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Aaron Nanto · July 29th, 2002, 11:01 AM

Hi all,

I'm looking for a cheap one or two light solution (under 100-200w each) for a location shot. I won't have outlets where I will be shooting so they will have to run on batteries (preferable) or a small generator (if I have to). Any suggestions would be great!

Nori Wentworth · July 29th, 2002, 11:05 AM

Pcenginefx,

Maybe try going to the hardware store and get some work flood lights. For power a 500W inverter can also be purchased quite inexpensively (no noise).

-Nori

Aaron Nanto · July 29th, 2002, 11:25 AM

I just looked up info on the inverter...that's a good idea! However, I probably won't be shooting next to my car (and extension cables can only go so far...) so I might need to find a different power solution.

As for the lights, I was actually looking at a more studio-grade solution w/barn doors, etc so that I have more control over what my light looks like (though flood lights are good and cheap, I guess I should have said how cheap I wanted to go :)

Wayde Gardner · August 1st, 2002, 09:47 AM

I can forward you an article (or link) about building portable florescent lights that run on 100... basically able to plug in anywhere. It's a "build it yourself" project but their inexpensive, portable, cheap to operate and most importantly, cool and color correct.

Let me know.
Wayde

Aaron Nanto · August 1st, 2002, 06:00 PM

Wayde,

Yes yes, anything will do!

Aaron Koolen · August 1st, 2002, 06:17 PM

Wayde, that link might be handy to a number of us here. Can you post it in this thread?

Cheers
Aaron

Wayde Gardner · August 1st, 2002, 08:18 PM

The link is:

http://www.studio1productions.com/Articles/FL-Lights.htm

They run on 110 :)

And be VERY aware when you run a genorator on location to have it out of ear (mic?) shot

"That thing run on 220?"

"220 - 221 Whatever it takes"
Michael Keaton - Mr. Mom

I'm having some trouble locating the corect bulbs and am going directly to GE - I'll post any results here.

Wayde G

Still looking for crew in DFW to help shoot Tin Can Shinny and a documentary on the Ft. Worth Cats.

Bryan Beasleigh · August 2nd, 2002, 02:13 PM

I have all the parts at my disposal (free) and would rather stay with incandessant. Just far too much hassel playing with the high output electronic ballasts and finicky tube sockets (lamp ends). Unless the fixtures are made to be flexed and fiddled with, it's an exercise in futility.

July 29th, 2002, 11:01 AM	#1
Aaron Nanto Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 46	Portable Lights... Hi all, I'm looking for a cheap one or two light solution (under 100-200w each) for a location shot. I won't have outlets where I will be shooting so they will have to run on batteries (preferable) or a small generator (if I have to). Any suggestions would be great! __________________ Aaron Nanto \| Photo+Cinema www.aaronnanto.com

July 29th, 2002, 11:25 AM	#3
Aaron Nanto Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 46	I just looked up info on the inverter...that's a good idea! However, I probably won't be shooting next to my car (and extension cables can only go so far...) so I might need to find a different power solution. As for the lights, I was actually looking at a more studio-grade solution w/barn doors, etc so that I have more control over what my light looks like (though flood lights are good and cheap, I guess I should have said how cheap I wanted to go :) __________________ Aaron Nanto \| Photo+Cinema www.aaronnanto.com

August 1st, 2002, 09:47 AM	#4
Wayde Gardner Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Frisco, Tx Posts: 85	Portable Light Solution I can forward you an article (or link) about building portable florescent lights that run on 100... basically able to plug in anywhere. It's a "build it yourself" project but their inexpensive, portable, cheap to operate and most importantly, cool and color correct. Let me know. Wayde

August 1st, 2002, 06:00 PM	#5
Aaron Nanto Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 46	Wayde, Yes yes, anything will do! __________________ Aaron Nanto \| Photo+Cinema www.aaronnanto.com

August 1st, 2002, 08:18 PM	#7
Wayde Gardner Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Frisco, Tx Posts: 85	Lights The link is: http://www.studio1productions.com/Articles/FL-Lights.htm They run on 110 :) And be VERY aware when you run a genorator on location to have it out of ear (mic?) shot "That thing run on 220?" "220 - 221 Whatever it takes" Michael Keaton - Mr. Mom I'm having some trouble locating the corect bulbs and am going directly to GE - I'll post any results here. Wayde G Still looking for crew in DFW to help shoot Tin Can Shinny and a documentary on the Ft. Worth Cats.

July 29th, 2002, 11:05 AM	#2
Nori Wentworth Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kelowna, B.C. Canada Posts: 217	Pcenginefx, Maybe try going to the hardware store and get some work flood lights. For power a 500W inverter can also be purchased quite inexpensively (no noise). -Nori

August 1st, 2002, 06:17 PM	#6
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Wayde, that link might be handy to a number of us here. Can you post it in this thread? Cheers Aaron

August 2nd, 2002, 02:13 PM	#8
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	I have all the parts at my disposal (free) and would rather stay with incandessant. Just far too much hassel playing with the high output electronic ballasts and finicky tube sockets (lamp ends). Unless the fixtures are made to be flexed and fiddled with, it's an exercise in futility.