<p>Hi. I am an amateur videographer. I'm getting started on a project where I'll be interviewing individuals and couples, i.e., one or two people at a time. The interviews will take place indoors in a medium size room or a hotel living room area.</p>
<p>I don't have much of a budget, so I'm looking to get the cheapest package necessary to get the work done. I'm starting out with two tripod mounted Panasonic PVGS250 mini-dv video cameras, one for a static wide shot, and one to get close-ups. I've got a nice external shotgun mic for sound.</p>
<p>So now I am trying to decide what to do about lighting. I'd like to augment the available indoor lighting, and I see two ways to go. I'm looking for opinions about which way would be better.</p>
<p>Option 1. Put a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic-Samsung/dp/B00FJ0RGD0" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic-Samsung/dp/B00FJ0RGD0">Neewer CN-216</a> LED light on a tripod, and use the diffuser filter to light the subjects from a slight angle off to the side. This option is very portable and offers high flexibility.</p>
<p>Option 2: Get a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B8Y4IPU" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B8Y4IPU">LimoStudio umbrella portrait kit.</a> This option takes up more space and requires electric outlets, so it is less flexible. However, if offers the ability to do fill and back lighting.</p>
<p>Both options cost about the same (around $65), so I'm wondering if anyone has opinions about one over the other.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Ken</p>
