I am planning to add lights to my video housing, and I would like to know about using 50W or 100W strobes. -Is it better two 50W than one 100W ? are the shadows reduced?
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Need advice for lighting
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HiDefPics
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Yes, I think you would be better off with two lower wattage lights than one large one. Having two lights will allow you to light your subject from both sides, so you will have a nice even light with fewer shadows than with one light.
aussiejosho
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I agree with Bill, and depending on what lens you are using, you may also need to diffuse your lights to get even coverage over the whole scene.
Who's got a 100 watt video lighting system...outside of the commercial guys? 50 watts HID's don't come cheap either.
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I like my cheap halogens. Manual white balance usually gets rid of the yellow tinge. I never liked the always-on concept and high price of HID.
Light & Motion's new LED lights have me interested. Instant on/off, adjustable output, and easy filters make them look like the best of halogen and HID w/o the shortfalls.
Light & Motion's new LED lights have me interested. Instant on/off, adjustable output, and easy filters make them look like the best of halogen and HID w/o the shortfalls.
Your Indonesia video is very nice! I like all the critters and especially the Stargazer.
Fun!!! I wish I could shoot tropical once in a while. My video are often shot in near freezing temps, and rarely above 55F.
About: L & M makes innovative product. If I have a beef with them, (which I do) it is post-purchase customer service & aggressive sales. It's never as simple as a quick fix, or suggestion. The sales people will urge you to get stuff which may not be in your best interest. Solutions usually include an upgrade to a much more expensive model, or ship it to factory for service $$$. Heck, I can replace an O RIng, or source my own battery without paying a 200% markup fee. It is this type of mentality and reluctance to try & solve issues which led me to other manf. who are willing. I will include Salvo, Amphibico etc. I bet Barry at Salvo comes up with LED video light in the very near future.
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