Reply to: WFH Web meeting kit

[cojak]

I'm using mine as one of three lights (along with the main overhead light and a lamp). So Lume cube to the left on a mini tripod and the lamp on the right. In the early evening, the Lume cube is enough to get rid of any shadows on its own and can gives a pretty cool effect, but definitely not when fully dark.
New main light and a daylight bulb worked wonders too.
Hope you get it sorted

Thanks velcro, I’ll play around with it.

I’m new to this lighting lark and expected too much from it tbh.

[velcro]

So I bought the Lume cube Panel Mini and I’m pretty disappointed - I bought the wrong light.

It doesn’t really cut the mustard lighting up a dark image. Probably better used on a DSLR.

Ah well, back to the drawing board.

I'm using mine as one of three lights (along with the main overhead light and a lamp). So Lume cube to the left on a mini tripod and the lamp on the right. In the early evening, the Lume cube is enough to get rid of any shadows on its own and can gives a pretty cool effect, but definitely not when fully dark.
New main light and a daylight bulb worked wonders too.
Hope you get it sorted

[_V_]

More times than not, an improvement in lighting will be much better than just a camera upgrade

If you are upgrading your camera, think about some proper studio lighting and turn off the strobing LED home lights.

Continuous Lighting Kits | Video & Film Lighting | EssentialPhoto

[BR14]

How very dare you, I don’t muddy my hands like a code monkey!

ah, a Powerpoint Monkey/Bullsh1t Artist/some sort of manager then, sorry.
i meant no insult, - honest. big boys done it and ran away.

[SimonMac]

WFH Web meeting kit

FTFY.
[emoji3]

oh, and it's all fur coat and nae knickers, like Embra folk.

How very dare you, I don’t muddy my hands like a common code monkey!

[cojak]

Update on this:
The Lume Cube light is really good, I'd recommend it. Overall the changes I've made so far to the lighting in the room definitely make a massive difference.
The webcam (Logitech Streamcam) arrived today and I had it working in five minutes. The picture is great, even when turning it down to 720p. When in 1080p mode I think it's better still, but to be honest it's small degrees so hard to tell. The Logitech Capture software is easy to use and gives a lot of options.
I haven't bothered with a microphone as I'll see how I get on with using the Logitech's built in dual microphones.

So, the best change I've made was the lighting. The most expensive change was the webcam, but if it helps me get a new gig, then it'll be worth it.

Oh, and I can recommend an Iiyama 27" Quad HD monitor too!

So I bought the Lume cube Panel Mini and I’m pretty disappointed - I bought the wrong light.

It doesn’t really cut the mustard lighting up a dark image. Probably better used on a DSLR.

Ah well, back to the drawing board.

[BR14]

I’m a web developer, it’s all style over substance

FTFY.


oh, and it's all fur coat and nae knickers, like Embra folk.

[SimonMac]

15 year old creative speakers
logitech somthingorother webcam
30+ year old anglepoise desklamp.

I mean, it's what i can do that matters FFS.

Geez.
millenials.

I’m a contractor, it’s all style over substance

[BR14]

15 year old creative speakers
logitech somthingorother webcam
30+ year old anglepoise desklamp.

I mean, it's what i can do that matters FFS.

Geez.
millenials.

[SimonMac]

Posting my other thread made me realise I didn’t actually say the kit I’m using.

Nikon D7000
Elgato 4K cam link (takes the feed from the camera or any other HDMI output)

Rode NT-USB microphone (might be on its last legs if the other thread turns out to be a none starter)
SM6 shock mount and pop filter (if you’re going external mic get a shock mount as even the tiniest vibrations are picked up with a better mic, the pop filter is soften the hard P sounds)

2 x Elgato Key Light Airs

Most is repurposed from my photography hobby so only real cost was time getting everything set up on my desk

[velcro]

Update on this:
The Lume Cube light is really good, I'd recommend it. Overall the changes I've made so far to the lighting in the room definitely make a massive difference.
The webcam (Logitech Streamcam) arrived today and I had it working in five minutes. The picture is great, even when turning it down to 720p. When in 1080p mode I think it's better still, but to be honest it's small degrees so hard to tell. The Logitech Capture software is easy to use and gives a lot of options.
I haven't bothered with a microphone as I'll see how I get on with using the Logitech's built in dual microphones.

So, the best change I've made was the lighting. The most expensive change was the webcam, but if it helps me get a new gig, then it'll be worth it.

Oh, and I can recommend an Iiyama 27" Quad HD monitor too!

[ladymuck]

Play nicely or I'll put up your photo from facebook showing how lockdown has treated you!

Please don't.

[SimonMac]

Ahhh so the statement should have been more along the lines of....

Play nicely or I'll put up your photo from facebook showing how lockdown has treated you!

[northernladuk]

Being a part time photographer I use my backup DSLR and a lighting rig as my web cam, excellent image quality but then I realised I look like a yeti as I've not had a haircut or trimmed by beard in 7 months so thought why try polishing a turd

Ahhh so the statement should have been more along the lines of....

Personally speaking, a paper bag will be much better than just a camera upgrade

[velcro]

PS: I'd be tempted to make do with the laptop web cams for a bit; you're being fleeced on a new webcam IMHO.

You're right, they are taking the p with pricing. Although I'm spending on tech this year from the company account, just in case I have to do the unthinkable and go perm come April..