Various lighting questions & answers from 2004

Bill Pryor · May 26th, 2004, 05:01 PM

They might be OK if you're not shooting sound. I've only run across one light with a cooling fan in person, and it was too noisy to shoot around.

Andrew Kiu · May 26th, 2004, 06:12 PM

Thanks Bill, I haven’t seen the actual light in action, will the cool fan sound noisy during Event shot? Means not advisable to buy the light with cooling fun???

Andrew Kiu · June 3rd, 2004, 06:26 PM

Hi I very new to lighting, a very basic question that confusing me. Is the power supply (voltages) in USA and Asia (Malaysia) different? What is AC / DC stand for? I live in MALAYSIA, If ordering lighting kit from USA, which type of lighting kit I need to purchase? Are the power “same”? What Brand recommended? Thanks

Setup Xl1s, MA200

Ken Tanaka · June 3rd, 2004, 07:03 PM

Andrew,
I don't know the standard voltage in Malaysia. But, around the world:

A/C = alternating current. This is the electricity supplied from your power company through an outlet or from a generator.

D/C = direct current. This is electricity supplied from a battery, such as common 12v batteries.

Here in the U.S. the standard a/c power supplied to most home and office outlets is 120 volts.

Andrew Kiu · June 3rd, 2004, 09:29 PM

Thanks KEN

Let say I order Lowel lighting Kit from B&H, do l need to specify the voltage in my country which is 240 Volts or additional accessories adaptor for that.

Tom Kouros · June 3rd, 2004, 10:48 PM

Hi, can anyone recommend an on-cam video light that would be suitable for shooting a wedding?

I have a small camcorder (panasonic gs100k), and would like to keep the price around the $100 mark. I've just started searching around, but would really appreciate some suggestions. Especially recommendations on wattage.

BTW, I would like something with a battery and that would last at least around an hour. Thanks in advance.

Ken Tanaka · June 3rd, 2004, 11:18 PM

Here are pages of threads (found via "Search") in this section concerning wedding-related lighting and power. Make a pot of coffee and have at it!

Imran Zaidi · June 11th, 2004, 07:34 AM

While so far they're only talking about home lighting implementations, I wonder what the possibilities are for film and theatrical lighting? I also wonder what the color temperature is.

http://msn-cnet.com.com/Reinventing+...6906&tag=tg_ns

Shealan Forshaw · June 11th, 2004, 07:35 AM

I have a 3 head set of Lilliput lights (650watt) and they are bright as hell. Great for some applications, but way too bright for most indor situations. I can but lower 300watt bulbs, but is it possible to also purchase some kind of dimmer to adjust the brightness of the output? I checked and 300watt was the lowest bulbs they take.

Im based in the Uk.

Allen Minor · June 12th, 2004, 02:31 PM

Hello:

I have an LTM Pepper (fresnel). I'm looking into getting either the focal spot or the snoots. I have found very little information on the subject. I'm wondering if anyone in the forum has experience with this as to which one to get. Thanks for any help in advance. Also, the focal spot is twice as expensive as the snoots.

Jacques Mersereau · June 14th, 2004, 08:01 AM

Hi Allen,

could you tell us a bit more, like what you are trying to do and why
you think you need this stuff?

Thanks!

Jacques Mersereau · June 14th, 2004, 08:06 AM

Very interesting. The U of M just got a grant to do Nano material creation
simulation. 160 duel 2gig Xserves will be crunching the simulations.
Looks like Nano technology is going to be ramping up and the possibilities
are exciting.

I thought this post might be about LED lights. IMHO, the light those
give off looks really ugly (grey).

Bren Patrick · June 17th, 2004, 10:41 PM

Can I use my hardware store bought lights with my light kit? What kinds of gels should I use? If I can at all. I am using a XL1S and am in the learning stages. I have 3 tungsten lights that are too powerful so I want to use some normal (100 watt etc) practical light bulbs. Can I do this? What do I need. Hope this isn't a stupid question but I pose it anyway.

Thanks

Peter Wiley · June 18th, 2004, 08:14 AM

You can use gels just fine. Best thing to do in your situation is to use 12"x12" gels and clip them on with wooden clothespins.

As to sources of gels try http://www.rosco.com

or

http://www.leefiltersusa.com

lee makes packs of 12"x12" gels in various assortments you can get them at http://www.filmtools.com

or

go to your local university or little theatre, if nearby, and ask for scraps.

Marco Leavitt · June 18th, 2004, 12:22 PM

I use those black binder clips to attach filters to my worklights. Works great. Try opal if you want a softer more even spread.

May 26th, 2004, 06:12 PM	#137
Andrew Kiu Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BRUNEI Posts: 108	Thanks Bill, I haven’t seen the actual light in action, will the cool fan sound noisy during Event shot? Means not advisable to buy the light with cooling fun??? __________________ Andrew

June 3rd, 2004, 06:26 PM	#138
Andrew Kiu Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BRUNEI Posts: 108	Differences lighting power voltages Hi I very new to lighting, a very basic question that confusing me. Is the power supply (voltages) in USA and Asia (Malaysia) different? What is AC / DC stand for? I live in MALAYSIA, If ordering lighting kit from USA, which type of lighting kit I need to purchase? Are the power “same”? What Brand recommended? Thanks Setup Xl1s, MA200 __________________ Andrew

June 3rd, 2004, 07:03 PM	#139
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Andrew, I don't know the standard voltage in Malaysia. But, around the world: A/C = alternating current. This is the electricity supplied from your power company through an outlet or from a generator. D/C = direct current. This is electricity supplied from a battery, such as common 12v batteries. Here in the U.S. the standard a/c power supplied to most home and office outlets is 120 volts. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

June 3rd, 2004, 09:29 PM	#140
Andrew Kiu Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BRUNEI Posts: 108	Thanks KEN Let say I order Lowel lighting Kit from B&H, do l need to specify the voltage in my country which is 240 Volts or additional accessories adaptor for that. __________________ Andrew

June 3rd, 2004, 10:48 PM	#141
Tom Kouros New Boot Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 13	On-cam light for wedding use Hi, can anyone recommend an on-cam video light that would be suitable for shooting a wedding? I have a small camcorder (panasonic gs100k), and would like to keep the price around the $100 mark. I've just started searching around, but would really appreciate some suggestions. Especially recommendations on wattage. BTW, I would like something with a battery and that would last at least around an hour. Thanks in advance.

May 26th, 2004, 05:01 PM	#136
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	They might be OK if you're not shooting sound. I've only run across one light with a cooling fan in person, and it was too noisy to shoot around.

June 3rd, 2004, 11:18 PM	#142
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Here are pages of threads (found via "Search") in this section concerning wedding-related lighting and power. Make a pot of coffee and have at it! __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

June 11th, 2004, 07:34 AM	#143
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	A New Type of Light Bulb While so far they're only talking about home lighting implementations, I wonder what the possibilities are for film and theatrical lighting? I also wonder what the color temperature is. http://msn-cnet.com.com/Reinventing+...6906&tag=tg_ns

June 11th, 2004, 07:35 AM	#144
Shealan Forshaw New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 21	Dimming bright lilliput heads I have a 3 head set of Lilliput lights (650watt) and they are bright as hell. Great for some applications, but way too bright for most indor situations. I can but lower 300watt bulbs, but is it possible to also purchase some kind of dimmer to adjust the brightness of the output? I checked and 300watt was the lowest bulbs they take. Im based in the Uk.

June 12th, 2004, 02:31 PM	#145
Allen Minor Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 50	focal spots and snoots Hello: I have an LTM Pepper (fresnel). I'm looking into getting either the focal spot or the snoots. I have found very little information on the subject. I'm wondering if anyone in the forum has experience with this as to which one to get. Thanks for any help in advance. Also, the focal spot is twice as expensive as the snoots. __________________ tamerlane57

June 14th, 2004, 08:01 AM	#146
Jacques Mersereau Trustee Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,334	Hi Allen, could you tell us a bit more, like what you are trying to do and why you think you need this stuff? Thanks! __________________ Jacques Mersereau University of Michigan-Video Studio Manager

June 14th, 2004, 08:06 AM	#147
Jacques Mersereau Trustee Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,334	Very interesting. The U of M just got a grant to do Nano material creation simulation. 160 duel 2gig Xserves will be crunching the simulations. Looks like Nano technology is going to be ramping up and the possibilities are exciting. I thought this post might be about LED lights. IMHO, the light those give off looks really ugly (grey). __________________ Jacques Mersereau University of Michigan-Video Studio Manager

June 17th, 2004, 10:41 PM	#148
Bren Patrick Tourist Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San jose Costa Rica Posts: 2	Digital Lighting Can I use my hardware store bought lights with my light kit? What kinds of gels should I use? If I can at all. I am using a XL1S and am in the learning stages. I have 3 tungsten lights that are too powerful so I want to use some normal (100 watt etc) practical light bulbs. Can I do this? What do I need. Hope this isn't a stupid question but I pose it anyway. Thanks

June 18th, 2004, 08:14 AM	#149
Peter Wiley Major Player Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lewisburg PA Posts: 752	You can use gels just fine. Best thing to do in your situation is to use 12"x12" gels and clip them on with wooden clothespins. As to sources of gels try http://www.rosco.com or http://www.leefiltersusa.com lee makes packs of 12"x12" gels in various assortments you can get them at http://www.filmtools.com or go to your local university or little theatre, if nearby, and ask for scraps.

June 18th, 2004, 12:22 PM	#150
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	I use those black binder clips to attach filters to my worklights. Works great. Try opal if you want a softer more even spread.