C&C my make shift lighting?

[TylerF]

i bought my sb600 today and have not really messed with the settings. but i also went and bought a cheap clamp light. i set up in my living room to see if i could get any kind of decent lighting. i know the shot itself isnt perfect (had to get into position fast) and my mug might be hard to look at, but im looking for tips on how to improve my lighting. i plan on getting more lights soon.
thanks

 

[IgsEMT]

but im looking for tips on how to improve my lighting. i plan on getting more lights soon.

Portrait Lighting

 

[o hey tyler]

I think the red backdrop is reflecting a LOT of red light. Which may be why you got them cherry cheeks, lad.

 

[TylerF]

my cheeks are always red haha. and the light made it hot after a while lol. plus running back and forth didnt help. i want to buy a few back drops in the near future

 

[KmH]

Checkout seamless background paper by Savage. A medium gray can be made many colors. You just put different colored plastic in front of a light you pointed at the paper.