DIY Video Light Tutorial

Quick tutorial on how a CFL, a cheap extension cord, a socket adapter, and a lightstand and photographic umbrella can be used for video lighting.

Originally created by Larry Becker of NAPP for use as a modeling light for small flash.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• video
• lighting
• speedlights
• flash
• CFL
• umbrella
• tutorial

[whynostop]

man, i can't find that socket adapter anywhere?? not at home depot or lowes, not even online!! you haz rare adapter!!!

[szphotography]

@whynostop I'll find the item # from Lowe's and then I'll post it here. They have them for sure, I bought mine there.

[bchristian7]

I've been doing cheap DIY lighting for video with CFL for a few months now, but I never thought to bounce it off an umbrella. It seems to give off a bit more of a diffused light. Thanks for the tip.

[szphotography]

@bchristian7 Thanks! Glad you liked the tip! I really like the look of the diffused light personally.

[danielofantioch]

Looked good, but you should have turned it on at the end.

[AkoolStick]

why does your pinky nail have nail polish? O.o

[johnnybrazil01]

thumbed up!

Thanks  lot buddy!