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Dan Shaw
February 1, 2013 at 4:38 am in reply to: Lighting for seamless white background

Hi Todd – Regarding the shop lights, how high do you normally place them? Reason I ask is that I need to look into a couple light stands and I see some that are called “background” light stands that reach 3′ and then others that get much higher. Could a small background light stand do the job? As always, thanks for your help!

-Dan
Dan Shaw
February 1, 2013 at 4:33 am in reply to: Lighting for infinity cove

Hi Todd – For the shop lights I was curious how high you place them. I am working on building what you have done about to light my white seamless. I’ve seen some “background light stands” that are 3′ high…would that work? Or should I go with a taller light stand/c-stand? As always, I really appreciate it.

-Dan
Dan Shaw
January 23, 2013 at 7:28 pm in reply to: Can’t decide between Lavalier or shotgun mic

Hi Ty – Do you have any thoughts about the Sennheiser MKH-416? I would love to know your opinion. Wondering if that would be a good mic for my use.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/79502-REG/Sennheiser_MKH416_P48U3_MKH_416_Short_Shotgun.html
Dan Shaw
January 23, 2013 at 7:23 pm in reply to: Lighting for seamless white background

Good recommendations guys. I also had my eye on the Audio Technica 4053b so I think it all comes down to how much I want to spend. Any of these mics would be just great for my application. Oh yeah, then I also have to add another overhead stand also. $$$ 🙂
Dan Shaw
January 23, 2013 at 6:47 pm in reply to: Lighting for seamless white background

Thanks for the example Jason. Nice work. That is about the same crop that I would like to use. A little off topic, but can I ask what type of microphone you used for the doctor?

Thanks,

Dan
Dan Shaw
January 23, 2013 at 6:17 pm in reply to: Lighting for seamless white background

Thanks Todd! I’m getting real close here. There are so many parts to think of! Regarding the LTM Pepper light, would a basic overhead light stand be the key to getting this in position behind me?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/154639-REG/K_M_21411_500_55_Tripod_Microphone_Stand.html
Dan Shaw
January 23, 2013 at 6:13 pm in reply to: Can’t decide between Lavalier or shotgun mic

Hi guys- I am revisiting this topic and after having chosen the Audio Technica 4053b I am curious the best way to get this into the right position. I’ve seem mention of boom poles and c-stands vs overhead mic stands, but do not know the best route to take.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/154639-REG/K_M_21411_500_55_Tripod_Microphone_Stand.html

Or the kit + c-stand and accessories…

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/764686-REG/Audio_Technica_AT4053b_Hypercardiod_Condenser_Microphone.html

Just a refresher that I will be shooting this indoors without a sound operator. The shot will be of half my body in front of a seamless white background. The solution doesn’t need to travel well or be too compact as it will be staying at home with me.

Any recommendations you might have would be much appreciated! I also do not have a big company budget so please keep that in mind also. 🙂

Thanks!

-Dan
Dan Shaw
January 22, 2013 at 7:10 pm in reply to: Lighting for seamless white background

Funny you mention the vertical reflections in his eyes. 🙂 I noticed the same thing and wondered if that would show for me since I am doing video and not wearing glasses. But I appreciate your feedback and trust your judgement. I’ll go with the shop lights for the background and then what do you think of these choices for the main light and the backlight?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/32212-REG/Lowel_LC_88EX_LC88EX_Rifa_Lite_eX88_1000.html

-or-

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/354761-REG/Chimera_8005_Video_Pro_Plus_1.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/157757-REG/Arri_530100_150_Watt_Tungsten_Fresnel.html

Thanks Todd!
Dan Shaw
January 22, 2013 at 6:28 pm in reply to: Lighting for seamless white background

Todd – I agree. I used a few smaller halogen lights for some stock photography work and they are really hot. I think down the line the Kino Flow’s would be a great choice to light me, but with those price tags I need to build up some capital first. Plus, I am the “talent” so I don’t have to worry about impressing clients with my gear. 🙂

So if I were to use the 2 x 4′ shop lights for the background what would you think about using some shop lights for my main light, key light, and fill light?

I could use a 4-light or 6-light for the main and then another placed a little further back for the fill. I could even then put a 2-light up on a boom pole with a c-stand for my hair light. I realize that this isn’t the most professional, but I would love to give it a try and see if I can make this happen.

What do you think?
Dan Shaw
January 22, 2013 at 4:55 pm in reply to: Lighting for seamless white background

Thanks Brent for the input. Todd had also mentioned using some shop lights to light up the background. And since I am the talent and don’t have to worry much for how “professional” my equipment looks I am thinking that a cheap way to light the background is the way to go.

Would a couple work lights like these do the trick?

Or would a couple shop lights attached to a light stand be better?

The downside that I see to these Halogen lights is that they get much hotter then fluorescent shop lights, but they do output a more light.

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