Photogs: lighting kit suggestions under $500?

[Cleo]

Do you need this for stills or vids?

If you are shooting stills you really should go with strobes.

Just got this two light kit. It costs more then what you want to spend but they are some of the best lights that I've ever used in this price range. As a plus the modeling lights are also bright enough for shooting vids too so now we are just using this two light set for both stills and vids.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation

You may want to just call B&H Photo (the above website) and tell them what your needs are and see what they can come up with.