Hi there!
I am about to start building a lighting setup for scanning props and eventually people.
Will greatly appreciate any and all advice about what works and what doesn't

One of my options would be this:
http://www.fsfoto.pl/en/zestaw-oswietlenia-ciaglego-2x85w.html - sorry for weird (for most of you anyway) language - this is essentially twin 85 watt bulbs (continuous, not flash), with 90cm silver reflective umbrellas. One from lower angle and one from above (max 2,1m).
- Does that seem bright enough?
- Would three sets of these suffice or would I need four?
- What about getting those bright bulbs and reflective silver in my shots, would I be better off using semi-transparent light-scattering umbrellas instead? Or some ceiling/floor lighting setup to avoid lights behind photographed subject in my shots entirely?
- Maybe I am better off with non continuous, flash lighting? (although I'd rather avoid having synching issues)
Thanks in advance!
Andrew