Cheap DIY Video Lights from Home Depot?!

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[@supadupafy]

This dude is just sitting there completely overwhelmed

[@naydejamiebernardo4662]

supadupafy the face says it all. He’s like I’m all in the a second later uhm what was it again? Constant battle🤔😄😎

[@SuperiorToiletTissue]

"Most natural light comes from above. Like, the sun or lamps" -Potato Jet (2019)

[@atwajesper9434]

He meant natural light angles, but I get you... Lol

[@mikewozniak6531]

Home Depot Employee: "Can I help you gentleman?" Potato Jet: "I KNOW MORE THAN YOU"

[@JpDubbed]

😂

[@artjohnson01]

This one is $199 and this one is $209. What’s the difference? Home Depot employee, “Ten Dollars”.

[@benharris3949]

Just Ron Swansoned the lighting department at Home Depot 😂

[@mikewozniak6531]

@@benharris3949 10000% 😂

[@salvtrooper113]

Art Johnson $20 my mongoloid friend

[@dalm4822]

This is the type of collabs I truly admire . You basically helped Steve level up and got him a lot of subscribers. A very kind gesture at the heart of it. Wholesome. Glad I'm subbed.

[@DaNiElBoYd100]

You should do this regularly. Be the 'Pimp My Ride' of KZbin channels.

[@lordloftin7872]

I signed up with skillshare, now to learn the kick flip!

[@chrisw5742]

oh shit hahahahaaaa

[@THEMATT222]

Learn how to fall too (parkour roll)

[@sou_arts]

A year later and have ya learned to do a back flip? :p

[@ivargu]

I've watched a gazillion lightning tutorials in the past few months, and I have to say that this video actually manages to put so much of that into perspective! Seeing the practical steps of adjusting the lights for Steve's shooting space beats almost all of those tutorials hands down!

[@WarpedPerception]

I Hope you are recovering well, been through 22 surgeries myself, I know the feeling very well!. I'm glad to see you're working through the pain, don't get hooked on the painkillers. 😁 Love ya man!! ❤️

[@The_Idea_of_Dream_Vision]

That's a lot of surgeries ....

[@SeanHelmsMedia]

Always giving me more ideas to improve my new channel. Four months and only a bit over 200 subs but you’ve kept me motivated. You’ve been a large influence and I sincerely thank you. Hope you’re feeling better.

[@bitsofhistory2943]

Gene, you are definitely my favorite youtuber. I watch all your videos. I'm sorry about your arm. Unfortunately the same day you broke it my mom had a massive ruptured aneurysm.Brain surgery, Ventilator, lot of medicine. She's fighting her ass off getting better day by day. But your channel gives me an escape for a few minutes.. I'm just starting my film making journey. I love it. These are all great ideas. Ty Gene for being you.. You seem like a great person.

[@bitsofhistory2943]

Seriously I can't get a 💙 or even 1 like besides myself? C'Mon guys!

[@Mr7AMED]

@BITS OF HISTORY Hey man, hope you're doing well! I know you have commented on this for like a year ago, but I just wanted to stop by and ask if your Mom doing any better! Cheers!

[@wanderingchords]

I seriously learned more about lighting in this video than the previous 5 videos i watched... Which seems to be the case with most of your videos i see(ex. The video about frame rates) as a beginner to this stuff, Thankyou!

[@uffda3830]

I started to get into cinematography and photography. Had broken my arm in May. Broke my right forearm into 8 different pieces longboarding. Welcome to the club and everyone just be careful. Hope you have a speedy recovery as well!

[@TheAndyroo770]

I really enjoy your channel and always learn something. Your positive attitude and energy is uplifting. Wishing you a speedy recovery with the arm.

[@SlideWreckDan]

Glad you got to hook up Steve with a new camera! It's really nice to see you support your friends and other creatives to thrive on this platform!

[@MrTerryRay1]

Gene, I'm glad you're feeling better & making videos. This video is so good. You gave a class on lighting. You did this with one hand tied... One arm in a sling! 🔥💪🏽🤓

[@toregresdal]

Please do more videos about lighting like this! I struggle so much with lighting and it was very helpful to see your process and learn how you're thinking.

[@moobit]

This is so, so useful to me - i'm in middle of building my new KZbin set after two years off whilst poorly - thank you Gene, Steve, and the team! Also glad to see you on your feet so quickly after the fall. 🚑

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

I was thinking of giving a try to DIY a lighting project next week and then BOOM! My friend Potato Jet got me covered! Thanks pal!

[@chumcool]

11:33 When I was a Kid (14-15) back in the mid 90's (95'-96') my Father went to this junkyard to look for parts for my sisters car. While searching for a spare tire, he came across an old Ford Tempo. He opened the trunk and found this crusty painters tarp. When he pulled the tarp to the side he noticed a strange shape beneath it. It was a BC Rich guitar, exactly the one in the background of this shot. Needles to say, this would be my first guitar. Defiantly not a beginners lap guitar but none the less the guitar that would ultimately began my studies. What a journey it's been. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!!!!!

[@benharris3949]

I just learnt so much from this video. Not just about cheap lighting, but you explaining the problem solving as you worked with the equipment to get a good effect. Thanks!

[@Nickporter17]

My God Matt you are a genius. I've watched several of the diy video lighting tutorials and none are even close to how well thought out and executed this is. I was about to just get a work light and add some diffusion, but your explanation of led color science taught me I can get much better results this way. Thank you thank you thank you. If you get a chance let me know if you would change anything about this setup now.

[@emmetkowler]

Making barn doors out of the box is the best cheap lighting advice I’ve ever seen

[@mvvagner]

I got a portable, rechargable, Hyper Tough LED worklight from Wal-Mart for $15 and this thing is insanely good value. You can even charge other devices off it, it's mountable, has a built in stand, 3 modes. I'm extremely pleased with how bright it gets. I also bought a couple packs of translucent colored dividers that can be placed over the light to produce different temperatures and colors. For a total of $18 you can do a hell of a lot with this simple set up.

[@nathanksimpson]

For painters a colour adjustable work light might be helpful.

[@riparianstudios]

I love that you rolled up into Home Depot looking for lighting with an Aputure Tee on.

[@jcinewilliams8819]

I believe this is my 2and time watching this and it now makes so much more sense. Thanks for the fun instruction I believe you've helped me so much. I believe I've learned just how important lighting is. Sucks that good video lighting is so expensive but like you said knowing what to look for in a light helps in getting thrifty with it!

[@CombsTowerProductions]

Gene I work at Home Depot. I’ll get the lights, you get me that Canon m50. Yeah? Yeah :)

[@iamjohnivey]

My friend and I were just talking about this topic the other day! Thanks for this video!

[@Jambo1999]

I've used those single bulb holders for years, usually mounted in a group clipped to a 1" board. Hardware stores are selling those with a plastic base, if you cannot find the larger ones with ceramic bases, try a farm supply store (Southern States or Tractor Supply Co), "poultry warmers". I put spiral daylight flourescents in them. Those bulbs are heavy and hard to find. Use zip ties for safety. When I have to replace them, I may use the "cornrow" LEDs that also have the Edison screw-in base. And issue for those lights, is so much light is going to the side, not directly out. More recently, I found a softbox that holds 5 of those spiral florescents. All are good for a fixed studio setup and cheaper than LED panels of the same output.

[@cameraconspiracies]

No fair, you have a cyborg vlogging arm now.

[@tanbilly7723]

Camera Conspiracies all i want is perfect cyborg arm gymbal to hold my camera~

[@DanielScottFilms]

I wonder how the conversation went that made PJ think this was a good idea: "Hey what if I filmed myself trying to do a kick flip so many times that I eventually hurt myself?" Assistant: "great idea - that will surely get us more views"

[@big_shmeat5859]

Eewwww what are you doing here

[@jzvitendo]

Its a conspiracy hahahahaha then then that background sound starts play then you its on....

[@ElectricWheelz]

Hopefully those screws were 1/4”-20 thread for elbow mounted monitors and microphones...

[@supa76]

Film Riot shout out to Potato Jet yesterday! Woooeeeeee

[@dandeve]

You have such a positive attitude! At every stumble you try to see the good in it... that’s really cool.

[@saskelee]

i admire how Steve looks humble and willing to learn to make his set looks better when the pro potato talks

[@kimwatchesstuff]

I used to use the heat lamp idea with a T-shirt over it. On my current lamp set up I found a semi opaque shower curtain works really well and I can cut it out to different sizes.

[@Bodycomp101]

I use this home Depot lighting technique for the first two years of my eBay business to photograph products and they worked great

[@HERCULES0070]

All of the lighting in my Live stream studio was purchased and built from things from Home Depot. I even built a PVC tripod to hold a bar light

[@Mvjesty23]

Jet, you’re a trooper! Right out of surgery and pumping out great content. I hope you’ll make a full recovery soon

[@MikkosGarage]

Man. This is a really great video. I really like when you progressively built the scene. Really shows what all the details do 👍Soooo goood.

[@geekazoid]

Dude I had a very similar injury. Fell off a bike. Wrist and shoulder both dislocated. The nerve stuff was a trip! Glad to see you recovered well!

[@MGsToybox]

Thank you for sharing! You've packed so much great info in to this video that will be tremendously helpful for me to fix some of my lighting challenges.

[@matt22blaster]

@7:27 "I'm never gonna stop". That looked so honest and sincere.

[@morkovija]

Glad you're alive and cranking out great stuff!

[@CDubOutdoor]

great video!!! gonna check some of these out at the Depot!! Glad to see they put your arm back together !

[@jorgedepaz]

Dude! I really enjoy your channel! I'm new in all these cinematography stuff and I'm learning a lot of stuff so thank you! Hope your get well soon!

[@gauthamkrishna12]

Just goes to show how much work goes into making the small details that seemingly don't matter look good! Wow man, amazing stuff :)

[@TonyGanzerMedia]

I've used the Husky light with a blue gel and a poster board, and I think it's pretty good. I'm just producing baking vlogs mostly, but it was great to get it on the cheap!

[@TitanEntertainmentvideo]

I have used many of the "Home Depot" type lights myself to make it happen. I still have a few I use and love. I to have run into the "flicker" problem and like you said, it's mostly on the low settings. So I try to get a couple that are not very bright on high as well as bright ones.

[@VelocityWriting]

This answers so many questions I've had about easily available (cheap) lighting and placement. Thanks!

[@thefullmonte1902]

Great DIY setup. Lights really makes even more difference than having a expensive camera. And double-great that you're doing well so soon after the🛹🚑

[@eveRide]

Very cool setup, glad to see your surgery went well!

[@EnriqueCal]

Really good how you made everything looks. I take a bunch of tips to make my studio thank you!

[@cuthugas]

Loved this video! Thank you. It is so discouraging to watch videos on lighting that require $500+ lights, and for someone starting out that is just not achievable. So, it was really helpful to see a hands-on approach to DIY lighting. Much appreciated. ;)

[@WelcometotheJones]

Great video, very informative hope you do more of these! Thanks as always, hope you heal well.

[@markattardo]

Cool stuff! If you go to the ceiling tiles in HD, you will find diffuser panels for drop ceiling light fixtures...at least in the store I go to.

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

For the foam boards, use gaff tape to tape the edges and stop them from fraying, you can also add a some plastic boards (cheap cutting boards) and tape those on if you plan on using duck clamps.

[@_HMCB_]

PJ makes watching KZbin fun and educational. I’d have loved to have a teacher like him in school.

[@iaskaterwhos12]

Potato: 💡 Steve: 👁👄👁

[@joshaulove]

Glad you're feeling better!

[@mohammedtawhidhossain6441]

This is great content, would love to see more like this in the future!

[@RiggingDoctor]

This video made me subscribe! So much information on how to properly light a set crammed in here. Thank you

[@Altf4ce]

Great video! Gave me inspiration to makeshift my own home studio on the cheap! Just posted another video thanks to you!

[@aholder4471]

This is literally the funniest episode ya'll have done. OMG the dude laying in the floor with the bounce card is earning his key grip status.....

[@Shieldsofshame]

I just returned that Husky you are holding at 2:36, I bought the tripod and the light, worthless for video. I bought the mount dog for $39 and I love it!! I have bought lamps, lighting, high 100 and 150 w bulbs, and the list goes on, those lights are useless. Now my mount dog came with two HUGE bulbs so I used the extra in an adjustable lamp and BOOM. Lighting is much better, but then again, I am not filming me I am usually filming my guitar or something like that while indoors. Great video bro, thanks!

[@TimConley]

Another fun video as always. You said you dropped the ISO down with f2. What did you drop to and why? I’m try to learn to use my camera for my channel.

[@brittanijackson2968]

Happy to hear surgery went well. Stay safe.

[@newbiegains6525]

I had that same color changing light from HD and could never figure out how to use it without the flicker. Amazing video! Recovery will suck from the injury, make sure to really work on physical therapy as it’s the only way to get full use of the arm... forever! 🧟‍♂️

[@AE4VJ]

Excellent practical example! I really like the real-time examples. What a big difference!

[@BenSleightMagician]

Happy to hear your surgery went well❤❤🙏

[@outterlimitsprod]

Potato Jet: Guys I have a huge medical bill I have to pay for so we need to create lots of content and on a budget! Team: Home Depot run! Steve: Can I get a brand new camera tho? 😂😂😂😂

[@brittanijackson2968]

Lol

[@IMDABROWN]

Tell him to wear a helmet and pads, that will parent some medical bills

[@mon17razor72]

Smart guy! 😎👊

[@hunk7098]

You're gonna be in the next video xD

[@fluffed_coyote1487]

:)

[@danbbrawner]

Potato Jet--you just broke your arm and already you're back making videos. You're a total badass!

[@awire92]

The Home Depot light at 2:45 can also use R7 base LED bulbs that are bright (1500 lumens, 3000k) without all the heat the halogen ones produce. Easy to install and you can find them for about $10/$12 bucks.

[@freednighthawk]

That was, hands down, the single best sponsor lead in I've ever seen on youtube.

[@SammyBFilms]

18:30 Wahaay!! There's me!! :-D I've still got a set of those double work lights too. I hardly use them but for the odd time I need something like this, there great! Used for night shoots outside, or mimicking sunlight. But inside I think there too bright and not versatile. Though now, a set of light off ebay or amazon aren't that expensive. £100 should get you a good mix of lighting set now. :-)

[@user-oq1df2pp5c]

You guys awesome! Keep up the awesome work! How is your hand?

[@drewgerber3525]

This is a perfect DIY lighting vid! I literally just set up my studio a couple weeks back! Where were you! haha

[@azamchips]

Get well soon... Thank you the info on lightings. Very useful knowledge.

[@adamjoeyork]

I work at home depot and was actually thinking of trying these out. Thanks for doing the work for me. :D

[@oponna]

Wow. I work at The Home Depot and I am an aspiring film producer. Lights have always been a thorn in my side. Always wondered if anything was usable. Thanks.

[@chillwill1083]

Hope your arm heals quick :) I keep trying to watch your last video and have to skip through it cuz I keep cringing lol XD Here's to a speedy recovery man :)

[@SteveBlackOnline]

Thanks for info guys. I've been having trouble with lighting in some of my clips, but I'm not stationary when I record, so I need something a little more mobile.

[@aholder4471]

I laughed out loud when he caught the box. That's awesome. Yay Steve, you won the giveaway.

[@lorilachelle]

Home depot makes DIY dream come true. Now to upgrade my channel lighting!!

[@billkujawa]

Steve’s enthusiasm is overwhelming.

[@UpDowngrade]

Hey dude! nice to see you without any screws coming out of your elbow!

[@TiredEyes77]

I have a music production studio with a couple of synths. I have led strip lights on the back of my monitor and lighting up one of my synths. When I try to film in there it flickers really bad both from the LED’s and from the lights coming from the synthesizer. I noticed changing the shutter speed can reduce or eliminate it but is that not the recommended method? Should I be shooting with the standard of double the frame rate and just try and correct it in post? Sorry I’m a noob and would really appreciate the help ✌️

[@mikal]

I built a decent dome light with one of those CREE brand daylight floods from Home Depot. The entire light setup with bulb, dome/diffuser, dimmer and socket were less than $50. I can give you the exact items I bought if you're interested.

[@xXDarthBagginsXx]

Home Depot and Lowes have been a game changer for lighting on a budget. Also would love to know the lenses you got for Steve's kit, would love to add those to my bag.

[@StefanThePro]

I felt kinda bad for Steve sitting through a whole video of Jet running around and playing with cardboard but I loved the tips in this - the end result will make Steve smile and that’s what we’re all here for! Get Well Soon!

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

I used can lights and worklights for years. They aren't as convenient as nice LED panels or lights like the GODOX SL-60W type lights but they are cheap, easy to get and easy to fix. I modded my work lights. I have a twin head of 250W with a third (500W) head attached. The whole thing can be mounted on a umbrella photography mount so I can mount them on a stand and shoot through an umbrella giving me 250W, 500W, 750W or 1000W of full spectrum tungsten light for something like 40$Can. I have two heads like that that I use to blast my white backdrop into oblivion when I need a pure white background for talking head videos and then I use my LED lights my subject.

[@nikolasmorton8974]

The flickering comes from pulse width modulation, which is when the intensity of the light is controlled by the light turning on and off faster than our eyes can see. Voltage dimming is what you want. No flickering.

[@MunirRahool]

Good to know the surgery went well and Congrats to new channel.

[@beojew]

How did they mount the cone-shaped work light to the light stand? I've looked at a few of these videos and haven't figured that out yet.

[@trymonster6670]

Hey.. you're still alive !!! good to see you back

[@riparianstudios]

Hey CONGRATS on making it onto Film Riot's list of the best KZbin Channels for Creators! You're killing it, dude!

[@KeigoMoriyama]

I just moved to a new studio and is perfect to see how I can set up my lights

[@ScottPDX]

Glad to see you are on the mend, was worried you'd have gross pins and hardware sticking out of yer arm. Good information about the lighting. Will check out your buddy's channel to see if he was paying attention...he looked bored looking at lights for 6 hours.

[@JpDubbed]

How could I improve the lighting in my videos with my current space? What LED lights would you recommend?? My ISO is at base 400 on my yi-4k's and I use Neewer 176 LED lights now. I've been p[laying around with the light positions and I got it a bit better but still somewhat dark with the cameras at 400 ISO, but..I don't wanna raise the ISO because..grain lol

[@maxvlaarhoven]

Back at it again!!!!!!!! SOOOOOO QUICKKK!!

[@RebeccaMeyer]

Love this type of video...more please!

[@ogiola]

May you do a video on how you started your film career? Did you go to college, started as PA, or just learned online?