How To DIY Bank Lighting For Filmmaking - Basic Filmmaker Ep 114

[@BasicFilmmaker]

@Renee Molnar has suggested these lights, and they look GREAT and only cost $55!! Thank you! amzn.to/2Rn4Vxg

[@marvieman]

So Kevin are you saying these lights will work in place of the ones you had in your video above? Just make sure to get the right bulbs???

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I haven’t tested it, but they look legit. Note that you would need FOUR, two for each side, as they’re just under 2 foot long.

[@reneemolnar3091]

@@BasicFilmmaker I did not notice that they were that short... Urrghh. Already ordered 2. Thanks so much for getting back to me :-)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Renee Molnar Let me know how it goes. Could be two are enough - love to know.

[@epiKMediocracy]

$75.50 now :( :(

[@iliasantonopoulos74]

7 years ago, and still this is one of the best videos about bank lighting (although now LED is cheap enough). Actually all your videos are one of the bests. Thank you!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you, appreciate it.

[@aussernllc]

Your videos on lighting green screen are outstanding. Simple, repeatable, and eliminates so much "fix it in post". These instructions are timeless. Thank you.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Pete! As you probably know a lot of work goes into creating these videos a nice comments are always welcomed!

[@aussernllc]

@@BasicFilmmaker It takes me about an hour of real time to create 1 minute of video, or 5 hours to do 5 minutes of finished video. That is setup, color, take after take, reviewing, sorting keep from blooper, sync audio, edit, edit the edit, reshoot... and clean up. Not including tags, hashtags, Wordpress blog, posting to social media, all the SEO stuff.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep, that’s about right. I’ve streamlined my process somewhat, but a minimum of everything in about 5 hours is as fast as I can go for any video. The more complex, the longer it takes.

[@JustBCA]

I have to say, I stumbled across this channel on complete accident while watching some of Peter McKinnon's videos about photography and editing. I started looking at different camera work and sound design and your video showed up in the recommended feed. I forgot which one it was because after I saw that particular one, I fell down the rabbit hole of KZbin and started watching everything that I can find with basic filmmaker. I really enjoy how simple and to the point you are. I love how you don't bullshit around and try to sell the product but more or less educate and try to point people in the right direction. As someone with a low budget myself I could really appreciate when I feel like somebody's trying to teach me about things rather than push a sale on me. Keep doing what you do and you will have a subscriber in me for life.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks! Appreciate the kind comment NuKhaos!

[@ianlove4346]

Came here from your Basics of Green Screen vid, this is fantastic, thanks you so much! Almost 6 years later and it is so relevant. With everything moving online for COVID, my job description has changed drastically to include producer, cameraman, lighting engineer, and editor. You are saving my butt for sure. Thanks Kevin!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Ian. And thanks for being a subscriber!!

[@PilotInstitute]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ve been searching for these DIY lights for a while. Now back to the green screen video tutorial! You got yourself a thumbs up and a new subscriber.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you! - Kevin

[@evertkleynhans2617]

Thanks Kevin, six years later and I still enjoyed your video.....ok back to the OTHER video...

[@D4Darious]

Great episode Basic! "They flicker like a Mo-Fo on camera" lol. Best line ever.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks D! And yeah, they do! :)

[@alexmatete5709]

@@BasicFilmmaker Oh.. look at that, I"m a big fan of D4 in South Africa - guess it takes one to see another! Anyway, I'm curious, you're presentation is impeccable - your script is on point and your punch line are just pin point on the dot..which I must admit makes me suspect its all scripted....and READ every-line? So my question is if it is scripted - are you using a teleprompter of sort and where have you placed it? I suspect you are and I think I know where it is, if so please let me know as I've been meaning to do the same (...as I think and hope you've done)

[@meganosborn3533]

Simply amazing stuff. I'm scrambling trying to catch up on all the lost years of not knowing about your channel! Thank you!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks so much Megan

[@BradGov]

I have these ideas on paper, been waiting to bring them to life. Your videos are helpful, and entertaining. Enjoy the demonstrations.

[@nybcp]

2 years and 351 days post release of episode... BLOODY AWESOME !!!! I'll build some soon!!! Thanks !

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Nice. If you get a chance, let me know how it goes!

[@a_n_i_m_o_t_i_o_n_s]

did you end up building some.. I'm looking into doing this now..

[@ejbearden2609]

Don't mind me. I'm just making my way back to the "BASICS OF GREEN SCREEN - Everything You Need To Know" video...

[@BasicFilmmaker]

😂😂😂 Thanks for the laugh!!

[@done.8373]

I too am here from there; I was wondering if LED strip lights (the flat kind) would make for good, lightweight and VERY inexpensive tunable light solution ?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Haven’t tried it but sounds right. They just need enough output.

[@done.8373]

@@BasicFilmmaker I think I'm going to make one as a test; put them on a $6 lunch tray. and they will be unbreakable. The cool thing is they could be used as a battery-powered light using a power brick, and their low height would allow them to be placed almost anywhere. Lots of them even have remote control options (physical or even app-based). Output is the biggest question. A quick google has this to say: "LED strip brightness is typically described in lumens per foot (or meter). A good quality LED strip should provide at least 450 lumens per foot (1500 lumens per meter), which provides approximately the same amount of light output per foot as a traditional T8 fluorescent lamp."

[@TinkerBellLace]

@@done.8373 Hey Don, how was your experiment? Did it work?

[@SuperSillyEdits]

Man, this guy is the best! Thanks for all that you do!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Sidney! 👍

[@presentalinkwalterbak2426]

Every time I went to a bank, I thought the lighting there was smoother than everywhere else. And now I know why! Thank you! :)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Walter!

[@presentalinkwalterbak2426]

Kevin - The Basic Filmmaker I hope you took that with a smile. On a serious note, I think this will be one of my projects on my to do list :)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Always a 😁. Neat project, now in 2020 you can practically buy led banks light for that.

[@presentalinkwalterbak2426]

Kevin - The Basic Filmmaker Yes, LED’s. I love them and I hate them. Cheers! :)

[@mattskoll]

Yep, this is some of the best info out there, and I could watch/listen to you all day. Thanks for the amazing tips!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you Matt. Much apprenticed.

[@penguinYT1]

This is the first DIY lighting episode that I didn't find too scary to even think about trying. Great episode!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Penguin!

[@blackboardrules1963]

Another rock'in episode! You gotta love DIY. Starting to run basic greenscreen (not too fancy) and just needed to control the hotspots. Your video is the best few minutes I have spent in a while. Keep it up.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks so much!

[@jimsimpson2393]

You produce fun, highly informative videos. Just what a newbie needs. This was my 2nd of your channel, I will be watching a bunch more! Thumbs up and subscribed...

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Jim! I'm really glad you like the content. It's not ALL perfect, but I try.

[@kNeeko]

GREATEST THING I’VE EVER WATCHED! PERFECT FOR MY GAMING CHANNEL 👍🏾

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Great!

[@vladivostok-us9355]

you are amazing man, i just discovered you last night after searching for better tips on green screen. I had a pretty decent set up for my first try but after experiments and trying new things i realized it wasn't going to cut it...i spent time cleaning some space in the garage today where i work and finally set it up to where i can stretched the green screen...i have been wanting to do this for some time but my space has a lot of clutter. I was really impressed last night with your studio space and how clean and well managed it is, i have been wanting to do this for some time now and i really want a nice set up like you have. i am new to all this and learning so many things and really happy i found you. so my next search today was the lighting you mentioned in your other video and i really like this idea and will be doing this next i need a little more work cleaning so i can make room for them but i will manage it. i have bigger plans after april when i get time to make a cleaner nicer space that i feel i want now but didn't really want when i started, i didn't think i would like this as much as i do. so for now i will take the first advice and work with the green screen than move on to learning everything you have to share. really appreciate you.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks very much for the kind comments.

[@vladivostok-us9355]

Basic Filmmaker for sure, you have inspired me, been a little discouraged the past couple weeks and needed a boost, appreciate you ... I got greenscreener last night and started searching the items I will need to build the banks last night. I really need them

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Nice. Love to see what you come up with!

[@vladivostok-us9355]

@@BasicFilmmaker i will show you when i do it, i have some work to do to make space for them, but I will show you when i come up with something.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Great!

[@AffyBoy]

WOW I think my eyes are GREEN now! long video --- very long -- but I think I watched most of it -- SUPER GOOD ;) Thank you

[@LarnedJustin]

After fooling around with a few different clamp on work lights, this looks like the best solution for the type of videos I do, thanks for the "how to"!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Larned Justin You bet. Makes a lot more sense when you see the next video. These are almost always used behind the talent for green screen work or background lighting.

[@themusicweekendernorway1018]

Legendary stuff, mate! Love your work! All the best from Norway!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@helgan35]

...sssh...ugar lumps, fairy cakes and mistletoe, I felt that! Another excellent how to, thanks again for more superb advice :)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

helgan35 LOL! Thanks Helgan!

[@cinemazefrog4738]

I would love to see a redo of this video using LEDs! LED Lighting in general has become much more affordable since this video.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I did another video where I used LED lights, and although they were quite expensive, I think you could do the same thing that video covered using green LED lights which is the way to go. They’re quite cheap now and some googling will get you what you want.

[@jayrpg__2226]

Just found your channel, YOU ARE THE MAN!!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@mikejensen9120]

I'm going to try making some of these. I changed my garage lights over to LED a while back and put the old lights in the storage shed, guess I should head to the hardware store and get some better bulbs.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep. Do the research, You want color consistency and no flicker.

[@kurtlindner]

I'm consistently pleased with your even evaluation of techniques. I've actually spoken to (shot down) the inventor of Kinos, and this is definitely the way to go if you don't need to have the added necessity of 'show,' and know what you're doing.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

kurt lindner Thank Kurt. I don't mean to shoot down these pro lighting manufacturers. I do however, know that a lot of people watching this show don't have the kind of budgets that people who use these lights do, so hopefully this alternative will help.

[@kurtlindner]

***** You're right, I may have incorrectly phrased my meaning with, "shot down;" with the Kino thing, it was merely, "you're profit margin is excessive." On real sets, people just want stuff that works without overly thinking about it, and everyone knows already, which I can appreciate.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

For sure. And I'm good with "shot down." i do know these Kino lights are reliable as hell, and I can tell you, you drop or mishandle these DIY lights, and they're toast. Of course, you could just buy and build like 30 of these DIY lights for the same price and not give a crap. :)

[@TheChadmania]

Awesome to see you back, this is a well needed lesson too.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

TheChadmania CHAD!!!!! Hello! These will make a lot of sense in my next video. AND.....nothing posted in a year??? (hehe)

[@TheChadmania]

I know,I think I realized I was enjoying acting more than filming so I've done a lot more musical theatre and plays and stop the videos. I definitely want to keep learning and pursuing though. I'll post something soon (hint hint)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

TheChadmania That's great Chad. I wish earlier in my career I had done a lot of acting and stage, as I think I would have understood more what these people experience. What little acting I have done - it's really frickin hard (at least for me). Glad to see you're doing what you want to do. And yeah, I can take a hint. :)

[@TheChadmania]

Yeah, I'm really enjoying myself on the stage and in front of the camera but I love the behind-the-camera action as well.

[@outdoorcoolingsystems6984]

Made a set of these lights, they work great! Love your videos, thanks for making them!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you!!

[@chagew8966]

Perfect for renters who want to work on unpaid passion projects!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

For sure!

[@khlongh2o]

You're awesome. This DIY is awesome. Great presenting... Thank you!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank You Matt!

[@WendellLive]

Fabulous, thank you! Exactly the guidance I needed to help me improve my music videos.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Wendell Live!!

[@GeneJordan]

Have you considered LED bulbs made for florescent light fixtures? I put them in my basement ceiling ficturws and they are so bright and cool that I only needed two bulbs in each of the four bulb bays. For your DIY Bank lights, they may be just about perfect.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

For sure. 6 years ago LEDs were super expensive.

[@davidpasini]

Hi！I'm Davide from Milan (Italy). I'm watching your tuts with enthusiasm as I'm approaching DIY green screen film-making for fun and a commercial project for myself. Congrats on the whole youtube project, very well done, instructive and entertaining! I gave up DIYing the green screen and the 3 points lighting system as in Italy it's way cheaper to buy them on Amazon, but the light banks are on the way as per your tutorial. However, I'm finding difficult, very difficult, to find the right flo bulbs and the housing hosting 4 bulbs. So the question is: 1) Would one 150cm housing per side hosting 2 52W bulbs at 4000K / 82or85 CRI do the trick? My hair color is blond and I read that a CRI below 90 could render yellowish halos around the talent and cause problems with the edges and hair of the subject filmed. However at the same time I also read that a CRI of 82 is already in the range of white /sun light. Unfortuately in Italy flo-bulbs can either be found at 4000K or 6700K and online no one is offering differently... 2) I would be filmino in a small environment on a 3 meters wide green screen, and therefore the banks would be very next to the green screen. With such lighing setup, would the floor banks also be needed if I want to shoot head to feet? I thank you in advance. Ciao, Davide

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Davide Pasini Hello David. The CRI stand for Color Rendering Index. That's how ell the color renders based on the K value. In other words, the lower the CRI, the more variability. The values you are referring to are the K values. 5000-5500K is like a white flash, 5500K to 6500K is like daylight (and a bit bluer) and so on, 4000-5000K is a bit yellower and so on down. If all you can get is say 4000K, then you can just adjust the K value on your camera to suit. The above values are just an estimate, and there are many differing opinions on this. This link may help: photographyelement.com/intro-to-white-balance/ and again, you can just adjust the K value on your camera to change the white balance so it looks correct.

[@HotloadsTTV]

I went to my local Lowe's and found everything I needed. I spent about $150 to make both lights. The LED panel lights were about the same cost but the one fluorescent bulb puts out more then half the entire light of the LED panel.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Nice. Those should work well then.

[@HotloadsTTV]

I had to move the panels 4-5ft in from of the screen and angle them in to remove the hotspots. I thought the panels would be on the sides of the screen but it get hotspots on the edges. Am I doing something wrong?

[@michaeldstern]

@@HotloadsTTV leds are spotty

[@BryonLape]

Love the wit. Subbed. I may have just found my weekend project.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Cool. Just check around online like at Amazon. In this day and age the cheaper LED strip lights are almost as cheap as the materials for this now.

[@paddywackarts9523]

Brilliant! Thank you! Unfortunately the links don't appear to be working.. plus I'm in the UK so could do with finding a local source. Is there anyway you could post links to the actual products used so that I can search our local retailers? I did a search on "Sylvania Full Spectrum 5000k tube" but I have no idea if anything that comes up matches. Many thanks I've subscribed!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Hey there. I don't update the links anymore as it almost became a full-time career for me. The links kept changing daily/weekly/monthly - prices up and down, etc. Just find some 5000K-ish tubes with a shell that has a ballast and you'll be good. Also, since making this video, these light panels have come WAY down, and it might be better to research the cost of buying vs making them.

[@a_n_i_m_o_t_i_o_n_s]

yeah I would find this useful too.. I'm also in the U.K.

[@DIYCameraGuy]

The DIY bank lights that I use have an additional switch allowing me to turn off half of the bulbs. I don't use this option as much as I expected. I tend to scrim them with window screen instead. Great episode as always.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks man...great tip on the screen scrim! Note for others...a scrim is a screen, cloth or other (non-combustible) material put over lights to diffuse them i some way. :)

[@DIYCameraGuy]

Here is a bit more info for the readers. Window screen will cut the intensity of the light by 1 or more stops depending on the density of the screen you get. It will not effect the other qualities of the light. Another options is to use a 20X24 inch ND gel, cut into two 10X24 inch strips. Diffusion material will also cut the intensity of light, but will also soften the light a bit. Placing shiny aluminum tape on the cover behind the bulbs will give you a bit more intensity. To control the directionality of the light, place a grid (egg crate) used with drop ceiling fixtures in front of the light. Chrome and flat black work best.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

DIYCameraGuy That's cool. Thanks! Now how about a video on what stops are, and what ND gel is. 9 months since the last video! 1200 subscribers! (This is a joke, I know you're freakin busy with a project). :)

[@DIYCameraGuy]

Holy crap, I have 1200 subs. When did that happen? The feature is coming along well. I have a little behind the scenes footage shot. Now all I need is a clone to go to work for me so I can get some editing done for the channel. Thanks for the friendly nudge though, it helps. I am a little nervous about lighting the night scene this weekend, interior day for night. It is on a second story with no outside access to the windows. I have a plan lets hope it works.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Very cool. I hope you're BTSing this stuff - love to see it. Good luck!

[@MeshFrequency]

I like this channel. Straight to the point and waaaay useful. Thank you.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Mesh Frequency Thanks Mesh. BTW...Cool logo.

[@ScubaJames]

Wow awesome, I remember seeing somebody make a video about these DIY, but I was scared to do them because he was talking about how you have to get a ballast and wire it. I didnt want to mess with it. I'm going to go order this stuff right now. Thanks man!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Scuba James Awesome Scuba. In my next video their purpose will become more clear. Buckhead Live - nice stuff!

[@ScubaJames]

***** Hey thanks man, Yea I just started messing with different shutter speeds, and I really like the effect. Can't wait for the next video!!

[@whaletune]

Great video - could you please update the links to product above? They have all expired (except the bracket). Thank you.

[@enriquemendoza9748]

Can you look at this on Amazon. It’s just 2 tubes each but would it work for a simple KZbin channel with a green screen? Sunco Lighting 2 Pack LED Utility Shop Light, 4 FT, Linkable Integrated Fixture, 40W=260W, 5000K Daylight, 4100 LM, Frosted Lens, Surface/Suspension Mount, Pull Chain, Garage - ETL, Energy Star

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I see no reason why not. amzn.to/3oLWtFy

[@lazmusic1]

Hi Kevin, great video as always. I was wondering, in terms of lumens, how much brightness would usually be required for adequately lighting a green screen? I understand lumens are probably the best way of comparing different types of lights (I have learnt a lot from an earlier video of yours on lighting in general). Also, these days cheap LED batten lights are readily available. Could they make a good substitute for fluorescent tubes? Many thanks in deed.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

You can use any lights. Lumens? Just use ANY lights, adjust ISO between 100 to say 1200 and go. You'll know if you need more light.

[@lazmusic1]

Many thanks for your response@@BasicFilmmaker

[@Laryxify]

#coronavirus leading to a ban on events led me here ( wow! what a word play, can't believe it's me too😂). I see me making green screen setups for my guests as I stream live. Virtual eventing is the way to go now! Good stuff 👍

[@BasicFilmmaker]

True that! Working on a very basic live stream video that should be up soon. :)

[@bombdiggity8179]

Love it! Awesome content! Can't wait to see what else you guys come out with.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Bomb Diggity Thanks Bomb. No guys - just me. :)

[@mediakarat]

Great video. I used them and the video came out wonderful... But if I wanted to the fluorescent tubes as single light sources without the bank housing. Will the ballast still work effectively with extended wiring. Thanks

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I would think so, haven't tried it. I am definitely not an electrician or electrical type person. :)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Need some cheap bank lights? These may help.

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

I would put a nut on the light stand to tighten the lights down. Although it would still have some tension on the bracket, you could probably have to "L" brackets mounted on a sheet of metal and either drill a hole or mount another bracket and tighten it on the light stand. :)

[@Track848]

Great video... I recently put together a similar low cost set-up using those round aluminum work lights (found at your local home center type store); I like the set-up in this video better though, and may add a couple of these in the future! Thanks for posting!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Great idea Nate. As I said, there's all sorts of thing you could do to this thing if you have the time. I went as basic as I could to show it could be done for my next video.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Super Sunday The price on what? The bank lights? Yes,that's the comparison link. The other cheap DIY lights to do this are in the description.

[@weshootfilms]

What shop light was that you never said

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Too long ago, sorry!

[@ryanbaillie8275]

Your Lowes links are broken now :( Can you pretty please update them? Thanks for the great vid!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep. I stopped updating as it became a career every two days. Nowadays, you can get LED lights (no flicker) and the whole deal for pretty cheap. They work too.

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Another great video :)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Holy crap.

[@SteveHaysVids]

So... basically making our own DIY Kinoflow lights.. yes ?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Pretty much - most people watching this channel do't have the coin to afford those. Thanks Steve.

[@UnitedDestinyEntertainment]

Are phillips lights at cri 82 just as good? I cant seem to find any of the ones you recommended anywhere.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Might be ok. These come and go. I usually try for CRI 90, but haven't used lower CRIs. Amazon, Home Depot, and Lowe's are my usual sources.

[@thesecretjazzclub]

Hi, great video very useful. Would this work with LED fluorescent lights? Looking at the spec it states no flicker although the output rated at daylight is 6500. Regards Lewis

[@adriansinclair5323]

Yeah I was wondering about that. I guess someone needs to just try them. I'm also thinking about buying more GVM style led panels, yes more expensive, but then you have more options adjusting temp of the lights.

[@aaronduerksen1378]

In theory, yes, but there a couple of things to verify: 1. "No flicker" could mean no *visible* flicker. Or it could actually mean a dead-flat trace on a meter hooked to an oscilloscope. Make sure you know which it is. 2. DON'T FORGET THE CRI!!! LED's are notorious for bad color rendering. There are good ones, but the cheap ones are not. The reason is that a "white" LED is not actually white. It's a combination of a blue LED and a yellow phosphor. The phosphor works the same as it does in a fluorescent light: it absorbs short wavelengths of light and emits longer wavelengths. In a fluorescent tube, the phosphor absorbs ultraviolet and emits a wide range of visible light, while in a "white" LED, the phosphor is designed differently to absorb blue and emit a range of yellows. The combination of imperfectly absorbed blue (on purpose) plus yellow, gives the appearance of white, despite there not being much red, green, or violet. As you might expect, this is awful when you want to represent colors accurately, hence a low or unpublished CRI number. That said, there are "high CRI" white LED's that have a bit more engineering behind them and are thus more expensive, but they have a different LED and a different phosphor, or multiples of each, that actually fill out the entire visible spectrum. THAT is what you're looking for. Insist on a CRI that is actually published for starters, then look for at least 90 (the best possible is direct sunlight at 100; incandescents are naturally around 99 without even trying), and an industry-standard test method.

[@thesecretjazzclub]

@@aaronduerksen1378 Thank you, very helpful and something I had forgotten to check for so will do

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Absolutely! CHeap does not get you good, and CRI may be important. I'm doing a fresh updated version of this soon using GREEN leds. Stay tuned.

[@bhgemini]

Kevin. Have you tried this DIY with the newer LED non ballasted shop lights? I have a smaller studio and was thinking of two 2 bulb 4 foot lights with frosted covers.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I have not. I’ve gone to green led lights. But it sounds like what you are talking about should work just fine.

[@bhgemini]

@@BasicFilmmaker thank you. I loved the green lights but can't swing the $400 per right now.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

For sure. You can check into green LED or bulbs and get the same effect.

[@believerfever8923]

Awesome video! So are the ballasts automatically included with the lights. The product description online don't seem to clarify that piece. Thanks so much for all you do, Kevin!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks! On fluorescent type lights, you just make sure they have a ballast built in so they don’t flicker and your good.

[@believerfever8923]

@@BasicFilmmaker Thanks again! I'm excited to give these a try!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+BelieverFever great!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+BelieverFever Let me know how it works out for you.

[@believerfever8923]

Will do! It might be a bit as I'm starting a new business 11/1 but will let you know when I do finally build them!

[@europhile2658]

I go to a local studio, not very fancy, and the owner makes a big deal out of the type of lights he uses. He says his lights are 400 Hz flicker which is much higher than domestic lights. It is not clear what the "ballast" does on your lights but are you reaching up to the higher frequencies?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

The ballast simply controls the electrical flow to the lights and makes its one stable signal, which is where flicker comes from. I don’t shoot high frame rate videos, usually 24, 30 or 60 at the most, so no flicker for me.

[@chefkendranguyen]

Awesome low cost solution.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Chef Kendra Nguyen Thanks Chef! These make a lot more sense in my next video. :)

[@chefkendranguyen]

Can't wait to see how it all comes together!

[@JeremiahJens]

What is the metal part called that the Ballast comes in? I cannot find the metal that comes with the ballast. I can only just buy the ballast itself. Thank you and great vid by the way!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

You get these with the ballast built in. It’s inside the lights. Just check if it has one or not and you’re good.

[@JeremiahJens]

@@BasicFilmmaker okay, but where do I buy them. I cannot find them at lowes or home depot? Where did you buy yours at?

[@Tmljunkmail48033]

Hi. Great video. Thank you. Any reason I could not use LED tube lights for this project? If so, is there a color temp you would recommend? I believe you mentioned 5500k in the video. I would be using these for green screen lighting. Thanks!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yes, in 2020 for sure. You could even get green LEDs and it would be better.

[@bizme00]

Excellent & interesting video. Although I don't intend to use them in near future but I can see amount of hard work and editing on this project, appreciated.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Henry!

[@Pikmeir]

Are there any cheaper options than Kinos in 2019, besides building them? I guess what I'm saying is I'm not too cheap to buy decent lights, but Kinos are too much for me. I'd love something cheaper than Kinos, but that I don't have to put together, and with a built-in dimmer and barn doors.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

For sure! Shop around - Kinos are super expensive, the equivalent is over $1000 for one bank. I'm not going to recommend what I would find. Let me know if you find something that works - interested.

[@peterharoldjanakjr2078]

So I went to Home Depot to check out thier shop lights. 89 bucks for a 4 footer and the fluorescent tubes are thin. UT it does hold 4 of them. But, while there they also sell the led shop lights. Not made of many tiny LEDs. Rather. It's one large flat panel LED. VERY large. Yet cheaper than the fluorescent unit by almost half. What say you about that?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I haven't tried LED yet. Best recommend would be GREEN lights - LED or not.

[@peterharoldjanakjr2078]

@@BasicFilmmaker Green Flourescent tubes?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yes - more recent development and more available. If you use separate lights for the screen, you can get green bulbs or LEDs and they light the screen with green, and Voila!

[@peterharoldjanakjr2078]

I think there's a video for you to do about green florescent lights. There are no videos about using green florescent lights to create green screen wall. Can you do one?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep. Thinking about another simple green screen video so it's up to date. That other one is many years old.

[@cstratag4946]

This is GOLD

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks! 👍

[@James-tm2ey]

Hi Basic Filmmaker, just came across this video from your Green Light Basics. NO wonder my Adobe editing skills get inundated with extra work, I wasn't lighting up my subject and green screen properly! Your video is a few years old but I know you come out here on the regular to post comment replies. Do you have any updates on equipment picks? Some of your links don't work and Lowes's says its unavailable... Please help! Mainly the shop light.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Hey James. Yes - I gave up trying to keep track of those links, as they were changing weekly, and it was becoming a career. :) Shop around, and you'll find something - maybe even LEDs. The thing you want is a consistent color and no flicker.

[@hbartholomae]

hello. thanks for this video it is very informative. though the links are no longer active. or the pages they go to aren't. just fyi. thanks again!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks! I gave up a long time ago trying to keep updated links. They go bad so quickly, and it was becoming a career. 👍

[@nzpatm]

Aw man, this is so good! Now I just need to source the parts in my own country... gah!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Patrick Monaghan Yeah, I get that a lot.

[@ira.online]

Hello how are you. I am from India. I like to watch your video is more informative.. you are doing great 👍. And PLEASE do more practically so we can learn more from you

[@ira.online]

I suppose to say practically, by mistake i said practice... Its auto correct problem

[@alrandall9931]

I’m late to the game and loving the content in your channel. Wish all the links for this light kit worked though. Either way, keep up the amazing work!!!!!

[@alrandall9931]

Do you have the part number for the shop light?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I quit trying to update the link long ago as it was becoming a daily thing. Search for shop lights, better yet, in 2021 go with LEDs as they are a lot cheaper now.

[@drwklam888]

I hope your fingers are well! In Hong Kong we have some really cheap LED and bank light from China at a price point comparable to DIY stuff. However DIY is really fun! Love this episode. LAM

[@BasicFilmmaker]

***** Oh hell Lam! Can you post a link to these? Love to see them.

[@drwklam888]

***** I used to buy from eBay and Amazon until I discovered a website called taobao dot com where it has already got 10% of sales market of mainland China. You could virtually find anything at wholesale price.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

***** Ha! I tried looking at the site, ran it through Google translate, and I still can't find anything. Thanks! :)

[@lamwk5106]

That site need Chinese search terms and therefore I took a while to figure out how to find stuff from trillions of products.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Ahha. Thanks!

[@conlicenciaparavender]

Hi Kevin, thanks again for this great content. I bought a pair of shoplights. They include an electronic certified ballast. I shouldn’t need a new one, right?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

MCI Consultores You shouldn’t. Mine worked fine, but I never know if I’m not using the exact one you have.

[@conlicenciaparavender]

Sure! Thanks again sensei

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Sensei. LOL! Thanks!

[@owlmuso]

Very nicely done. Thank you! Is there a reason you use fluorescent rather tian led lights? Seems to me led 's would be easier to build into a bank?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Just what was available at the time. No reason the right LEDs could be used.

[@paca_bill4863]

I just saw this video and was wondering the same thing - replace the fluorescent bulbs with the LED replacements. I know some of these need to be rewired to take the ballast out of the circuit - I'm just wondering if the LED's end up flickering on screen? The LEDs come in a variety of color temperatures. For non-photo use, I'm planning on converting a few of mine in the utility room and see what the outcome is.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

You mean for LEDs take the ballast out? Just buy LED light banks which are pretty cheap. If you mean the normal fluorescent, you WANT the ballast as that is what controls the light output and keeps them from flickering. The ballast is the electricity flow regulator. Those flickering fluorescent lights you see have a damaged or no ballast. Love to hear how your conversion goes Bill Karle. Thanks!

[@owlmuso]

@@BasicFilmmaker thanks for the reply! Much appreciated. I have an led as my main room light so I wanted to keep the light even. I am not that clued up on led's, but do they Flicker on and off like fluorescents, causing strobe effects? Or do they have a constant output? I have been picking up some flickering on my camera and am not sure if it's the camera or led's. Thank you

[@owlmuso]

@@paca_bill4863 yeah, Bill, if your banks are already installed then remove the ballast. But if you starting afresh def buy led banks, cheaper and easier

[@LetsdanceRo]

Hello, Basic Film Maker :) your videos look great from Romania and I've learned a lot from them. Thank you for that. Now I have a question: I want to do the project using a led light 1,7 metter long, 7350 lumeni, but with a CRI of 83. Do you think its a good idea? In the video you mention CRI over 90 plus. Thank you

[@LetsdanceRo]

My concers are about the number of lumeni: is it enough? And about the CRI value. And I am buying 1,7 metters lights because I want a big light properly green screen. I want to use just one bulb on each side. Not 4 as in your project.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Școala de Dans Let's Dance A long like like you are talking is good. EVERY decision you make about lighting a green screen should be based on EVEN lighting. If it takes 10 lights, or just 2, even lighting (no hot spots) is the key. You can buy or DIY whatever you want. Just make sure it's even, and your keying will be a breeze.

[@LetsdanceRo]

Thank you for the reply, Basic Filmmaker! I will get them and I hope I can do the 1 Click Green Screen as you do it. Thank again

[@sugaryawroc]

Brilliant video. I have tried an arrangement of Fluorescent lighting and should be able now to spell fluorescent with my eyes shut lol I have started a different set up of lighting the green screen. I have a large wall which was painted for green screen, My earlier videos were not that great where green screen was concerned. But something I do want to warn others who are getting into the LED market. My advice is purchase the LED lighting units with the LED Tubes. Unless you really know what your doing in bypassing the older Fluorescent lighting to accomodate LED Tubes one must do some reading before taking on this process. You could find yourself out of pocket or worse electrocuted. Ebay there are sellers on there who will sell you cheap LED lighting most of these tubes and lighting units are made in China. It would be unfair of me to say that all sellers are selling Chinese crap. I still have two 6ft LED tubes that are useless not fit for the purpose both never worked and one blew the mains. It was absolutely nothing to do with my wiring after rechecking it all again. Taking one tube apart i noted that a positive wire had broken away and was touching against the neutral hence the short and very loud bang. After a lengthy debate I finally got the refund of which the seller told me to keep the tubes so I will at some point rewire them with a new set of LED's for another project. There was also a problem with the second set from another seller, The tombstones at each end of the light were made of very brittle plastic, both broke! on inspection of the lighting tubes a cap at one end on each of the tubes had popped out so i had to lock both back in after inspection of the wiring. Both lights are working really well and light the Green screen perfectly. Anyone who is getting into LED Tubes make sure that you fit the tube taking note at which end recieves the live feed there should be a label on the tube or the ligting unit if purchased with the lighting unit. If you are changing the tubes In your older Fluorecsent lighting unit for LED you will have to change the small starter if there is one for an LED starter. If in doubt about any of what is written scour the internet for the answers to your questions, make sure you read as much as possible but also be aware of LED lighting on Ebay or even Amazon as the sellers are on there also. Long I know but necessary and Yes LED is perfect for green screen, Just depends on the size of the screen to how many units you need, Mine is adequate with two 5ft LED lighting units lighting the screen and two box lights lighting the subject. Camera settings as the producer has pointed out here are also very important and sure thing the monitor turn the color off, Like i said brilliant video and i really enjoyed your presentation. Still awake?

[@sugaryawroc]

Sorry guys its probably old news the above now as i just noted the vid was published 2015, Ah well my advice might help someone Maybe?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

LOL! Yep, old video, but your suggestions and comments are welcome. Thanks!

[@GiovanniStefani]

What about 6500K vs 5000K Daylight? 6500K will have a bit more blue to it, but does that really make a difference?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Giovanni Stefani is keep it near white as possible. When you try and pull a key, if you happen to be wearing something blue and you pull the key, you’re going also hit on the talent and remove anything that is blue. If you really want to do it well it 2020, get some green LEds

[@GiovanniStefani]

Thanks Kevin for the quick reply. Talk to me about green LED's . Do I really need 4-banks? I saw your other video on the C???-TV device with controller but they are not available. I do stage lighting for a sound company that I own but they are LED round on a trellis. Is there a requirement for green LED's (e.g. 5000K). LED's almost never equate to true kelvin, correct? Also, I'm assuming I should still shoot for 90+ CRI. My use for these is to do IT instructional videos and looking to have a data center as a backdrop. BTW, don't let anyone kid you about your long talks. I like to talk too. Sometimes too much ;).

[@BasicFilmmaker]

@@GiovanniStefani This is such a minefield (not in a bad way) as tech had changed so much over the years. You can get the fluorescent lights and now they sell green tuns that slide over these. There are also great and cheap bank lights to do this if you look around. You just want white, green would make it easier to pull the key, I wouldn't go crazy on the kelvin values - I've seen some pull a key on some awful lighting, the key (no pun intended) is to spend as little time as possible messing around with the keying as possible. IF you really want to save yourself a ton of time, search online for an actual backdrop with a data center-ish printed on it. If you watch my latest videos when I am in the main studio, that brick wall is printed fabric. You could also do it by sending a print place a photo of what you want printed on a large sheet and you that, just make sure to give it some blur so it looks real on the camera. The real savings here is you don't have to mess around with the screen and keying, only need to deal with lighting the talent (you), and you take a ton of stuff out of the mix.

[@GiovanniStefani]

@@BasicFilmmaker When you refer to "green tuns", are those also known as "tube guards". Also, are there any good links to green LED florescent. Also, I found a Chauvet bank unit that has a Bluetooth controller that would work with my other Chauvet par can led lighting. It's around 40" in length (39.5" to be exact). The controller works on an Android/Apple device and can dim as well. A bit pricey @ ~$190 USD each, but still cheaper than the band lighting from video distributors. I ordered a Elgato green screen collapsible in an aluminum case for portability that measures 58 x 70". I use Techsmith Camtasia for doing 99% of our marketing/instructional videos.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

LOL! Green tuns. Tubes. What you are proposing sounds right. Test, test, and retest. Always keep in mind you want to light the screen appropriately FIRST as evenly as you can and get the hotspots out as best you can where the talent will be. If the talent is always in the middle of the frame, don’t worry about anything outside that and mask it all out. You can always buy one whatever for each side, get it working, THEN you’ll know if you need more.

[@MichaelWarbux]

How hot do those bank lights get? I feel like I would I start sweating with those near me lol. Great DIY. I really might have to consider this option.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Michael Warbux Really not hot at all. Their main purpose is to light a green screen or background, and those are behind you.

[@TajFaerie]

I apologize if you've already answered this question, and I just can't find it anywhere, but what kind of light stands are those and how much do they hold? I'm able to make these bank lights with the links you provided but I'm scared to buy light stands that can't support them. Thanks!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Sierra Nelson Hey Sierra. The one I mounted them on were part of a green screen light package that was very cheap. As long as one of the legs is pointed in the direction of the weight you should be fine, but, that being said, they lights are not pro lights, and do not take any abuse. If these are just going to sit in a studio set up they should be fine though.

[@TajFaerie]

Yeah I plan to set them up and just lock it all down. Almost none of my videos require transportable lights. Thank You! Your channel is extremely helpful to me.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Sierra Nelson Thanks Sierra.

[@StickOnHair]

What about LED rope? You can buy 20 metres for about eighty bucks.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Not sure that will have enough throw to light the screen. If you do it and it works, please let me know.

[@paullucey4057]

I wonder, could you use the 'Yeelight meteorite' as a backlight? It's a long, smart, ceiling light which could be hung vertically. The lighting seems to be uniform and diffused. It would be a very interesting solution if it was possible. Not overly expensive (compared to real backlights) and controllable through the Yeelight app. Thanks for the very informative video.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

You bet Paul. Be interested to see if that works for you.

[@yrbadself]

Great video thank you so much. Unfortunately the top 2 links for the lights are no longer valid. Could you add a new link?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Hey Kevin! GREAT name (also a Kevin). :) I keep updating these links and they keep changing them. Look for 32-Watt 5000K Natural Daylight Linear Fluorescent Tube Light Bulb, and Utilitech Linear Shop Light (Common: 4-ft).

[@yrbadself]

@@BasicFilmmaker How about these: www.amazon.com/Limostudio-Lighting-Digital-Fluroescent-Barndoor/dp/B00C7XVFIY/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1547656977&sr=1-4&keywords=bank+lights

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Double dippin on those comments, eh? (joke - I don't care). :)

[@yrbadself]

@@BasicFilmmaker sorry, I was replying to your reply. Once again, thank you!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Really. Don't care - just joking around. Thanks for watching commenting. :)

[@robbetz]

Great video; do the Lithonia lights need to be hard wired to an open ended extension cord or do they come pre-wired?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

The ones I got came with the metal enclosure and a cord about 6 foot long and included a ballast. I’m not an Electrical guy so I didn’t wanna play with wiring. So what I got everything came ready to go and I just added some lights.

[@robbetz]

@@BasicFilmmaker Ok thanks. I ordered the same light off Amazon. I'll find out soon enough. Thanks again for the video. Can't wait to put it to use!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

👍👍👍

[@robbetz]

@@BasicFilmmaker Ended up having to go with different lights, but so far so good; I added a board to the back for stability and handles and will likely add barn doors that close around the front to add protection when they're not in use. Waiting on the green tube covers; will make a video documenting how I made them. Can I tag you in it?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Please do! Or just drop a link here to the video please. 👍

[@dondec]

Man, that was awesome. TY.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks again Don!

[@hbartholomae]

oh and do you have any alternative bulbs to choose from? seems that the ones i'm finding online are sold in cases of 30. i only need 8 right?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep. Eight. Look around. Their availability changes daily.

[@core4industries249]

Do you have recent links for where to buy the stuff? All the ones in the descriptions don't come up when you click on em.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I quit updating them. They came in Nd out every day and it was becoming a career in itself. Just gone or amazon or whatever and you find them. They’re just shop lights.

[@harddriverecordingandfilmsNY]

I just invested in everything on the list....Lowes only had 6500K but that's cool (pun intended). I have both lights about 10 feet away from the green screen and I'm still getting two big hot spots. I'll have to get creative with diffusing I guess

[@BasicFilmmaker]

It takes some tweaking around. I got good results at about 3-4 feet. The green screener app really makes all the difference. Always best to shot something, test the pull, and see if it works, otherwise you can chase your hot spot tail forever.:)

[@harddriverecordingandfilmsNY]

yeah, doing a lot of tweaking, but will try closer....but thinking about hooking them on the ceiling to have them horizontal. My green screen is flat paint on a wall, 12' x 8'. I make a demo once I get-r' right

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Love to see the demo and the setup when you get it. Thanks!

[@boompayo4478]

Great info Kevin, I have subscribed - thanks for what you do, I will utilize your info in my next vids!! Wosop!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Hey thanks so much!

[@packardjennings]

Great video, but the lights are gone. Shop lights are going all LED. They presumably flicker? How about an updated version of this with LED shop lights?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

In 2020, it's nearly as chea just to purchase LED lights, and they work fine.

[@packardjennings]

@@BasicFilmmaker Thanks - I definitely was looking at it, but I wasn't sure if regular LED tubes flicker.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Depends on the lights. I’m referring to buying already made LED lights...so cheap nowadays.

[@paul-thys]

Hey, great video. Your links are broken now, maybe worth updating?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yeah. It was becoming a career and I gave up. Google and you’ll find something. Thanks!

[@paul-thys]

@@BasicFilmmaker Haha, no worries.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks.

[@telluwut5674]

Hey, Kevin. Thanks for the information. The bulbs you mentioned don't seem to be available anymore, so I looked around a bit. What do you think about using GE Daylight T8 LED tubes instead? 1800lm and 120 CRI. 6500k, though. Is that too blue? I'll reply to this with a link to the GE product page. (They're available at Lowes)

[@telluwut5674]

www.gelighting.com/led-bulbs/g13/ge-led-daylight-32w-replacement-t8

[@BasicFilmmaker]

They should be fine. Really you're looking at having a smooth lit screen, rather than specific K values, although that could be a bit much. Search around and you can find GREEN tubes that fit over the lights, which REALLY makes all the difference. And yeah, I gave up on updating the light links, it was becoming a career for me as they seemed to change weekly. :)

[@telluwut5674]

@@BasicFilmmaker Thank you for the reply! Yeah, I can imagine the links change too often. So, you recommend a green tube? Am I mistaken or did you originally recommend magenta gel for the green screen?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

@@telluwut5674 The magenta gel would be placed on the hair light up and behind you. The hair light (or rim light) makes a nice light around you, looks good, and pulls you off the background more. For green screen, the magenta gel cancels out some of the green spill that is common when doing these, and makes pulling yourself out of the green easier. I haven't used these green tubes, but I HAVE used green lights which turned out awesome, same idea.

[@telluwut5674]

@@BasicFilmmaker Okay! Thank you for the info! Magenta for the hair light, and I'll give the green tubes a try for the green screen.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Earned a sub from me - great work!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Awesome, thank you!

[@bohitigaming]

great information, I was trying your links for the lights but they no longer work.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I almost made a career out of updating these links as they change a lot. Gave up!

[@bohitigaming]

Kevin - The Basic Filmmaker lol i understand do you happen to have the name or model of the lights?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

They don’t make them anymore. I think the lights were simply plug in shop lights with a built in ballast so they don’t flicker. Nowadays, I would think you could get LED lights for about the same price and less hassle.

[@dariorotafoto9918]

The link in broken...any way excellent idea

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks! I couldn't track the ever changing links anymore, and in 2020, LEDs work just as well.

[@mountainwhispervideo]

Do you still use these lights or have you gone with something else? Also would led lights be better now?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I use them when necessary. Yes, do your research - LED lights would work fine as long as it's consistent.

[@hamradio1017]

Could this be done by hanging 1 or 2 lights from the ceiling for a semi-permanent install for streaming?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I don't see why not. Make sure you test it before permanently fixing it.

[@kenmcdaniel1]

Is 5500k as good to use? Do I need a 4 light per bank set up with a 5'x7' green screen?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Hey Ken. 5500 is fine. 2/4 lights. Man, it really depends on your situation. Some have the screen 10 feet behind, some have enough spill form the talent lights. Start with what you think you need - you can always get more if needed.

[@kenmcdaniel1]

@@BasicFilmmaker Space is quite limited, 8 ft x 6 ft if I'm lucky.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Hopefully you can position the camera shooting down the 8 foot. I would start with the minimum, see if it works, then add as needed.

[@kenmcdaniel1]

@@BasicFilmmaker Your Lowes link doesn't work! Also, does it matter if the lights are fluorescent or LED?

[@NguyenVietDuc]

Great. Thank Kevin.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

You bet!

[@Rogerleesvideo]

With the newer LED light lights, do they work as well as the fluorescent lights?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep. This is an older video, and since then LEDs have dropped dramatically. I would check into already built LED lights like these and it may cost less than building it.

[@johnmarkharris]

I just purchased all the items in this video. FWIW as a "Prime" member the total came to $204.88 (for 2 lights)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

John Harris Unbelievable how these items have all of a sudden been "adjusted". The $50 shop light is now $70. The $3 bracket is now almost $5. And the lights? Are you kidding me?? Anyway, I put a link in the description of the video to the same lights at Lowes. A 2-pack (TWO!) is little bit over $9 (bit.ly/FLourescent5000k2PackLowes). They also sell the shop lights and brackets, and they do ship. You can also get these at Home Depot. OK, gotta say it again. Unbelievable.

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

Question: At 2:56 you mention 5 thousand K… but doesn’t K = 5000 I’m not a lighting guy at all so maybe K stands for Kelvin or some other word used for lighting guys. Please enlighten me (an obvious yet fun play on words). Thanks Steve

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Nice play on words. K is Kelvin. This video explains it in the first couple of minutes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZyuqnpvlJp9qqc

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

@@BasicFilmmaker Awesome… Thanks

[@leovardobarrios5741]

would led shop lights work? they seem to be at a lower price here so im wondering

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep. At the time I made this video, LED lights were super expensive.