Lights for Chromakey.

[trevor]

If any of you guys use a chromakey what type of light set do you use. I am needing to order a new set asap! Hank I know you use a Chromakey, What type of light set up do you have. Thanks for the help!

http://cart.owens-originals.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=933000
http://cart.owens-originals.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VIP3000

[HankCastello]

Frankly, my light setup isn't ideal for chromas, though I've gotten by with it for years.

You want as flat and low-intensity a light as you can get on that greenscreen.  Fourescents would seem ideal for this.  Perhaps a light box at each end.

I say "low-intensity" because you want to avoid spilling green light onto your subject.

[HankCastello]

Those lights both look great. You could spend $900 for this 3-light kit.  Or you could pick up some components at Lowes and make your own 3-light kit for under $70.

They sell daylight temp flourescent bulbs at Lowes, but remember that color temp isn't important for lighting a greenscreen.  Those cheap flourescents that we see in offices are naturaly a bit green, which can't hurt.