using photography spotlights in the living room?

[adassus]

I was thinking of buying a spotlight lamp to put in the living room instead of a regular floor lamp.






Most of those are pretty expensive though. I was thinking of buying real photography lighting instead to put in the living room since the real stuff turns out to be much cheaper. Anyone has any experience using real photography lighting kits in the living room? Would it be too bright?



That's a real lighting kit including 3 spotlights for only 200$.

Any thoughts?

[Jimbobs]

Just one thought: this is a PHOTOGRAPHY forum and not a DECORATING forum.

[adassus]

Your point? I'm asking a question to people that are most likely to know the answer.

I'm asking if lighting kits normally used for PHOTOGRAPHY can be used as everyday lamps if some adjustments are made like bulb wattage and such.

[lpsaad]

I was thinking of buying a spotlight lamp to put in the living room instead of a regular floor lamp.






Most of those are pretty expensive though. I was thinking of buying real photography lighting instead to put in the living room since the real stuff turns out to be much cheaper. Anyone has any experience using real photography lighting kits in the living room? Would it be too bright?



That's a real lighting kit including 3 spotlights for only 200$.

Any thoughts?

Where can you get that kit for $200? I'd be interested!

[Jimbobs]

Your point? I'm asking a question to people that are most likely to know the answer.

I'm asking if lighting kits normally used for PHOTOGRAPHY can be used as everyday lamps if some adjustments are made like bulb wattage and such.

My point is that lights used for photography are designed for flash or relatively short duration use. I think you might be better off looking for lighting used for film or video or theatre.

[jason9945]

Might get a little bit hot. and expensive.

[shutterbug]

The halogen bulbs for these things are typically minimum 250W. They also burn hot and die fast. Would not recommend to use for everyday lighting
unless you have money to burn.

[adassus]

The halogen bulbs for these things are typically minimum 250W. They also burn hot and die fast. Would not recommend to use for everyday lighting
unless you have money to burn.

That pretty much answers my question. I was hoping to be able to use regular 40W halogen bulbs for these things.

That lighting kit can be found on TubeTape.net

[googoo]

Might get a little bit hot.

That's exactly why they call them "hot lights"

Brent

[Chocolinx]

Instead of spending 100s of dollars, you could start with making these:



I use these for film and photos, and they work great. And best of all RFD cheap. They're height adjustable, easy to transport, and perfect for studio use. Only downside is that, you need to let the energy saving bulbs heat up for a minute or two, but honestly, that isn't much waiting time at all.

[Raead]

whoever seating next to a 500+ watt heat lamp will either melt their makeup off the face or have their Axe hair gel catch in flame...

[chino]

whoever seating next to a 500+ watt heat lamp will either melt their makeup off the face or have their Axe hair gel catch in flame...

buwhaahhaa...


Best answer of the today!!!

[dealCker]

Instead of spending 100s of dollars, you could start with making these:



I use these for film and photos, and they work great. And best of all RFD cheap. They're height adjustable, easy to transport, and perfect for studio use. Only downside is that, you need to let the energy saving bulbs heat up for a minute or two, but honestly, that isn't much waiting time at all.

I think OP wanted something a bit more 'fashionable'

But, Wow! look at all the pvc tubes!

A couple of questions, what do you have wrapped around the lamp for diffusion?
and where did you get the instructions to make the hand held dslr holder in the background and does it work well for you?

[spiralspirit]

looks like trace paper.

Anyways, I was looking for some lights for my living room. I was thinking I could buy some of those spotlights they use to light up the sky at big events, and then replace the light bulbs with 15w fluorescents. something like this: light

What do you think, guys?

[Chocolinx]

I think OP wanted something a bit more 'fashionable'

But, Wow! look at all the pvc tubes!

A couple of questions, what do you have wrapped around the lamp for diffusion?
and where did you get the instructions to make the hand held dslr holder in the background and does it work well for you?

http://www.youtube.com/user/thefrugalfilmmaker

This guy has some really cool PVC DIY stuff

For diffusion I used wax paper or cookie sheet. It's made to go in an oven so I'm 100% sure it won't catch fire LOL But it works pretty well, since it's transparent.

And the Camera Stabilizer works great! With proper technique you can do some really fancy stuff.