>>2691446-TRIPOD (yes, get a tripod [WF717, Sandford & Davis Provista, Magnus VT4000 are fine] see notes) 100-$200
-get some can-lights from your local hardware store (make sure you note what type of bulbs you're using), a painters pole/dowel and a china ball or two (google it), and some dimmers for practicals - about $75 See note below.
-Grab some Foam Core (cover or paint one side with reflective material for cheap bounce board/reflector combo) - $10-$20 tops
-Thick Gauge Extension Coords - $10-$40, grab a few of these to be able to run lights easier
-A Fire Extinguisher (Yes, keep at least one of these with you when you shoot)
-A pair of gloves to handle the lights $10-$50
-A Knife/Multitool
- CTO/CTB Gels, Diffusion paper, & some C47S/clothespins (somewhat optional along with blackwrap, there are substitutes out there that are cheaper) - $20-$50 see notes
-A pole to attach your Zoom recorder (poor-mans boom-mic, DIY it to start) - $10-$60 see notes
-Black Posterboard/Foamboard or Cloth (poor mans flags to block light & make cookies/cuculoris) - $3-$20
-TAPE (paper tape, duct tape, gaffer tape [gaffer tape optional]) - $10-$30
-Extra Batteries & Cards for your camera
Notes:
1) Tripod is basic. You may want a lot more movement (that's fine), but you'll find it to be a very versatile tool. Don't buy a $20-$70 stills tripod, get one with some drag/counterbalance.
2) Bulbs are tricky, I know that Kino Flo now makes some nice 100W equiv CFL's with high CRI but there's plenty of options (the kino flo bulbs are around $25/per). Remember to keep the Color Temperature the same if you can so you can avoid mixing up gels (or at least label the cans with their Color Temp/Wattage).
3) Gels/Light Modifiers are where you can shape your light, this can help improve your production value (and teach you a lot of great trade craft) greatly and help you control your light.
4) Mic Placement is Key to good sound (get the mic to where it needs to be).
