Sony HandyCam HDR-SR10E ... help :(

[Gerco]

Oh, and to the original question... I have never used the camera mentioned, but the key to any good video shooting (as with any good photography) is Light light lights. It really can not be said enough. Go get yourself at least a set of totam lights, they are dirt cheap, small and pack easy, bad thing is they are HOT. If you absolutely on a strict budget, goto home depot and pict up a couple sets of halogen shop lights, for around 20 bucks a pair. Then take them apart, and paint the inside reflectors with a high temp white engine paint. This will greatly cut down on the harshness of the light and make your stuff look much better. goto your local pro photo store and ask for some high temp cloth you can also put in from of the lights and shoot though, This has a fairly nice effect and will help smooth out the shadowing on your subject, or at minimum try to bounce the light off a white wall or ceiling. (don't shoot the lights directly at what your shooting unless you want seriously harsh shadows and hot spots....)

[softball]

Originally Posted by Gerco

Oh, and to the original question... I have never used the camera mentioned, but the key to any good video shooting (as with any good photography) is Light light lights. It really can not be said enough. Go get yourself at least a set of totam lights, they are dirt cheap, small and pack easy, bad thing is they are HOT. If you absolutely on a strict budget, goto home depot and pict up a couple sets of halogen shop lights, for around 20 bucks a pair. Then take them apart, and paint the inside reflectors with a high temp white engine paint. This will greatly cut down on the harshness of the light and make your stuff look much better. goto your local pro photo store and ask for some high temp cloth you can also put in from of the lights and shoot though, This has a fairly nice effect and will help smooth out the shadowing on your subject, or at minimum try to bounce the light off a white wall or ceiling. (don't shoot the lights directly at what your shooting unless you want seriously harsh shadows and hot spots....)

Those home depot work lights are dangerous. Way too hot and should be avoided at all costs. You can do some serious damage with those things and when and if the bulbs explode, look out.

If you are going to get compact hot lights, get some lowel (i think they are called) v lights. They are cheap as chips used. they are small and can be supported by lightweight cheap stands or clamped to any number of things.
Personally, I would still look for a fluorescent solution.

[Gerco]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

Those home depot work lights are dangerous. Way too hot and should be avoided at all costs. You can do some serious damage with those things and when and if the bulbs explode, look out.

If you are going to get compact hot lights, get some lowel (i think they are called) v lights. They are cheap as chips used. they are small and can be supported by lightweight cheap stands or clamped to any number of things.
Personally, I would still look for a fluorescent solution.

Like I said... the lowal lights are a good way to go. You can pick up a nice set with umbrellas stands and a nice carry bag for around 857.95 at B&H (It's where I got mine) It's called the

Lowel DV Creator 1 Three Light Kit, GO-85 Case (120-240VAC/12-30VDC)
1450 Total WattsTota, Omni, Pro-Lights, 120V BulbsBarndoors, Umbrella, Gel Frame, GelsFlag, Stands, GO-85 Hard Kit Case

But, I was talking about a cheap way to go if you HAD to...