Down & Dirty Lighting Kit

For less than $100, we went to Home Depot and made an effective video lighting kit for shooting an interview.

The equipment list:

Home Depot:

(x3) Clip Lights - $9 ea
(x3) Daylight Color CFL Bulbs (buy different wattage options for flexibility) - $2.75 ea
(x3) Spring Clips - $2 ea
(x3) 12ft Extension Cords - $2.50 ea
(x1) Package of Clothespins - $2.50 ea

Amazon:

If you want to save a trip to Home Depot, here are Amazon alternatives:

(x3) Light Stands - $15 ea
(x2) Rosco Diffusion Material - $7 ea
(x3) Scoop Lights
(x3) CFL Bulbs (note: look for daylight balanced "High-CRI" or "Full Spectrum" bulbs)
(x3) Spring Clips
(x3) 12ft Extension Cords
(x1) Package of Clothespins

How did you build your first lighting kit? What are your favorite lighting techniques and tricks?

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