Brian Luce
November 4th, 2008, 07:26 PM
So I just made some Home Depot flos to light a green screen.
I used T8 4100k 4' long tubes rated at a respectable 85 CRI and put them in a set of two fixture tubes.
I bolted some mop handle holders to the casing so they clamp efficiently to a standard light stand.
They actually do produce a flattering soft light and I'm wondering if I might use them for more than just a green screen light.
Here are a couple of things to look out for.
The sockets the bulbs screw into are junk. Flimsy. One already started to short and melted the plastic.
Also, these aren't very portable with the cheap sockets sticking out on one side and the mop handle holders bolted to the other side. It's awkward and over time, if you travel much, would be problematic. However, if you're planning a diy studio or need something for a the short term, it appears to be a good solution.
I used T8 4100k 4' long tubes rated at a respectable 85 CRI and put them in a set of two fixture tubes.
I bolted some mop handle holders to the casing so they clamp efficiently to a standard light stand.
They actually do produce a flattering soft light and I'm wondering if I might use them for more than just a green screen light.
Here are a couple of things to look out for.
The sockets the bulbs screw into are junk. Flimsy. One already started to short and melted the plastic.
Also, these aren't very portable with the cheap sockets sticking out on one side and the mop handle holders bolted to the other side. It's awkward and over time, if you travel much, would be problematic. However, if you're planning a diy studio or need something for a the short term, it appears to be a good solution.