On the cheap?

[saxman0317]

Alrighty folks...
Ive decided to branch out here latly. I do alot of mixng and DJing around here, most of my mixing on my own terms with the small garage bands and the like. Im looking for a cheap way to do a makeshift semi stationary spot...i dont do lights really, thats where my buddy comes into play, but im doing a pro bono job for one of my buddies to hopefully push him alittle farther into the scene (free advertising?).

[soundlight]

What kind of fixture are you looking for exactly? Small followspot? Narrow beam par can?

Maybe if you explained what it will be used for, maybe that would help.

[gafftaper]

Not exactly sure what you want, but what about buying some used gear:
www.solarisnetwork.com

[Pie4Weebl]

not that you would want to buy from them but a little system like this might be good for lighting bands in small spaces:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/pro...ull_sku=805031

or a much cheaper thing like this:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/pro...ull_sku=803139

[BillESC]

< semi stationary spot >

This statement leads me to believe he's looking for a followspot. The least expensive approach would be a used leko fitted with an iris and handle. You could probably find the components for a little over $ 100.00

[DJErik07]

I know when I've needed an extra followspot for a show, I'll grab either a ETC Source 4 or Altman 360Q. I prefer the S4 due to the iris, but the 360Q works too. We actually have an old followspot stand we found and just mounted it to that...with a little luck City Theatrical sells handles for S4 lights for a reasonable price so that might be an option (Part # 1360 @ $43.00ea.) This might be an option if you have access to some of these lights. If not check Ebay for them..they can usually be found cheep.

[saxman0317]

Well...heres the thing. i dont have an exact use for it yet, mostly as a spot that is easily moved during a show, and im thinking more along the lines of Home Depot since its only for one of my high school buddies basements... I figured id do the guy a favor, and sincei really dont do lights, im just looking for basically a BS set up, which is someplace im not used to coming from, so i was wondering if anyone had any favorites, like a certain flood light from home Depot, or acertan floor lamp from Kohls?

[BillESC]

For basement usage you could use a 200w Par 46 fixture loaded with a narrow lamp. It's light enough to mount to a camera tripod.



Around $ 30.00

[soundlight]

Get a cheap clamp lamp, put a par38 spot bulb in it (make sure that it's fitting with the rated wattage & that the bulb will fit in the fixture), and mount it on a tripod. Pop an inline lamp dimmer in if necessary.

Works great. I've done it before.

[gafftaper]

You want cheap? How about one of these clip on lamps from the hardware store for about $7? Another $5 for a lamp and you've got 150 watts or so for under $15.
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