[Andy Bernstein]

Hi Bob,

I appreciate the input. The Lowel Totas were for the green screen. I’d heard good things about them, but I’m sure the Nooklite would work well too. I’ll probably buy them new at B&H in the next few days. I can get 2 750w Totas with umbrellas and stands for around $350. The 1kw Nooklites are $200 each (and barndoors are another $50 each). Is there a significant difference in performance?

I’m going to use the Britek lights and softboxes for key lighting. So far they haven’t given me any trouble, but I’m learning as I go here.

Best,
Andy

[Andy Bernstein]

Thanks for the input. We’re creating a series of short training videos using Ultra 2 and their virtual backgrounds. We started playing around today and already tossed the 1000 watt worklights (too hot). We’re going to get a couple of Lowel Totas instead. And we may end up doing just tight shots and not full body because I can see that the room isn’t big enough and the green screen on the floor is tricky to light well in this space. If we need full body shots to establish the virtual set, we’ll do that elsewhere.

If anyone has other tips, I’m all ears. Trial by fire here, but we have some time to figure it out. Thanks!