How To Assemble A Cowboy Studio Softbox Lighting System

I am so excited to announce that I have just purchased the CowboyStudio 2275 Watt Digital Video Softbox Lighting Kit. If you have seen any of my videos from the studio here, you have probably noticed that I have not had the best lighting setup.

I recently shared that I had just upgraded my sound for my videos quite significantly. I figured that I would go all the way and take my video productions to the next level with a decent entry level lighting kit.

Since the instructions for setting this system up are severely lacking, I spent the evening creating this video to show exactly how to set up this lighting kit, knowing that several of you will purchase it for yourself (Affiliate Link Here).

I had not really played around with light placement in this video as my main objective here was to get the light kit set up and to show you how it is all put together. However, you can still see a major improvement in the lighting when you compare the beginning to the end of this video. See photos below for comparison:

I am very satisfied with my CowboyStudio 2275 Watt Digital Video Softbox Lighting Kit.

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JeffreyGoodReq

Thanks for your you post, Cliff. Your information (and the related pictures) help me decide what to buy.

DavidGinn

Hey Cliff, Thanks for the video, it was very helpful. A couple of notes about my assembly: first, as you know the boom light cord is extremely short, so I threaded the end of the power cord through the lower (larger) hole of the boom joint and used a zip tie to secure an extension cord to the top of the boom stand; second, the top of my stand arms have a threaded nipple which prohibits a good flush seat when the light is attached. So, I carefully drilled a 3/16" hole through the plastic inside the light joint to give enough clearance for the nipple which allows a more secure fit.

I wish I'd found your affiliate link before I purchased. So since you're an audio guy, let me get your advice and affiliate link for a good quality, affordable wireless lavaliere mic.

Thanks again,

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Lisa

Hi Cliff - I just purchased this lighting kit and am having some interesting challenges. The light looks great through my Zi8, but using my Logitech c910 webcam for live video the light is very dull. I suspect the rendering logic of the Logitech doesn't like the florescents. Any suggestions?

Cliff Ravenscraft

I'm primarily and "audio guy." I know that many webcams, especially on the PC, have settings that you can tweak for color and lighting. That would be one thing to consider.

Reg Gupton

Thanks, Cliff. You helped me make a decision to purchase this product with your before and after images.

Great work.

I am so thankful to hear that! I still use mine all the time and LOVE IT!

Thanks, Cliff. You helped me make a decision to purchase this product with your before and after images. Great work.

Jeremiah, Thank you so much for everything!!! For the YouTube subscription, For the future consideration of my Amazon Affiliate Link, and for your general support of the content and community of gspn.tv! I'm blessed to have you as a member of the Community!

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Awesome. Glad to hear that it helped meet a need.

Robb Bailey

Cliff, you think this setup would work well with a whiteboard for a background?

Robb, I've not given that much thought. Though I supposed if you had enough angle to put the lights off to the side to avoid the reflection fo the light in the whiteboard, it might work. But that's about as much confidence in that setup that I can personally give.