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 12/09/2004 06:07:54 PM · #1
I have a $200 budget for some lighting. I would like to do still life as well as portraits. Can someone give me some information. Much thanks.

Travis
 12/09/2004 06:19:49 PM · #2
Here is a clever setup for a tight budget: studio lighting on a budget

Halogen work lights are also pretty inexpensive - but very hot! Add some nice white foam-core boards and you can do a lot.
 12/09/2004 06:39:57 PM · #3
Originally posted by joebok:
Here is a clever setup for a tight budget: studio lighting on a budget


Thanks for posting that! I like that last image but I have to say I don't find that highlight in her hair pleasing at all.

Here's a link for making your own light tent:
//www.creativepro.com/story/feature/19002.html

There is also a link somewhere with plans for building your own light stands, backdrop stand and much more, just out of PVC from the local Home Depot type place. I'll see if I can dig it up.
 12/09/2004 07:57:50 PM · #4
Anybody got anything else?
 12/09/2004 08:25:56 PM · #5
I'm soon planning on build two large (approx. 4ft by 6ft) soft boxes using PVC, silk damask and flourescent lights for under $100. I'll try to remember to post back when I've finished my project and sorted out the actual cost.
 12/09/2004 08:26:05 PM · #6
//www.software-cinema.com/documents/tt-book.pdf

Tinker Tubes! (It's a PDF)

These are the plans I was talking about.
 12/10/2004 04:15:37 AM · #7
I have built 2 80 x 80 cm soft boxes that use 8 Energy saving lights in each. I need to make a detailed post on it.
Here are the bits

Here they are finished

From the front

Here is an example image


Cost per stand in Euro was:
8 lamps @ 3.49 = 27.92
8 Sockets @ 1.25 = 11,25
2 Switches = 2.39
2 Windshield protectors = 3.00
Screws cable etc = 5.00
Cloth for difuser etc = 5.00
Tripod = 16.00
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TOTAL 70.56

I used bamboo for the arms.
Avoid cheap lamps, or at least look at the brightness in the shop. there are big differences.
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