Chinese Lanterns??

I have three of those. Two 30s and a 20 (or 24, can't remember). I've only used the 30s so far, but they've been great. I'm stuffing eight 26w CFLs in them. Not quite as easy to do as one 200w 8u bulb, but it cost me half as much, so it'll do for now.
 
I've never even bothered with paper. I know some people like the paper lanterns' light patterns better for some reason, but I knew I'd be hauling the lanterns around and needed the durability. I think the longest I've had the lights on continuously is just about an hour, but the nylon was barely warm, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. Look for Snodart's thread in the Dramafest section. He used these lights for his entry (it's where I got the idea) and there's a lengthier discussion about them there.
 
What temp do you use? I know the dreamfest section said 5500K but thats under controlled settings. I shoot documentary and cannot prevent other light ( all indoors aka bars, homes - small rooms etc (people) Whats best 2700k - 3500k or 5500k?
 
I bought a set of both 2700k and 5000k bulbs and switch them out as needed. If you're inside, avoid windows and go with 2700. Or if you can't avoid the window, use the 5000s. Otherwise, you'll have to gel the window.
 
One last question for you-- Do the nylon lanterns you got from paperlanternstore.com have a hole in the bottom like the pictures seem to indicate or are the sealed. If I hung this over a table i would hate to have a beam of light shooting down. Thanks for the answers
 
There is a hole in the bottom, however, I have not experienced any kind of beam of light. Bear in mind that I'm using flos, so using a hard light source might give you a different result. Or you tape a handkerchief over the hole. :)
 
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