would this work well for youtube videos? only would be able to use 2 the area is very small. Bulb suggestions as well read the bulbs arent too bright
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For the money, this is a good setup for YouTube videos. If the video only has one subject, putting two lights in each umbrella and getting them really close is plenty of light. It works like a beauty ring at that point. Good luck!
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Yes, I'd this lamp is good enough for that. Just a suggestion, tho. Use this bulb, it works a lot better than the others I've tried in terms of lighting and quality. It also makes this lamp prettier! Hope it helps: Triangle Bulbs T95035-6 5W E12 LED Candelabra Equivalent to 40W Incandescent Bulb, Chandelier Led Light Bulbs (6 Pack)
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If you need a lights buy one there are many available at any price point for $40 up. Or buy and big studio lights and stands. Search for "video light" on Amazon
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Look at the lumen rating for this item. You would have to use a LOT of them. I think they are best use as mood or accent lighting. You would be better off with a more triditonall light source for shop lighting in my opinion Look at some of the newer LED fixtures.
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I apologize for the delayed answer. I returned my unit because I didn't think the LEDs were bright enough to light the space I had in mind. I think the unit's LEDs, even if all were lit to yield white, would be washed out by the lights, unless perhaps the 60 watt lamps were quite far from the white wall. If you used only one of R-B-G sections of the Mega Bar, I think the color would show, but the color would be at least somewhat washed out, if not quite pale. Finally, I think the LED technology in this small package needs some growth and improvement, probably with brighter LEDs to begin with.
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Yes, that's exactly what I use it for. You need to be able to position the lights at least about 3-4 feet from your face, otherwise they will overexpose. As long as you have that room (and I managed it in a very small area - they only take up about 2-3 square feet each), it'll work!
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Yes it should be fine. I use it to illuminate my audio/visual equipment in a home theater room. It's bright enough but not obnoxious. Good luck
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Not enough. Its not the lumens you have to be concerned with but the fall off for distance. These produce very nice light but they are better for fill in on bottoms and middle of plants. Only hps and ml gives real source light. Sure, you could string up 20-30 in a small space, but at that point, your not saving any wattage and your bulb replacement cost is prohibitive. They last about 2-4 months. Check out some of the setups on utube. Good luck Bonnie.
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Dim lights. It works fine in my living room, circa 150 square feet, with one 100-watt bulb. The image was barely visible in my Sunday school classroom with a ceiling full of flourescent lights on. I had to turn the lights off and let the room just be lit by light coming in the windows. So no, I don't recommend it for use in a brightly-lit room. This projector appears to be intended to watch movies with lights out or dim more than to make business/classroom presentations. It's usable if you can dim the lights or turn them off, but not ideal.
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Hello, Terry, I utilize the camera to film my YouTube cooking show. It does seem to have a problem maximizing standard light sources (apartment lighting), which might impact your filming. I have personally struggled to get the light sensors to create bright video even when every light in the kitchen is on. On the plus side, the camera does produce high quality, very large image files. It works for YouTube, but how it would translate to a full blown filming depends on if you are utilizing industry lighting or shooting in bright sunlight. If so, it should work well. If you are going to film in low light or darkened outdoor conditions, you might want to search elsewhere. Hello, Terry, I utilize the camera to film my YouTube cooking show. It does seem to have a problem maximizing standard light sources (apartment lighting), which might impact your filming. I have personally struggled to get the light sensors to create bright video even when every light in the kitchen is on. On the plus side, the camera does produce high quality, very large image files. It works for YouTube, but how it would translate to a full blown filming depends on if you are utilizing industry lighting or shooting in bright sunlight. If so, it should work well. If you are going to film... » Read More Hello, Terry, I utilize the camera to film my YouTube cooking show. It does seem to have a problem maximizing standard light sources (apartment lighting), which might impact your filming. I have personally struggled to get the light sensors to create bright video even when every light in the kitchen is on. On the plus side, the camera does produce high quality, very large image files. It works for YouTube, but how it would translate to a full blown filming depends on if you are utilizing industry lighting or shooting in bright sunlight. If so, it should work well. If you are going to film in low light or darkened outdoor conditions, you might want to search elsewhere. « Show Less
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Brittan, The set up is good however I would get brighter bulbs. The bulbs are 45 watt and I don't think will be strong enough for watt you are trying to do especially since you are using steady light rather than strobes. Hope this helps
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I'm pretty sure you have to use magic. There are only three brightness levels per color so even if they mean 3 levels per color that's still not 120. Basically this bulb is fine for a kids room or night light (it's kinda bright for night light) or a splash of accent color and unlike other cheap LEDs the defusion cover does a good job of filtering the colors so they don't mix unlike a lot of others that have just bleed the colors together into a mess. It's a cheap LED but its a nice accent light if you don't need it to do anything fancy.
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Im not sure that these would be bright enough for makeup. They give a good light for video, but compared to a vanity light bar, that are not that bright. Plus their size might be prohibitive.
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I should give the ring light look. Haven't used it for that. Since it stays on constantly, it should be fine for video. But, for video you may want to buy the flat panel and attach it to a tripod or light stand or on-camera.
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Sue: According to the following Web site:http://www.compactflourescentbulbs.net/tag/photo/"Designed for our continuous video lighting: Approximate incandescent equivalent: 200 watts"I bought two to use in a digital camera copy stand: very bright light; did not fit in the stand's light fixtures. I wound up using one over my bathroom mirror. ____/om
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Probably not. We use it for "green screen" videos, but if I remember correctly, gym lights, for example, will shine through.
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I bought this to light up a green backdrop....The results are that these lights are VERY weak. They did light up the green screen enough to come out to do the job. Im sure their not exactly what you have in mind but they might be able to help. Note:I have not replaced the bulb to see if I can get brighter ones.Not sure if that will help.