Reddit mentions of Neewer 6.23 Feet/190CM Aluminum Light Tripod Stands For Studio Kits, Photography Lights, Softboxes(Black,2 Pack)

Hi /u/picrh - Here's a great review/tutorial on what you can achieve with a 3 point ring light setup using the Diva Ring Light: http://www.lafcpug.org/reviews/review_diva_ring.html

But instead of Divas, you might want to consider three battery powered F&V R-300s with stands instead.

You can get three [F&V ring lights with soft boxes for $269.99 each at Adorama] (http://www.adorama.com/FVSBBRLR300.html?KBID=66297).

Three ring lights, with 3 stands ([2 for $22] (http://amzn.to/1vjJXtl) and a [single for $15] (http://amzn.to/1tlfUDo)), 3 [$10 Sony FP-batteries] (http://amzn.to/1vjKvQ1) and an [$18.50 dual battery charger] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=111315155908&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) will give you a great 3 point lighting setup for less than $900.

The great thing about the R-300 is that you can put it on your rig with a [$40 rail mount] (http://www.adorama.com/FV15RMR300.html?KBID=66297), as seen here: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rhqiHavOnGM/U1J4paO2vRI/AAAAAAAAIrk/eW1mhniD0gY/w724-h543-no/P1120708.JPG

This is something you cannot do with the Diva.

I have both the Diva and the R-300, and they both put out a lot of cool, even light, but the F&Vs are much more portable (because they are so much smaller) and more flexible (because they can be AC or DC powered). Here's a pic of both lights in my studio: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jrqsQtPN3TU/U1sjz3-jwnI/AAAAAAAAIt4/k2WveyQeO4o/w724-h543-no/P1120732.JPG

Good luck!

Because you are living in a rental, use something like this instead:

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Aluminum-Tripod-Stands-Softboxes-6-23/dp/B003I6ENXS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511914647&sr=8-3&keywords=lighting+tripod

I mounted mine on those, allowing me to put them away or move them easily. I also use the cable to pair them instead of fiddling with getting perfect line of sight. It will give you a lot less headaches, and a lot more play time.

Sadly, tungstens are power hungry, hot and can be dangerous. Hollywood may still use them - but they are 20th century technology. I recommend LEDs instead.

If budget is an issue, you might want to consider:

• [1 x ePhoto 500 LED panel - $109.99] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SNSGCW6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00SNSGCW6&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [1 x Neewer 6' light stand - $15.19] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UDW8VI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003UDW8VI&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [2 x ePhoto 500 LED panel - $199.99] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T50NW56/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00T50NW56&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [2 x Neewer 6' light stands - $22.95] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003I6ENXS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003I6ENXS&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  With this setup, you will have a cool-running, dimmable 3 point LED lighting setup for less than $350. Much cooler than tungsten - more energy efficient than either tungsten or fluorescents.
  
  Hope this is helpful and good luck!

Awesome post! Thank you! Could you recommend a bag for my tripods? I'd like to carry them with this kit when needed.

For something moveable:
http://www.amazon.com/FastCap-Support-System--144-Inches-3HAND5/dp/B000067S12

They are sturdy and have a very low profile compared to a tripod. You can then use duct clamps to attach the lighthouse mount or buy a camera mount that wraps on poles

if that's too much, just some cheap high light tripod.

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Aluminum-Tripod-Stands-Softboxes-6-23/dp/B003I6ENXS/
but they'll take like a foot of your play area each

if it's permanent, just use the mounts that are (probably) included - still not confirmed but they were with Pre and I don't see why they wouldn't be with consumer version.

if you want to go the cheap manual route:
get these remote speedlite triggers
you can buy more of the receivers, just set them all to the same code.
get one of these for every receiver you have, or any flash set to manual
and get as many stands as you need for each speedlite/receiver combo. the sky is the limit.
also you'll need a crap ton of double and triple a batteries.

Will these work or would I need something else?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FTXOW4/ref=s9_top_hd_bw_bE2sh_g421_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=0F2EMWB60B8QRG3XWZN5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=2223061922&pf_rd_i=3347671

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003I6ENXS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

These are the poles I bought for just $35 CAN for 2:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003I6ENXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

what about these? Planning on this since i have amazon prime
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003I6ENXS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FTXOW4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AK3KRUMMFC0QT

Or you could use tripods, or these thingeys

I think the lighthouses might vibrate too much for a suction cup. Also, I can think of other things that vibrate and have a suction cup, maybe you don't want your lighthouses to resemble those in any way.

edit: Also, my experience with suction cups on car gadgets is they always vibrate loose eventually.

I use these, with some cheap $8 ball mounts. https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Aluminum-Tripod-Stands-Softboxes-6-23/dp/B003I6ENXS/

They've been fine so far, but I haven't moved them around or set them up multiple times, so I don't know if they'd hold up to travel. Probably not, at that price. I'm positive the cheap ball mounts would never handle being set up and adjusted too many times.

I am trying to do a complete carry-on ultra-lightweight interview kit. So I'm an old guy, and not a big guy. But I wanted something I could single-handedly carry on a plane, on a bus, in a cab, as a pedestrian. It should be no more than two cases and I should be able to carry them in one hand while carrying a personal bag in the other. It had to be everything needed for talking head interviews including lights, camera and sound. That means my setup is much more restrictive than yours, but it works. This effort is based on doing quite a few films in Europe using only what I could carry.

Nothing I could find really made it easy. The biggest problem has been powering options, so I made the decision that it had to be small fixtures that could be used close to the subject with reasonable running time. Everything had to be battery-powered no cables or outboard power supplies were needed.

I bring 3 lights and 3 stands. This light is a fairly soft key, adjustable, 18-watts, built-in rechargeable battery. Then I have three of these very small point-source lights, (also with built-in batteries and they come with a variety of gels). One of these is used as a backlight, another for possible light for a background. Add these for mounting one or two of these Lowel umbrellas. These turn the point-lights into a nice, soft fill. Each of these lights will run 60 minutes or more at full power, much longer if reduced. Also, running time can be extended with a couple of these. I can get nice exposure and shallow depth-of-field at ISO 400 or 800. (Double or quadruple operating time at ISO 1600.)

Amazon has this light case that is checkable and can hold this lightweight Velbon tripod with a fluid head plus three or even four of these Neewer stands plus some gels and a small roll of gaffer tape.

My camera case is a small older one with a Nikon label. It holds my Panasonic GH4 or GH5 with 12-60mm lens plus 3 batteries and a USB-powered charger. There's also room for all the lights, an iPad, and a 4-port USB charger, which charges everything.

And...(are you ready for this?) the sound is in this kit, too. The secret here is the PicoGear PicoMic dual wireless mic system. This thing really does what it claims: two wireless mics with good range and run all day and the whole system goes in your pocket, plus the bonus of no body pack or cables to hide.

I'd appreciate your comments.

I'm in an apartment and don't want to put holes in the walls if I can help it.

I'm looking at these but not sure if I need additional hardware to mount the sensors.

edit: I have located a russian solution: https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/3LA_wO_fv_2p4pknYrQvlpLZg8A=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/6121549/Screen_Shot_2016-02-29_at_11.33.18_AM.0.png

I bought these tripods for $22 USD ($31 CAD). They work perfectly. I had bought some adapters so that I could tilt the lighthouses, but they were shipped separately and came a bit later. It turned out that the lighthouses don't need to be tilted, at least not at 6 and a half feet high. They were able to track the floor when screwed straight on top of the tripods without any problem.

If you're on a budget they're a great option. The disadvantage is the floor estate. I'd say they use up about 2 feet of floor space under each tripod.

Specifically, look into light stand tripods (instead of regular camera tripods) because they will be cheaper and lighter since they don't need to hold the weight of a heavy camera, but are more than fine for the base stations. This one is 6 feet, but they also have 8-9 feet versions available. If you search r/Vive/ for Neewer, I'm sure you'll find a few of us who went this route. You'll just want to buy a couple of 1/4" ball mount to attach to the ends of these light stands. EDIT: Conveniently at the 'frequently bought together' section.
http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Aluminum-Tripod-Stands-Softboxes-6-23/dp/B003I6ENXS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464029196

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Aluminum-Tripod-Stands-Softboxes-6-23/dp/B003I6ENXS/ref=sr_1_44?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1466330295&sr=1-44&keywords=light+stand

https://www.amazon.com/PBL-Stands-Studio-Photographic-Lighting/dp/B007F0GBD8/ref=sr_1_22?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1466330287&sr=1-22&keywords=light+stand

https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Light-Stands-Cases/dp/B001WB02Z4/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1466330083&sr=1-2&keywords=light+stand

There are a few, hope that helps. I'd suggest getting a little ball joint for the top

I have these plus two of these which are cheaper if you need two stands. That said, anytime these are bumped, your whole world will shake around (and I suspect bumpings will be commonplace if your dorm is a typical on), so if possible, you should probably use shower-rod-style stands like what /u/Decapper linked, or one of these to set on top of a bookshelf or something, or clamps something along the lines of this.

Dude, just order this.

In terms of sticky tape, mine fell off 2 hours after installing the lighthouses and pulled a bit of the paint along too :( I just bought 2 long tripods which work perfectly. You could get some off of amazon easily or take your lighthouse to a camera store near you and fit it on some tripods and see which ones you like!
EDIT: These seem good and are pretty cheap too.