Advice for photographic background lighting (1 Viewer)

A charity that I do work for has purchased a photographic background (Calumet-Cloud Grey paper on tripod support system) for group shots, this will be used indoors to record certificate awards etc.
I intend to use 2 tripod mounted 300w halogen worklights as side mounted illuminators (hopefully to eliminate the use of flash and shadows etc.)

My question(s): Is this a viable option?; can a limited experience Photoshop user iron out major shortcomings using CS2; do you have any basic tips that could be applied. Any other comments are most welcome and appreciated, limited financial resources exclude expensive solutions.
Thanks friends,
John

hi John

I have a feeling you would get more response if you post this question on BF's sister site www.worldphotographyforum.com

postcardcv said:

hi John

I have a feeling you would get more response if you post this question on BF's sister site www.worldphotographyforum.com

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Thank you postcardcv,
As I said, your helpful comments are appreciated, will check out the sister forum and try to find the appropriate area to post in. :t:

Be aware of colour casts using Halogen, but nothing cs2 can't handle.
The worklights may also be a bit harsh, so you may have to bounce the light around using reflecters. If on a budget- a sheet of white cardboard works wonders for a soft bounce, but also be aware that these lights get very hot, and cardboard and heat dont often mix !
Good Luck.