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Old 06-19-2008   #3
cheeky_chappie
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Default Re: Sony HandyCam HDR-SR10E ... help :(

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Originally Posted by rhetorical View Post
Piece of advice. Don't waste your money with on board lights. We call them stun guns.
You will need....I should stress this....you WILL need a light kit of some description. Your lighting is exacerbating your focus issues. There are certain basics you can't ignore. The less you know, in fact, the less you can ignore. Like I said earlier...before you spend another nickel, read up on basic lighting for video. Otherwise, don't bother. It will ultimately be a waste of time and money for you.
emmmm, already bought it, but only cost pennies (cents?) as off ebay. 'we call them stun guns' i like it, however on a serious note i can see your point. okay you've rumbled me ... i'm basically lazy with lighting and am always looking for the easiest way to light scenes, i'm guilty of that with my stills shoots as well, i admit

i can't post links as yet but am wondering if something like this would suffice:

2 x 1000w halogen 3200k lamps
1 x silver umbrella
1 x translucent umbrella

interfit (don't know if they're know to all?) do a kit, ref no. INT191, that's the sort of thing i might go for if on-board is a waste of time.
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