HDTV Bias Lighting on the Cheap

After reading about bias lighting and looking at pictures of it in use, I decided I wanted to try this with my new plasma. I knew I could go all out and get some lighting made for this purpose, but I really didn't want to spend too much money. You can find bias lighting at CinemaQuest. They also give a good description of why this is a good idea. Also, you should check out this discussion at AVS Forum regarding bias lighting for more info.

In my case, I just picked up a clip-on desk lamp and a 6500K, 13W compact fluorescent bulb - total cost $15.32. I clipped the lamp to the top glass of my TV stand and pointed the light at the wall. To make it automated, I plugged it into a switched outlet on my receiver so when the receiver comes on, the lamp comes on.

Here's a video of what it looks like and how it's all setup. Enjoy!