Advice needed: Lighting for a documentary?

[Rob Ruffo]

I've seen one of these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170587988354&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

They are the real deal. High output, dimmable, magnetic filter holder, well built and they gang together to make a bigger light.

I wanted to design something like at some point but these guys look like they've nailed it. And the price... well $75 shipped is unreal. One will get you a nice hairlight. 6 units and some couple gels and it's a great package. Bigger dimmable light panels for around $500 are nice too.

Watch out for off-brand LEDs - stick with Coollights or Litepanels. Off brands have terrible color rendition, poor output, and generally will not achieve professional results. Remember the old adage: "Thee who tries to save too much pays twice."

 

[Nick Gardner]

That used to be the case, but there are LEDs for cheap that are real bargains now. Very high output, great color and cheap as dirt. Like these

http://cgi.ebay.com/500-LED-Light-P...536?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2d02e368

Nick