What kind of professional studio lighting is best for makeup videos?

Question

Isn't there like soft light, day light, ect lighting
?
I want one like this
http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Lighting-Stands-softbox-9026S3/dp/B0050K3DW2/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1330058830&sr=8-10
but to make makeup videos with like alot of the girls use.
Which lighting would be the best to film with, and are they hard to assemble?
thanks! :_

Answer 1

Professional studio lighting costs thousands of dollars...

Answer 2

Hello, Your choice of lighting depends greatly on what you are actually filming. Lighting effects mood in a great way. Say you want something it to look neutral, the best form of lighting you could go for is a 3 point set up. You'll need three soft-boxes, one on the left of the camera facing your actor, one right of the camera and one directly above the actor. This will give you a simple look with little shadows. If it is greenscreen, or you just want your background well lit, go for a similar layout but add another two additional lights left and right shining directly onto the screen. If, however, you want it to look more comfortable and warming, add some yellow and red lights to the mix, keeping the soft-boxes. To make it more hostile, take away the soft-boxes and the shadows will become sharper and less comfortable for the audience.

Answer 3

I just use a clamp light that I got from Lowes. I have it clamped on top of a tripod and point it right in front of me! :) Check this out for an idea of what I use....this is not Me...but this is who I got the idea from! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg3RA7X5WDE







www.youtube.com/user/mskimikiwi