Cinema / photograph lamp

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I wanted three or four lamps like this one but couldn't find what I was looking for until I stumbled upon a 150€ piece that fit my needs. So, I decided to make one myself using PVC pipes and my 3D printer. This lamp will also consume significantly less power since it uses LED bulbs instead of halogen. Some necessary parts include: A 20€ "Amazon Basics" tripod A 100mm piece of PVC connection tubing A 100mm PVC end cap, where you'll drill a hole for the bulb socket A light socket that fits a 14W LED bulb (1400 lumens) Three meters of electric wire A pedal switch A plug Four 45mm screws (I chose hooks because they look better), with four millimeter butterfly nuts A 100m to 32mm piece with a 90° angle, serving as a lamp support A cheap white plastic shower curtain (2.5€ at my local store) September 23, 2017: I removed the soft box for more power and painted it red and black. I'll probably design a removable filter soon. I noticed that rubbing PVC with acetone creates a nice surface where paint can stick quite well. September 19, 2017: Errare humanum est... I made a mistake on the reflector. I created a new one that fits my sockets. It's 58mm at the base; some may not work (the white one I had on the prototype doesn't fit). I painted it with silver paint and was surprised by how well it turned out. September 18, 2017: I added an experimental reflector. To reduce light loss inside the lamp, I need to paint the inside with chrome paint. It should be tilted at a 90° angle and printed in vase mode. September 16, 2017: I added the final mount for the "Amazon Basics" tripod. I published a video on YouTube. September 12, 2017: I posted a picture of the PVC parts needed. September 10, 2017: I glued a white plastic shower curtain to the PVC pipe with super glue and then attached the front piece on top. It looks lovely! I added a pedal switch too. I tried to put the switch directly on the back piece but there's not enough room. I also added a second tripod mount for aesthetic reasons. September 8, 2017: I added a tripod mount quick release adapter for an old piece of junk that I already had. I'll probably create more when I get other tripods with different mounts. I'll go for the cheap ones anyway. This project is ongoing; some adjustments are required, a moving support is needed, and some painting too (red and black, probably). I'll post photographs of all the parts needed soon to make it easier to figure out.