Need specifics on lighting....

[spedebug]

Hey guys!!
Ive been searching the forum and haven't seemed to find the answers I need, So hopefully someone would be willing to advise me.
I am new to this forum, and am opening a studio. I am looking to buy a lighting set up. I am interested in a 3 or 4 light set up, 3 soft boxes and 1 possible hair light (no umbrellas) I want a strobe set up, not continuous lights. I am looking to keep it under 1,000$. I have searched photo websites, and am very confused as to what exactly I need or that is best. I am confused about pocket wizards, power packs ect ect. I also have no idea the watts I need to accurately light my subjects. I have seen many light kits that differ in power and watts. I will be taking portraits, and just need enough light on my main light to keep the shutter and f-stop at good readings. Something 5500k I think would be good...
Any suggestions guys??

 

[kundalini]

Need specifics on lighting....
Any suggestions guys??

You'll need to be more specific.

A quick use of the search function (found above the banner) yielded 28 threads with "LIGHTING" as the keyword of titles for the last 30 days. Were none of those helpful?

 

[KmH]

How is the weather in Colombia today? Cali is a beautiful city, but it has gotten to big for me.

Your desired setup and your budget don't quite match.

This would be a good start - http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/CF0502K1/

You could add a couple more lights and get whatever other light modifiers you want.

 

[Big Mike]

I will be taking portraits, and just need enough light on my main light to keep the shutter and f-stop at good readings.

Shutter speed doesn't really matter when shooting with strobes.

No offense, but are you ready to open a studio?

 

[ghache]

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