Best Lighting for YouTube Videos (For ANY & EVERY Budget!)

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Question of the Day ⚡ What lights do you use for your KZbin videos? Let us know! *** 📌Check out every Light mentioned in this Video HERE ➡️ kit.co/SeanCannell/best-lighting-for-youtube-videos-for-any-every-budget

[@justinrobinson789]

This video is great. However, in some of your other videos you recommend the Neewer 660 LED, it did not make the cut in this video, why is that? I am a brand new KZbinr and have never owned a lighting system before. And I’m concerned that LED would be too bright for the eyes of the person being filmed. I have narrowed my purchase down to the Neewer two piece Bi-color 660, the Emart photography softbox, and the GVM 80W photography LED studio lighting kit. That last one might be too far out of my price range though. Any advice you can give me would be great Lee appreciated.

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

You do not wake up and become the butterfly. Growth is a process. 🔥🔥

[@cameronmcpheters8997]

I was very intrigued by the shower curtain idea. I found one for $1.09 and it seriously is the best tip ever. Having that second diffusion with my Craphy Softboxes has already improved my lighting so much! I love these guys!

[@skyrhinomedia8720]

Lighting is extremely important, one of the many subtle differences that distinguish a professional against an amateur, thanks as always for the knowledge!

[@MattLeFaitMusic]

Lighting = EVERYTHING!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Agree

[@TheBonaFideChannel]

Wishing everyone a blessed 2021!

[@ItsMOANA]

wish you the same

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Happy 2021!

[@stringofdevotion]

Wish you the same

[@RealEstateIndulgence]

Hope everyone has a great 2021!

[@glittergirljmm]

Thanks so much. I was looking for lighting for my church, but I currently only have strobes. I especially needed lighting for multiple subjects. This is exactly what I needed!

[@mskoriander7213]

Super helpful! You care about budgets, features, quality; offering several options. The shower curtain tip is genius! Thanks for all the links too!

[@TheRealUncensoredTravelGuide]

In my new condo there are strip lights with 4 directions and the lights can be soft or brighter depending on moving up or down. I suspect that it will work just fine. Good idea about the windows 🪟. However I just ordered new blinds... which coincidentally are 70% filtered whereas my bedroom blinds will be blackouts. A small 600sqft feels surprisingly big. Probably because the kitchen is very small.

[@IsomPhilips]

Another advantage of the GVM 80 over the Godox SL60W is the fan noise. I have both and the GVM is extremely quiet compared to the Godox.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Great point!

[@MiauxCatterie]

I have a work light housing with color changing bulbs. I can cover them with film to soften, I can control brightness, even make it various colors. It's good for beginners.

[@IzzyVerseNYC]

Thanks for sharing this information for lighting. For me my issue is space. I don’t have the space for a light box with a stand. I’ve been using the smaller lights from a 45 degree angle. My new space is good and I can show off my background which looks good.

[@itsxjen]

I mostly use day light and I have a little ring light. This video is so helpful!!!

[@bbtechie]

You actually made my day because I've been thinking of which light to use for my youtube videos. But thanks for showing me how to set my light and now the best and cheap light you can get.

[@Mrzhang-h8j]

Hello, I can provide the lighting party

[@Marcus-Jones]

Preach!!! Awesome video, Think Media

[@mjclr4]

new to youtube, so much involved camera, lights, video editing. you have made my life so much easier thanks

[@DrLizListens]

Who else is asking for new lights this holiday? 🎅 Tips that worked for me for growing: 1. Authentically engage with your KZbin comments (like this one) 2. Let go of perfection, just create 3. Mindful Hypnosis for effortless consistency, energy, & creativity. Which ones have helped you? 💗 Dr. Liz Keep creating & being AWESOME!

[@cancerworryfree5984]

Thank you! I think I will go for the last one. It also looks more compact and sturdy.

[@EdwanMusic]

Thank you for this video, very interesting information :) I will definitely look into some of these options.

[@skipspik1571]

Hey, Thanks. I'm gonna start with the two cheap lightbox + the shower curtain on the LED ring on my cheap camera.

[@joymae]

I would love to see a video on best lighting for SMALL spaces

[@Ramone_JiuJitsu]

Thank you! I picked up the Mountdog Softbox lighting from your affiliate link. I appreciate the in-depth detail. It made the selection process easier.

[@IntrovertAmateur]

I currently use a 5000k bulb with a lamp shade from IKEA as a softbox, elevated and clamped to a ladder 😀 If I max out that budget light soution, I will save up for that GVM light 😇 Great video as always guys! 🔥

[@reymore1060]

Great video...what about clothing colors...I heard is very important according to your sking and lightning

[@MibsamCardenas]

thank you so much for all the information! I'm starting my youtube channel so this information is super important. I'm getting the 2⃣ (UNDER $25) NEEWER 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Video Light 😀😀😀😀

[@KreativeKev]

I have been using Godox SL 60W and it's my go-to light right now

[@This1LifeWeLive]

What about how to paint or design a room to be video light and sound friendly?

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Great video for our list to create in the future. Audio -- blankets or audio panels... you want to dampen the sound. Lighting -- In my opinion (Sean here), as much natural light as possible. So windows. Check out this video from Nolan kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5LYmoudaJeDndE

[@This1LifeWeLive]

@@ThinkMediaTV thanks guys! I'm gearing up to make my new cabin youtube studio, so I'm trying to design it to be video friendly and not usually cabin dark 😉

[@IamQrock]

This is the video I've been waiting for! Thank you so much for this break down!

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[@disickwashere]

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[@johngermanobaring932]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR this VERY COMPLETE and PRACTICAL LIGHTING GUIDE.

[@Joshuabenjaminali]

Thanks so much for the video. I actually use a 54cm ring light for my KZbin videos

[@CalebOliver]

I use two soft boxes to light my studio. Thanks Think! 👍🏾

[@rogerdayton]

I've been looking at the Neewer 660 led dimmable bi-color with remote/softboxes. It's like $250 for a kit with 2 lights.

[@erinriley7987]

Liked the light you used for this video...it's a soft warm light. Nice!

[@homestudioacademy]

I actually have a GMV COB light but I record in a small room and the fan noise most definitely comes through my lauv mic. I’m considering going for the 2 mount dog bi color lights. Any thoughts?

[@swedishpotato6336]

Thanks for this video! I purchased the SL60W with the soft box!

[@cyberhawk365]

Hi Nolan, thanks for the awesome review of lights ranging from budget to higher end professional level! Any suggestion on RGB lights to add color the background? BTW your review of Geekoto Tripod enlightened me so much I bought one! Please tell Sean "Hello" from the Seattle area!

[@topproducer7814]

Thanks so much for this video. Any ideas on the best type of camera to use for youtube video?

[@spectrumwalkingtours]

Thank you for these handy tips. Please can you do a series of videos on how to get the best results when filming outside from sunny to cloudy conditions?

[@Thegadgetdad]

Dollar tree is the spot!! Lol the curtain trick is a great hack! ... good luck to all creators. I’m on video number 4 in this KZbin journey best of luck to everyone.

[@ESnipetheartist]

I truly appreciate how informative this video this....

[@WhitneyStylez]

This is such a great video! I love the look of soft box lights but I hate how big they are and how much space they take up.

[@travisgoodman9633]

So for KZbin channel that will do both talking head videos and podcast style with 2 people. Which light system would be better? The “Fovitec Portable 2-Light 600 LED Bi-Color Panel Kit” or the “GVM 80W Photography LED Studio Lighting Kit”

[@HenryPedia]

I use a ring light now and I look to buy a softbox light. Thank you for your recommendations.

[@heidytorr]

On a later video you guys recommend the Amaran COB 60d. Which one is better between the GVM 80 W??

[@saintsimonofficial]

I travel alot and cant build a constant indoor location. Please make a video how to make light outdoors. because sometimes its really hard because of the sun.

[@jazzuits]

Thanks for the tips. God bless you and your church ministry! 🙏🏻🙌🏻🎶

[@SherifaNakalema]

I was hoping you would mention the ring neewer light. I use the tall one. Anyone using this one? I think the shower curtain idea would make softening of the light easier. Thank you for this video! Sharing.

[@LJV-hu4fm]

Hellooo I have a question; do you recommend the light (godox ML100Bi)? It’s bright enough for make KZbin videos with a big soft box? Thanks!!!

[@OliverandLucas]

Soft box it is then!!

[@SY-sp8uo]

Who else is using daylight? 😂😅

[@noobcoverssauceage2923]

Lol, meeeeee!!! That's the only thing I can afford tho and regular home lighting as well!!😂

[@SY-sp8uo]

@@noobcoverssauceage2923 haha i think it is fair enough to invest in youtube when we start making money from it :)

[@jimmyhinAK]

Hell it’s free

[@cookedbooks]

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[@LisaGallegos]

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[@AdventureTimMedia]

top job as always, mate.

[@marvinwilliams7938]

In Aus, I’m wondering would you pay $110AU for a Mountdog or $240AU for a full set Godox Sl60w? Basically double price of 1 mountdog

[@MarileeBean12]

Y’all work so hard and are constantly putting out content that is sincerely helpful. No bs. Love that. THANK YOU! ❤️ it would be impossible to figure out how to navigate KZbin, premier pro, cameras and equipment without your videos!!!!

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[@esochibuike8477]

Nice video Think Media. I've decided to buy the GVM-100watt light kit and the Canon M50 mark ii from your affiliate links for my KZbin channel. But when it comes to Audio, Omar Eltakiori recommend the Comica boom X-d wireless. But I saw the Saramonic blink 500 pro which looks better than the Comica. Can you guys review or recommend it? 😭🙏 So I can finish up before the holidays. Thanks for everything.

[@mergedanceministry6332]

Can you clarify? You recommended getting a sandbag. Is that so the stand/tripod does not move or fall over?

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Yes exactly. Helps stabalize 👊

[@maleekalove2321]

@@ThinkMediaTV Okay. Thanks!

[@JoyceWSolomon]

Thanks for your information on lighting. Helpful.

[@bessermitlui]

Should I get the 2 lights or the GVM 80W for a small room? Is there a big improvement in video qualitativ when I get the GVM or is it just more useful in more Situations?

[@anubisjudge9407]

Could one explain to me what it is with soft light nowadays? Many of my favorite movies especially from the 90s like Tim Burtons Batman or any film noir are made mit hard lighting. I mean it's easier to light something soft. It's more forgiving. But is that the reason to get a soft lighting look instead of a great hard lighting look ?

[@ScubaJames]

Wow, this was great, you guys should make more videos about how to light a youtube video! Maybe like 70-80 of those videos per year would help people out!!

[@AtTheBenchtop]

And here I was using the college dorm stand lamps from Walmart. Definitely will use the shower curtain hack

[@commishokeefe]

If looking for two lights, would you suggest the one under $200 GVM and one under $50 Mount dog?

[@antoniocoutinho511]

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[@JaejoongPrincess]

I would've got the light for $50 or the one around $200 instead of the Neewer MS60C mini RGB LED video light and the 17inch Neewer softbox. I can't use it because I have no stand for it. I have to buy a heavy duty one because the video light and the softbox together is heavy. I needed a studio light for videos and to create short movies as well. I also liked the RGB mode and the 18 effects that it comes with. Should I keep what I have or go with the lights mentioned in the videos?

[@PatrickRambles]

Great vid! Audio, lighting, camera. In that order 😁

[@reservist7]

Hey Guys thanks again for the vid. A lot of the info are good for vlogging and youtube whats the best choice for church recording when you are kinda far away from platform with your camera.

[@audrey_bond_]

The prices have risen since this video, it seems!! ... the $50 Mountdog light is $152 CAD (around $111 USD) today on Amazon.

[@marvinwilliams7938]

Yeah, same in Aus. I’m wondering would you pay $110AU for a Mountdog or $240AU for a full set Godox Sl60w? Basically double price of 1 mountdog

[@simbarashemagadzire578]

Great video!! Thanks for all the tips, and going through all the price options - this is really helpful. Question - For the $25 range, how would you compare an LED light and a Ring light?

[@dannyacosta2722]

I want to buy the last one which is the one you're using for this video. I was reading some Amazon reviews this light has a fan that makes noise and is not good for videos. How did you get rid of of the noise?

[@braddavis3821]

Do you have an recommendations for a rim light?

[@StockPlug_]

Who else started a KZbin during quarantine? I did & my channel is taking off pretty fast 💨 🚀

[@ShepherdAtHome]

I’d like to go for the $169 version as my key light. If I have the money, should I get a second one as the fill light? Or maybe one of the $50 lights for the fill light since it’s probably a little less powerful? Would 2 $169 lights be overkill?

[@ShepherdAtHome]

???

[@Kinghuska]

Hey Nolan why is ringlight not in your list any reason for that pls?

[@thehatleyohana3778]

I added the GVM 80W to my Amazon cart but couldn't do it at $169.00 so I put it in the later cart. Curiosity hit and I looked at it a few days later and it had a coupon added to it for the next 14 minutes so I got it for $113.

[@flipinfin]

Great video exactly what I needed. What would consider for indoors and outdoors for like $200🤔

[@LeadWithAdam]

Huge help thank you! I trust your opinion and just ordered the $200 option to support my mens ministry

[@SandyFam]

What camera are you using here?

[@daniellefernandes8423]

the GVM is what I recently picked up, and I had a $40 off coupon, so it was an absolute steal!!

[@TinaLeder]

Incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You're welcome Tina - thanks for the feedback! 👊💯

[@TakeNothing4theJourney]

Great information i often show alot of gear so I definitely need to work on lighting.

[@jameshatcher7187]

Perfect video for the answer I was looking for. Thanks Think Media

[@abdullahbinshahzad]

I have room with 6 wall lights on the ceiling. what i need to create depth in image?

[@omarmunoz1163]

Love the recomendatios, thanks for doing this.

[@perspectivestudioscaribbea5899]

Hi Think Media, great video, Is the Mount Dog Light with remote available by itself, I already have a softbox it can be placed in

[@TampaBayRealEstateMarket]

I have a ring light , which light can iadd to use as a fill light. I don't have much space,. Thwnks

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

These are all great lighting tips. However I also do a lot of outdoor videos in the garden. So more tips on how to get outdoor lighting just right would be useful for me.

[@username4755]

Crazy i was just looking on youtube yesterday for light reviews

[@pastorgregwalkup320]

I am struggling greatly on the lighting. I have gotten the Neewer 660s which your team recommended on another video and cannot figure out how to get the temperature and intensity right at all. My lighting on the videos I am posting looks horrible and after watching many of the lighting videos you have, I am still not getting it. I understand the concepts but I have no idea what settings to use to get the sort of lighting effect you teach...the cinematic look where to point them...and now I see that soft boxes are needed...and they must be big??

[@mechkitten]

It may have to do with the camera's apeture and ISO settings. With great lighting, you can bring both down. "Auto" mode can sometimes appear graint and washed out.

[@pastorgregwalkup320]

@@mechkitten I have an iphone 11 that I use

[@keeshedtv]

I use 2x red heads + rgb ring lights for background feelss

[@fantasticenglishtipsnmorew5644]

Hey, thanks for all the info. Went to purchase on Amazon but the Mount Dog isn't available but a wide range of other similar lights were displayed........I want the one you previewed.....what should I do?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

always great tips

[@telbonn]

Great video! Thx! Can you recommend a backdrop for photography/videography?

[@brandybenton2973]

Great review! Thank you

[@EuroAutoEnthusiast]

Thanks Nolan for sharing this video because it's so needed! I tried out a Sunpak Premium 18" Ring w/Boya wireless mic. While the light was very good (didn't use the mic...have one), I didn't find value in it being that it costs $250 +tax and the stand is not very well made. I have been reviewing videos like this to determine my next setup and GVM is always on the list. Question: for the money, what's your suggestion on investing in an RGB light instead and a diffuser for it? Thanks!

[@JabariHunt]

How loud are the fans on the GVM?

[@LMTECHHD]

i use the Godox SL60 with the Godox P90h softbox that light is insane....

[@TheLisaTorres]

Its great for beginners to be able to get started even if they can only get lighting for one dollar.

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Ha! Perfect video! I was just wondering this!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Glad you liked it!!

[@InCrazyTimes]

So the one more high quality (expensive ) better than 3 point lighting?

[@communicationfirst1599]

Hi I have a question for you about microphones, i want to record some videos reading books for kids, i will be at least 3-4 feet away from the camera and it will be a kind of dynamic video, which microphone would you say that would be the best for this? thank you.