crwdns2936637:0crwdne2936637:0 crwdns2853008:0crwdne2853008:0 crwdns2918746:0crwdne2918746:0

crwdns2933805:0crwdne2933805:0

crwdns2933797:0Nickcrwdnd2933797:0crwdne2933797:0

crwdns2936043:0crwdne2936043:0 crwdns2933505:0crwdne2933505:0 Nick

crwdns2933769:0crwdne2933769:0
crwdns2933771:0crwdne2933771:0
crwdns2933801:0crwdne2933801:0

crwdns2933807:0crwdne2933807:0

[title] Lighting setup
-[* icon_caution] ***Upcycling:*** Anything with a solid base that is flexible enough to modify. However, tripods ***which are cheaper to replace than fix from big box stores***, and ***[guide|115533|lamps which are broken and BER which can be taken apart and gutted|new_window=true]*** are best suited for this.
+[* icon_caution] ***One way you can get cost of things like light stands down is by upcycling items like tripods from big box stotes which cost too much to replace missing parts on.*** ***Other options include items like [guide|115533|gutting a lamp that is BER|new_window=true].***
[* black] ***Side lighting***
[* red] ***Tripod or light stands***: If you can find a pair of quality tripods, these can often be used as a makeshift light stand. ***High end tripods are not required, but nice to have.***
[* orange] ***Standing lamp:*** Space may be an issue due to base size but if you can make this work, a broken lamp can be used ***with the socket and cord removed***.
[* black] ***Edge cases***
[* yellow] ***Over the top:*** This method requires specific setup conditions which may not be feasible without a dedicated workspace. When it works, this will often result in light output that can turn 2 bulbs into 1 with a high lumen bulb (1,500-2,000+ lumens).
[* green] ***Side clamping: This works in a pinch, but is not recommended unless no other options have worked. Light placement options are often too limited, which tends to show in the final photo. Pick a better method first!***