Video Light ???

[scorpio_e]

I am wondering if anyone has done any shooting with a video light? They are small enough to mount on a light stand and even bounce from a reflector or umbrella. Am I crazy or would this work. Worse case they could help you focus in VERY low light or dark situations.
Any examples out there?

[jjmucker]

video lights are great and have used them a few times for weddings. ( lowel ID light )
here are some examples, though i havent tried boucing them or anything like that, with the Lowel ID Light its dimmable so its very flexible - not a cheap light though but well worth it

http://perfectexpressions.blogspot.com/2008/10/wedding-seminar-by-fabrizio-oliva.html

[Curtis N]

You're better off with flash.

[Yeager]

Chuck Arlund just did a write up on another forum about using video lights. He seems to love them since you can get a much more intimate look and soft light than a flash. I've also seem another photogs using them in a wedding setting during a reception to really control the light. But there are nice little LED flashlights you can get started with for about $30 before you make the plunge on something like a lowel.

[scorpio_e]

Thanks !!!! I think I would rather jump for the $30 flash light first *LOL* I think there is a lot pf potential in the video lights.
Below is a link to a Photographer who uses them for Weddings.

http://www.ladolceblog.com/2008/05/yervant-joe-buissink.html

I think you really have to keep an open mind when it comes to lighting alternatives;)

[Yeager]

Wait wait wait thought scorpio. You are referencing Buissink?! He's a master in his own right. I will be there one day! Mark my words!

Check out Chuck too. He does some amazing work.

[jjmucker]

You're better off with flash.


Personally i think both have their uses