Posted by samkds@gmail.com on 08/28/07 14:30

Hey everyone,

In the coming months, I have to do a number of shoots across the
United States. It is fairly basic event video, low budget, in a couple
different formats: interviews, small panel discussions, and small
classroom presentations. I don't have enough money to hire a dedicated
light person by a long shot, and as the number of shoots begins to add
up, I am in a situation where it may make more sense for me to
purchase three lights that can handle multiple set-ups instead of
renting. This is where I'm getting over my head.
Here's what I'm trying to figure out:
1) HMI, Tungsten, or Fluorescent?
2) Is there a basic kit that can travel well that people recommend?
3) I see these soft lights that bounce the light against curved metal
(e.g., the Desisti Wyeth 2k Tungsten Softlight) that look cool, but no
one I know has any experience with them. If I got a three lights or
so, would one of these make sense as a fill light? Does anyone have
any experience with these?
4) Are there any pointers for traveling by plane with equipment? I'm
bringing the cameras in carry on, but I'm going to have to check the
tripods and lights.
5) Is there anything else I should be thinking of?

I appreciate any help yall can provide. I've gotten great feedback
from people here so far and I do appreciate it; I hire people when I
can for fair wages, however I don't have the budget to this time and
would appreciate not simply being told to "hire a light guy." Thanks
again.

Sam

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