Cheap light Kits

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Sawra

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Hey i saw some cheap light kits @ B&H some of them $100-200. i am tired of renting so i am thinking buying some within my budget range.:thumbup: </IMG>
 
[SIZE=+0]when you are a starving artist, you have to use what you can get!! Still didn't answer my questions. I just need them to shoot a cultural event in a gym. All am asking are they any good? or they are waste of money?[/SIZE]
 
I believe he already answered your question (the link doesn't work by the way, can't see anything). Instead of blowing $100-200 on a light kit that you'll just be replacing later on, get some Home Depot work light for $25. They'll tide you over until you're ready to move on to better stuff.
 
I bought a Britek kit a couple of years ago...from a DVXUser sponsor.

The kit is okay, but I'd probably have been better off waiting and buying a higher quality kit. If your equipment is annoying to use...you probably won't use it.

So if you are a truly starving artist...either go to Home Depot, or use natural light. :)
 
Sawra said:
Thank you much guys, buying the A1 broke my pigy bank:)
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clearly you're one g short of a light kit ...
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Sawra said:
[SIZE=+0]when you are a starving artist, you have to use what you can get!! Still didn't answer my questions. I just need them to shoot a cultural event in a gym. All am asking are they any good? or they are waste of money?[/SIZE]
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He did answer your question NOOB. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR ! Hence, no it's most likely not worth it.
 
Jay Rodriguez said:
He did answer your question NOOB. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR ! Hence, no it's most likely not worth it.
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That's the spirit! Alienate those newcomers!

Seriously though Sawra, the "get what you pay for" adage is true in just about every aspect of video production gear. Between natural light, work lights and a little creative thinking, you can accomplish some pretty amazing things. Good luck.
 
Sawra said:
[SIZE=+0]when you are a starving artist, you have to use what you can get!! Still didn't answer my questions. I just need them to shoot a cultural event in a gym. All am asking are they any good? or they are waste of money?[/SIZE]
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Hey Sawra,

I really didn't mean to be discouraging, it's just that in my own experiences I've wasted money on super cheap light kits before. Disjecta's link may or may not be helpful for what you need to do. The question is: How much do you minimally need to light the event properly, and at what kind of quality? More details are needed, and this question may be better answered in this area: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/forumdisplay.php?f=27

If you just need barely enough light for simple interview 3 point light setups, one of those kits might suffice, but if you need to cover a broader area and do it with a pleasing look for the client, you may still need to rent a better kit.
 
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