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Charles Alexander · February 29th, 2008, 02:42 AM

I'm a green(as in rookie) video dv enthusiast on a very tight budget. I am a musician trying to record some home grown live performances. The advice and posts I've seen here have been invaluable to me in getting lighting on the cheap.

Just bought an used JTL softkit from someone here who is super nice. Just went to Harbor Freight to pick up those cheap dimmers (router speed controls in their catalogs) to control my worklights and practicals. They work great by the way.

Also heard about those IKEA Isbrytare ellipsoidical lights here. If only my nearest IKEA in ATL had them...boo...hiss...

And am in the process of investigating how to use this big chinese lantern we have for video lighting and how to figure out how to modify my two headed, single cable work light into a true two light system. However, I am sure with all of the collective knowledge and experience here - it's gonna be relatively easy to figure this out.

Heck, even Ty Ford is here - Hi Ty!

And it's all done without attitude or airs or the need to put down newbies...

From the bottom of my heart, I want to say - "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

very gratefully yours,

Charles

Greg Boston · February 29th, 2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Charles Alexander

And it's all done without attitude or airs or the need to put down newbies...

Yep, we insist on that type of behavior here. Prima donnas need not apply.

Glad you're getting some good info to start off with. I have a set of JTL softlights myself, also purchased from a fellow forum member.

-gb-

Charles Alexander · February 29th, 2008, 09:03 AM

It's a beautiful thing, man...

Alex Lucas · February 29th, 2008, 10:04 AM

I do say, with humbleness, that you, my kind sir, should continue with the rocking.
Cheerio!

/sometimes we're too polite.

Bill Pryor · February 29th, 2008, 10:25 AM

RE: Chinese lanterns...be careful, those things can burn if you get too big a bulb in there. I've been wanting to try one using one of those big 200 watt fluorescent bulbs from CoolLights.

Vince Lucena · February 29th, 2008, 12:10 PM

There's a small video of these lanterns here http://www.scottspears.net/filmmakpg3.html

Charles Alexander · February 29th, 2008, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Pryor

RE: Chinese lanterns...be careful, those things can burn if you get too big a bulb in there. I've been wanting to try one using one of those big 200 watt fluorescent bulbs from CoolLights.

You kid not...I'm a little nervous. But really, it throws a lot of light even for a 80W. But those Coollights are pretty intriguing...

C

Richard Andrewski · February 29th, 2008, 08:22 PM

Paper lanterns aren't rated too high in wattage and it all depends upon the size of the lantern. The larger the lantern, the larger the wattage it can handle. In addition, some find that the nylon lanterns, which can handle just a bit more wattage are even better for durability too. We hope to have a "chinese lantern speedring" sometime this year to use our CL-SFT1 and 200w 8U bulb with chinese lanterns much easier.

You can find both nylon and paper lanterns at:

www.paperlanternstore.com

February 29th, 2008, 02:42 AM	#1
Charles Alexander Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville,Tennessee Posts: 34	This forum totally rocks... I'm a green(as in rookie) video dv enthusiast on a very tight budget. I am a musician trying to record some home grown live performances. The advice and posts I've seen here have been invaluable to me in getting lighting on the cheap. Just bought an used JTL softkit from someone here who is super nice. Just went to Harbor Freight to pick up those cheap dimmers (router speed controls in their catalogs) to control my worklights and practicals. They work great by the way. Also heard about those IKEA Isbrytare ellipsoidical lights here. If only my nearest IKEA in ATL had them...boo...hiss... And am in the process of investigating how to use this big chinese lantern we have for video lighting and how to figure out how to modify my two headed, single cable work light into a true two light system. However, I am sure with all of the collective knowledge and experience here - it's gonna be relatively easy to figure this out. Heck, even Ty Ford is here - Hi Ty! And it's all done without attitude or airs or the need to put down newbies... From the bottom of my heart, I want to say - "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" very gratefully yours, Charles

February 29th, 2008, 10:04 AM	#4
Alex Lucas Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 50	I agree. I do say, with humbleness, that you, my kind sir, should continue with the rocking. Cheerio! /sometimes we're too polite.

February 29th, 2008, 12:10 PM	#6
Vince Lucena Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 91	There's a small video of these lanterns here http://www.scottspears.net/filmmakpg3.html __________________ ......................... MotionOne Studios http://www.MotionOne.tv

February 29th, 2008, 08:22 PM	#8
Richard Andrewski Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shenzhen, China Posts: 781	Paper lanterns aren't rated too high in wattage and it all depends upon the size of the lantern. The larger the lantern, the larger the wattage it can handle. In addition, some find that the nylon lanterns, which can handle just a bit more wattage are even better for durability too. We hope to have a "chinese lantern speedring" sometime this year to use our CL-SFT1 and 200w 8U bulb with chinese lanterns much easier. You can find both nylon and paper lanterns at: www.paperlanternstore.com __________________ Richard Andrewski - Cool Lights USA - RED #114 http://www.coollights.biz

February 29th, 2008, 09:03 AM	#3
Charles Alexander Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville,Tennessee Posts: 34	It's a beautiful thing, man...

February 29th, 2008, 10:25 AM	#5
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	RE: Chinese lanterns...be careful, those things can burn if you get too big a bulb in there. I've been wanting to try one using one of those big 200 watt fluorescent bulbs from CoolLights.