[Mike Cooper]

I’m looking at this package:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/489865-REG/Kino_Flo_KIT_D42_120U_Diva_Lite_400_Universal_Two.html

It has Two Diva 400 Fixtures. When working with a kit like this, does the concept of 3-point lighting still apply? I am noticing that these kits do not come with the same number of lights as the Arri light kits so I am just wondering what else I should be looking into for this kit. If I purchase these two 400 fixtures what will I be able to do with them? Light my green screen and then use the Arris to light the subject? Or should I buy some additional Kino Flos for the key and backlight?

Thanks for your patience!!!!

[Mike Cooper]

I want to do green screen and simple interview type setups. Could you recommend a good kit from the BH site link above for everything I might need for $4k or less?

[Mike Cooper]

From reading more into Kino Flo, it really makes sense for me to consider them since I am shooting in such a small space — they will be a lot cooler and require less power, so less chance of blowing a circuit.

1. It seems like they come in different watts than incondescents. Based on what I need to do, can you recommend a kit from this page:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=sort&A=search&Q=&sortDrop=Brand%3A+Z+to+A&bl=&atl=&pn=1&st=search&mnp=0.0&mxp=0.0&sv=Kno+Flos&bhs=t&shs=Kno+Flos&ac=&fi=all&pn=1&ci=2249&cmpsrch=&cltp=&clsgr=

Thanks.

[Mike Cooper]

I would like to stick with Arri since I already have some, so unless there is a good reason to go Kino Flos, I’m going to order some more Arris.

1. What did you mean by “I’d be tempted to key with the 1K through a thick diffusion set well forward of the unit”

What did you mean by through a thick diffusion set well forward of the unit? Do you mean using diffusion attached to the barndoors?

Thanks.

[Mike Cooper]

1.) Just curious why you suggested Kno Flos? Are florescent better for this?

2.) I’m thinking of buying an extra Arri 1000 to light the green screen, so I will be using two 1000s for the screen. I could use diffusion to make it match the key.

3.) I am thinking of of using the 650 for the key and a 350 for the backlight.

Does this seem like it will work, or should I just purchase two 1000s so I have the same exposure for the talent and the screen?

Thank you!

[Mike Cooper]

1.) What additional lights or accessories, if any, could you recommend for my setup? I want to be able to do this green/blue screen work and simple interviews also.

2.) I came across this company https://www.reflecmedia.com/video/products/chromatte/index.htm

they claim this product will allow you to work with a blue/green screen with a single light attached to the camera. Do you know anything about it?

Thanks.

[Mike Cooper]

There are two ways I could set the room up. I thought it might be easier to take some pictures of the room and show the measurements this way. Thanks for your help!

Room Setup #1
https://www.flickr.com/photos/12384299@N02/2728504159/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/12384299@N02/2729328866/

Room Setup #2
https://www.flickr.com/photos/12384299@N02/2729335578/

[Mike Cooper]

I was planning to be around 5-7 ft away from the green screen based on my limited working space. Should I abandon this location all together or can it be made workable? I really do not have another working space, so I would like to do whatever possible to make this work. My alternative is to do this project without the green screen portion.

I understand the basics of 3-point lighting. I was thinking of using one light on either side at a 45 degree angle and one light in front of me that would have a reflector that would bounce the light onto me.
I have scrims though I am not sure which of my lights I would use them based on my situation.

I am also not opposed to buying additional lights if it will help. Can I do what I need with my current lights, if not, can you recommend lights, whether Arri or some other manufacturer that will make this project work?

Thanks for all of your assistance!!!!

[Mike Cooper]

You mentioned:

“You need green ONLY behind you. You can black off the rest, then fill in the black in post with green — that helps to reduce reflections.”

1. What do you mean by “black off the rest?” What is being “black” off and with what?

2. I want to later place different animated backgrounds that will change behind me. What style of lighting should I light myself? I have an Arri lighting kit with a 1000, 650, 300 and a 150 and a relatively small working space.

Thank you.

[Mike Cooper]

Thank you for your response. If you do not mind, I am going to ask a couple of follow-up questions for clarification:

1. Why will tilting the item help them not pick up green?
2. How will a “soft slightly warm backlight” help?