Want to set up a cheapo studio in my basement

[alfa147x]

Im trying to set up a cheap studio in my basement
I take like pre - prom pictures and things of that sort

So i need a back drop, and some lights i was recommended flashpoint monolights but as I am the only "photographer" in the family I dont know what I need
I have a few magazines that have articles about positioning lights and umbrellas vs soft boxes
but nothing really telling me what I would need

I was thinking of using my 50mm 1.8 on my 30d

any help would be great help

thanks!
~alfa

Oh lets list the budget as low as possible

 

[twistedlogic]

The cheapest set-up would be all DIY. Though it wouldn't look as professional, it would do the trick just as well.

If your comfortable at putting together PVC pipe, check out Tinker Tubes.

As for what you need, sorry I'm not much help, 🙂.

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: twistedlogic
The cheapest set-up would be all DIY. Though it wouldn't look as professional, it would do the trick just as well.

If your comfortable at putting together PVC pipe, check out Tinker Tubes.

As for what you need, sorry I'm not much help, 🙂.

I love DIY

I wasnt able to look at it, but thanks

 

[OdiN]

I have this:

http://www.adorama.com/PFBDSK....drop%20stand&item_no=1

Also, for lighting, check out Alien Bees. They have some decent kits:

http://www.alienbees.com/digi.html

Also I would recommend a good reflector:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/...ltidisc_Reflector.html


For a small studio setup, you can get away with a single light and a reflector if you enclose that light in something like a big brolly box.

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: OdiN
I have this:

http://www.adorama.com/PFBDSK....drop%20stand&item_no=1

Also, for lighting, check out Alien Bees. They have some decent kits:

http://www.alienbees.com/digi.html

Also I would recommend a good reflector:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/...ltidisc_Reflector.html


For a small studio setup, you can get away with a single light and a reflector if you enclose that light in something like a big brolly box.

Thanks, i was thinking of making the backdrop stand with some of my robotics skill

 

[virtuamike]

I wouldn't bother with backdrop stands in a basement, especially if maximizing available floorspace is a concern. Mount holders directly onto the walls, or use pulleys and hang your backgrounds from the ceiling. How much space are you working with?

 

[alfa147x]

Less then 225 Square Feet

 

[virtuamike]

Hmmm, that's not much.