Budget lighting set up for video production?

[sdsumike619]

I'm shooting a music instructional DVD in a 12'x13' room on a dark brown colored muslin backdrop. I would like to improve my lighting situation (have been using two halogen shop lights in the past (aimed at the ceiling)) What items do I need to purchase to achieve acceptable lighting for this video? Not looking for the best stuff out there, just the bare minimum as I'm not shooting a Hollywood epic, but want to upgrade from the shop lights

[16mmJunkie]

you can start here http://www.filmandvideolighting.com/

[sdsumike619]

I wouldn't have a clue what to buy at a store like that.

[aedipuss]

something like this might help.

http://www.buy.com/prod/cowboystudio-600-watt-photo-studio-soft-umbrella-cool-flo-fluo...216727517.html

[16mmJunkie]

I wouldn't have a clue what to buy at a store like that.

okay this should help a little I really don't know what yor trying to accomplish I think your trying to do this http://video.about.com/desktopvideo/Lighting--Three-Simple-Setups.htm

[sdsumike619]

Now we're talkin! Do you use this kit? How far would those lights have to be away from the subject? Space is kinda cramped in here

[16mmJunkie]

Now we're talkin! Do you use this kit? How far would those lights have to be away from the subject? Space is kinda cramped in here

Yes I use this principle for certain projects, different method for different shoots. It's a basic lighting princple to give attention to your subject.

[sdsumike619]

Yeah, all I want to achieve is even lighting for an instructional video, no portraits or rembrandts or any of that stuff. Just bright even light that won't cause a glare, etc.