I have been reading everything I can find on lighting, in order to set up a small studio for recording internet video trainings. I even bought a lighting video, and now have a good idea of the concepts, but can't seem to get these specifics figured out.
1. Assuming I'm using 3-point lighting in a small (225 sq ft) room to do instructional video for the web, what should I shoot for in wattage? I understand the fill and background should be less than the key, but can anybody offer wattage suggestions for the 3 lights? I don't want to come up short, or end up with way too much light (and heat) in a small room.
2. I have a tiny budget, but a step up from halogen worklights would be nice. I've checked sites like B&H, and they have cheaper lights either as a reflector, with an umbrella, or with a softbox. I want soft light, but also want to be able to use greenscreen. Umbrellas seem a lot cheaper than softboxes, but do they work the same? And which or all of the lights should be diffused?
Thanks in advance!
Kim
