The idea for this thread is to exchange tips, techniques, equipment recommendations etc., for a limited crew and small budget documentary productions. Productions where a cameraman is also a lighting person.

What essentials should be carried in a lighting bag to cover variety of lighting situations; what works in tight spaces; DIY equipment - anything with minimalist lighting in mind is welcomed.

Also other links on this subject are welcomed.

Good idea Adrian. I started posting lighting setups on my blog before things got too hectic. I plan on doing more in the future. Here is the first one I posted called "steal this setup"
Steal this setup – awesomeshot.net (http://awesomeshot.net/steal-this-setup/)

How to light a group of people sitting around a table:

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/techniques-independent-production/486549-round-table-discussion-lighting-question.html

Several cheap video lighting solutions by Videomaker.com :

Cheap Video Lighting Solutions - YouTube

LIGHTING OUTDOORS > http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/techniques-independent-production/237695-lighting-outdoors.html