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Marcus Farrar · July 11th, 2005, 07:19 AM

Greetings

I am thinking of upgrading my light kit. I was wondering if anyone has tried floresent light kits. I like the fact they don't generate heat, last longer and the bulbs cost less.

What are some good floresent light kits.

thnanks
Konteh

Halfdan J. Damskier · August 12th, 2005, 02:25 PM

Hi there,

If you're after a low-cost DIY sollution you may want to check out the following site. Someone on these boards recommended it to me: http://www.film-and-video.com/broadc...s-30bucks.html

I once experimented with a 36W light fixture from my workshop. The color was nice, but the light itself was way to harsh to look at or have shine at you. So whatever you get, I suggest you make sure it is gentle enough to use near people - I take it that's what you want to use it for? You may also want to get something with a pleasing color temperature. I have some bluish and some reddish lights in my workshop and I find the reddish more pleasing than the blueish.

I am just beginning to learn about the DV world myself, so I wont be able to recommend any pro kits or lamps.

Hope you find what you are looking for!

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Ups! Just checked out your site; it looks like you're in the pro league. Hope some of your pro colleagues on these boards will be able to give you some advice.

July 11th, 2005, 07:19 AM	#1
Marcus Farrar Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC USA Posts: 110	Fluorescent Light Kit Greetings I am thinking of upgrading my light kit. I was wondering if anyone has tried floresent light kits. I like the fact they don't generate heat, last longer and the bulbs cost less. What are some good floresent light kits. thnanks Konteh __________________ Marcus Farrar Production Director Katana Productions www.katanapro.com Last edited by Marcus Farrar; July 11th, 2005 at 07:40 AM.

August 12th, 2005, 02:25 PM	#2
Halfdan J. Damskier Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aalborg, Denmark Posts: 29	Hi there, If you're after a low-cost DIY sollution you may want to check out the following site. Someone on these boards recommended it to me: http://www.film-and-video.com/broadc...s-30bucks.html I once experimented with a 36W light fixture from my workshop. The color was nice, but the light itself was way to harsh to look at or have shine at you. So whatever you get, I suggest you make sure it is gentle enough to use near people - I take it that's what you want to use it for? You may also want to get something with a pleasing color temperature. I have some bluish and some reddish lights in my workshop and I find the reddish more pleasing than the blueish. I am just beginning to learn about the DV world myself, so I wont be able to recommend any pro kits or lamps. Hope you find what you are looking for! --------------------- Ups! Just checked out your site; it looks like you're in the pro league. Hope some of your pro colleagues on these boards will be able to give you some advice. Last edited by Halfdan J. Damskier; August 13th, 2005 at 11:16 AM.