like's it, I don't correct him. He just prepares himself before i start recording. Its all Natural. no script :) . Intro with PS CS6 and Editing of videos with Premier pro. (Learned for him, seeing tutorials on YouTube and Sub reddits here). About the camera: I wanted something small which I can carry in my pocket if necessary + I wanted DSLR Quality.. (never a big fan of Large cameras) So I went with Canon EOS-M2 and most of the time (Almost all the time) I use EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens No filters, MIC is This one And Still don't know about the Temperature of the lights... (Now i have learn about that :) let me know if you any more questions about camera or anything else. Once again... Thank you so so much for the feed back. It really helps. have a great day. EDIT: Recently I Started using CineStyle Format and their LUT to color Grade.

u/gg_allins_microphone · 1 pointr/analog
u/seven_noodles · 1 pointr/Charlotte

Hiking/Outdoor stuff:
North Face Elkhorn 0 Degree Regular bag with Granite Gear Sil Nylon stuff sack - $50
Kelty Redwing 50 Backpack with Rain cover - $80
• 2 x Hennessy Safari Deluxe Asym Zip hammocks. [Green one](https://imgur.com/YK59Pid
) has a slight tear in the webbing by the top, $100. Black one is in good shape, $150.

Random:
• [Vintage Radiant Projector Screen] (http://imgur.com/knO8PAo) - FREEEEE
Photography Umbrella lights - used twice- FREEEEEE
Exercise Rings - $20
Department 56 Snow Village Lot - $175

u/dhicock · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

http://amzn.com/B003WLY24O

This.

I waaaant it lol

u/NightHawk_DIY · 1 pointr/videography
u/chtef · 1 pointr/videography

Thanks again. If I go with the DR-70D, is it a bad idea to have the audio recorded into the DSLR as opposed to having the audio recorded separately on an sd card and having to do the pairing with the images in post production? And for the lights, do you think I could regret buying this one?

u/Tall_Charlie · 1 pointr/videography

Thanks for that I haven't exactly settled on the Camera I am going to use but it's possibly a Canon 80D (I'm friends with a Pro Tog and he's let me play with his) at the moment I'm practicing with my Fujifilm X100T (I know it's not an ideal film camera, but it's all I have at the moment), so once I get that I'll start playing around with different set ups.

As for lighting - I was looking at getting a few of these from Neewer to allow me to play around with light temperatures.

Are there any guides to the terminology and basic techniques you could recommend?

u/sharkalligator · 1 pointr/videography

Yes, thank you that helps alot! I was looking abround some more and found these things

phone cage with 2 lenses

light - and maybe the charger/softbox combo

And a mic

Total price would be around $200 so I can work with that. And yes I will just have to show them the ropes a bit on how to get the best possible video.

Thanks so much for your help!

u/milfshakee · 1 pointr/analog

Dude, cn-160 - this will be your back light savior.

http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6

So I have a 10 and 15 extension tube, and borrowing my friends macro (100mm). Is it really that easy to nab shots from film strip like that?

u/JohnBrownsBroadsword · 1 pointr/NewTubers

Of course, dude! It may not match the style you're looking for, but check out some of the LED banks that mount to a hotshoe adapter. I mussed around with one in undergrad and they're pretty nifty, especially if you get one with a slide or wheel brightness adjuster. Some even come with plastic covers that act as warm/cool/tone gels.

Kind of like this one.

I agree with you there about feedback. Honesty is key but there is literally never a time you can't serve the compliment sandwich. (Solid criticism buns with a meaty compliment in the middle). Never a need to be rude to people.

Keep killing it on the videos!

u/Sneaky_Zebra · 1 pointr/PartneredYoutube

Drop the long intro - 14 seconds before you are on screen is too long.
Learn to light as well, even if it's using something cheap like these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic-Samsung/dp/B004TJ6JH6 in a two or three point set up.

u/WeShootNow · 1 pointr/videography

I would say not bad for your first job. The first thing is the audio, do your best to never use audio that isn't a Lav mic or a shotgun/boom mic very close the subject. If you're forced to use the Zoom, buy a dirt cheap XLR mic to plug into like this one XLR Mic.

Also wouldn't hurt to invest in a dirt cheap light panel like this one Light Panel and stand as well which you can get on Amazon for less than 50 bucks. The shots looked under lit and could have benefited from a different background, a window is never a good idea and didn't really fit the subject matter. Maybe shooting them in a lab setting would have been better since it's relative to the subject. You want to create a feel or mood when you create a video and the more you can put them in a medical environment, the more legit they will seem.

Lastly, the shot of the person working in the lab never fully racked into focus, focus is critical with big clients and every shot has to have a crisp focus.

Hope I wasn't too harsh, it beats the first videos I ever created by a mile. Good Luck.

u/Twinkiman12 · 1 pointr/photography

Is the 50mm offered in DX, only found fx versions of it on B&H
Is the Yungnuo 568 a good model? or should I stay with nikon?
Found this on amazon-http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 , is that the type of umbrella you're referring to?

u/Patrickm8888 · 1 pointr/photography

Some with something like this

I can connect the pc-hh sync cable between my power pack and the receiver?

u/dreadpirater · 1 pointr/WeddingPhotography

The advantage of a flash with a trigger is that you can take a couple with it, click the transmitter off, and take a couple without it...

I use a flash on a very low stand for exit photos, generally - but if something wrong - for example, if I can't get into the right position to put the couple between me and the speedlight for some reason, I want to be able to click it off remotely and still get photos! Of course you can handle that with a signal to your husband to switch off that light, so you'll be fine there!

That said, there are cheap flashes that are absolutely fine. You can buy a manual only flash for $30, or one with TTL for $50-60. In addition to the 622's, which are what I use most of the time, you can also get the super cheap 'dumb' transmitters that just pass the trigger signal for under $20. If you're really not going to use this stuff again, they'd be fine.

So something like
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Wireless-Speedlite-Receiver-Universal/dp/B00A47U22U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524622121&sr=8-3&keywords=flash+trigger

And

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Electronic-Flash-Cameras-Canon/dp/B01I09WHLW/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1524622217&sr=8-16&keywords=yongnuo+flash

That flash will actually trigger as an optical slave to any flash... so you COULD skip the trigger and just use your diffuse fill flash to trigger it while your husband holds it.

Are those great products? Nope. Would I shoot paid weddings with them? Nope. But I think there's a 95% chance they'd do what you need them to do - all for under $50.00.

If you'll use off camera flashes again... invest a little more in the YN-622c's and/or the godox flashes. But if not, cheap out and you're probably okay.

Whatever you do, make sure to get out there 10 minutes before the exit and test your setup! Sparkler exits have everything a photographer hates - bright lights, darkness, fast movement, and a narrow window of opportunity!

Also, coach your couple! Tell them to come out, kiss, move to a certain spot, stop and waive, wait for your signal to move to the end of the line... kiss again. They tend to just RUN for it and it's easy to miss the whole thing, especially if you need two seconds to adjust a setting or switch on or off a flash trigger. That's more important than the gear! The sparklers really DO give enough light to get a shot with ambient only, or ambient and a little flash fill.

Oh, and if you are using front fill, gel it warm!

u/r0bman99 · 1 pointr/Nikon

oh so that one wont work unfortunately, the trigger only works with godox gear.

If you just want a manual trigger just get this!
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Wireless-Speedlite-Receiver-Universal/dp/B00A47U22U/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=flash+trigger&qid=1567609226&s=gateway&sr=8-5

u/dmcnelly · 1 pointr/photography

The AmazonBasics flash is ~$30 and is just a rebranded Neewer model. It's full manual, but if you're shooting off camera with speedlights, with the A6000 that's the only game in town anyway. (If there's a TTL wireless transmitter/receiver out there for the Sony multi-interface shoe, I'm not sure).

For stands and umbrellas, when I started off Cowboy Studio stuff was inexpensive and relatively good quality to price. I'm not sure if it's still that way, but if you're looking to keep it cheap to start with, it's not a bad way to go. Same with their wireless transmitter, but Neewer has one for $16 on Amazon right now that comes with 2 receivers.

(The one thing to keep in mind is that the hotshoe on the black A6000 is painted/coated, so the transmitter may have issues grounding, but I haven't had one of these in hand for several years, and I'm having difficulty remembering if the transmitter required a ground spot in the first place, as it's just a simple "pop the flash" affair. You should be fine though.)

So for a starter kit to learn off camera stuff, I'd say go with 2 of the AmazonBasics Flashes

This umbrella/stand kit

And the above mentioned trigger set. That's around $130 and two lights should be plenty to get you started. Maybe even consider getting some softboxes while you're at it.

Since you're just getting started with it, I wouldn't dump too much money into it for now. Those two flashes with umbrellas/soft boxes will be plenty to just get the basics down, learn the different lighting styles, and decide if shooting with flash is where you want to go.

From there, shelling out for some PocketWizards, Profoto strobes, and all the high end kit is up to you!

u/deadliftingturtle · 1 pointr/photography

I am considering buying a light meter (specifically this one). Would I need to purchase a sync cable to connect my flash and light meter? If so would a cable like this work with this trigger system?

u/Gramattoni · 1 pointr/photography

I'm trying to understand some things about speedlights and triggers.

What does it mean, for example, that the YN560IV has build it transmitter? I read that it can control up to 3 other flashes? Or it can just connect to a wireless trigger, like the YN560-TX, without the need of a receiver?

What are the difference in use between the trigger mentioned above and something like this:
https://www.amazon.es/gp/aw/d/B00A47U22U/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?__mk_es_ES=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1522265774&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Flash+trigger&dpPl=1&dpID=51FT9BEQkDL&ref=plSrch

Can those trigger old manual speedlights?

HSS. What uses does it have? Or rather, in what situations could you need faster than 1/200 shutter when using a speedlight?

What is a slave? A flash that fires only when another does so? Aside from triggering it optically by firing another flash (is there a delay to this?), are there other options that use the same idea? If I set 2,3, or 5 speedlights, I'd have one that I receives the signal directly from camera and the rest will be slaves? Or not?

u/rb12user · 1 pointr/SonyAlpha

If you do want wireless so you can shoot further than arm's length, I have been using these. They weigh virtually nothing and work really well (provided you are ok with setting everything from the flash and not the transmitter
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A47U22U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Narcolepzzzzzzzzzzzz · 1 pointr/Vive

One trick is to NOT extend each pole fully, leave a lot of overlap and evenly distribute the unused length as overlap across the joints.

That's what I did with a cheap tripod set to reach 6.5ft and it worked perfectly (indoors). They are $37 and as a bonus the included case fits both tripods plus all Vive components wrapped in thin towels for padding, a keyboard, mouse, and the light mounting clips I used to attach the base stations to the poles.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OmwoxbKF2MFVB

u/mdamaged · 1 pointr/Vive

Yes, it comes with everything you'd need, but if you're going into drywall, I would suggest buying some better anchors like these, the ones they come with aren't the best.

If you plan one making it mobile, maybe look into some tripod mounts, the bases support a standard mount.

u/SquirtBox · 1 pointr/Vive

I ordered these http://www.amazon.com/StudioPRO-Photography-Stands-Carrying-Studio/dp/B00HNZJLG4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01

Along with these http://www.amazon.com/Gosky-Degree-Ballhead-Monopod-Digital/dp/B017N6Y08Q?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

The stands come in a square black zippered bag. Been using this setup for a few days now between my bedroom (for sitting only) and the living room (for room scale and demos). So far so good!

u/King_Piggums · 1 pointr/Vive

That's what I bought these and they're fantastic.

u/LouPoh · 1 pointr/Vive

Depends on how hight the ceiling is at your friends...

If it is normal height, then something like these are the best from what I read...

https://www.amazon.com/FastCap-Support-System--144-Inches-3HAND5/dp/B000067S12/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467363597&sr=8-3&keywords=ceiling+support

the lighthouses can then be mounted on the supports with 2 of these

https://www.amazon.com/SUPON-Camera-Tripod-Holding-Monitor/dp/B00PICAE4C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467363860&sr=8-3&keywords=camera+mount+clamp


I personally bought 2 light stands similar to these because I have a heigher ceiling that the supports can reach
https://www.amazon.com/StudioPRO-Photography-Stands-Carrying-Studio/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=sr_1_8?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1467363968&sr=1-8&keywords=light+stand

and I mount the lighthouses on them with 2 of these...

https://www.amazon.com/Cullmann-Adapter-Camera-Screw-Capacity/dp/B00PGMCBP4/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1467364096&sr=1-2&keywords=cullmann+ball+head

It works, but I always fear someone running against the stands while playing , knocking them over. Much better should be the first solution, it also has a smaller footprint using less space than the light stands

u/Tovora · 1 pointr/Vive

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fovitec-StudioPRO-Classic-Light-Carrying/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501491500&sr=8-3&keywords=fovitec

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eggsnow-Tripod-Bracket-Ballhead-Camera-2pcs/dp/B01ESJ7754/ref=pd_sbs_421_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=03Q4BN7QGHBXNEJNR5PH

I can vouch for the Fovitec stands, however I can't vouch for the mount as I have a different brand.

Setup was easy, as per the other reply don't install any of the bullshit that HTC wants to install, just use SteamVR.

Get OpenVR advanced settings.

Get Chaperone Tweak.

When you're playing if you start to feel a little bit sick, do not push through it. Stop playing for a while until you feel OK. You cannot push through it, it'll just get worse and your second and third day will be like mine, outside of VR.

u/NurseWizzle · 1 pointr/photography

Hey there, this weekend I'm going to be taking pictures and my brother-in-law and his fiancee's wedding shower. They didn't ask me to do this but they are ok with me doing it. Really, I'm not interested in the shower but I have to go so I thought it would be a good time to use my new gear (its all new to me basically, just getting in to photography). And if I'm going to take pics, I want them to turn out at least decent. The last thing I want is to take pics and then not be able to share them because they came out terrible.

Anyways, I was wondering if somebody could give me some ideas on how I could utilize my equipment, especially my flashes (never used those before). The room is a "community" room in an apartment building. Its rectangle-shaped room with entrance doors on opposite corners. I think the lighting are chandelier type things with CFL bulbs, I don't remember right off hand.

Nikon D7200 (probably getting a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 tomorrow, I already have a Nikon 50mm f/1.8)
These stands: https://www.amazon.com/Fovitec-Photography-Reflectors-Modifiers-Collapsible/dp/B00HNZJLG4/
Two of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075F3G6J3/
Two of these: https://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN685-System-Wireless-Speedlite/dp/B01EFUHRPQ/
One of these: https://www.amazon.com/YN622N-TX-Wireless-Controller-Transmitter-Function/dp/B00NJGMICU/

Any help would be super appreciated!!!

u/Dutchmagic · 1 pointr/Vive

I bought this and these and have been taking my Vive on the road without any issues.

u/PortaBob · 1 pointr/Vive

I've found I can fit everything but the PC into the bag that came with my light stands:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Does not wrap nearly so pretty as yours but quite functional for the once every month or two I take it out.

u/FourMonthsEarly · 1 pointr/Vive

Cool, thanks everyone for the tips!

Ordered these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Will post back the results once I get them set up (for any random googlers who find their way here.)

u/wildonrio · 1 pointr/Vive

The Vive was the least protected in the box they shipped it in too if you recall. It was just in a plastic bag.

Lightstands: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mini ball heads: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X5QO3B8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Bambambm · 1 pointr/Vive

So I only know a few of these.

  1. I'm not sure. I only use hdmi to hdmi

  2. If you don't want to cause too much damage, my best suggestion would be to get 2 tripods with heads that can angle downward. In my own room I had to re-position the lighthouses multiple times, which meant multiple holes in the walls.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FTXOW4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    Are just the tripods I use now.

  3. 2m x 2m is enough for roomscale, however I don't know if I would consider it a decent roomscale experience, I myself run a 3.8m x 3m space and I even feel like that is pretty small. I also cleared out all the furniture possibly blocking lighthouses, so idk about that.

  4. Your computer monitor/TV will always display the view that you see as well, even if a game does not open a separate window, steam VR has a setting to 'show mirror' so other people can see what you see.

    Other than that, hope you get the answers you want. Cheers! (The Vive is awesome though!)
u/MindTactics · 1 pointr/Vive

Thanks again, your responses, as consistently demonstrated, carry weight.

  1. My PC only has one hdmi port. I'm guessing here, I'll need to purchase a hdmi splitter? - if that's the correct term Basically, the splitter will be a minibox itself with several input/output hdmi ports. This way I can get that other hdmi cable from the pc to my tv. Hoping amazon.com got my back here.

  2. Smart regarding 3D printed enclosure, please report back when you manage to set it up. I am definitely intrigued. Those links are wonderful. Thanks. The second retractable you linked looks real good, the heavy duty in the title is what attracts me. Gives me sense of security for the cables. I might have to get a larger ring to add less friction as the cables pass through and from it.

    Regarding ceiling, I live in an apartment, don't want to drill holes up there. I'll look for alternate methods of setting it up and share my discovery here with you guys. Maybe what I find can facilitate mobile as well. Quick thought came to mind. If find a sturdy enough lightstand upto 9-10 feet with some kind of hangover pole think traffic light main pole protruding out the sidewalk, and the pole attached to it hovering over the street, holding up the lights Something like that. Attach one of those heavy duty retractable's onto it.

    I use these light stands for my vive motion trackers. I'm thinking something along these lines with the attached pole hovering from the top extending outwards: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
u/SWaller89 · 1 pointr/Vive
u/Nostrathomas99 · 1 pointr/Vive

When it's all said and done you can be up and running in under an hour. The hardest part is figuring out where to put the lighthouses. I recommend picking up some cheap photography lightstands on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ESJ7754/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Makes things nice and easy to setup and you don't have to worry about drilling holes in your walls.

u/mdillenbeck · 1 pointr/Vive

My mobile solution was a little more expensive: light stands with carrying bag, ball mounts, and sand weights - a bit more expensive, but very stable. (Sand or rock needed to fill bags, price not included but only a couple of bucks. I put my sand in double 1 gallon bags in each of the 3 sides of each base sand holder.)

For my mobile rig, I already owned an older Alienware 17 R3 and added a graphics amplifier with a Titan X. Works pretty good as a mobile VR rig. Fairly solid VR rig.

u/jaksblaks · 1 pointr/photography

you can get started with one flash/strobe + reflector and stand or softbox and stand. you don't need a backdrop right away, you can just use any solid color wall.

flash vs strobe. strobes are more powerful and faster cycling but require ac power or battery packs. flashes are more portable.

for a backdrop you can just use these two. it's a bit cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Adjustable-Background-Backdrop-AGG1112/dp/B00E6GRHBO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1494795437&sr=8-3&keywords=Backdrop

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Collapsible-Background-Photography-Television/dp/B00SR28X9S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1494795437&sr=8-6&keywords=Backdrop

for the lights, you can just buy stands and softboxes or flash reflectors seperately. i wouldn't recommend that kit. start with one softbox or one flash reflector and stand. then add more as you need.

stands

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Photography-Relfectors-Softboxes-Backgrounds/dp/B00K69A0QY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494795534&sr=8-2&keywords=softbox+stand

softboxes, multiple sizes available.

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Octagonal-Speedlight-Photography/dp/B00PIM3I6I/ref=sr_1_4?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1494795485&sr=1-4&keywords=softbox

flash reflector

https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Double-Reflector-Umbrella-AGG127/dp/B005AKF4F6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1494795671&sr=8-7&keywords=flash+umbrella

u/n0oo7 · 1 pointr/Vive

Im a photographer so I had a few tripods lying around that I used to use for lights, So I just unscrewed them off of the disk mount, and screwed them on the tripods they look like this, and you can use them for the vive and rift

u/Shockwave4 · 1 pointr/Vive

These are ones I bought. I bought them because they were the cheapest ones I could find and the tallest ones I could find. Even at full extension the lighthouse are stable. I had to buy a set of adapters too.

u/TekLWar · 1 pointr/Vive

> The Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS

I bought these after seeing them suggested a few times and I have no IDEA why people suggest them. It CONSTANTLY falls over unless it's on a perfectly flat and hard surface. Really regret that purchase =\

u/The_Real_Gilgongo · 1 pointr/Vive

>Are you likely to need additional fixings for the tripod to use them with the base stations.

Yes. With most tripods you will need the additional ball mount to be able to angle the lighthouses properly.

I'm using these tripods with these mounts. They work well but extending them to the full height does lessen stability and causes tracking wobble. If I keep them at around 7' everything works fine.

u/chubchubs83 · 1 pointr/Vive

I purchased [this](Neewer 2-Pack 8.5 feet/2.6 meters Adjustable Light Stands with 2-Piece 1/4-inch Screw Tripod Mini Ball Head Hot Shoe Adapters and Carrying Case for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait and Product Photography https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MT1N8JD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FGsgAbX7CJ8H1)bundle, unfortunately it isn't currently available but they do work great! I would go with these 9 foot poles and get the mounts which they sell for $20 for the pair.

u/Dritz · 1 pointr/Vive

They're out of stock now, but I have the Neweer 9-foot two-pack that was about the same price: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS

These work pretty great, and I can definitely get them high enough while keeping stability, but they didn't come with a carrying case! I'm honestly kind of jealous of that.

u/aceclipse · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Not joining the giveaway, as someone else can probably use it better. But welcome to the HTV Vive Master Race! Its hella fun.

Advice: get light stands like these: Light Stands

and ball mounts like these: Ball Joints

That way you dont have to drill your walls and can move the lighthouses as need be!

u/bbeac065 · 1 pointr/Vive

I got these not too long ago:
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=pe_386430_121528420_TE_dp_1
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B017R2Z706/ref=pe_386430_30332290_TE_3p_dp_1

I'm worried about the vibration actually. I'm not sure if the hoverjunker devs were using better quality tripods, as well as being on concrete. If I've got cheap tripods on carpet, will I have a problems with the lighthouses vibrating? It's hard to judge by watching videos.

u/metaaxis · 1 pointr/oculus

Mounting pictures and small things like this is considered normal use; you typically would have to patch holes before leaving, which is easy, and pay some pro-rated amount towards painting that room if it had been repainted recently (2-3 years in California).

Tripods work too - on concrete. Wood floors make the sensors wobble when anyone is moving around. (Edit: a rod as suggested by /u/Muzanshin works better with wood)
I got these; though the price has gone up a bit they're still great at $36 for a pair:

Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS

And the ball heads you'll need to tilt the cameras down enough for $11:

MDW 2 Pcs Tripod Mini Ball Head for HTC VIVE Base Station,lighthouses,Camera Camcorder,Holder for HTC VIVE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M07M9D4


This set is a bit shorter but includes 2 stands and 2 ball heads for $40 total:

Neewer 2 Packs 75 inches/190 centimeters Adjustable Light Stands with 2 Pieces 1/4-inch Screw Tripod Mini Ball Head Hot Shoe Adapters for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZ1Y076

u/Zmann966 · 1 pointr/oculus

I'd use light-weight light stands rather than tripods. /u/rukeith They have a smaller tri-leg base and most of their height is in a vertical extension. They're easier to manipulate than hard-mounting the sensors in the walls, but it all depends on personal situation.

Something like these: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1499018087&sr=1-3&keywords=light+stand

u/cycopl · 1 pointr/oculus

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS

I bought a few of these, along with

https://smile.amazon.com/MDW-Tripod-Station-lighthouses-Camcorder/dp/B01M07M9D4

for mounting my front and back sensors. They work great, the ball head screws directly to the top of the light stand and the sensor screws onto the ball head. Probably not the cheapest solution but is very versatile if you're wanting to move the sensors around to try different setups.

u/AmericanFromAsia · 1 pointr/Vive

They have to be tilted down. If it's not 45 degrees, you'll get bad gray flickering which will make anyone not used to VR sick. Mine were 8 feet off the ground and I got constant flickering every ~2 seconds just because it was tilted ~25 degrees and not 45. Tripods work the best and will definitely work wherever you go. A clamp with mount screws work second best but there's a chance you won't find a spot for it.

u/Adexcidephanol · 1 pointr/Vive

Neewer Set of Two 9 feet/260 centimeters Photo Studio Light Stands for HTC Vive VR, Video, Portrait, and Product Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_757oybQHS7R75

u/Barrerayy · 1 pointr/oculus

I would have got those but I'm in the UK and didn't see em on amazon.

These seem like they are basically the same though right?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-centimeters-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1520884053&sr=8-4&keywords=studio+light+stand

u/NinjaSpecter · 1 pointr/Vive

Yea for sure, I personally have my lighthouses mounted on tripods so I can bring it to a friends house as well. These are the ones I got:
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Also make sure to buy the bracket mounts as well; they are in the most bought with list.

For PC it all depends on your budget; if you're in the US you could probably build a decent one for ~$800USD. i5-6500, GTX 1060 should be a good starting place to look.

u/polezo · 1 pointr/Vive

I have this pretty much permanently up for one of the lighthouses in my house and I've never noticed any vibration.

I get more vibration when I use the cheap lightstands on Amazon, but even then it's rare (only when someone really tries to jump around or accidentally bumps it). Despite the vibration I like the lightstands as an option too though because there's not always a place you can clamp these buggers.

Great write up by the way. Appreciate the work that went into this.

u/_kr_art_ · 1 pointr/Vive

Congrats!!!
I got these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They're perfect for the job, even on carpet. Footprint hasn't been an issue either. Keep in mind you would also need a ball bracket to angle them down:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L23XN9O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope this helps - enjoy the vive when it arrives!

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So I have two rooms to play with the HTC Vive in one for room scale games and the other for seated but I cant seem to find any replacement mounts for the lighthouse so I can mount them in the other room. Unfortunately there is not enough space for me to use Tripod mounts unless they are like the Neewer tripods ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00) I have seen people post on Amazon but cant seem to find them in Australia.

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u/Luminaria19 · 1 pointr/Vive

These are showing as currently unavailable, but they're what I have and what I recommended to a friend a few days ago.

You'll need to get the ball heads separately (I got two of these), but they work perfectly.

u/smalls257 · 1 pointr/Vive

I just bought this on a lightning deal

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L4YR0BS/

u/GeorgeyB22 · 1 pointr/Vive

Here are the light stands I use when I take the Vive out of the house to demo: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Here are the ball heads I use on top of those stands: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M07M9D4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have yet to have an issue with either, they stay in place well and they dont jiggle around.

u/dackwarbs · 1 pointr/Vive

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M07M9D4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the setup I'm using right now. But damn that quick support rod is a really good idea. I would do that instead of this if possible. I would only consider the tripod "sturdy" if you can extend the legs all the way out, which might be difficult in a small college dorm/apartment

u/OfficialGeorgeSoros · 1 pointr/Vive

For travel, i use these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_i_d_old_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ESJ7754/ref=oh_aui_i_d_old_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1




But for your own home, just attach em, its only two small holes and you can patch it easy. A little toothpaste will do the trick if you don't feel like going to Lowe's for the paste.

If paint matching is a concern, bring a chip and they can match for you whenever you go to move.

You're spending $800 on this. Tripods are great for traveling with the vive, but at home, don't risk knocking over your expensive sensitive lighthouses just to save $10 on plaster when you move.

u/bbknowitall · 1 pointr/oculus

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the footprint someone on Amazon measured 26", which seems about right. I tried bringing them in a bit but the center pole gets in the way. Mine are probably 2 feet wide.

u/ipha · 1 pointr/Vive

I'm using these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FTXOW4

Obviously not as stable as a wall mount, but they're pretty good.

u/iLL_S_D · 1 pointr/Vive

I'd recommend just using light poles. I use these when I'm setting up my Vive away from my house. You would also need these.

u/RollHuskies · 1 pointr/Vive

I ordered my vive during the Christmas sale so it hasn't arrived yet. I'm in the same situation as you, in an apartment where I don't want to drill holes.

But I did a quick google search about our use case and found these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS

combined with these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M07M9D4

should work fine. Old reddit posts recommend these.

u/Chimeros · 1 pointr/Vive

There's also tripods you could use. Just make sure to find some with a small footprint so they don't eat into your space if you plan to have them in the corners of it. These are pretty good for that.

u/BeeBeedh1 · 1 pointr/ValveIndex

Non Drilling solutions as I'm not in a situation where i can drill mounts into the walls:

Personally (UK) i have used these two products, work a charm, a bit of a wide base so not ideal for smaller areas.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01ESJ7754/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I then moved house and switched to these, these are great, one fits on the curtain rail, and the other fits on the banister uprights. Clamp goes pretty wide.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01KFUSXEY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Basilthebatlord · 1 pointr/Vive

These are the bad boys I ended up buying. They seemed fairly reasonably priced, and with the mounts they work great when I want to move my vive around.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4YR0BS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M07M9D4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Tehcuda · 1 pointr/Vive

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L4YR0BS/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use these. Nice and portable and surprisingly resilient for the price!

u/JanieJazz · 1 pointr/Etsy

I got a kit on amazon for $70 that works wonders.

Neewer 700W Professional Photography 24x24 inches/60x60 Centimeters Softbox with E27 Socket Light Lighting Kit
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017D7W57S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7ZLHDbC666GRZ

(Sorry I'm on mobile)

u/danyay · 1 pointr/photography

Thank you!

>At any price? You'll pay any amount?

Within reason - if a lens that's perfect for this is a few hundred bucks, no problem. Close to a thousand, I'd think about it. More than that, I'm probably out. It's a business purchase for me, though, so easier to justify.

>Be more specific on the lights.

Ahh - let's talk about that :)

What I have now seems to 404 on Amazon's site, so they must not offer it anymore. However, I believe they are closest to these, which is two 700w lightboxes, each with an 85W CFL at 5500K.

I'm absolutely open to switching around the lighting setup.

u/Techvania · 1 pointr/youtube

Neewer 700W Professional Photography 24x24 inches/60x60 Centimeters Softbox with E27 Socket Light Lighting Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017D7W57S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OncSBbEARN4DN

u/Damnitbennett · 1 pointr/Twitch

Ok, figured you just linked the wrong video. Neewer 700W Professional Photography 24x24 inches/60x60 centimeters Softbox with E27 Socket Light Lighting Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017D7W57S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_D8bpzbGRSWY1S

u/emgibz · 1 pointr/EtsySellers

On a budget, you might look into lighting options instead. My DSLR/Photoshop always give the best results but sometimes I’m just way too lazy for that lol. I can get pretty good results on my iPhone 6 with good lighting and the Afterlight app, and I’m sure a newer phone would be even better.

I have these soft boxes and have been happy with them (and they’re on sale for Black Friday currently) link

This little ring light is an inexpensive option. There’s probably better ones out there, but it’s like $10 and good for a quick pop of light or balancing out a shadow link

u/bofeity · 1 pointr/photography

Hello,
I have this softbox light set I use for Streaming. It came with (2)85W 5500K CFL Light Bulbs. I was wondering if there was an upgrade for these lights? CFL or LED. Thanks

u/MaxwellNick · 1 pointr/videography

My main job is creating educational videos, I work for a university creating all kinds of online content/course content (Engineering school so mostly math, science, etc), so I have a few ideas for what you can do. I do everything from just recording lectures to greenscreen + animations. The simplest and cheapest setup would be to use your phone on a tripod and a wired lav mic. If the lighting in your room is good (a big window or lots of lights in the room) that should be fine, but you can also get a [cheap lighting kit](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017D7W57S?ie=UTF8&tag=maxwell032-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B017D7W57S).

If you want to go a bit more interesting, you could try a light board (these are getting more popular). Sample Video here and How to build one. More money ($300-$1500 depending if you want to use a proper camera or your phone still) but the content can be more engaging and easier to use.

Another style that's becoming popular is to use a tablet while recording to superimpose writing overtop of video. I have also seen an overhead angle used to show a tabletop with paper to write on.

Let me know if you need any help! Happy to talk about this kind of stuff.

Links to store stuff are affiliate links

u/Flighttime077 · 1 pointr/photography

New to photography. Apologies if this was discussed elsewhere on here but I could not find it for the life of me. I recently decided to try off camera flash and bought a Godox TT685N kit and a octo softbox to diffuse the light. I'm really enjoying shooting with it but I can't help but notice sometimes that I have shadows in places I don't want on my subject and was wondering is it a good idea to buy another flash or combine flash with continuous light or some kind of fill light to save a little money? So far the speedlight is the only lighting equipment I use and I primarily shoot indoors. I was looking at these to add to my lighting kit https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017D7W57S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/jimmayjr · 1 pointr/Twitch

Here's my setup. Looks like this. My lights are mounted using a 1/4"-20 camera gooseneck mount with a thread pattern that some microphone boom arms also use:

u/timsandtoms · 1 pointr/flashlight
u/bob_mcbob · 1 pointr/flashlight

Let's try for Viltrox as usual :)

https://www.amazon.com/Viltrox-L116T/dp/B01KZLM3QC/

u/Lion42 · 1 pointr/flashlight

Does anyone mind if I jump on the bandwagon?


Thank you, Para!

u/C0R4x · 1 pointr/flashlight

Thanks for the giveaway!

and the viltrox l116t for me: https://www.amazon.com/Viltrox-L116T/dp/B01KZLM3QC/?tag=parametrek-20

u/MormonOnAMntnBike · 1 pointr/flashlight
u/bombadil1564 · 1 pointr/flashlight

Viltrox L116T

Manker E03H NW

Thank you for doing all these! Love the more frequent/lower priced giveaways. I really don't need a $100 flashlight anyways...

u/johnpc · 1 pointr/flashlight

Back down to Viltrox 116T prices!

https://www.amazon.com/VILTROX-L116T-Dimmable-Bi-Color-3300K-5600K/dp/B01KZLM3QC/

That's good reasoning on lowering the limit. Thanks for keeping these going!

u/ITziMeow · 1 pointr/flashlight

https://www.amazon.com/Viltrox-L116T/dp/B01KZLM3QC/?tag=parametrek-20

I've seen Adam Savages video using one of these lights. My dad would love this for our workbench.

u/muffinman1604 · 1 pointr/flashlight

Awesome and thanks! This looks interesting

https://www.amazon.com/Viltrox-L116T/dp/B01KZLM3QC/?tag=parametrek-20

Any other nice light panel would be cool too if the price changes or this goes OOS.

u/ferthur · 1 pointr/flashlight
u/TheKernels · 1 pointr/flashlight

Viltrox L116T

Thanks for all you do to support the community

u/zeroair · 1 pointr/flashlight

Thanks! I'm in for a Viltrox VL116T.

Edited for the 116T.

u/guerrilla154 · 1 pointr/flashlight

Hey, thanks for doing another giveaway! I'm in for a Viltrox L116T!

u/duhduhduhdiabeetus · 1 pointr/flashlight
u/Longinus_Rook · 1 pointr/flashlight

Since others recommended it:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KZLM3QC/

Thank you!

u/person278 · 1 pointr/flashlight

Thanks you for this, u/parametrek!

I'm actually totally into the Viltrox L132T!

u/thegoddamntrain · 1 pointr/flashlight
u/Kionix · 1 pointr/flashlight
u/0xpProject · 1 pointr/Twitch

We actually use 3 of these
LED photo lights

They take up less space than softboxes, as well as let you adjust the color temp and brightness. We ran ours with the amazon recommended power cable and a desk scissor mount.

u/jtm94 · 1 pointr/flashlight

Copying Zak with the Viltrox panel. Thanks as always!

u/nerdherder2000 · 1 pointr/flashlight

I dunno why I need one of these... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073QLGK3R/

u/dbmeed · 1 pointr/flashlight
u/MadameBattleMonkey · 1 pointr/flashlight

I could put this to use.

If only the Luimintop Prince Mini was in stock.

u/HappyIguana · 1 pointr/flashlight

Awesome giveaway, thanks a ton!

Light Panel

u/darmanastartes · 1 pointr/flashlight

Recent subscriber, would like one of these!

u/Alemismun · 1 pointr/VRGaming
u/PumkinSpiceTrukNuts · 1 pointr/virtualreality

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.

u/Solnx · 1 pointr/photography

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?

u/cheezbergher · 1 pointr/beatsaber

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.

u/SackityPack · 1 pointr/Vive

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).

u/9thSphere · 1 pointr/flashlight

That was fast. Thanks & good luck. Fingers crossed for the Viltrox kit.

u/PLS_SEND_ME_A_DOLLAR · 1 pointr/flashlight

Whoooooo thanks!!

VILTROX L116T RA CRI95 Super Slim LED Light Panel,3300K-5600K LED Video Light Panel, LCD Display Screen,Color Temperature and Brightness can be Adjusted with NP-F550 Lithium Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D8TTFSR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BXU8BbHEQX3HW

u/somnambulism · 1 pointr/flashlight
u/EpicRob94 · 1 pointr/letsplay

Is this going to be intense on the eyes? I already work an 8hr a day job on the computer, this might be overkill if its super bright in my eyes. The one you linked however still seems a bit big.. I just found this one though in 'sponsored products': https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D8TTFSR/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07D8TTFSR&pd_rd_w=Lqtnz&pf_rd_p=8a8f3917-7900-4ce8-ad90-adf0d53c0985&pd_rd_wg=Euict&pf_rd_r=E1HDXDP7CWSMMZMR79T8&pd_rd_r=4dd1fd04-75ad-11e9-a9da-2171f603c15c

It seems small and compact which is good, only thing I dont like about this one is that it runs on only batteries. I stream often so this would run out pretty often and might get annoying. Are there alternatives like that, that I can clamp on my monitor for example? Maybe without batteries?

u/Handsome_Zack · 1 pointr/flashlight

Thank you Para!

Viltrox L116T

u/MrSDI · 1 pointr/flashlight

Thanks as always Parametrek!

I'd love one of these:https://www.amazon.com/VILTROX-L116T-3300K-5600K-Temperature-Brightness/dp/B07D8TTFSR/

Good luck everyone!

u/FrightenedPanda · 0 pointsr/HTCVive

If you haven't ordered yet I would recommend these light stands. I had my vive in the dorms downstairs for a couple of hours and they seemed stable enough to support the vibration of the lighthouses. Also, surprisingly, the bag it came with is incredibly good quality. I use these mounts on my tripods to angle down the lighthouses. Cant use the floor to ceiling mounts all places. Where I was yesterday the ceilings are 15' or more.

u/Srirachafarian · 0 pointsr/photography

$100 is a lot for a light stand. I use this $15 one and no compliants. I've used it for the same speedlight and umbrella setup you're using, as a reflector stand, and even for a ring light.

u/cybrdmn · 0 pointsr/Vive

It only takes a few minutes to move your computer and set up the Vive in a new room. Use your living room when you want to play a roomscale game or have friends over, and the smaller room for standing or seated games. Amazon has some cheap tripods that make setting up the lighthouses a snap.
https://smile.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B00L4YR0BS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497667542&sr=8-2&keywords=Vive+stand

u/jgfoto · 0 pointsr/AskPhotography

You could set your self up pretty good with $500. I have a couple suggestions, but the first would be to get yourself a cheap prime lens first. Either a 50mm 1.8 or a 24mm pancake. Both are around $100 and would still leave quite a bit in your budget. So, saying you go ahead and do that:


  • You could get a couple of Yongnuo 560 IV
    You could choose to fire then optically with your Canon speed lite or get one of these
  • Grab a few of these to hold your flashes
  • And a few of theseto stand them up
  • In terms of modifiers you have a few options. You could go with cheap umbrellas which are fine. Or you could get some small soft boxes. I say just grab a huge modifier. As big as you can get. It's gonna really depends on how much space you have. check this out

    That's a decent, portable, and effective setup with two lenses for right about $500.

    Since your using someone else's studio lugging equipment is gonna be a pain. That's why I think speed lights is the way to go. But if you don't mind, look into a monolight kit. For your portraits I really do think you'll like what you get from a fast prime lens.
u/Cike176 · 0 pointsr/Filmmakers

Camera: canon t6 refurbished $350
audio: rode ntg2, an xlr cable, cheap boom pole
You can get the mic used for about $200, spend another $200 for a tascam dr-60

A 5 in 1 reflector kit from neewer for another $20

A few clamp lights and 3200/5600k bulbs


An okay tripod for now

And a cheap shoulder rig

That all should come out to around $1000 and should definitely be enough to get you started. Some of the stuff is a bit cheaper and you’ll need to replace as you move on and understand your needs better but there’s not much quality equipment to be bought if you need a whole package for around $1000

u/DeathTag · 0 pointsr/Vive

In terms of sticky tape, mine fell off 2 hours after installing the lighthouses and pulled a bit of the paint along too :( I just bought 2 long tripods which work perfectly. You could get some off of amazon easily or take your lighthouse to a camera store near you and fit it on some tripods and see which ones you like!
EDIT: These seem good and are pretty cheap too.

u/Toront01 · 0 pointsr/Vive

Dude, just order this.

u/PositiveMouse · 0 pointsr/videography

I do this as my job. Some things you could work on:

  1. You need better equipment. Im not sure what youre filming on but if you would like to take this at all seriously you'd be better suited buying a setup. Something like a t3i, 10-22mm lens, 50mm lens, and this light: http://www.amazon.ca/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394350978&sr=8-1&keywords=camera+light

  2. Your timing is off- it is extremely important that you match up the song with the video perfectly.

  3. Dont film people dancing in empty spaces.

  4. Steady your hand/learn proper panning techniques.

    If it's just fan footage none of this is really important.
u/astro124 · 0 pointsr/SonyAlpha

To add on, I found this on Amazon. Any thoughts? Would something like this provide accurate lighting?

u/LittleHelperRobot · 0 pointsr/Flipping

Non-mobile: This

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