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Posted by DK1000 on 10/30/06 05:33
Thanks again Bill,
I'll get the lights I want and take the setup to a camera store where they
can match up what I need, as I'm sure their own specialized lighting equip
is $$$. I'll just get the diffusers/filters/clamps, etc.
One thing I noticed before I seen your reply, as I was doing some Googling,
there are references to fluorescent video lights. I was directed to B&H's
website from one site, and it seems like the fixtures are in the $1K to $2K
range, and may be permanent set-ups. However the bulbs needed seemed to be
mainly in the $20 to $50 range. Then again, they don't give size, but I'll
assume these setups are as bulky as standard fluorescent fixtures? Maybe
using a Home Depot type fixture, I haven't gotten so far yet as if any of
these setups are portable (and inexpensive enough).
I'll assume the halogens are the best for right now and work with that,
thanks again.
"Bill Farnsworth" <bill.farnsworth@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> "DK1000" <bwana1SPAMMENOTREMOVE@lycos.com> wrote in message
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>> Thanks all so far, a couple of more questions before I return what I have
>> for brighter lights, as I never worked with these before.
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>> The box I have says "halogen", and I believe there's also quartz lights?
>> Are quartz cooler running, or is that pretty much the same? Should I get
>> one type over the other?
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> Doesn't matter.
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>> I will be videotaping every room in the house, so if the house has 10
>> rooms plus a basement, upstairs/attic, and garage, I 'll be unplugging
>> and replugging the lights quickly on my tour of the property. So I may be
>> using the floor "sled" option more vs. the stand.
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> It's easier and faster to pick up and move than drag. I'd invest in a
> couple of good extension cords with the imbedded LED for power
> confirmation.
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> As I plan on leaving the
>> property within 10 minutes of finishing the job, will the lights safely
>> cool in time so I can pack them in my minivan for the next shoot?
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> Ten minutes is OK. Set them outside (in the shade in the warmer climes) to
> cool off faster. Remove the diffusion to accelerate heat dissipation.
> I would also remove any factory installed safety glass permanently. Your
> bulbs will last longer and the fixture will cool off faster.
> If you are concerned with shattering bulbs, then replace the glass with
> metal screen cut to the same size as the glass.
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> This also
>> means I'll need a somewhat permanently attached diffuser that won't burn,
>> at least attached for that session. Any ideas? Thanks much again.
>>
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> Yep. Go to your local camera store and buy some diffusion material for hot
> lights. (The camera store guys can take it from there)
> Also buy enough "tuff" or "full" blue to cover the lights to convert your
> lighting to daylight if you wish to use existing daylight as the key
> (main) source of lighting.
> You can attach the material to the wire screen with small metal grip
> clips, or metal stationary clips.
>
> Depending on the thickness, using diffusion and, or blue color correction
> material could knock down your light transmission considerably.
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> Bill F.
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