Re: Some Gear Advice for a Small Set

I should have asked is this 1 camera or more?

You have may enough light with these 3 units. Try using the softbox 45 degrees to one side of camera and the lowel with a light diffusion from the oposite side of camera for back light and use the umbrella for fill if needed from between camera and softbox. Not sure what your back ground will be, but with puppets its really about proformance and not the envirnment or set, however a few fresnels would be nice for the BG. Some Arri 300/650 would do nicely.

This is basic and it works for what you have. I'm sure other pros here can give you more ideas and opinions to help. Very creative people here.

If you have a few bucks for lights then look into some small fresnels (650) AND SOME C-STANDS AND FLAGS to control these lights. And make sure your back light is up high enough to edge these puppets and it will make it easier to cut out of the camera lens.


OK someone eleses turn!!!!

Good Luck
Michael Palmer