Reddit mentions of Fovitec - 1x 7'6" Photography & Video Light Stand Kit - [For Lights, Reflectors, & Modifiers][Collapsible][Spring Cushioned][Carrying Bag Included]

THANK YOU! I just posted in another thread that I bought these

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

and I was worried because I couldn't angle the base station down. You're a life saver.

> I'm really not sure how early I should queue to ensure I get front row seats. It's either going to be early morning on the 27th or at night on the 26th.

I think, just in case, you should consider bringing (or purchasing in Mexico) a light but tall tripod, just in case you are not allowed into the front seats because of all the conference VIPs that want to see Elon from the front rows.

Just to avoid having a perfectly stable landscape video with Elon obstructed by a VIP head every now and then.

(Also perhaps ask the conference officials whether regular attendees are allowed to bring in a tripod and make recordings.)

Here is another picture of the sensor itself:

http://imgur.com/VJgtyLj

Here is the gear that I used:

Light Stands (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/) - These things are great. Very easy to setup, very small base (can be expanded if you want, but the sensors are light and they seem very stable).

Mini Ball Heads (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M07M9D4) - Make for easier adjustment and greater tilting.

USB Cables (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7SA21U/ - 10 ft, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7S2FRE/ - 6 ft) - Passive were fine for the two sensors at that length.

Very happy to get these off my desk and higher up. I need to get my third sensor setup as well because the angle that they are pointing makes it tough to detect at the back of my play space (it's about 6 x 9).

Overall very happy with the setup and all the advice I received from this board. This is a really great community.

If you want portable this combination would probably work really well for you.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4
Combined with:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FTXOW4

I really like these, Valve linked them in the Vive Dev Kit's manual. Just use a clamp mount in combination with them. http://www.amazon.com/FastCap-Support-System--144-Inches-3HAND5/dp/B000067S12
The only downside with those is the ceiling height limitation. They're also more expensive.

I'm just gonna leave this here so you can see there's a few other options.

Light stands

Bracing Pole

I think the bracing pole would still work for you if you can reach a nice flat spot for it to brace against, but it might slip if it's braced against an angle. Also for the mounts you can find that in the "Frequently bought together" section on both items I think.

Depending on the room ceiling height you might be able to use a smaller one that will do the job as well.

They come in pairs https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HNZJLG4/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482768396&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

Hi, I'm going to be building a new PC to use with the Vive, and wanted to get everyone's feedback on my build choices (I tried posting on /r/buildapc but hadn't gotten responses, and I'm interested specifically in Vive users too).

I'm salvaging the power supply, SSD, and CPU cooler from my existing build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $219.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | Purchased For $19.99
Thermal Compound | Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste | $5.65
Motherboard | Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $119.99 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $89.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Toshiba Q Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | Purchased For $179.99
Video Card | Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card | $364.99
Case | Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case | $39.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Corsair Professional 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | Purchased For $139.99
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1220.57
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00
| Total | $1180.57
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 08:34 EST-0500 |

Please let me know if everything looks good!

Also, for the Vive, I'm planning on purchasing light stands to hold the trackers. I'm currently planning on:

- StudioPRO Set of Two 7'6" Photography Light Stands with Carrying Bag for Photo & Video Studio

-
MDW 2 PACK Tripod Mini Ball Head for HTC VIVE Holder,Camera Camcorder

Are those good choices?

Great thread and thanks for sharing! I'm ordering some of what you listed.. :)

Here is what I have already purchased and am using:

Mini tripods for the base stations as I haven't set them up permanently yet:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006I1KQQI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wireless headset so I don't have to deal with the audio cable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZC3S72I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Active HDMI cable as I'm running off my PC from the bedroom in my livingroom:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186DNFLI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Active USB 2.0 cable again as I'm running off my PC from the bedroom in my livingroom:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PLLA9U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also just ordered a set of 7' tripods for mounting the base stations:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Very nice! These are the stands I got. The picture shows a very wide footprint but if you extend that bottom all the way out it actually creates a very narrow footprint (12" diameter)

Edit: They actually sell a "VR Edition" of these stands if you also want the tiny mounts.

Well...hopefully you can place them on something high as the recommendations are what... 6ft?
To that I use StudioPRO Set of Two 7'6" Photography Light Stands with Carrying Bag for Photo & Video Studio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_n45fybQ4J0NYQ

And

EXMAX Tripod Mini Ball Head for DSLR Camera Camcorder Light Bracket Swivel 1/4" Screw https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012FTXOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_l55fybBWW0C6G

Which works extremely well as I've moved my stations multiple times. The providers of the stand send them in a carry bag (further protected in boxes within). Easy to setup. Minimal space impact

Is there a black rubber piece on the top of the stands that comes off to reveal the 1/4 20 screw? Also, do the lights you have need to screw onto the stand?

These have the 1/4 20 screw on top and are cheap and good quality:

Fovitec - 1x 7'6" Photography & Video Light Stand Kit - [For Lights, Reflectors, & Modifiers][Collapsible][Spring Cushioned][Carrying Bag Included] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_N4VGDbB5JWTTN

Do you have room for something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/StudioPRO-Photography-Stands-Carrying-Studio/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1463843716&sr=1-7&keywords=light+tripod

They would take away from your available play space but as long as they are tall enough and you can swivel them to the right angle they would work.

Absolutely! I'm gonna leave it here so anyone scrolling by can see it, but I'll also DM you and the other person who asked for it so you don't have to check back in the thread.

NEEWER 2-Pack 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light, LED Light for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Panasonic,SONY, Samsung and Olympus Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07438JXM7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cIS2Ab7JHAYCT

(Despite some reviews claiming the battery life is poor or the output is low, I've had nothing but great experiences with these panels. With the batteries I use, I can do a surprising amount of shooting before the batteries die out. Not only that, I only have two batteries. So the fact that it is often enough for what I do is astonishing. Also, the output is just fine. In fact, bright enough at max output that it hurts your eyes without a softbox. With the softbox it is perfectly bright for most occasions. If you need brighter, look into the Neewer CN-216 or CN-304. Just be ready to warn people about their brightness.)

Neewer 5.9x6.7 inches/15x17 centimeters Camera Collapsible Diffuser Mini Softbox for CN-160, CN-126 and CN-216 LED Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OXCGA28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CQS2AbBYSF5KE

(It has gone up a bit in price since I bought the two that I own, but it still offers excellent performance for the price. These are specifically made for the CN-160 panels. They diffuse light excellently, but at a minor cost. They are a bit of a pain in the ass to place onto the panel. At that price, though, you can't complain too much. You should be careful with them, as some have said that they don't take kindly to being handled roughly. My advise: take your time and do it carefully.)

Neewer 2 Pieces 2600mAh Li-ion Replacement Battery with Charger for Sony NPF550/570/530, Fit for Sony HandyCams, Neewer CN-160 CN-216 LED Light, Neewer 759 74K 760 Feelworld 759 74K 760 Field Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDC47YM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gVS2Ab3RDJ319

(Outside of another tiny price increase, there's not much to say about these. They do the job incredibly well for what I put them through. However, NP F550 type batteries aren't meant to last incredibly long shoots. If you do long shoots, invest in a few more batteries and consoder using the larger capacity NP F750 type batteries.)

Fovitec StudioPRO - 2x 7'6" Classic Light Stand Kit - [Classic][For Photo and Video][Includes Carrying Bag] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_j0S2AbBBPVA2J

(These light stands have served me well. But, as with all cheaper gear, they won't withstand care that is too rough. They've handled plenty with me, but I recommend you try to take care of them. Other than that, they're just light stands.)

Bonus:

Neewer 12 x 12-Inches Pack of 8 Transparent Color Correction Lighting Gel Filter in 8 Different Colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CCIKB5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f3S2Ab6ZCYTAD

(Some cheap color gels. Get the job done.)

Of course I must include: This is all cheaper starter gear. It is not meant to replace the more expensive light kits that are much more durable, do much more and produce much better results. But restriction breeds creativity. And a passionate, new content creator with a creative eye will make the best of what they have. If you are a starting filmmaker, videographer or photographer, by all means, use this setup. Once you're ready to move onto better, more costly equipment, though, don't hesitate.

I use these stands:
Fovitec StudioPRO - 2x 7'6" Classic Light Stand Kit - [Classic][For Photo and Video][Includes Carrying Bag] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_RqfDybS6P2MCN

...and these mounts:
EXMAX Tripod Mini Ball Head for DSLR Camera Camcorder Light Bracket Swivel 1/4" Screw https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012FTXOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_5rfDyb6KA2HPQ

They work extremely well for the lighthouses - you can't go wrong.

My mobile solution was a little more expensive: light stands with carrying bag, ball mounts, and sand weights - a bit more expensive, but very stable. (Sand or rock needed to fill bags, price not included but only a couple of bucks. I put my sand in double 1 gallon bags in each of the 3 sides of each base sand holder.)

For my mobile rig, I already owned an older Alienware 17 R3 and added a graphics amplifier with a Titan X. Works pretty good as a mobile VR rig. Fairly solid VR rig.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Worked great until I hard mounted mine.

I'm using a pair of fovitec light stands and a set of ball mounts to angle my base stations

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HNZJLG4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478480623&sr=1-1&m=A3VAHM8ODBLF0H&pi=AC_SX280_SY350_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=31FDwaUTheL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012FTXOW4/ref=pd_aw_sim_421_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8W0E4PJH452VBEBTYDDJ

When it's all said and done you can be up and running in under an hour. The hardest part is figuring out where to put the lighthouses. I recommend picking up some cheap photography lightstands on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ESJ7754/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Makes things nice and easy to setup and you don't have to worry about drilling holes in your walls.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00#Ask This one comes with a bag, I kinda like that. It is the 7'6" one.

I've been very happy with these. If you get these - make sure you also get this.
I take my Vive to friends all the time and this has worked very well.

Thanks again, your responses, as consistently demonstrated, carry weight.

1. My PC only has one hdmi port. I'm guessing here, I'll need to purchase a hdmi splitter? - if that's the correct term Basically, the splitter will be a minibox itself with several input/output hdmi ports. This way I can get that other hdmi cable from the pc to my tv. Hoping amazon.com got my back here.
   
   
2. Smart regarding 3D printed enclosure, please report back when you manage to set it up. I am definitely intrigued. Those links are wonderful. Thanks. The second retractable you linked looks real good, the heavy duty in the title is what attracts me. Gives me sense of security for the cables. I might have to get a larger ring to add less friction as the cables pass through and from it.
   
   Regarding ceiling, I live in an apartment, don't want to drill holes up there. I'll look for alternate methods of setting it up and share my discovery here with you guys. Maybe what I find can facilitate mobile as well. Quick thought came to mind. If find a sturdy enough lightstand upto 9-10 feet with some kind of hangover pole think traffic light main pole protruding out the sidewalk, and the pole attached to it hovering over the street, holding up the lights Something like that. Attach one of those heavy duty retractable's onto it.
   
   I use these light stands for my vive motion trackers. I'm thinking something along these lines with the attached pole hovering from the top extending outwards: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So I only know a few of these.

1. I'm not sure. I only use hdmi to hdmi
   
   
2. If you don't want to cause too much damage, my best suggestion would be to get 2 tripods with heads that can angle downward. In my own room I had to re-position the lighthouses multiple times, which meant multiple holes in the walls.
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FTXOW4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   Are just the tripods I use now.
   
   
3. 2m x 2m is enough for roomscale, however I don't know if I would consider it a decent roomscale experience, I myself run a 3.8m x 3m space and I even feel like that is pretty small. I also cleared out all the furniture possibly blocking lighthouses, so idk about that.
   
   
4. Your computer monitor/TV will always display the view that you see as well, even if a game does not open a separate window, steam VR has a setting to 'show mirror' so other people can see what you see.
   
   Other than that, hope you get the answers you want. Cheers! (The Vive is awesome though!)

stands and mounts

They've come up a hair but still under 50 bucks. A great value in my opinion especially if you need to move your lighthouses around for any reason or can't or choose not to mount them to your wall. Also apologies on being a bit late to reply. Only just now saw this for some reason.

The Vive was the least protected in the box they shipped it in too if you recall. It was just in a plastic bag.

Lightstands: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mini ball heads: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X5QO3B8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

THEY ABSOLUTELY NEED TO BE ANGLED. I would suggest a cheap pair of tripods. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017N6Y08Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These work great.

Cool, thanks everyone for the tips!

Ordered these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Will post back the results once I get them set up (for any random googlers who find their way here.)

I've found I can fit everything but the PC into the bag that came with my light stands:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Does not wrap nearly so pretty as yours but quite functional for the once every month or two I take it out.

/u/rrrrrrrrrrggggg - for filmmaking, with a $3,000 budget, I recommend:

Camera and Support

• [Panasonic GH5 - $1999.99 at Best Buy] (https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=hJwHF3yEaco&offerid=492045.5723608&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fpanasonic-lumix-gh5-mirrorless-camera-body-only-black%2F5723608.p%3FskuId%3D5723608) (out of stock right now at [Adorama] (http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60286/51926/1036?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fipcdcgh5.html), [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DC-GH5KBODY-Mirrorless-Camera-Bluetooth/dp/B01MZ3LQQ5//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20), [B&H] (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1283257-REG/panasonic_dmc_gh5_mirrorless_micro_four.html) and [Cameta] (http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7172355-11027432?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cameta.com%2FPanasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5-Wi-Fi-4K-Digital-Camera-Body-96680.cfm%3Futm_medium%3Dcpa&cjsku=96680)) This camera's 60 fps frame rate at 4K will give you ultra high definition 2.5x slow motion, its 180 fps frame rate at 1080p will give you 7.5x (!) slow motion in full HD and its 10-bit 4:2:2 codec will give you a lot more creative flexibility for coloring your footage in post.
  
  
• [Neewer fluid head tripod with a 70 mm bowl for leveling your camera without adjusting the tripod's legs - $99.99] (https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Professional-centimeters-Aluminum-kilograms/dp/B01I1C9F0E//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  Inexpensive Manual Lenses for Filmmaking
  
  
• [Neewer 28mm f/2.8 manual lens - $82.99] (https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Manual-PANASONIC-Digital-Cameras/dp/B01JIJNK2I//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20&linkId=2ad032425d3671e191ec2a02151641d0)
  
  
• [Neewer 35mm f/1.7 manual lens - $82.99] (https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Olympus-Panasonic-Digital-Cameras/dp/B01JIJNDSY//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Meike 50mm f/2.0 manual lens - $80.99] (https://www.amazon.com/Meike-3-50-2-0-2-0-Mirrorless-Panasonic/dp/B01DG6ETU6//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  Lighting
  
  
• [2 x Neewer 432 LED CRI 90 PT-650B Dimmable Bi-Color Light Panels - $198.98] (https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-3200K-5600K-Temperature-Brightness-Adjustable/dp/B06X9SNCJZ//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [2 x light stands with carrying bag - $37.99] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  Audio
  
  
• [Tascam DR-60D II recorder - $169.99] (https://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-60DmkII-DSLR-Audio-Recorder/dp/B00MIXFBL0//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Azden SGM-250 professional XLR mic with shock mount - $229] (https://www.amazon.com/Azden-SGM-250-Professional-Powered-Microphone/dp/B00XWG2YBW//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Pyle floor mounted boom (if you're a solo shooter) - $35.14] (https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Heavy-Duty-Collapsible-Adjustable-PMKS56/dp/B00SVRLPYY//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Pyle handheld boom (if you have a sound person to swing the boom) - $38.99] (https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PMKSB06-Microphone-Telescoping-Extending/dp/B011FOMA02//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [OnStage MA-100 3/8" to 5/8" adapter - $5.44] (https://www.amazon.com/Stage-MA100-8-Inch-Female-Adapter/dp/B0007Y60HG//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) (to connect your mic's shock mount to the boom)
  
  
• [20' XLR cable - $7.99] (https://www.amazon.com/CBI-MLC20-Microphone-Cable-Foot/dp/B000VJJQUU//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Hosa MIT-156 XLR to 3.5mm impedance matching XLR to 3.5mm adapter - $20.95] (https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-MIT-156-Impedance-Transformer-inches/dp/B00FC4YR58//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) (in case you ever need to mount the mic directly on the camera)
  
  
• [Senal SMH1000 headphones - $74.99] (https://www.amazon.com/Senal-SMH-1000-Closed-Back-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00ASWZO6U//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
  This camera will be a lot more future proof and give you more room for growth than a less capable camera.
  
  Here are some graded, 10-bit, 4K examples of the image quality this camera can produce:
  
  
• [WILD NAMIBIA (4K) by Romsprod] (https://vimeo.com/212122024) (4K)
  
  
• [‘Winter’s Grip’ [GH5 10bit V-LogL footage] by Martin Wallgren] (https://vimeo.com/204210127) (4K)
  
  
• [Panasonic LUMIX GH5 10-bit Film “BEYOND THE GRID” by Luke Neumann] (https://vimeo.com/198960001) (4K)
  
  
• [GH5｜180fps｜Shibuya｜20170324｜by daihei shibata] (https://vimeo.com/209899363) (1080p)
  
  
• [GH5 LOW LIGHT : THE WELDER by Stephane Couchoud] (https://vimeo.com/208519867) (4K)
  
  I rented this camera for a few days last week and it is absolutely the best still/video camera below $2000.
  
  Hope this is helpful and good luck with your decision!
  
  
  

Hey there, this weekend I'm going to be taking pictures and my brother-in-law and his fiancee's wedding shower. They didn't ask me to do this but they are ok with me doing it. Really, I'm not interested in the shower but I have to go so I thought it would be a good time to use my new gear (its all new to me basically, just getting in to photography). And if I'm going to take pics, I want them to turn out at least decent. The last thing I want is to take pics and then not be able to share them because they came out terrible.

Anyways, I was wondering if somebody could give me some ideas on how I could utilize my equipment, especially my flashes (never used those before). The room is a "community" room in an apartment building. Its rectangle-shaped room with entrance doors on opposite corners. I think the lighting are chandelier type things with CFL bulbs, I don't remember right off hand.

Nikon D7200 (probably getting a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 tomorrow, I already have a Nikon 50mm f/1.8)
These stands: https://www.amazon.com/Fovitec-Photography-Reflectors-Modifiers-Collapsible/dp/B00HNZJLG4/
Two of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075F3G6J3/
Two of these: https://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN685-System-Wireless-Speedlite/dp/B01EFUHRPQ/
One of these: https://www.amazon.com/YN622N-TX-Wireless-Controller-Transmitter-Function/dp/B00NJGMICU/

Any help would be super appreciated!!!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fovitec-StudioPRO-Classic-Light-Carrying/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501491500&sr=8-3&keywords=fovitec

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eggsnow-Tripod-Bracket-Ballhead-Camera-2pcs/dp/B01ESJ7754/ref=pd_sbs_421_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=03Q4BN7QGHBXNEJNR5PH

I can vouch for the Fovitec stands, however I can't vouch for the mount as I have a different brand.

Setup was easy, as per the other reply don't install any of the bullshit that HTC wants to install, just use SteamVR.

Get OpenVR advanced settings.

Get Chaperone Tweak.

When you're playing if you start to feel a little bit sick, do not push through it. Stop playing for a while until you feel OK. You cannot push through it, it'll just get worse and your second and third day will be like mine, outside of VR.

Depends on how hight the ceiling is at your friends...

If it is normal height, then something like these are the best from what I read...

https://www.amazon.com/FastCap-Support-System--144-Inches-3HAND5/dp/B000067S12/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467363597&sr=8-3&keywords=ceiling+support

the lighthouses can then be mounted on the supports with 2 of these

https://www.amazon.com/SUPON-Camera-Tripod-Holding-Monitor/dp/B00PICAE4C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467363860&sr=8-3&keywords=camera+mount+clamp


I personally bought 2 light stands similar to these because I have a heigher ceiling that the supports can reach
https://www.amazon.com/StudioPRO-Photography-Stands-Carrying-Studio/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=sr_1_8?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1467363968&sr=1-8&keywords=light+stand

and I mount the lighthouses on them with 2 of these...

https://www.amazon.com/Cullmann-Adapter-Camera-Screw-Capacity/dp/B00PGMCBP4/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1467364096&sr=1-2&keywords=cullmann+ball+head

It works, but I always fear someone running against the stands while playing , knocking them over. Much better should be the first solution, it also has a smaller footprint using less space than the light stands

I ordered these http://www.amazon.com/StudioPRO-Photography-Stands-Carrying-Studio/dp/B00HNZJLG4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01

Along with these http://www.amazon.com/Gosky-Degree-Ballhead-Monopod-Digital/dp/B017N6Y08Q?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

The stands come in a square black zippered bag. Been using this setup for a few days now between my bedroom (for sitting only) and the living room (for room scale and demos). So far so good!

Yes, it comes with everything you'd need, but if you're going into drywall, I would suggest buying some better anchors like these, the ones they come with aren't the best.

If you plan one making it mobile, maybe look into some tripod mounts, the bases support a standard mount.

One trick is to NOT extend each pole fully, leave a lot of overlap and evenly distribute the unused length as overlap across the joints.

That's what I did with a cheap tripod set to reach 6.5ft and it worked perfectly (indoors). They are $37 and as a bonus the included case fits both tripods plus all Vive components wrapped in thin towels for padding, a keyboard, mouse, and the light mounting clips I used to attach the base stations to the poles.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OmwoxbKF2MFVB

If you haven't ordered yet I would recommend these light stands. I had my vive in the dorms downstairs for a couple of hours and they seemed stable enough to support the vibration of the lighthouses. Also, surprisingly, the bag it came with is incredibly good quality. I use these mounts on my tripods to angle down the lighthouses. Cant use the floor to ceiling mounts all places. Where I was yesterday the ceilings are 15' or more.