Home Studio Lighting Turmoil

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I purchased a new camera a few months ago and had trouble getting it to work. Finally succeeding, only to find out that my lighting was all wrong.
This is an example of what I go through as an amateur learning by doing.
Not bad for a budget of $5.97 (lighting cost, not camera). My lighting still isn't right, but it's better.