Lighting

Here is a list of lighting gear I used on a daily basis. Most of these lights are fairly affordable and give you a lot of flexibility.

My goal with lighting is to start with a powerful source and control and modify the light from there. This is why I love the Alzo 3000 lights which give me a TON of output and allow me to diffuse and bounce without underexposing.

Check out some of my lighting reviews and tutorials:

Categories

Lights
Modifiers and Controls
Stands
Grip Gear

Lights

Alzo 3000 LED Lights

Alzo 3000 LED Videos

I use several Alzo 3000 lights on my projects and really love them. The output is impressive and allows me to diffuse and bounce light to create beautiful soft light.

Product Highlights:

9000 LUX at 1 m (3 feet) – Equivalent to an Incandescent 1000 or HID 200
Daylight color temperature 5300K (+- 200K)
Flicker Free Dimming produces continuous light output suitable for very high frame rate video
Includes removable 8″ PAR reflector, 8″ diffuser & umbrella mount
LED bulb life is very long at about 50,000 hours full power
Internal cooling fan emits <5db of noise at front of light
In-line power switch on cord
Dimmable in 5 – 1/2 f-stop steps
Universal power 120-240 volts 50-60 HZ
Power Consumption (full power) = 100 watt

TorchLED

Product Highlights:

200W Equivalent Light Output
22W Max Power Draw
3000K-6000K Color Temperature Range
Dimmer (5-100%)
Swivel Hot-Shoe Mount
Snap-On Filter Holder & Diffusion Gel
Powertap Cable

Amazon | B&H

Octacool Lights

Product Highlights:

9x 28W Lamps
For Still Photo or Video
Daylight Balance: 5000 – 5500K
5/8″ Stand Mount
12,600 Lumens @ 3.3 Feet

Read Caleb’s review.

Light Modifiers

List of gear I use to modify light and control light.

5 in 1 Reflector

One of the cheapest and most versatile lighting control tools you’ll ever buy.

43″ 110CM 5 in 1 Collapsible Multi Disc Light Reflector
Translucent, silver, gold, white, and black
This reflector fits any standard reflector holders

Light Stands

C-Stand (Sliding Base)

Product Highlights

Sliding Leg for Uneven Terrain
2 Section Riser
Sturdy Chrome Steel Construction
Easy to Stabilize
Legs Fold Flat
40″ Extension w/ Attached Grip Head
2.5″ Grip Head
5/8″ Top Stud

C-Stand (Turtle Base)

Product Highlights

Detachable Base
Twist & Release Locking Legs
40″ Riser
Stand Load Capacity: 22 lb
40″ Grip Arm with Attached 2.5″ Head
2.5″ Grip Head
5/8″ Top Stud

TT-300 (Seen in video)

TT-100 Table Top Tripod $35

Includes Mini Ballhead
All Aluminum Construction
Supports Loads Up to 6 lb
Only 7.5 Closed Height
Standard 1/4 20 Mounting Screw

Impact 3′ Two Section Back Light Stand $25

Base, Riser
Maximum Height of 3 Inchs
5/8 Stud w/Reversible 1/4-20 & 3/8 Threads

Impact 48″ LS-K4 Micro Stand $60

Black Anodized Aluminum Construction
Load Capacity: 4 lb
4 Sections, 3 Risers
Minimum Height: 17.5
Folded Length: 16
1/4-20 Removable Threaded Top Stud

Impact LS-RL 7 7.2′ Reverse Legs Light Stand $45

Lightweight Aluminum Construction
5 Sections, 4 Risers
Folds Down to Only 18.9
5/8 Top Stud with 3/8-16 Screw
Includes 3/8 to 1/4-20 Adapter
Weighs only 2.2 lb

Impact 6′ Stand $20

Minimum Height 26.3 (66.6 cm)
Maximum Height 6 (1.8 m)
Closed Length 26.3 (66.6 cm)
Footprint Diameter 30 (76 cm)
Weight 1.8 lb (820 g)
Maximum Load 4 lb (1.8 kg)
Attachment Size 5/8 stud with 1/4-20 thread
Accepts Wheels Yes
Air Cushioned No

Impact 9.5′ Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand $40

Three Sections
5/8 Stud with 1/4-20 Threaded Top
Air-Cushioned

Grip Gear

Various grip gear and accessories I use around set. I have a grip gear video where I talk about all of this stuff in detail.

Gear Index