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Intermatic T101 24 Hour Dial Timer $42.95 This heavy duty mechanical time switch is designed for industrial, commercial and residential applications. The high horsepower rating is ideal for loads up to 40 amps resistive from 120-volts providing direct 24 hour time switch control of most loads. All Models Are Equipped With: One "ON" And One "OFF" Tripper 1 Circuit Standard On/Off Single Pole Single Throw 40 Amps, 4000 Watt Capacity, 120 Vo...

Ameriwood 9129 Wardrobe Armoire, Oak $448.49 Finish :Oak Large hanging storage area behind double doors Large upper and lower shelf storage area Threeadjustable shelves behind right door Threespacious drawers for extra storage One year limited warranty...

Low Buffet Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Antique Black ...

Lightning Jack [VHS] $4.88 Paul Hogan, better known as Crocodile Dundee from the popular film series, takes on a new character. He's an outlaw named Lightning Jack Kane who's quick on the draw but not terribly bright. Jack's gang gets wiped out, leaving him to continue his bank robbing career alone... until, by chance, he takes hostage a young mute (Cuba Gooding Jr.) who decides he'd rather team up with Jack than be a put-...

Tesla: Master of Lightning [VHS] $14.95 ...

Chain Lightning [VHS] $19.98 Matt Brennan knows how to open eyes to the potential of the experimental jet, the JA-3. He'll pilot it from Nome over the North Pole to Washington DC and land it on the Pentagon's lap. The distance is beyond the JA-3's tested range. Nor can the craft provide the pressurization needed for flight at 80,000 feet. But Brennan has some modifications in mind. And the courage to put them to the test. H...

Bayco K-100 150-Foot Cord Reel $6.67 150', Orange, Cord Storage Reel With Stand, Heavy Duty Impact Resistant Plastic, Holds Up To 150' 16/3 Or 125' 14/3 SJT Cord....

TerraLUX TLE-6EXB MiniStar5 140 Lumens, Led Conversion Kit for 2-3 Cell C&D MagLites $23.96 MiniStar 5:Kit is for 2 and 3 cell C&D MaglitesAmazingly brilliant light even when batteries are low140 lumensBatteries last 6 times longer than with incadescentWon't burn out virtually unbreakable...

Honeywell Econoswitch RPLS740B 7-Day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch for Lights and Motors $35.89 The Honeywell RPLS740B 7-Day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch for Lights and Motors helps you save money by ensuring that your lights come on only when you need them. This unit works with incandescent, halogen, and fluorescent lighting, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use. It also works with ceiling fans, bathroom fans, pond pumps, and pool pumps. Featuring three operating modes and sev...

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Single-Disc Edition) $9.25 Chipmunk singing sensations Alvin, Simon and Theodore are back for an encore in this hilarious ?squeakquel? packed with more action and more nutty fun for the whole family! When a concert mishap lands Dave in the hospital, the Chipmunks take a break from superstardom and enroll in school to fit in with kids their age. But they soon face some stiff competition when they meet the Chipettes ? a beaut...

Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief $6.81 Modern and mythical worlds collide in this thunderous fantasy-adventure starring Pierce Brosnan, Kevin McKidd and Uma Thurman as you’ve never seen them before! Percy Jackson is no ordinary teenager...he’s just learned he’s the son of Poseidon and is accused of stealing Zeus’ ­lightning bolt – the most powerful weapon ever created! With storm clouds brewing, Percy ...

An Officer and a Gentleman (Special Collector's Edition) $6.78 This romantic blockbuster will "lift you up where you belong." Richard Gere is a loner who enrolls in a Naval aviation training program where he butts heads with a tough drill instructor (Louis Gossett, Jr. in an Oscar-winning supporting role) while falling in love with a working class local girl (Debra Winger). With David Keith, Lisa Blount, Lisa Eilbacher, and Robert Loggia. 124 min. Widescreen;...

Philips Hf3470/60 Wake-up Light, White $67.88 MAS HF3470-60 WAKE UP LIGHT...

First Alert PIR725 Compact Fluorescent Bulb Compatible Motion Sensing Socket $18.81 HANDS-FREE LIGHT AUTOMATICALLY TURNS LIGHT ON WHEN ENTERING & OFF AFTER EXITING THE ROOM INSTALLS INTO EXISTING LIGHT SOCKETSENSES MOVEMENT IN ALL DIRECTIONS IN DAY & NIGHTTIME CONDITIONS360 /12-FT RADIUSCOMPATIBLE WITH INCANDESCENT & FLUORESCENT BULBS IDEAL FOR USE IN LAUNDRY ROOM GARAGE BASEMENT ATTIC STAIRWAYS UTILITY ROOMS & WALK-IN CLOSETSUPC : 029054001115Shipping Dimensions : 8.00in X 6.10i...

Rayovac Platinum Pre-Charged NiMH AA Size Batteries, 4 Count $4.95 4 pack. ''AA'' platinum rechargeable batteries are pre charged and ready to use right out of the package. Platinum batteries maintain their charge 3 times longer than standard rechargeables when not in use. Takes up to 16 times more digital pictures than lithium after 35 charges, and 4 times more digital pictures than standard alkaline batteries. Platinum batteries won't loose their charge capacit...

Logitech HD Webcam C310 $29.00 HD Video calling and video capture (1280 X 720 pixels) with remended system Built-in mic with Logitech RightSound technology Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certifiedUniversal clip fits laptops LCD or CRT monitors Up to 5MP photos1-click Facebook and YouTube HD-uploadLogitech Video Effects fun filters Magix photo and video editing Works with Windows XP Vista or 7 5' cable...

Mini Sound Activation Starry Effects Laser Star Projector $21.99 After being connected with Power and switched on,The Red and Green Laser Will emit numbers of Stars, Which Make You Feel Like Walking in The Sky. The Effect of the stars can Rotate Automatically (Speed Adjustable). When being Switched to Voice Activated Mode (Controlled by The Music Speed and Volume), It will Give Users a Fantastic and Moving Atmosphere. Voice Controlled Strobe: The Strobe Spee...

Laser Star $76.99 Now kids can wish upon lots of stars when they transform an ordinary bedroom into their own private star-filled universe. Two built-in precision glass lenses, plus a green laser and holographic technology create thousands of stars and an amazing light show. The coolest most amazing light show you will see anywhere! Laser Star creates thousand of stars with or without cloud formations. AC adapter i...

Blue Microphones Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter/Mic Preamp $59.00 Why should you bother with a bulky interface, when all you want to do is plug a single microphone into your computer? With a Blue Icicle in your arsenal, you can turn any microphone into a totally streamlined, USB-ready recording device. Instead of lugging around some fancy rack and a bunch of outboard gear, just toss an Icicle and a mic in your laptop bag, and take your studio straight to the sou...

Neewer 110CM 43 5-in-1 Collapsible Multi-Disc Light Reflector $12.98 This 5 in 1 collapsible reflector disc Comes with translucent, silver, gold, white, and black five most popular surfaces. Packs into a zip packet. Folds into 12" carry pouch for easy to carry, durable and flexible steel spring frame insures easy spreading and closing. This reflector fits any standard reflector holders....

Sennheiser RS120 Over-Ear 900MHz Wireless RF Headphones with Charging Cradle $85.00 SENNHEISER RS120 -- Now you can enjoy complete freedom of movement when listening to music or using your computer! This open, supra-aural wireless RF ( Radio Frequency ) headphone system delivers transparent, balanced sound with outstanding bass response. Transmitter can be wall mounted Very lightweight headphones, extremely comfortable to wear Frequency response - 22Hz - 19500Hz Rechar...

Alienware M18x AM18X-8409BAA 18.4 Notebook PC Bundle - Includes M18x AM18X-8409BAA 18.4 Notebook PC and Alienware Orion M18x Ballistic Nylon 18.4 Black Laptop Backpack (ScanFast) Bundle Includes:M18x AM18X-8409BAA 18.4 Notebook PCAlienware Orion M18x Ballistic Nylon 18.4 Black Laptop Backpack (ScanFast)Reduce the Online Population Devastating powerPrimed to massacre all marauders with high-powered desktop performance in a portable package Bigger is betterRevel in the incredibly immersive universe created by the fantastic 18.4 1080P HD display Jaw-dropping detailEnjoy every...

Lightning Reaction Reloaded - Shocking Game $19.99 Lose most games, it hurts your feelings. Lose THIS game, it REALLY hurts. Here's how Lightning Reaction works -- Anywhere from two to four people can play at once. You remove a handle from the base and get ready. When you press the button in the center, a red light pulses and suspenseful music plays. As soon as the red light turns green, you press the red trigger button as quickly as possible. If ...

Fascinations Magic Jellyfish with LED Lights - 110v $27.37 This mesmerizing Jellyfish Aquarium will create tranquility and serenity to any room! Watch the realistic-looking fake jellyfish beautifully glide and swim in deep sea illumination. Multi-colored LED lighting gives this magical fake jellyfish aquarium a truly calming effect. Measures 9.7" L x 7.3" W x 2.5" D....

Intermatic T101 24 Hour Dial Timer $42.95 This heavy duty mechanical time switch is designed for industrial, commercial and residential applications. The high horsepower rating is ideal for loads up to 40 amps resistive from 120-volts providing direct 24 hour time switch control of most loads. All Models Are Equipped With: One "ON" And One "OFF" Tripper 1 Circuit Standard On/Off Single Pole Single Throw 40 Amps, 4000 Watt Capacity, 120 Vo...

Ameriwood 9129 Wardrobe Armoire, Oak $448.49 Finish :Oak Large hanging storage area behind double doors Large upper and lower shelf storage area Threeadjustable shelves behind right door Threespacious drawers for extra storage One year limited warranty...

Low Buffet Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Antique Black ...

Lightning Jack [VHS] $4.88 Paul Hogan, better known as Crocodile Dundee from the popular film series, takes on a new character. He's an outlaw named Lightning Jack Kane who's quick on the draw but not terribly bright. Jack's gang gets wiped out, leaving him to continue his bank robbing career alone... until, by chance, he takes hostage a young mute (Cuba Gooding Jr.) who decides he'd rather team up with Jack than be a put-...

Tesla: Master of Lightning [VHS] $14.95 ...

Chain Lightning [VHS] $19.98 Matt Brennan knows how to open eyes to the potential of the experimental jet, the JA-3. He'll pilot it from Nome over the North Pole to Washington DC and land it on the Pentagon's lap. The distance is beyond the JA-3's tested range. Nor can the craft provide the pressurization needed for flight at 80,000 feet. But Brennan has some modifications in mind. And the courage to put them to the test. H...

Bayco K-100 150-Foot Cord Reel $6.67 150', Orange, Cord Storage Reel With Stand, Heavy Duty Impact Resistant Plastic, Holds Up To 150' 16/3 Or 125' 14/3 SJT Cord....

TerraLUX TLE-6EXB MiniStar5 140 Lumens, Led Conversion Kit for 2-3 Cell C&D MagLites $23.96 MiniStar 5:Kit is for 2 and 3 cell C&D MaglitesAmazingly brilliant light even when batteries are low140 lumensBatteries last 6 times longer than with incadescentWon't burn out virtually unbreakable...

Home & Away Digital Video Monitor $174.95 For today’s tech-savvy and value-seeking Mom, The First Years introduces its first-ever audio/video baby monitor. Loaded with innovative features, what makes this monitor truly exceptional is its easy PC connectivity with Skype-ready connection. Requiring no additional subscriptions or purchases, Mom can use Skype to view and even talk to baby from any computer with internet anywhere in the world. Also, while connected to the computer Mom can remotely take pictures and record video of baby. Complete with a 3.5”color display, it provides a secure digital transmission with a 650 ft range for reassurance from a distance. Features: Skype ready so you can connect to baby while away or let grandparents check in 3.5 inch lcd screen gives you a large viewing area to see the nursery Take pictures, video and even talk back to your baby Rechargeable, Nightlight 650 Foot Range

Summer Infant Day & Night Baby Video Monitor $119.95 Summer Infant offers you an affordable video monitor that allows you to see and hear your baby day and night on a 5" black and white screen. Stylish aesthetics fit with today's home décor and has all of the features you want. Features: Large, 5” B&W picture display with night vision 900 MHz technology for superior clarity and 350’ range Video on/off button for nighttime convenience LED sound lights to see and hear baby’s every sound Two channel selection to minimize interference 02760 extra camera

JAMIRO Blanket by Missoni Home $532 The line between beauty and comfort is blurred (literally) with the Missoni Home JAMIRO Blanket. Even without touching it, the soft, blurred edges of the stripes hint at the blanket's actual tactile softness. Made out of 100% wool, it is available in two intricately-striped color patterns and two sizes. Missoni Home collection features a range of products from high-end home linens and rugs to furnishing, accessories and lighting. Missoni Home's leading trends boast an exceptional and unique graphic approach to color and pattern designed to complement today's top fashion brands. The Missoni Home JAMIRO Blanket is available with the following: Details:100% woolStriped patternOptions:Color: Grey Blue-Black-Orange, or Red and Brown (shown).Size: 63 x 83, or 94 x 83.Shipping: This product ships in approximately 6-8 weeks.

HUSKY Throw by Missoni Home $435 The Missoni Home HUSKY Throw is the warm, colorful way to keep chilly air at bay. Made out of 100% wool, the weave is supremely soft and cozy. HUSKY also has great aesthetic value as a decorative throw, with a unique blended plaid pattern available in three rich, earthy color palettes. Missoni Home collection features a range of products from high-end home linens and rugs to furnishing, accessories and lighting. Missoni Home's leading trends boast an exceptional and unique graphic approach to color and pattern designed to complement today's top fashion brands. The Missoni Home HUSKY Throw is available with the following: Details:100% WoolPlaid patternOptions:Color: Earth Brown-Grey-Green, Orange-Black-Grey, or Pink-Red-Black (shown).Shipping: This product ships in approximately 1-2 days. Dimensions: Item: Length 75 In., Width 51 In.

JOSH Throw by Missoni Home $445 As lovely to look at as it is to use, the cozy Missoni Home JOSH Throw features both black-and-white and vibrantly colored stripes. Made out of a soft wool/polyamide blend, the striped pattern has a pleasant ribbed texture. The blanket is woven so that the pattern is carried through seamlessly into the fringed edges. Available in two colors. Missoni Home collection features a range of products from high-end home linens and rugs to furnishing, accessories and lighting. Missoni Home's leading trends boast an exceptional and unique graphic approach to color and pattern designed to complement today's top fashion brands. The Missoni Home JOSH Throw is available with the following: Details:80% wool and 20% polyamideStriped patternOptions:Color: Light Blue-Purple-Green (shown), or Tan-Light Blue-Grey.Shipping: This product ships in approximately 6-8 weeks. Dimensions: Item: Length 75 In., Width 45 In.

FUNNY Blanket by Missoni Home $955 Comfortable and bright, the Missoni Home FUNNY Blanket will elicit a smile from whoever uses it. Made out of 100% wool, it is supremely soft and cuddly. More than that, the boldly striped pattern (available in three color palettes) makes the blanket a beautiful decorative accent that will complement and enhance any color scheme. Missoni Home collection features a range of products from high-end home linens and rugs to furnishing, accessories and lighting. Missoni Home's leading trends boast an exceptional and unique graphic approach to color and pattern designed to complement today's top fashion brands. The Missoni Home FUNNY Blanket is available with the following: Details:100% woolStriped patternOptions:Color: Bright Blue-Green-White, Orange-Pink-Cream (shown), or Tan-Brown-Grey.Shipping: This product ships in approximately 6-8 weeks. Dimensions: Item: Length 94 In., Width 83 In.

ERODE Throw by Missoni Home $455 The Missoni Home ERODE Throw is the soft, colorful way to keep warm. Made out of a wool/polyamide blend, this blanket comes in a striped pattern available in three distinct color palettes. As a bright decorative accent, drape over the back of the sofa or keep at the end of the bed. Coordinates with the ERODE Cushion. Missoni Home collection features a range of products from high-end home linens and rugs to furnishing, accessories and lighting. Missoni Home's leading trends boast an exceptional and unique graphic approach to color and pattern designed to complement today's top fashion brands. The Missoni Home ERODE Throw is available with the following: Details:87% Wool and 13% polyamideStriped patternOptions:Color: Blue-Green-Black, Orange-Pink-Blue (shown), or Tan-Grey-Brown.Shipping: This product ships in approximately 1-2 days. Dimensions: Item: Length 75 In., Width 51 In.

Lighting for Video-Lesson One

Artistic lighting can be the perfect mood creator and emotion enhancer. Notice how even game shows like Who Wants to be a Millionaire? feature dramatic lighting? That’s not an accident. In fact, lighting that incredible takes a lot of work and costs a lot of money.

Aren’t you on the edge of your seat every time Millionaire introduces a new contestant with the intense backlighting and reverberating BONG!? All that fanfare makes the audience think God Almighty is about to come strolling out. Nope, just another housewife from New Jersey who loves the show.

I was convinced one of the reasons for Millionaire’s massive success was because it was the first game show to add lighting techniques usually reserved for a horror flick.

The more stark and shadowy the light, the scarier your Halloween video will be. Dark shadows created by low-angled, intense, direct lighting is one of the first things you’ll ever learn about lighting for film and video production if you go to film school.

If you’re not real picky, dark, shadowy, spooky effects are easy to create. It helps to have professional lighting equipment but today’s cameras are so adept in low light situations that a standard 25 watt light bulb stuck in a cheap lamp without the shade can be used to good effect.

One of the most basic things to learn about lighting for video is to realize the difference between two types of light.

1. Directional

2. Diffused

Directional light is harsh. It creates deep shadows. Outside on a bright sunny day is a good example of directional light.

Diffused light is like being outside on an overcast day. If the sky is completely cloudy, the clouds act just like a diffusion gel used by a professional photographer. The sunlight bounces around in all the clouds and the result is diffused, shadow less light.

Diffused and directional light create completely different effects and therefore have totally different uses when lighting for video.

For a more technical explanation of diffused and direct lighting, think back to high school physics. Light always travels in a straight line. Turn on a flashlight and the beam goes straight, it doesn’t curve around the building. In order to get the light on the side of the building, you’d have to move your flashlight or else bounce the light coming off the flashlight.

Diffused light happens when light is restricted by something which causes it to change directions, bounce, if you will. Clouds cause the rays of the sun to bounce around in every direction which makes the light look soft and diffused. Essentially, the clouds make the light seem like it’s coming from a million different sources and not just one, blinding source. A professional photographer uses many things to create diffused light from directional light.

Have you ever wondered why most light bulbs are painted white inside the glass? The white paint acts to diffuse the light, just like clouds. Diffused light is more pleasing to the eye. On top of light bulbs being painted, people further the diffusion process by adding lamp shades.

One blinding light source like the sun outside can not only be irritating, it makes you look ugly in pictures. Quality pictures of faces are always diffused light unless the face is Freddy Krueger.

On an overcast day, the light is diffused and soft. Almost no shadows are seen except perhaps some faint ones with fuzzy edges. This is why most video producers would prefer to shoot outdoors when it’s cloudy. Diffused light simply looks better is almost all situations.

If you’re shooting inside, most professional photographers go to the effort of creating diffused light, not directional. Lighting manufactures have invented lots of simple gadgets to make professional photographic lights mimic this cloud effect. Silver and black umbrellas, diffusion cloths and gels, reflectors and bouncers. Professional lighting equipment is fun if you have the budget for it.

The act of diffusing your light does decrease your intensity however. Some people argue that painting the inside of light bulbs white just wastes money since your burning 50 watts but only getting the light intensity of a 40 watt bulb. However the majority of people are willing to waste a bit of energy in order to get a more eye-pleasing effect. When you’re taking professional quality pictures, it becomes critical.

If you want diffused light but don’t have an expensive soft box, simply point your light source toward the ceiling or wall and “bounce” it. Never point the light directly at your subjects. A white ceiling or wall is the most evenly reflective and so works best. If your walls and ceiling are black, you can tape white poster board to your wall and bounce it against that.

(Don’t get it too close to the poster board with your lights though, because fire is truly an issue. Lights get hot! Be careful when you handle them. I always tried to turn my lights off for at least ten minutes before touching the fixtures.)

Bouncing your light against walls and ceilings does wonders to create a bright, diffused look that looks nice on video. Unless you purposely want a spooky, dramatic look with lots of shadows, no doubt diffused light is the look you need.

Is 150 to 250 Watt seconds enough for a small home studio.?

I am considering purchasing storbes for a small home portrait studio. I have a great deal of constant lights I use for video work however I am not sure how the wattage of my constant lights is compared to watt seconds. I have found several studio kits of fair price that offer 150 up to 250 watt seconds. Is this a good amount of power? Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the good advice. I should have also asked for any affordable strobe options that are decent as well.

That is actually a pretty small amount of power for strobes, but it will work for you as long as your home studio does in fact remain SMALL. You will only be able to take photos of one person at a time, and even then will probably have to use a fairly large aperture such as 2.8 or 3.5.

The problem is that as time goes on most people who start out with small studios start to grow it, and want or need to photo larger groups of people. At that point, your low power lights will be insufficient. You then end up buying more powerful lights.

My advice to you is to buy some good quality, powerful lights in the first place. They will serve you now and in the future and save you money in the long run.

steve