I Made a DIY ELGATO KEY LIGHT FOR $13 (LED Panel)

Making an easy DIY LED light panel inspired by the Elgato Key Light, using easy to find materials.
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[@elgato]

That is dope.

[@mansomg]

How does this have no likes

[@Brend4life]

How does this only have one reply and 7 likes??

[@Snortle]

Props to you Elgato for supporting creators. And yep, it's dope!

[@Nightto]

Elgato, you’re literally the apple of streaming gear

[@jeffcorleone6662]

@@Nightto you're right hahaha

[@Blackshinigami08]

El Gato, and Harris Heller have sign off on this vid. Good times

[@DavidKB30]

I’m impressed that something so simple can look so good on camera!

[@cosmiccreeper247]

I mean elgato is literally just selling a flat light for like $60

[@baronvongiraffe7578]

Just made two of these and tested how they look; these are amazing! You are doing good work with this, thank you so much for offering this to the community and to the world! Face went from almost pitch black to perfectly nice lighting thanks to this video ☺️ keep up the great work

[@martindavies4222]

"Makes my skin look greasy.." GreasyGael, POG name.

[@greasy6508]

Copycat 😉

[@RobertBojor]

Awesome idea and it looks great. For the diffusion, you can double up on the parchment paper (I'm using a desk lamp right now with 6 sheets of parchment paper in front and a LED light) and it's pretty diffused).

[@getintermc]

That's insanely cool! What a great job with this mate!

[@triosletsplay2714]

Bro, appreciate the video...I used the concept to make my own take on it. little bit deeper to make diffusion through parchment paper a bit more effective...the LED strips were just what i was looking for though!

[@Temperjames]

Fantastic. You are making the video I wish I'd made sooner.... DAMN!! haha good on you, this is exactly the content KZbin needs. Here's a tweak on this design, which almost needs no improvement...... you can do one of 2 things..... Instead of doubling back with the LED strip in straight lines, you should just start on the outside edge and spiral inward until all of the LED strip is used up. That way even if it finishes short of the middle, it won't matter as the outside edge will have precise spacing of light which will make it look more even regardless of where the light strip ends. Secondly, LED lights on a copper wire are also super cheap and easy to manipulate into small areas and forms.... this would also help with creating smaller, or more precise lighting. I think you can get a string of 200 copper wire lights for under 10 bucks. Loved this video, again, this is the gold we need more of on KZbin and I wish I'd made this sooner because I'd been meaning to!!!!

[@TahtahmesDiary]

This was SO helpful! I just needed a small light for a stop motion project and wasn't sure how to get some floor lighting 🙌🏾💜

[@GottaBeFrank]

This looks so cool! Great job on the light.

[@skunkybuilds]

Mannnnn! You are soooo resourceful and creative I love it! Been watching for a while and your videos are great man! Keep it going

[@kevinaustin0369]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing your skill, knowledge and time. I appreciate you.

[@madmadison2782]

Thank you so much for all of your help! You seem like such a lovely man. I appreciate your help

[@jackpiki]

this was exactly what I was looking for, thank you :)

[@phnantesmagnani7919]

Yo your channel is amazing. Nice DIY stuff and pretty cool tutorials. Keep it up the good work. From an aspirant streamer, much love from Brasil

[@r.l.f.3089]

I'm going to make this. Thank you so much. Great job.

[@BenjiDWJ]

An awesome video as per usual, Gael. 😁 👌 Cheers to you, my man! 🍻

[@InvidiousMind]

been meaning to try something like this for a while now... hopefully I can get into it after the festival

[@Nonpfixion]

This was a good idea. All my lighting is DIY as well. I was thinking about a panel light but I wasnt sure about using cardboard and didnt know what else that I should use and was easy to handle

[@pura_boda]

Which light do you recommend to use as first light for youtube videos?

[@laner.845]

I'm going to try to make one next week on my vacation days. The plan is to set up a streaming space and actually stream for the first time before the vacation is over.

[@jevvvNZ]

Love the build! Thank you for showing me a GREAT alternative! Maybe use some tracing paper from the stationers for a different diffuser.

[@ConCorDesign]

Hey this is fantastic. I'm going to see if I can use some of my spare LED tape to pull together a version of this. Great work Gael!

[@soyezql]

Wow, man...this is incredible, greetings from Buenos Aires

[@badgaming7970]

Found this video through an Alpha Gaming how to better your stream videos. This is a killer idea, and I am going to have to try to build something similar with thin laminate wood to make it more durable. Awesome idea and thank you.

[@justtermite339]

Yoo that looks so legit man, good stuff!

[@knightzcross419]

Awesome build! Total money saver! Gonna build 2 of these this weekend! Thx

[@knightzcross419]

Just ordered the LEDs off Amazon thru your link. They are running $14 now but I decided to use picture frames for the 'frame' instead of cardboard. Figured that'd make it more rugged and easier to paint. Got those at Michaels for $2/ea. Thank you so much Gael for the idea!!! Also thanks to Harris Heller for the recommendation to this video!

[@Deafloops]

Thanks Gael! You are such an inspiration! You rock =)

[@chrismooney-singh2055]

@Shout out from Singapore! I just bought two Elgato Keylights and I think these are great alternatives. Killer!

[@DaviddoesStuff]

That turned out nice! 💯👍🏻

[@sejwoonapiggle4345]

Nice video dude and lovely light!

[@zaha7a752]

You are an amazing guy, and you help people so much, I definitely think you should have more subscribers than you do now. Keep up the grind and god will bless you!

[@FabriceOnno]

Thanks a lot for this one mate ! And would definitely love to watch the video about an Alexa compatible one !

[@misdierekt928]

Bruh, This was a dope video. Keep up the awesome work.

[@TheDivineOmega]

Awesome! I kinda want to make one :D Compare it to my other panel light.

[@TAkkTikkA]

great project, Gael! saw this on reddit and Harris recently featured it. congrats! :) by the way, I think the diffusion can be solved by more layers of parchment / different layers of different materials. elgato is in the comments and i recall they had a post on how many layers / materials they had on diffusion.

[@FreshFamilyDjs]

making mine as we speak. wish i could show you how mine came out levels. i really enjoy ur videos.

[@RandyM403]

That looks like fun. Thanks for the great video.

[@homerecordsinc.2653]

Thanks for this great idea 👍

[@tuecerprime]

Looking at this as a space saving measure... would these be as effective as big softbox lights on tripods for actual lighting in your opinion?

[@Aaron_K]

I LOVE THIS. It's like an after school arts and crafts tv show

[@MemerDad]

This is amazing. I made i inspired by your model. I guess I’ll make another one when I start my stream Thank you so much

[@enrgist]

This is pure brilliance!

[@xXDarthBagginsXx]

Also a shower curtain liner can work well to diffuse light if you don't want to use parchment paper

[@kyrryk4427]

Dope, indeed!!! Will definitely give it a try!!

[@elitegentro4527]

Im really excited for this

[@sugamayne4906]

gaf tape would work good to control the light leaks and tie everything together tighter. You could also do a CTE gel layer to warm up the light maybe it could be something removeable so you have the option.

[@odiatoka]

What stand did you use ?

[@Crix4evaTnT]

Awesome one Bruh 🙌✌

[@Saitentanz]

Simply great!

[@epgaming2639]

Love it!

[@ayushmali627]

Thanks buddy

[@OMGitsNeil]

I love stuff like this, I made a green screen for £30 a few weeks ago , the result was decent! I may have to give this a try

[@prostematy7626]

You can actually buy green screen from aliexpress for 20 dollars.

[@paangoro.]

GREAT DIY

[@joexdeleted3892]

This is cool man !

[@Gael_Level]

Thank you!

[@DanielCardenas23]

I need to make 2 of these

[@1a1bx]

Cool light!

[@ZeroLifee]

i made 1 if these and can say im super happy with how much better the lighting looks on camera than using my lamp that i got that cost more to buy than this did to make

[@pedri337]

nice light 🔥

[@KojiWoji_]

came for the lighting stayed for he wonderful underrated content brother! can you do a full budget lighting setup for 2020? different prices i guess :o

[@chrisa8148]

Wtf you're an actual wizard. This is dope.

[@Enoughisenoughnews]

Very cool

[@taigaboi]

Awesome dude =)

[@wtfgary_]

Might be able to make a slide in option for "gels" but just the folder page dividers that are different colors.

[@battlearenatoshinden]

Awesome video. 👍

[@gamer30mais]

Nice vídeo!

[@NickOmega]

I actually got some of these exact lights today and had been looking for a diy project to complement or replace my ring light for streaming. Definitely giving this a try

[@lucone1973]

bravissimo!!! hello from italy.

[@metalcrow88]

200 vs 20 awesome!

[@CGamer76]

Yes my skin is more pale. I actually have to add saturation to my cam so I don't look like a ghost on stream. I might have to try this one out and as you were talking about the diffusion I was thinking to myself a 2nd layer 🤔💭😂

[@williamcrowther2006]

Is there a way to make this work with the stream deck???

[@ericapelz260]

For diffusion, try a nice thick (cheap) plastic shower curtain.

[@K0-z0]

Brillant 👌

[@akshayk9091]

Bro thanks 😊

[@bluetooth4916]

$13 key light.! Wild

[@devildragongame4576]

nice vid dude

[@XzadforSpacefox]

Subscriber earned! Not to binge the rest! :3

[@gibby_sama5800]

I think it'd be cool to make some of these for greenscreen lights or hair-lights.

[@NikoCrushing]

Nice, man. Now do a DIY Elgato 4K Cam Link next. kthxbye XD

[@iceicebbii]

Cool!

[@AkibanaZero]

Was wondering when you were going to tackle this one. It genuinely might work as a replacement for the small ring light I have as an extra source of light. Side note: it's crazy to me how no other company out there has made a cheaper competitor to the keylight.

[@Gael_Level]

Wait, there are thousands of LED panel on the market. Use for films, photography, etc.. The key light is just adapted for streamers with it small footprint and made to be mounted on a table.

[@AkibanaZero]

@@Gael_Level that's fair, I guess my main gripe is no one has created a product for streamers that does all that without the bells and whistles. Or am I asking for too much? 🤣

[@Gael_Level]

Yeah, looking for products "for streamers" is an issue, because audio/visual gear existed long before streaming. So if I take a regular light panel or usb mic, I could advertise it as "for streamers" and just based off keywords I could gouge the prices like crazy. Its a slippery slope. Just like "Gaming PCs" or Even Gaming chairs, the community is opening up itself to dishonest marketing. A good idea is to look at what film makers are using, sound engineers, photographers, etc... for having worked in all those industries I can tell you that a lot of streamers soend more money in their setups than the budget of award winning movies and its ridiculous.😂

[@AkibanaZero]

@@Gael_Level mate, since you're the expert you should totally do some reviews because I look up lights on amazon and get completely dazed. Can't tell what to buy!

[@snipexxplays39]

exactly. Neewer made their own version of the Elgato green screen but the light would be so much easier!

[@LordPicasoNL]

DIY popfilter next? that could be cheap made

Im gonna try and mark you

[@mikeb2644]

When I do a search for 'key lights' when is everything that comes up an ad for Elgato lights?

[@sneakmore]

Here because of Harris, love the vid, love the personality. Hopefully you love the extra subscriber.

[@Gael_Level]

Thank you!

[@TanyaVital]

It’s dimmable 😲

[@alfredope]

way to fight consumerism and find an alternative, i love it!

[@KojiWoji_]

anyone got link to the phne stand/tripod he uses? or something thats cheap and similar to that? this guy is awesome.

[@PrimalNF]

DIY Elgato Multi Mount Weighted Base please

[@bohs1984]

Why do you have a reflective back if your light is pointed forward? Does no good since the light is not reflecting off it.

[@Linets.]

Niceone subscribed 👌

[@GianMaaark00]

13 dollars...best bang for the buck ever

[@mr.frandy7692]

Is this strip high CRI??????????

[@duper1193]

Please Next Video Request is Make A Diy Tripod 💚😙!!

[@dandmwg]

Next can you show us how to make a 4K60 S+ with a Toblerone box and some pipe cleaners 😎

[@c0pyimitati0n]

Should have used a metal cookie sheet or something so it would be more durable and reflect the light back at you.

[@littlevegankitchen7412]

This is dope as fuck

[@Gael_Level]

Thank you

[@SimonMedia666]

This is what I need for my channel and streams :) ELgato Key light is stupidly expensive (I am living in Poland - we have 3rd world country economy....)

[@cuddleporo9004]

but can it catch fire by itself

[@ConCorDesign]

Next up, try to make a pop filter with popsicle sticks and tissue paper.