Setting up a basic home video studio - Supplier Recommendations?

Hi,

Anyone know if there is a place (or choice of places) to get help in setting up a basic (read cheap) studio for shooting video's for YouTube and the like? I've tried without getting lighting and backgrounds but the results are not good enough.

I found something at CowboyStudio.com in the states for very reasonable (then postage nearly doubled the order). Then I started looking at Import Duty and VAT (thanks to this site, I looked for that info here). I'm guessing this will add another huge bill to the order. I think my order has gone from $182 to 410 Euro with all the costs. Eek.

Is there somewhere on Malta to look for this sort of thing - or can anyone recommend anywhere within Europe - which I think greatly reduces costs.

Ideally I want something advertised as "Video Studio Kit for beginners" - or some such. I don't know what I'm looking for so not much good scouring over eBay or Amazon. (I've tried). 

Any recommendations for Photographic/Videographic Equipment Supplies in Malta (or Europe) appreciated.

Thanks
Matt