I like to make videos.
One of the first things you’ll discover if you want to make videos, is that you’ll need a lot of light. Cameras love that stuff – but you’ll also find out fast that prebuilt light kits can get pricey fast.
In true Scrooge McDuck fashion, I found an amazing design online for a DIY CFL Light Strip that I built myself at a fraction of the cost! The original design was invented by Flaviu Leordeanu, and I followed his sparse pictureless directions to build my own.
Because I love you folks – I’ve created a video tutorial that breaks down the process in an easy to follow and more engaging video format! I even shot today’s episode WITH that CFL light strip!
TOOLS NEEDED
Power Drill
A modestly sized drill bit made for drilling through metal
Pliers with wire cutters
SUPPLIES
Light Stand (18$ at Ebay)
Adorama Universal Swivel Holder (15$)
½” by 12” eye bolt
Frame hanging wire
Utilitech 10 outlet surge protector (25$)
Outlet-to-Lamp converters (1.50$ish per converter http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RN18GK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=diy0c-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000RN18GK )
Check out Flaviu Leordeanu’s original Blog Post:
http://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-build-a-sweet-and-simple-cfl-strip-light
As always – if you like the music, please visit the links where you can download their music for free and comment on their work!
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