user867: Here's an idea that I wonder if anybody has tried...
In order to get better lighting for indoor video camera work, get a few small pendant lamps, each with a suction-cup.  Just stick them onto a nearby wall, plug in to an outlet, and shoot.
Question: where can I find some suction cups with which to do this?

user2836: While I have not tried this.  I imagine the problem would be getting a good enough seal to hold the weight of the light and cable.  Having your (generally pricy) light with a hot, sensitive bulb in it go smashing to the floor because the suction didn't quite hold is generally a risk most people wouldn't want to take.  Simple tripods are easier to setup and are easier to adjust the positioning (you aren't confined to positioning it on a wall for example).

867: <p>Here's an idea that I wonder if anybody has tried...</p>

<p>In order to get better lighting for indoor video camera work, get a few small pendant lamps, each with a suction-cup.  Just stick them onto a nearby wall, plug in to an outlet, and shoot.</p>

<p>Question: where can I find some suction cups with which to do this?</p>
 2836: <p>While I have not tried this.  I imagine the problem would be getting a good enough seal to hold the weight of the light and cable.  Having your (generally pricy) light with a hot, sensitive bulb in it go smashing to the floor because the suction didn't quite hold is generally a risk most people wouldn't want to take.  Simple tripods are easier to setup and are easier to adjust the positioning (you aren't confined to positioning it on a wall for example).</p>
