DIY Video Light (800-watt-equivalent for $86)
Intro: DIY Video Light (800-watt-equivalent for $86)
Griffin builds a powerful, DIY video light for $86, using hardware store parts, and eight 100-watt-equivalent compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs. Also discussed: three-point lighting and color temperature / white balance.
Light output: 12,800 lumens, or 13 incandescent bulbs worth of power, but uses only 184 actual watts
Color temperature: 5,000 degrees Kelvin (often called "daylight")
Power consumption: draws 3.2 amps
Light output: 12,800 lumens, or 13 incandescent bulbs worth of power, but uses only 184 actual watts
Color temperature: 5,000 degrees Kelvin (often called "daylight")
Power consumption: draws 3.2 amps
33 Comments
indianapenguin 8 years ago
Would this be an equivalent for those of us without any wiring experience?
http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Quality-Socket-Adapter-AGG882-/dp/B0091HO0FY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452638955&sr=8-2&keywords=flourescent+light+photography
jorge talamantes 7 years ago
yes and no, i had bought those lighbulbs and they saw 45w but the light intensity its like 23w, the socket base works good you just need better lightbulbs...
griffinity 8 years ago
Yeah, that product looks lovely, and nicely priced!
jgderuvo 8 years ago
MarioD8 8 years ago
Can i add a dimmer to this project? or i need to buy specific bulbs ?
ABOBEGRa 9 years ago
hello >> nice diy
but where is the links to buy it :)
i from saudi arebia and we dont have this things
thanx
SalterNet 9 years ago
Could you do the same effect with a power strip, socket adapters and splitters?
Oh MyD 9 years ago
one more question. While at Home Depot and aced about the 12 gauge wire I ended up with solid copper 600 volt. can that be used as well?
Oh MyD 9 years ago
Thanks for the video!! I'm having a hard time finding the exact AC cable you are using. The folks at home depot pointed be in the wrong direction using your name "bare AC cable". This was after a long blank stare. Is there another name this cable goes by? Or can you direct me to a different place to get it?
griffinity 9 years ago
You want an AC power cable with a three-pronged plug on one side, and bare wires on the other side. Tell them you're building your own light, and you need to plug it into the wall.
Oh MyD 9 years ago
Thank you! That helps a lot. Excited to build it!
speaking12 9 years ago
This is a great light set! I assume this is your key; are the other two lights in the video what you use to complete the other two points? Also I would like to know what size cfl you'd recommend for a 500W softbox; the photofloods can turn an interior set into a sweatbox. Thanks
pmuehlhauser 11 years ago
griffinity 11 years ago
kwaku2814 9 years ago
how many lights can the goal zero escape 150 power I built 3 lights from your build
griffinity 9 years ago
The "150" means 150 watt hours, so if your light uses 176 watts (8*22-watt bulbs), one light will last for 51 minutes. Three lights would last 17 minutes.
bakerture 10 years ago
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THANKS FOR THE WRITE UP...Love it!
dcyr 11 years ago
griffinity 11 years ago
jakehuitt1 10 years ago
Please link all of the things you bought online. I am trying but can get this for under $150.