This forum seems to have some very creative people on it. I don't just mean in the actual images area either!

What I was wondering is, has anyone come up with some alternative lighting ideas?

I am thinking of setting up some lighting in my basement but being unemployed I can't afford expensive studio/professional lighting. I was thinking of a few alternatives. One is to get a standard clip light similar to what painters use. It is a light on a clip that has a small metal dish around the light for a reflector. I would add a dimmer switch for different lighting levels. Casting that into an old umbrella that I will re-cover with a white material.

One or two of these setups would work I think. I can use large painters canvas and different colored sheets for back drops as well as painting on sheets for a more textured look.

What do you think about this setup or that there is anything I can add to these basics that would improve my "Lighting On A Budget" studio?

Thanks in advance.

Magick Michael
aka zhounder