Good article for the no/low budget movie maker who is looking for a cheap lighting solution. The article talks about using cheap work lights which can be found at stores like The Home Depot and Sears for as low as $10. These lights can deliver a lot of power, so it is wise to diffuse or reflect the lights rather then use them directly. The article also talks about using Chinese lanterns and halogen lamps to help add a wide light source at little cost. As important as the lights though, are the reflectors and diffusers which help to create a softer more natural light. For cheap reflectors the article suggest using Tyvek which is a foam board with a reflective foil coating, as for diffusion a frosted shower curtain should do the trick. Assembling a Low-Budget Light Kit
Good article for the no/low budget movie maker who is looking for a cheap lighting solution. The article talks about using cheap work lights which can be found at stores like The Home Depot and Sears for as low as $10. These lights can deliver a lot of power, so it is wise to diffuse or reflect the lights rather then use them directly. The article also talks about using Chinese lanterns and halogen lamps to help add a wide light source at little cost. As important as the lights though, are the reflectors and diffusers which help to create a softer more natural light. For cheap reflectors the article suggest using Tyvek which is a foam board with a reflective foil coating, as for diffusion a frosted shower curtain should do the trick. 
