DIY $25 Lightkit

In this great Indy Mogul video, they cover how to make a $25 light kit, and the basics of lighting in video.



The video gives a great explanation of 3 point lighting, mood lighting, and free lighting (aka the sun). It also gives examples, which are helpful when describing the mood lighting.

Very cheap, very good ideas, and a great tutorial!

In Depth: 3 Point Lighting

A great in-depth explanation of 3 point lighting.

http://www.videomaker.com/article/10625/

This is a great article on the magic of 3 point lighting and how to use it.

3 Point Lighting Tutorial

This great tutorial explains 3-point lighting, how it works, and why you need to use it.


http://www.indymogul.com/post/2213/30-second-film-school-3-point-lighting

Great explanation, easy to comprehend! Great read!

How to Make a Diffusion Panel

I have to admit, this isn't the best solution, or the cheapest, or the most practical. But people have found it helpful, and it's a good tutorial.



http://www.indymogul.com/post/10532/wesleys-weekly-how-to-diffusion-panel

The design is heavy, the price is expensive, and practicality is low. But it can be helpful, and is can fit some peoples needs relatively well.

Really though, there are much cheaper solutions, such as the Reflective Sun Shades for cars (I bought mine from a dollar store, and they work perfectly), foam boards, and even Bristol board. These are much cheaper, and much lighter/more practical.

Try these past posts:

http://indyburst.blogspot.com/2009/06/cheap-lighting-very-helpful-video.html

http://indyburst.blogspot.com/2009/06/another-studio-lighting-tutorial.html