Amatuer Independent Filmaker who is interested in knowing cheap lighting equipements available.

The cheapest one I’ve found so far is The Sun.

Lighting control equipment for The Sun can also be quite cheap: foamcore.

If you want something that plugs in to give you illumination, it really depends on what you want to light. Perhaps if you give some more info on your lighting needs and budget, the forum can give you more options.

Best,
Simon

Lighting is a vast subject, so you really need to know what look or effect you want before you start buying or renting gear. Ideally, you and your DP will work this out and they’ll tell you what they need. If you’re doing everything yourself but you don’t know a lot about lights… well, good luck!

If you’re looking to own your own lights, keep in mind that a typical small lighting kit can run $1,000+. You may be able to get away with DIY lighting solutions from a hardware store, like fluorescent banks and work lights. Even paper lanterns can cast a nice, soft glow for little money. And like the previous poster mentioned, there’s nothing cheaper than sunlight and a bounce card for outdoor scenes. It all depends on what look you’re going for…

JK

Here are two useful youtube videos i have found. Specially if you are a visual person like i am and need visuals to help figure out what people are talking about.

They are right, it depends on what you need but he is a tid bit start off for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd-YCCJIMAs

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSGFW4uDxeA&feature=related

My roomate is a photographer and i have seen different ways to do light effects withc heap items. for instance, a piece of cardboard (depending on how much you want tobounce, the bigger or smaller) and you cover it with aluminum to bounce color or to absorb light USE BLACK...black absorbs color...so if you want to absorb a certain light hitting from behind the model or scene, perhaps a black cloth on cardboard against the light...understand?  these guys teach you how to use garage lights and all.. have fun and let me know if i can help you out with anything else.

Crystal A.