Hi, I am planning on doing Youtube videos, showing me from the waist up or so, with a platform in front of me showing various products (computer hardware)
I have my camera, microphone, and green screen figured out already. Now I Just need to work on the lighting.
I have plenty of choices going to Sham Sui Po... So far, these LED arrays look like the best bet
They vary in price and size, with the cheaper ones going for around $400-500 HKD ($50 CAD or so). They use 7.2v, some are battery only (camcorder battery, some take AAs even) while others have a DC input. These have obscure Mandarin sounding names, and only come with a 1 week warranty though
They seem pretty bright, but I am wondering how much will be enough. I will be doing this in my living room, so if it's not bright out (like most of this month has been) I will have house lighting.
I want to keep the budget low, so I would just like to hear some feedback.. I am hoping 1 will be enough
I have some halogen desk lamps I can use for a small bit of extra lighting, such as illuminating the green screen (I hope)
I will definitely have to get one that allows me to change colour temp, because all my lighting is warm. If anyone has other thoughts, please let me know! What other things must I keep in mind? I imagine I should get one with a diffuser? Or is that not necessary for video?