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Photo Basics 402 uLite Video Lighting Kit |  | Brand: F.J. Westcott Co.
Category: Photography
List Price: $249.90
Buy New: $182.50
as of 9/2/2010 10:36 CDT details
You Save: $67.40 (27%)
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Seller: johntlord
Rating:  19 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16.9
Dimensions (in): 30 x 7.5 x 13.5
MPN: 402
Model: 402
UPC: 817967004022
EAN: 0817967004022
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Easy set up; soft boxes are collapsible and set up and tear down in seconds | | • | Constant lights allow you to see lighting patterns instantly | | • | Can use with any point-and-shoot or digital SLR camera | | • | Educational DVD covers all aspects of set up, lighting and posing | | • | All-inclusive kit allows you to start shooting right away |
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Product Description
We've all heard of the wonders of using Green Screen for video, but for the first time ever, we teach how simple and easy this technique really is. Play live at a rock concert, conduct an interview in front of the Eiffel Tower, enjoy a day at the beach--the possibilities are endless. The Westcott 402 comes complete with everything you need: Lighting, Green Screen, Educational DVD, Digital Video DVD and free trial of Adobe Premiere Elements 7 software.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Really hard to beat in terms of value for the money... June 16, 2010
Thomas Duff (Portland, OR United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I received the Photo Basics 402 uLite Video Lighting Kit from the Amazon Vine review program, and I thought this might be a great way to get started and experiment with green screen video work. And it performs just as advertised. The hardware is sturdy and solid... far better than I expected given the seemingly "beginner" audience it targets. Even if I decided not to do as much green screen work, the lighting fixtures would be excellent for straight photography. The green fabric background is huge, so you're not limited to a tiny area of movement (or no motion whatsoever). Assuming you already have your video camera (as that's not part of the kit), you're ready to go.
The instructional DVD is perfect for the beginner... easy to follow and gets you off to a quick start. The editing software is a 30 day trial, so figure on having to put out a bit of money if you happened to like what it had to offer. But at least you have something to get started with, and it works.
Overall, I found this combination hard to beat. I'm happy with what I've been able to do so far with it, and I look forward to branching out even further as time goes on. I may even get to the point of doing some YouTube instructional videos that don't look like I'm in my basement (which in fact is where I am)... :)
 Pretty Cool May 31, 2010
Bobby Keene (Atlanta, GA USA)
If you have no experience with a green screen but want something that will work I would suggest this model. The screen is big, no huge, yes it is a green blanket but that is what you want. It has a series of metal eyelet rings along the outside which helps you hang it and keep it taunt. Set up is easy, my 10 yo son put this together and uses it once a week. Sure, you could go out and buy all of the items in the box and probably save some money but this is ready to go.
Great Beginner's Kit May 24, 2010
Jerry Palmerino Jr (United States)
When this kit first arrived, I immediately thought it was the wrong item. The guitar player on the front threw me off for a second. Then I realized it was my green screen kit and they were showing what it could do.
Included in this package are two 500-watt photoflood lights, two collapsable softboxes, the 7 foot tall light stands, and a 9'x 10' green screen. It also comes with a 30 day trial of Adobe Premiere Elements 7. Additionally, you'll need your own camera (of course - video or photographic), a full version of some editing software, and a way to hang up the screen. Therein lies the problem: While its obvious you wouldn't expect a camera in the box, I do expect this package to supply a way to hang the screen and provide software to edit what I produce. It does advertise itself a complete kit.
So I have come up with some ways to hang the screen:
1) On my shower courtain rod with clips (very creative, but awkward)
2) Pinned to the drywall. You'll need a rather large wall for this.
3) Duct-taped to the drywall (not recommended).
4) Buy a real backdrop stand (obviously the correct way)
Overall, this kit is just short of excellent for the beginner. The ability to use it as a green screen works as advertised, assuming you have capable software. the included software is dated and will only work for 30 days. What excites me the most though, is now I want to use the flood lights and softboxes with a yet-unpurchased backgroud stand. This could easily be turned into a home portrait studio for the amatuer photographer. You just need some backgrounds and a background stand.
Great product May 12, 2010
William Sandifer (Bronx, NY USA)
Ok first off I love this product for the price. But I do have a bit of a beef with it. Ok the packaging for the lights were almost perfect. But like I said "Almost" one was broken and glass was all over the inside of the box. I contacted the seller and he ignored me. So now I have to go out and find a replacement light. Does that stink? You bet cha. But over all a great product. I mean it is lights and a piece of cotton.
 Product flaws overmatch its utility October 17, 2009
loce_the_wizard (Lilburn, GA USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Our experience with the Photo Basics 402 uLite Video Lighting Kit was glowing but not positive. As others have noted the instructional video references an old version of iMovie and setting up the green screen itself takes a bit of practice and patience. Once it is in place, and applying the basics from the video, one can start experimenting with visual effects and the green screen does perform as advertised.
But the big surprise here was that the light covers melted over the bulbs within 15 minutes of being set up. The acrid smell of melting plastic is an attention getter, and there is no hope of repairing these, so the lights in kit are already out of commission. For the record, I would have to say the this product's flaws overmatch its utility---at least ours did.
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