You're missing a parts list, so I made it for those who like to cut and paste their shopping list. Feel free to throw it in your notes if you wish. 1x ¾” PVC pipe 10’ in length to cut to: 3x ¾" PVC pipe 2’ in length 6x ¾" PVC pipe 6" in length 1x ¾" PVC pipe 1 1/2" in length 1x ¾" PVC pipe remainder" in length 4x ¾” PVC end caps 3x ¾” PVC T-joints 4x ¾” PVC couplers
I love inexpensive DIY projects! Well done video. I don't enjoy videos where the presenter spends too much time just talking and not showing, or taking up valuable time in the beginning with a fancy introduction. This was well paced and right to the point, plus clear and easy to understand.
OH MY GOD!!! I have been trying to figure out how I could make light stands for video shooting and your video is just what I needed! The way you gave the instructions for building this was VERY clear and easy to understand!!! I am going to my hardware store to buy what I need and get started. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much!!!
I want to thank you for making this video! I am in school for photography, and I have been struggling with the cost of scrims, stands, and their clamps - this video solved ALL those problems! Cannot wait to get building!
Thanks a lot! After see your video, I rushed to the Home Depot store and bought a few pvc pipes, T's and end caps and now I have 3 light stands and a background frame! I'm a beginner in photography, and I don't have enough money to pay an expensive studio equipment, but your idea put me on the road again! God bless you, sir. Greetings from Mexico!
You're the man. I was going to by some clamp lights today until I realized I didn't have a stand. I came home and a few minutes later I stumbled onto your channel. This is a great idea! And the best part - it's cheap!!!
This is better than the more complex and more expensive Film Riot stand. You really hit it with this one! Definitely gonna make these! thanks so much!!!
I've been watching your videos for the last few days. Thanks for doing these. I made my first light stand last night. I used Velcro straps to hold the lights on and I am very happy. Thanks so much!
Love your videos and approach to teaching film making. This was an amazing plan and love the pvc idea. I've recorded my first two videos off your set-up and they came out great. I actually have a degree in broadcasting but have been out the field for almost 20 years. UA-cam has changed everything in that regard and you've really helped get me back up to speed. Thanks!
Extremely helpful and very frugal. I built 2 basic stands for $13. I already had the cutting tool. Creating the right lighting on my projects is now much easier. So I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to put this tutorial together.
Man, you´re a genious! I' going to buy some cheap halogen lamps with barn doors for about 20 bucks each, and I was worried about the stands, but now I have the answers on how to do them on a budget.
Wow, amazing.... I'm the kind of guy who usually find cheap solution for equipement like you. I built a smartphone holder from a canon camera holder to film myself when I began posting on youtube... but using PVC to do so many things ??? color me impressed... BRAVO
You sir, are EXACTLY the channel I've been looking for this past HOUR. My friends at school and I are wanting to make a full length film on a college kid budget and this is AMAZING. I salute you and your frugal-ness!
This is exactly what I was looking for! Need 3-4 lantern stands for camping and didn’t want to spend $150+ on Coleman stands. This is cheap and easy 👍 Thanks!!
Me being the budding studio photographer altered the light stand to also have a T on the top to hold two 2.5 pieces to hang background from....YOU are AWESOME!
Omg thank you!! I've been racking my brain as to how I can build a stop sign prop for our school play without making it too heavy,.. you've just solved my problem!! 😎
Thanks for the video... I am not a very DIY person and all of my friends tell me I'll lose a finger if I try, so that being said, this project was very easy and straight forward and I did it all myself. Kudos to you for posting this video tut and making it so easy to understand.
Best info I've seen. Will be using this at the photo booth I'm making for my daughters wedding. So many options. So simple. Thanks for the information. Just thought of an idea for the bottom tubes to make them sturdy instead of putting something on them. (Fill them with cement/rocks/nuts and bolts etc.)
this is actually that brilliant that i figured a way where i tur to have 2 work lights hanging and then i can make it higher and then a T-bean at the top and clamp a blue or green screen to it and you get even lighting with adjustments! this is sooo good!
Bought and done! Thanks. It was about triple the price in Canada but it was fun having my 11 year old daughter put it together with me. Now I must find a way to add the pox lighting I created to attach to it. I figured an end cap but I am worried about the weight. It feels a bit unsturdy at 5 feet. I will have to do your additions to sturdy it up. Thanks my man!!!
I have now made the mic shockmount, camera stabilizer rig, and a version of this light stand, and each visit to the hardware store I make sure to have extra PVC pipe on hand for the next project :) Thanks for making "no-budget" filmmaking" as close to technically accurate of a term as possible; you've been such an inspiration and have motivated me to start making films instead of just writing them, without letting my lack of funds stop me. Always looking forward to your next video!
Thank you so much for this video. I just finished createing 4 sets of light stands, a couple of difusers and 1 table that can hold white paper for table top photography. Your video really inspired me. Thanks again for all the great ideas.
I needed some stands for grow lights and heat lamps for my houseplants. I have over 80 of them, and the enclosed back porch can get below freezing. I got some really great ideas thanks to this video! Plus I have a lot of scrap pieces of PVC that have been sitting around for years. Now I can get rid of some of the PVC and turn it into something I need! :) I'm going to sort thru that scrap and make me some stands, thanks again!
just watched your video, I saw another guys idea for a diffuser using same pvc pipes but he screwed his fabric on, but your crib sheet idea is absolutely fantastic. I love the idea of dismantling everything and keeping in a bag. Your light stand are great for added extras easy to make and assemble. Not sure how stable everything will be with out gluing the joints but will try out before I glue as i really like the portability. Thanks so much for sharing. hope you make more useful vids soon
That's awesome, I built it in less than 10 minutes. I live in France so it wasn't anywhere as cheap but still a really good deal compared to pre-built light stands. Thank you !
Just a GREAT idea. Cheap, usefull, great. I was looking, here in Chile, for a cheap tripod for lights i always see in catalogs in USA, but with this you bring happiness to my life ;)
I'm starting my own channel and have been worried how I would handle lighting equipment in the 400 sq. ft cottage I'm moving into. Not to mention how I would manage to finagle affordable yet effective equipment. This solves more than one problem for me. It's cheap AND it's collapsible and space saving! I can just put it in a bag or box in my closet when I'm done filming. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Thank you for your video. Shows my lack of common sense; I am glad you shared these ideas. I have a little knowledge of PVC and would like your advice. Would it be better to use the electrical schedule 80 PVC vs the plumber's white PVC? Please share your thoughts.
I have just started this interest in doing someLive Streaming, and I am being very carefol as to not spend alot of money until I learn more as I go. I am very familiar with PVC pipe and fitting, and have thought about using it in some way. NOW you have my mind spinning with ideas! I am thinking not only stands, but a truss, as well as a boom arm for lights and audio! Thanks for the ideas and giving me something to think on!
Brilliant! (no pun intended :) Picked up the PVC today, building it tomorrow. Of course, being in Canada, the PVC costs twice as much….but still a lot cheaper than 'pro' stands! Built two of em - they work GREAT! Thanks for the info!
Great design and materials. PVC is really easy to work with with the cutting tool you suggest. I use PVC and plastic electrical conduit for various projects sometimes & they both come in 10 foot lengths and are very inexpensive. The big problem is moving the 10 foot lengths in a compact car. What I do is figure out my measurements and bring my PVC pipe cutter and a tape measurerer with me. Then I cut part of the pipe off to one or more of the sizes needed until I can fit it in my car easily.
Hmm I defiantly need to work on making them more sturdy. Once I put my softbox light on the stand, its very unstable .Even with the third leg. I guess it's just too much weight for these stands.
Gadget Addict I had a similar problem. I just have a clamp on light which doesn't weigh much at all and it's very unstable. In fact, when I first put it up, the whole thing fell over and broke the light bulb. :( Everyone else seems really happy with it. Wonder what I did wrong?
3ninjasstrike I've been using mine for around a year now and they live permanently in my lounge area where I shoot my UA-cam videos. Inside the soft boxes are 4 bulbs. I've only broken 1 bulb so far from knocking the lights over. I'm thinking about just buying some proper stands so they're more sturdy and generally look better.
Just spent the money, now to spend the time. My PVC cutter is probably dull so I broke several cuts. Managed to buy threaded parts, so a little more gas spent. Don't think I'll get under $5 each, but I AM going to have a flexible system for my high-tech clamp light setup. Thanks for this, Frugal Filmmaker!
what an amazing video-very informative-i don't understand how any one gave this a thumbs down. i'm very greatful u made this and have helped so many people-many, many thanks for ur time and knowledge!!
This is great. Here in Argentina the cheapest reflector stand/holder (that in USA you would pay 20/30 USD) will cost no less then 100 USD. Translated in local currency is a LOT. But PVC pipes should be cheap and prefect for the job.
I've made one, for under $8 from Lowes prices in 2013, so very happppy! More will be made in the near future....so much less expensive than metal stands and with sand bags, possibly more stable too
Ohhh, i do like the low kicker light bit, that really does make sense and i really think i'm going to try building something like this, because me, i ain't got much money. And if this works just as good as the pro stuff then i got options and as much oppotunity to be as creative as i desire. Very good video.
Hi Frugal, I enjoyed this design and i'll try make a few tonight. My only criticism would be the sound when the amount on the bottom left goes up. A ching ching sound would be less distracting in my opinion. Nevertheless a very helpful DIY video!
You can get bright white halogen bulbs in the 250 watt and the longer 500 watt variety. Might have to get them online. I DIY'd my movie lights using the same halogen work lights. I went so far as to get ETCHING solution from Michaels/Hobby Lobby. That helps with the frosting the glass easily. Bottles of the solution are less than $15. And I forsted 6 pieces of glass. Both sides. That diffusion helps with those lights. I even added an extension box and a rotary dimmer switch.
your a genius thank your for the very creative and cheap ideas i've been trying to find out how to make a easy back drop and light stand on the cheap and you just helped me so much! :)
Greetings from Spain. Thank you very much for this helpful tutorial. I attached some old lamps to the stand and with some new bulbs, we have lighting for our shortfilms. Great!
Hi Scott, thanks for this awesome light stand and diffuser idea! I loved it right away and decided to do another project based on it. I combined the two ideas and made a self-standing green screen :) I'll be showing it in this week's MindPower episode!
Yeah, I see what your saying. I just built my own version. The joints are glued and screwed. The base is 26" square and it has a second support that comes up from and angle. I still plan to toss a couple of sand bags on the base when in use. You can pull two screws and the whole thing folds up flat. Ill have to post a pic or something. But FFs video was my inspiration. :)
You're missing a parts list, so I made it for those who like to cut and paste their shopping list. Feel free to throw it in your notes if you wish.
1x ¾” PVC pipe 10’ in length to cut to:
3x ¾" PVC pipe 2’ in length
6x ¾" PVC pipe 6" in length
1x ¾" PVC pipe 1 1/2" in length
1x ¾" PVC pipe remainder" in length
4x ¾” PVC end caps
3x ¾” PVC T-joints
4x ¾” PVC couplers
thank you so much for list as measurements .,...made it easier for me to convert to metrics ....
Extra tip: glue the base & fill with sand, pebbles etc to keep from wobbling and stabilize
Those pvc cutters are priceless! Must have tool!
OMG! You are the only person who has explained this so I can understand it! Thank you so much.
+Cassandra J. Santori Thanks Cassandra!
Definitely one of the best DIY guys in business. Very creative. Keep up the good work.
I love using PVC for all sorts of projects but the crib sheet screen just blew me away! Love the stand as well.
I went out today and bought the pieces I needed for 3 of these, cost me 9$!
Thanks Frugal Filmmaker!!!
I'll be making more too for diffusion, reflectors etc!
Thanks alot, these PVC pieces can be used in a wide area of DIY, you just opened a new universe. Have a nice life!
I love inexpensive DIY projects! Well done video. I don't enjoy videos where the presenter spends too much time just talking and not showing, or taking up valuable time in the beginning with a fancy introduction. This was well paced and right to the point, plus clear and easy to understand.
very creative solutions for "frugal film makers". Thanks for posting.
This is absolutely functional. Specially loved the pvc diffuser with baby sheets. Thanks 4 posting.
OH MY GOD!!! I have been trying to figure out how I could make light stands for video shooting and your video is just what I needed! The way you gave the instructions for building this was VERY clear and easy to understand!!! I am going to my hardware store to buy what I need and get started. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much!!!
your video tutorials are creative, inspiring and most of all saving many of us money. you are a genious. keep up the good work.
I want to thank you for making this video! I am in school for photography, and I have been struggling with the cost of scrims, stands, and their clamps - this video solved ALL those problems! Cannot wait to get building!
Thanks a lot! After see your video, I rushed to the Home Depot store and bought a few pvc pipes, T's and end caps and now I have 3 light stands and a background frame! I'm a beginner in photography, and I don't have enough money to pay an expensive studio equipment, but your idea put me on the road again! God bless you, sir. Greetings from Mexico!
You're the man. I was going to by some clamp lights today until I realized I didn't have a stand. I came home and a few minutes later I stumbled onto your channel. This is a great idea! And the best part - it's cheap!!!
You are DIY sensation,sir, when it comes to PVC projects. Thanks so much. I love all these ideas.
+Luoyisi Shimisi Hey thanks!
This is better than the more complex and more expensive Film Riot stand. You really hit it with this one! Definitely gonna make these! thanks so much!!!
I've been watching your videos for the last few days. Thanks for doing these. I made my first light stand last night. I used Velcro straps to hold the lights on and I am very happy. Thanks so much!
We made some of these light stands to film videos for our channel. PVC is awesome. Thanks for all the tutorials and keep it up.
Love your videos and approach to teaching film making. This was an amazing plan and love the pvc idea. I've recorded my first two videos off your set-up and they came out great. I actually have a degree in broadcasting but have been out the field for almost 20 years. UA-cam has changed everything in that regard and you've really helped get me back up to speed. Thanks!
I'm a wannabe tech reviewer and this is just amazing. The creativity is on an another level
You're a life saver! I really want to make one because it's way cheaper than those in stores.
Extremely helpful and very frugal. I built 2 basic stands for $13. I already had the cutting tool. Creating the right lighting on my projects is now much easier. So I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to put this tutorial together.
Man, you´re a genious! I' going to buy some cheap halogen lamps with barn doors for about 20 bucks each, and I was worried about the stands, but now I have the answers on how to do them on a budget.
Wow, amazing.... I'm the kind of guy who usually find cheap solution for equipement like you. I built a smartphone holder from a canon camera holder to film myself when I began posting on youtube... but using PVC to do so many things ??? color me impressed... BRAVO
You sir, are EXACTLY the channel I've been looking for this past HOUR. My friends at school and I are wanting to make a full length film on a college kid budget and this is AMAZING. I salute you and your frugal-ness!
dang man, definitely one, if not THE best DIY channel i've stumbled upon yet!
These videos are awesome and extremely useful. Frugal film maker is the best on youtube!
That's great stuff. I really enjoyed the simplicity you have shown while making these cool stands. Thank you
This is exactly what I was looking for! Need 3-4 lantern stands for camping and didn’t want to spend $150+ on Coleman stands. This is cheap and easy 👍 Thanks!!
Me being the budding studio photographer altered the light stand to also have a T on the top to hold two 2.5 pieces to hang background from....YOU are AWESOME!
Thanks for your concept, I really appreciate it!!
Omg thank you!! I've been racking my brain as to how I can build a stop sign prop for our school play without making it too heavy,.. you've just solved my problem!! 😎
Thank you very much.
This would definitely help me to put my first green screen video live.
Lots of love.
Thanks for the video... I am not a very DIY person and all of my friends tell me I'll lose a finger if I try, so that being said, this project was very easy and straight forward and I did it all myself. Kudos to you for posting this video tut and making it so easy to understand.
BadaBING! Just whipped up a light stand and two PVC diffuser panels thanks to you. Appreciate it!
Hope it works well for you.
This is brilliant, I want to make one so I can have light in the backyard when I'm grilling in the dark normally
Best info I've seen. Will be using this at the photo booth I'm making for my daughters wedding. So many options. So simple. Thanks for the information. Just thought of an idea for the bottom tubes to make them sturdy instead of putting something on them. (Fill them with cement/rocks/nuts and bolts etc.)
SIR u r the hope of light to the fraternity of budding filmmakers like us
Quite frankly, this is an AWESOMELY simple concept! Outstanding. Thank YOU!
this is actually that brilliant that i figured a way where i tur to have 2 work lights hanging and then i can make it higher and then a T-bean at the top and clamp a blue or green screen to it and you get even lighting with adjustments! this is sooo good!
Best DIY video on this subject I have viewed so far!!! Very great :)
+JonathanSmith Thanks man!
This reminds me of Tinker Toys or Lego blocks for adult projects.
Bought and done! Thanks. It was about triple the price in Canada but it was fun having my 11 year old daughter put it together with me. Now I must find a way to add the pox lighting I created to attach to it. I figured an end cap but I am worried about the weight. It feels a bit unsturdy at 5 feet. I will have to do your additions to sturdy it up. Thanks my man!!!
I have now made the mic shockmount, camera stabilizer rig, and a version of this light stand, and each visit to the hardware store I make sure to have extra PVC pipe on hand for the next project :) Thanks for making "no-budget" filmmaking" as close to technically accurate of a term as possible; you've been such an inspiration and have motivated me to start making films instead of just writing them, without letting my lack of funds stop me. Always looking forward to your next video!
Thank you so much for this video. I just finished createing 4 sets of light stands, a couple of difusers and 1 table that can hold white paper for table top photography. Your video really inspired me. Thanks again for all the great ideas.
I needed some stands for grow lights and heat lamps for my houseplants. I have over 80 of them, and the enclosed back porch can get below freezing. I got some really great ideas thanks to this video! Plus I have a lot of scrap pieces of PVC that have been sitting around for years. Now I can get rid of some of the PVC and turn it into something I need! :) I'm going to sort thru that scrap and make me some stands, thanks again!
just watched your video, I saw another guys idea for a diffuser using same pvc pipes but he screwed his fabric on, but your crib sheet idea is absolutely fantastic. I love the idea of dismantling everything and keeping in a bag. Your light stand are great for added extras easy to make and assemble. Not sure how stable everything will be with out gluing the joints but will try out before I glue as i really like the portability. Thanks so much for sharing. hope you make more useful vids soon
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this.
Just bought some clamp on lights and built my own stands. Thanks for the inspiration.
pro tip : you can watch movies at Flixzone. Been using it for watching all kinds of movies recently.
@Jayceon Cohen definitely, have been using flixzone for months myself :)
Just like a Guinness commercial. BRILLIANT!
That's awesome, I built it in less than 10 minutes. I live in France so it wasn't anywhere as cheap but still a really good deal compared to pre-built light stands. Thank you !
Truly a frugal film maker! Thanks for putting these videos!
Just a GREAT idea. Cheap, usefull, great.
I was looking, here in Chile, for a cheap tripod for lights i always see in catalogs in USA, but with this you bring happiness to my life ;)
You, sir, are a genius! I don't do many videos these days, but this idea should work for photography as well.
Im soooo excited to start building on a tight budget and this is the best idea so far!
Wow! What a lot of info in a short video. So many ideas and options. Thank you!
+Willow You're very welcome!
Your videos were very helpful for me as a beginner filmmaker. The lighting kit works great. Thank you.
I'm starting my own channel and have been worried how I would handle lighting equipment in the 400 sq. ft cottage I'm moving into. Not to mention how I would manage to finagle affordable yet effective equipment. This solves more than one problem for me. It's cheap AND it's collapsible and space saving! I can just put it in a bag or box in my closet when I'm done filming. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
So what type of videos are you going to make?
You are a clever man. You explain really well too. Thanks.
Thank you for your video. Shows my lack of common sense; I am glad you shared these ideas. I have a little knowledge of PVC and would like your advice. Would it be better to use the electrical schedule 80 PVC vs the plumber's white PVC? Please share your thoughts.
First time viewer, instant subscriber. Your creativity is inspirational.
Feels like I am watching Bob Ross for A/V stuff. Great video, thanks.
I have just started this interest in doing someLive Streaming, and I am being very carefol as to not spend alot of money until I learn more as I go. I am very familiar with PVC pipe and fitting, and have thought about using it in some way. NOW you have my mind spinning with ideas! I am thinking not only stands, but a truss, as well as a boom arm for lights and audio! Thanks for the ideas and giving me something to think on!
Brilliant! (no pun intended :)
Picked up the PVC today, building it tomorrow. Of course, being in Canada, the PVC costs twice as much….but still a lot cheaper than 'pro' stands!
Built two of em - they work GREAT! Thanks for the info!
Great video, and great tips. Excited to watch more of your videos.
Great design and materials. PVC is really easy to work with with the cutting tool you suggest. I use PVC and plastic electrical conduit for various projects sometimes & they both come in 10 foot lengths and are very inexpensive. The big problem is moving the 10 foot lengths in a compact car. What I do is figure out my measurements and bring my PVC pipe cutter and a tape measurerer with me. Then I cut part of the pipe off to one or more of the sizes needed until I can fit it in my car easily.
I just made these today. Cost me $20 for all the parts and cutter to make 3 stands. Such an easy stand to make, I love it. Thank you!
Hmm I defiantly need to work on making them more sturdy. Once I put my softbox light on the stand, its very unstable .Even with the third leg. I guess it's just too much weight for these stands.
Gadget Addict I had a similar problem. I just have a clamp on light which doesn't weigh much at all and it's very unstable. In fact, when I first put it up, the whole thing fell over and broke the light bulb. :( Everyone else seems really happy with it. Wonder what I did wrong?
3ninjasstrike I've been using mine for around a year now and they live permanently in my lounge area where I shoot my UA-cam videos. Inside the soft boxes are 4 bulbs. I've only broken 1 bulb so far from knocking the lights over. I'm thinking about just buying some proper stands so they're more sturdy and generally look better.
Gadget Addict I play in a band, so I'm just using a couple mic stands. Works like a charm.
Just spent the money, now to spend the time. My PVC cutter is probably dull so I broke several cuts. Managed to buy threaded parts, so a little more gas spent. Don't think I'll get under $5 each, but I AM going to have a flexible system for my high-tech clamp light setup. Thanks for this, Frugal Filmmaker!
They're done, and they're awesome!
what an amazing video-very informative-i don't understand how any one gave this a thumbs down. i'm very greatful u made this and have helped so many people-many, many thanks for ur time and knowledge!!
This is awesome! I made several of these to hold my uv bar lights. Thanks for the video!
Wow! Your explanation is wonderful. And I get much knowledge. Thanks for this tutorial.
You just made my day! I was needing an inexpensive light stand for my clamp lights. Thank you so much!
Well, I made em' and they work like a champ! So glad about this tutorials existence!
This is like an infomercial! Great job!
This is great. Here in Argentina the cheapest reflector stand/holder (that in USA you would pay 20/30 USD) will cost no less then 100 USD. Translated in local currency is a LOT. But PVC pipes should be cheap and prefect for the job.
Mindblowingly easy and AFFORDABLE! I'd totally doing this!
Just finished making these - perfect of my needs. Thanks!
you have just won another subscriber with just one video. will watch the others too. Thanks!
I used your crib sheet idea on a video that I made, and that diffused the lighting perfectly! Great Video!
I've made one, for under $8 from Lowes prices in 2013, so very happppy! More will be made in the near future....so much less expensive than metal stands and with sand bags, possibly more stable too
Great video. Used your plan and was able to get 5 stands for $30. Can't believe I never thought to do this earlier.
Ohhh, i do like the low kicker light bit, that really does make sense and i really think i'm going to try building something like this, because me, i ain't got much money. And if this works just as good as the pro stuff then i got options and as much oppotunity to be as creative as i desire. Very good video.
Hi Frugal, I enjoyed this design and i'll try make a few tonight. My only criticism would be the sound when the amount on the bottom left goes up. A ching ching sound would be less distracting in my opinion. Nevertheless a very helpful DIY video!
Your videos are super helpful and thorough. Thanks!
You sir are the answer to my prayers lol. I'm actually going to be using this stand as a backdrop for my wedding :)
good stuff, a few ideas I would have not thought of. crib sheets.
Excelent idea Boss, As an Indian definitely I have to admire your concept, gr8 going
I really appreciate the time you take to make these videos. Great stuff
Great video. and explanation as always. And, it's in my budget. Definitely doing this over the weekend! Thanks.
You can get bright white halogen bulbs in the 250 watt and the longer 500 watt variety. Might have to get them online. I DIY'd my movie lights using the same halogen work lights. I went so far as to get ETCHING solution from Michaels/Hobby Lobby. That helps with the frosting the glass easily. Bottles of the solution are less than $15. And I forsted 6 pieces of glass. Both sides. That diffusion helps with those lights. I even added an extension box and a rotary dimmer switch.
wow that was awesome... was wondering how to get around purchasing a light stand! thank you!! I will definitely get more creative with PVC!!
your a genius thank your for the very creative and cheap ideas i've been trying to find out how to make a easy back drop and light stand on the cheap and you just helped me so much! :)
Greetings from Spain. Thank you very much for this helpful tutorial. I attached some old lamps to the stand and with some new bulbs, we have lighting for our shortfilms. Great!
great tips , amazing how simple things can be when we get our thoughts away from having everything brand new , professional level stuff . Thanks
Hi Scott, thanks for this awesome light stand and diffuser idea! I loved it right away and decided to do another project based on it. I combined the two ideas and made a self-standing green screen :) I'll be showing it in this week's MindPower episode!
Yeah, I see what your saying. I just built my own version. The joints are glued and screwed. The base is 26" square and it has a second support that comes up from and angle. I still plan to toss a couple of sand bags on the base when in use. You can pull two screws and the whole thing folds up flat. Ill have to post a pic or something. But FFs video was my inspiration. :)
Wow This is great Tips Please shot more Episodes like this because this help us
if you extended the pole attachment, you could add some of those round weights and put the main pole on top to add weight easier.
Awesome! The quick crib sheet diffuser is going to be mine soon, thanks!