4 Step Guide to Lighting Your Podcast/Youtube Video Set

Great lighting can make all the difference in your videos. It helps capture a certain mood and atmosphere that elevates the overall story or theme when done well. In this video, Pye breaks down how to light a living room style podcast set and how to get the exact look you want using a simple step-by-step guide.
Video Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00 - 1:30
Composition: 1:31 - 2:24
Ambient Light: 2:25 - 5:31
Modify/Add Light: 5:32 - 10:52
Press Record: 10:53 - 11:09
Outro: 11:10 - 12:04
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[@jonathandaniel7424]

In my opinion, there is no one on KZbin...I repeat NO ONE that is a better teacher of this stuff than Pye. This is great.

[@canadalawexperts_]

You are absolutely right! Amazing content

[@WahPakistanDigital]

Agree

[@digitaldebo7839]

Facts

[@alittleleaven4566]

My wife always teases me how I struggle with my subject and background lighting. Thanks for this😂 bro.

[@TheDollePret]

Loved this! Nice to watch, fast enough to not get bored, super nice explanation and super usefull. I feel like I’ve learned so much!

[@kubilaysener88]

Amazing explaining, I’m suffering since years to understand how I should light a scene and you made me understand it in just few minutes. Thanks a lot

[@lukaskkramer]

Dear Pye, This is the first video I discovered from you and it really goes beyond "good and useful content." Your energy, tone of voice, and pace didn't just make this a great video to watch, but they also transported an implicit message of, "Don't worry, you can do this. And you can do this well," where most tutorials still leave a big gap between teacher and student. Thanks so much!

[@ReTrospectiveVids]

Man i know this video is from a while back already but im glad i found it - I've seen most every youtube video from reputable channels about choices of light and their positioning etc but no one ive come across has gone through the steps in terms of fine tuning the ambient like this as a starting point for setting the scene; most videos focus only on the subject and/or key lights

[@orangejjay]

I've been watching so many videos on this and trying to find how to do interviews in a small space ... my idea to light it looked exactly as you have here and yet I couldn't find a single video to confirm or deny this ... but here we are! Woo! 🎉 Subscribed. Thank you!

[@alterego157]

Wow... you did an amazing job. Light completely transforms the feel.

[@jhilmiliqueen]

what an incredible class! Absolutely loved watching this one. Thank you so much!

[@chadsway88]

What a simple yet great demonstration. Thank you for simplifying it and showing how to expose for the accent lights first. I feel like I was going it backwards.

[@vmphouston1362]

Awesome video! Honestly the best way to explain lights set up. Love it

[@lifeissoundpodcast]

Best video I’ve seen on this. I’m about to visually level up my podcast and this was a perfect tutorial! Thank You 🙏🏼

[@johnmuniz328]

Another clear, concise and entertaining video from 3.1416. Much appreciation.

[@outbackeddie]

Wow - this is an excellent lighting tutorial. I'm also in awe of the superb video editing you did to present the information. Thanks for helping noobs like me to advance our skills.

[@user23_436]

the most delicate light setting i have ever seen , you guys are genius

[@tilsaghani]

you are really strong in explanation and the information passes without any problem. well done and thank you

[@itohsarticulate01]

Just had to drop this comment to appreciate your good job. Watched other videos before I got here and I must say, this the best.

[@kitchenzombie8974]

Really good tutorial. Learned a lot. Thank you

[@NTRSWOLVES]

Great video was definitely a big help. Thank you.

[@usmanmajid7837]

Great and easy to follow tutorial using C-A-M-P. In my personal taste, I'd probably set those rim lights to a warmer colour too so that they almost 'motivate' the practical ambient lights in the background.

[@LDiego]

This step by step guide on lighting is awesome.

[@AsanteRXL]

Thanks Pye. THANK YOU!

[@vimalneha]

Thanks Pye, it was amazing video!

[@coog2011]

Awesome video. This helps a lot

[@noahi]

This is an awesome breakdown

[@RAVIDEOCAPTURE]

Thanks for making this easy

[@youtubeLa2023]

this was great man...really enjoyed this

[@jlopez7596]

Thanks nice explanation of lighting.

[@AexoeroV]

Thanks, very good video!

[@yangaventesabelo1836]

amazing information, thank you 🙏

[@djcrazygatl]

Great video you did an awesome job at explaining it

[@dariushilla]

Mannnnn Pye when I say the algorithm threw me this video just in time🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💯

[@squaresaucemedia]

Really great video enjoyed it especially since I’ve been getting more and more into video

[@canadalawexperts_]

Amazing Content! Thank you

[@RejDaBoss]

Thank you for this!

[@abdelalibelcaid5349]

Beautiful

[@WahPakistanDigital]

Man You Are Really a Great Teacher Love from Pakistan , I actually Started My Podcast

[@TAOKVISUALS]

Awesome video! Great content!

[@MarcAdonaTube]

Love that you went step by step and showed us your ISO and Shutter adjustments on the spot! I wish more creators shared in the way you just did! Cheers!

[@MythriStudios]

Thank you very much brother 💙

[@mbuleloxinana8907]

Imagine allnthis knowledge for free. Thank you so much, you helped.🎉🎉

[@MattSpaugh]

I'm in the process of creating a similar video for my channel but one that's geared toward working alone, on-site, for clients - trying to create depth with the least amount of gear possible. My process is similar, but starts with the subject and then moves to the background. I figure if you run out of time, you better have the subject lit first! Great stuff here - really helpful. Thanks.

[@payamjirsa]

Nice!

[@claudiocoquet1327]

Thanks, very useful

[@AikidoCenterLA]

Great video. Learned a lot

[@ronyedin]

Great video. Love it

[@AGC828]

Good video.... So many people don't bother learning the basics behind Lighting a set.... KZbinrs.... People who work in poorly.. Hope you're not offended heh.. .. Just seems more virtual for them.. But must don't make any effort... No matter what we're lighting up.. Just need 3 basin lights.. Key fill and back... And expands from there if needed and can afford

[@KristophTy]

Awesome Video. I learned alot. Thank You!

[@slrlounge]

Glad it was helpful!

[@abmathodi]

Wow!This is mi first time watching ur video sir and l hav learnt a lot.Didnt want to leave mi phone watching this✌✌✌🇧🇼

[@blairjoshua5796]

Beeesttt lighting tutorial I've seen on youtube

[@jeffletendre5025]

Best video on Lightning a podcast I have seen. Thank you! Question: you did all that with windows uncovered with natural light coming in?

[@RavinderSingh-ft5dw]

Superb

[@arenaslab3665]

Отличный сетап, большое спасибо за видо! 🙌

[@masalladelcrimen]

Amazing!!! Now I need a studio to put all those lights. My house is too small! Any tips for small spaces? Very well explained and nice voice😊

[@pridehillstudioz7907]

This is really good content

[@kellybliss_]

Super educational video

[@MadcawMedia]

Awesome❤

[@shreyaschavan8851]

मंडळ आभारी आहे 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@princeamu]

Coooooooooooool. Great stuff

[@bjazz68]

Thank you.

[@LAPFILMSUGANDA]

I liked the way teach you take your time i wish you bring more with lighting technics sie

[@itsolawaleofficial]

Great video

[@giministwin1975]

Amazing information! Thank you for sharing. But I have a question. How much more work is it to setup lighting against a black wall?

[@MichaelWilliams-lo3ix]

Awesome

[@thekhalliwallishow]

awesome 👌🏻

[@Genesixs]

Thxs!

[@etxkevin7452]

Love this vid! Are there any similar where film cinematographers are doing this for movies??

[@dorassi82]

Mr. Pye ,,thank you for this amazing video and explanation you are the best❤ Can I ask which camera best to use for vlogging for beginners and can have these filters and ambience too many thanks in advance 🌹

[@withcoachfarah2137]

the best video ever

[@xalexws]

Dude what the heck. I followed your instagram after my breakup and now im out here learning cinematography and i come across this video. I was like… hold up!!! Now hes teaching me lighting? 😂

[@roehaus1]

Great video... being an old portrait shooter, I would sort of lean more towards "Rembrandt" lighting for better modeling. Also... I usually start off with the T/F stop ISO combo that I want to use and then proceed with your four steps. Unfortunately... there are a lot of point and shoot people out there that don't understand the value of good set design and lighting.

[@rudysihaloho7621]

thanks bro

[@SarahSome]

This video should get Million of views at a minimum. Nice audio as well. What Mic are you using?

[@voiceoverbyluis]

See the comment just below mine? Ditto. You rocked this brother. Thank you so much. Following you now. My video production just went up and so will my income $$$$

[@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent]

Great video. What kelvin/wb did you have in camera.

[@annahmurunga8053]

Beautiful! What t-shirt mic, stand-alone mics and wallpaper are you using? Thanks!

[@beingcreative-aj7817]

nice video sir

[@lastman5707]

great work sir

[@slrlounge]

Many many thanks

[@lawsthatattract_]

legend

[@metasploitstudios2257]

Great video and newly subscribed. But i have a small worry. I was told that my shutter speed should be at least double my frame rate. Yet you were shooting at 60fps and set your shutter to 1/60. Would that not introduce funny stuff? Or did you finally change the settings?

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

Love it! Working on my set and this was just in time! What mics are you using including the arms?

[@payamjirsa]

On set we use the Shure SM7B

[@Lasrymusic]

Not related to video topic but yo! that mic clipped on to you is insane!! can you please share a link or at least what's its called? (it can be an affiliate so I can support you guys as well)

[@crea8planet]

Magical Benin 🇧🇯❤😍

[@rajography6174]

thanks

[@troyheffernan1261]

Oh God thank you

[@TheAdvenCast]

Amazing! Please let me know which microphone you was using to record this video?

[@payamjirsa]

We're just using a bluetooth lav for narration, Shure SM7B on set.

[@mikezooper]

In the next episode, how to do this on an affordable budget! Seriously though that would be a helpful episode.

[@idhuymidi]

can you please tell us the kelvin temp from the camera?

[@rokpodlogar6062]

I sense your friend has some work pilling up while you were using him as a mannequin :D

[@jasonkerepesi]

what are those mic stands you're using?

[@kalaiarasan6906]

❤️

[@rmpeete]

💯!!!

[@NickSchale]

When dialing in your background lights, you set the shutter speed 1/30. I’m probably just a dinosaur, but I always use 2x fps… so 1/50th for 24p or 1/60th for 30p. I see later you do adjust it, but are there situations where you film at 1/30? Does this ‘rule’ no longer apply? Thanks, GREAT video!

[@usmanmajid7837]

I think he set up the camera at the beginning with incorrect settings just to purposefully brighten up the image and get some kind of a "before" shot. Lower shutter speed introduces more light, so later on he probably fixed it.

[@MrTSAS]

Hi Pye. Is it possible for you to add the links the the furniture on the set?

[@payamjirsa]

Shoot, I don't have those. Aki (Glen's wife) managed to put it all together with a $1,500 budget, haha.

[@tqproductionfilmhouse]

Good

[@erikastokes726]

What are the cheaper options for the Lighting? Or is the link listed the cheaper options?

[@LASartor]

I couldn’t find the article he mentioned and would love to read it.

[@lukefaulknerhall8400]

Where is the link to the gear on a budget?

[@user-yv9pn7uu7x]

Is this location available to rent ?

[@fatihpkr]

Hello friend, you brought a truck full of lights.

[@JamesTing-US]

I really like the step by step of lighting setups, but I really can not stand for shaking his feet in the video🤣. Maybe he did not realized.

[@rpc2112]

Anthony should take his Adderall before recording next time. 😂

[@CrivRex]

$$$$$ :D