DIY for Studio light at home!

[jetabout]

I like this DIY posting...it moves away from pervasive BBB virus, and expand our photography solution approach!

 

[godzilla60]

interesting! can even do it to fit in flash too...:think:

 

[mms102304]

Resourceful and inventive :thumbsup:

 

[rain5533]

used it be cutting your chair,
can found in hardware shop.
sorry i forgot to took picture, so i just drawn in autocad.
hehe

bulb connection, can found in NTUC or hardware shop,
and some showing the green bag. when u bought your camera sure it's shop was gaved you.
to carry your camera home..
hehe it's idea for bag.

hehe.. it's solution!

another solution for front white cover for soft box.
i'm using the "new pilow carry bag" :bigeyes:

 

[rain5533]

I think 23watt is not enough for big items or portrait . Tried to use 45watt or 55watt OSRAM. It will be better coverage.

sorry i still can't found this for 45watt or 55watt OSRAM.
if you know where can get , pls reply here.
thanks :bsmilie:

 

[rain5533]

listing out of value studio light equipment.

1. x1 pastic cheaper chair, or used chair.
2. x1 roll of thicken double side tape.
3. x1 cutting-tool
4. x1 green carry bag.
5. x1 of used or spoil travel bag or backbag, cut of the bet to holding the lighting box.
6. x1 buy new pilow carry bag, must be white colour for front cover.
7. x1 set of power point and bulb connection wire.
8. x1 set of 23watts or higher watts, is recommended by some one.
9. x1 box of aluminium paper for cake used.

that so.

 

[burningacid]

nice... what is the material for that piece of diffuser?

 

[rain5533]

nice... what is the material for that piece of diffuser?

6. x1 buy new pilow carry bag, must be white colour for front cover.

but i not very sure it's you mean.

 

[punkyfunk]

how many bulbs are needed to have the best effect? or as many as possible?

 

[rain5533]

how many bulbs are needed to have the best effect? or as many as possible?

i think depend how you fixed , how many bulbs to fixed in 1 soft box.

for me is not that good, cause too heat already..

the bulb is always on.. it's not that flash light , when u press shutter the flash will be on & off.

 

[burningacid]

6. x1 buy new pilow carry bag, must be white colour for front cover.

but i not very sure it's you mean.

yes, that's what i meant... thanks.. maybe can try tracing papers too??

 

[rain5533]

yes, that's what i meant... thanks.. maybe can try tracing papers too??

better don't try, tracing paper, after used as long time , burning your soft box..

i cannot warranty it can be work.

i prefer you trying the old white color t-shirt..

or go to buy new white color clothing, but make sure get the thick one.

for the new pilow carry bag, it's just a sample only.
it's can be find the all white 1.

sample picture
it's bought the ladies hand bag.

 

[tjana]

wow, nice DIY project! too bad i got not much space (rent room) otherwise try. to increase brightness can put 2 bulbs in one? dangerous or not?

 

[Kirika]

I'm using CFLs myself, except I made a DIY light tent out of a cardboard box. (the details of that can be easily googled) CFLs generally don't get very hot, though my recommendation is buying multiple small CFLs (25w, maybe) instead of one big one (45-65w). Firstly they suck less power if you don't have them all on. Secondly you can change light intensity (affecting a bit of light quality) simply by switching one off. Thirdly it costs a lot less to buy a bank of small CFLs instead of a single big one. Moreover, it costs less to replace if you drop the bulb or it blows out for some reason.

IMO tracing paper is relatively safe IF and only IF you're using low powered CFLs and you use the paper as a diffuser/gobo instead of as the front of a light box. While CFLs generate comparatively little heat, paper is highly flammable and I can't guarantee that they won't start a fire with extended use. It's also a good idea to keep the house's fire extinguisher within easy reach in case of electrical fires or other fires caused by an accident in the DIY studio. Oh yes, and pay close attention to the power ratings of your lamps and sockets. If they're rated for 25w, please please please do not fit them with 65w bulbs. Something's likely to overheat and go kaput.

 

[futsal123]

Mr Rain, did you used any transformer for your bulb?
My 23walt energy saving bulb fused after 15mins of usage. Really save energy......

 

[rain5533]

Mr Rain, did you used any transformer for your bulb?
My 23walt energy saving bulb fused after 15mins of usage. Really save energy......

nope not need used transformer for bulb.

 

[Chappelle]

just to share, for reflectors, personally i'm using a car windows shield (silver) which I got from Daiso for a mere $2