Saturday, October 28, 2017

Scott Scowcroft

Scott Scowcroft,

Hi Scott,
Seems I've misplaced the link to those lights you recommended (the ones that can be adjusted) for video work.

Have you got a link handy - or Brand name and I can find them on Amazon.

Finally getting ready to get semi-serious about YouTube :)

Andy

3 comments:

  1. Andrew,

    There's a whole family of Viltrox lights including kits, each basicly the same but configured differently depending on your needs.

    At the time, we purchased this kit (below) as the best deal for us because it seemed the best buy. It includes two lights/stands/ac power adapters but no batteries.

    I've found the lights to be excellent, though I don't feel I've conquered knowing what color temperature is best to choose in each situation.

    I also purchased only two lights. You'll want to think through how you'll accomplish three point lighting. Maybe a third Viltrox, but there are other options.

    For chromoakey, you'll want to consider a five light set-up, even in your small space. Will forward to you a tutorial on this subject if I can ever find it again.

    You'll want to find some way to mount the lights, maybe the light stands, but they're pretty big for a small space. I purchased heavy duty tripods (below), but part of my reasoning was to "impress" clients. I doubt you care much about impressing yourself, at least in that way. :-)

    I've since found the light stands are excellent to use in the field, one for my Logitech Brio webcam (also below), and the other for a (shotgun) microphone.

    ( 2 pack) VILTROX video lighting kit,L132T LED Light with light Stand, 2m AC adapter, 0.78"/2cm Ultra Thin CRI95 5600K/3300K LED Video Light Dimmable Flat Panel Light $101.29
    http://amzn.to/2w1LT1D

    Originally the Brio was $199, and I bought two on sale for ~$170. Am shocked to see it's now "retailing" for $584, and "selling" on Amazon for $219. Go figure.

    Logitech Brio 4K Ultra HD Webcam
    http://amzn.to/2gKYhxi

    Tabletop Tripod,19" Lightweight Travel Aluminium Mini Tripod with Ball Head for for DSLR SLR DV Digital Camera Mobilephone Black
    http://amzn.to/2ve2z9L

    For lots of equipment options, check out this: https://kit.com/PremiereGal

    If you're really adventurous: http://bit.ly/2gI78js

    Hope this helps

    amazon.com - Robot Check

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  2. So, the Brio is still $199 on Logitech website, so it's not so much "Go Figure,' and more like, "What Give?"
    secure.logitech.com - BRIO

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