How to Create Beautiful Videos in 2025 | Camera Settings, Lighting, & Gear

[@DamolaAkintunde]

Like I said y’all, I’m self taught so my language will not be perfect. I have a lot to learn so happy to receive feedback constructively and respectfully ☺️ Please feel free to cross check this info but I figured it would be a helpful starting point I know how overwhelmed I was when I first started doing my research so I hope this at least gives a loose framework

[@Nessa97Tv]

The color profile in this video is chefs kissss.

[@dmoment1]

Your quality in this video and in your other videos is just so clean. That’s brought me to your video. Great job and great information, thanks

[@Jirenespeaks]

Love this!!! Thank you so much

[@BANKUREACTS]

The quality of your video is amazing!!!!

[@DarksecretsConfessions]

Melanin dripping ❤❤❤❤

[@TerrenceW]

Yes it is... I was thinking the same thing. Gorg.

[@tiemji]

That set of colours looks great. You did provided a great picture. Good job

[@betterisbecoming3637]

If you’re interested in the Sony fx3 you should try the Sony ZV-E1. Half the price and very very similar to the fx3… BUT if you’re anything like me, you want what you want! Lol

[@GHC_II]

Amazing video and explanation!! As a fellow (novice) photographer trying to expand into video, this is very well done. Appreciate the non-scripted/natural approach. Currently using the zv-1f with a lens mod and this speaks to my process as well. Guess I gotta learn to color grade too. Continued success!!👍🏾💯

[@Marla_Acevedo]

You are so stunning! 1st time viewer here 😊

[@ayomideadeduro2237]

Quality is crispppppp - also you’ve influenced me, I think I need that Sony ASAP ‼️

[@afrikaira]

love this video! and your lighting is perfect, definitely taking notes 😮‍💨

[@DamolaAkintunde]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@marnalaapriyantihutabarat6470]

Very nice . . . nice and nice video

[@The_socialinsider]

God answered my prayer through this video! Thank you ❤

[@RespectfullyKoko]

Me too! 🙏🏿

[@ancii023]

I follow you on TikTok and I loooove this long form content format! So much useful advice. Thank you.

[@konicalancea]

LOL as I listen to you talk about the cam settings, I realize we have the same exact thinking and are at pretty much the same place right now in terms of exploring our filmmaking passions. It’s so cool to come across someone like you who share the same views. I’m not so much into colors grading yet so I try to get as much in camera as I can so I don’t have to do much but I will say I’m at the beginning of exploring color grading. And we have the same camera too! This filmmaking stuff gets me excited!

[@GHC_II]

The three of us need to link up. I just said the same thing. Much success in your journey💯🙏🏾

[@Here-Nor-There]

Thank you for this! This has helped me with my channel immensely!

[@ZulekaG]

First off you’re gorgeous, and this video was so nice looking 💓!! Crazy because I have been contemplating getting the exact camera you mentioned so 😅 I might have to go ahead and proceed with that lol. Can’t wait to see more of your content 🌟

[@VectorApprenticeGraphics]

This is awesome Damola, your video is really crisp and so is the value. Keep posting, am here to view 'em

[@Daniellealicia]

Great video! Can you please add Amazon links in the future? I only feel comfortable to purchase there and I went to grab the light set up! Keep going with the vids, thanks for a great session sis!

[@creativekareem]

Love The Content. I think this is more High-Key lighting than Cinematic. But I love your video and how you touched on White Balance. Awesome !

[@DamolaAkintunde]

I’ve dropped other short form videos that use these tips plus framing and storytelling to create a cinematic feel 💛 glad it was helpful!

[@AnomalyBelleza]

I love this! Very helpful! ☺️ Beautiful as well fellow Naija! 🟢⚪️🟢⚪️🟢

[@TryNotImages]

Beautiful. Great captures.

[@creativebeyondhouse]

Wauw, 0.02 in and I had to comment. You're beautiful. Love your hair. I saw this popping up in my feed, so first timer here 😊

[@DamolaAkintunde]

Thank you!! 🥰🫶🏾

[@ItsUrGrlAisha_]

THE VIDEO OF VIDEOS!! thank you for the gems sis! here from TikTok 💖💖

[@sobaschool]

perfection, the light is banger

[@valenciosmall1683]

I love the direction you are going with

[@ezephotography]

Love this content! Which color profile do you prefer to use?

[@Itskofoworola]

Stunning ❤

[@AJVibes]

Quality is clean! 🔥 Subbed 🙌🏾

[@sumitkpanditfilms]

A7C has dual base ISO. First at 500 and second at 3200.

[@__triciab]

I just got a 50mm lens for my Sony and you’ve inspired me to learn how to optimize her cause this quality is everything! 🔥

[@DamolaAkintunde]

The opportunities are endless once you understand the techniques!

[@RockMitchell]

Amazing video. Thanks for posting.

[@mrhillcityva434]

Gorgeous sis!

[@DamolaAkintunde]

Thank you! 🥰

[@jprovides]

1:49 rather than FX3 just get a mid range or higher end lens for your A7C. A solid audio setup will take your production value up even more

[@DamolaAkintunde]

Any lens and audio suggestions?

[@jprovides]

@@DamolaAkintunde Me I prefer zoom lenses due to the versatility and future proofing as your skills get more advanced. So probably 24/28-70mm Sony Gmaster or Sigma equivalent. They give a nice clean look. Higher end just rent from a local camera renal house, they'll have a wide range to show and describe to you. Audio is a whole rabbit whole but @thinkmedia did a great video titled, "Best Wireless Mic for Video in 2025 (Cheap to Expensive)"

[@missoya]

I double the audio comment! Good sound is everything!

[@Cherayeslifestyle]

great video

[@nkechiodukwe492]

Hello Dear, here watching and supporting, my fellow content creator, thanks for posting this content, here to encourage you to keep going, and keep pushing forward, thumbs up and blessings to you.

[@deshawnthedirector]

im a Sony guy myself, currently shoot with the Sony fx6

[@Bingeworthy]

oh u ate!

[@walkerwayproductions]

Awesome Awesome… great knowledge

[@user_05160]

Thank you for this video-it was so helpful! I want to get into filmmaking and editorial fashion photography. I don't have a budget high enough for the A7C, and I'm looking for an affordable option. I'm thinking of getting a high-quality lens but a cheaper body. Do you have any recommendations? Also, your content is lush! I discovered you on Pinterest and I'm loving the yt vids xx

[@PhoenixIDGroup]

love your transparency and great job on the lighting in this video...definitely subscribing and follow on IG

[@mose.collaborative]

ok so this was really helpful!

[@DamolaAkintunde]

Yay!! Happy to help 🫶🏾

[@Damonplantaseed]

Thank you!

[@BycalvinefitnessBycalvin-os2tv]

30 seconds in Subscribed lol

[@Creative.visionzz]

need more videos like this

[@affairswithprincessumeadi7303]

Anything for phone videography?

[@Ohmeezzy]

Subscribed based solely on the camera. 🫶🏿A7C gang stand up!

[@Amoafoa]

It looks like you also have a warmer hair light?

[@DamolaAkintunde]

For this talking head set up yes! I have it on a Orange/yellow color

[@Stashcashofficial]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 video u got a new subscriber 😊

[@BehindtheSeamswithRj]

Nice!

[@LifeofIb]

Really dope video! Taking notes & sub’d 🤌🏾

[@DamolaAkintunde]

Thank you!!

[@TheSocialClimb]

I’m a photographer as well .im a Sony lover I own sonys a7 four,a7CR and the 6700 New sub here.i would love to collaborate in the future

[@Day2Tymes1]

Lighting probably the hardest for me I’m still tweaking it constantly to figure it outv

[@Ifewinz]

Damolaaaaaa❤

[@19bprojects82]

I like you. More confidence. Less doubting yourself. More conversations about the thing. Will help you explain the thing. KNOW THE TERMINOLOGY. Be the subject matter expert!

[@fsb5370]

One thing. Clip the mic on the inside. You also do not need the WIND MUFF on the mic when INDOORS. thats-professional treatment. The "grid" is a diagram on the monitor that helps with composition. Your reference to the grid is called an EGG CRATE. This is basics in video lighting. Cinematic is an entirely different thing.

[@DamolaAkintunde]

If you google grid for softbox, it comes up with that language so 🤷🏾‍♀️ thanks for the note on the mic

[@Marketinginhereyes]

@@DamolaAkintundeI say nothing wrong with the mic on the outside or the wind muff. I use mine inside and outside because if I ever get excited in my videos and inflect to a higher pitch I don’t want my audio clipping. This is an educational video not a movie so seeing it is no big deal. Looks crispy like a movie though 😊

[@michaelreeves5072]

Look at the Sony FX30, also. The only difference between the FX30 and FX3 is that the FX3 is full frame thus costing more. Otherwise, all of the guts are the same.

[@DamolaAkintunde]

I’ve heard that! I love shooting on full frame, that’s the primary reason why I’m so interested in the fx3

[@aarianjayy]

I've been waiting for this videooo!! I'm still shooting with a Canon EOS M6 Mark II w/ a 50mm lens, but I want to elevate my lighting setup to look similar to professional beauty videos. I'll keep you updated with any improvements I see after applying your tips 🥰

[@Mooreingaming]

skin>>>>>

[@randomlyviewing3009]

Let me provide some clarifications.... FYI, I am a professional videographer. So, save these notes and redo this video. One thing. Clip the mic on the inside. You also do not need the WIND MUFF on the mic when INDOORS. thats-professional treatment. The mic would not be dangling on your sweater like that. In cinema, no mics are shown. Some may be clipped or hanging above your head. Content creators do the "clip the fat mic so everyone can see it" mode. Also the key light and rim light should not be on the same side. As you sit on the sofa, the golden/tungsten/organgish - backlight/hairlight should not be on the same side as the key light. The "grid" is a diagram on the monitor that helps with composition. Your reference to the grid is called an EGG CRATE. These are the basics of video lighting. Cinematic is an entirely different thing. In that setting, you should be in 1.8 (for more DOF or depth field, which many people use in the cinematic term). It would have been good so you would see the light switches on the wall. If more light came in, you would turn the ISO down. A backlight, also called a hair light, separates you from the background, not a BOUNCE, as you describe BOUNCING the light off the wall. A backlight is pointed at the subject from behind, not on a wall or in the background. That's totally not true on the 1.8 as far as sharper. The subject in focus would definitely be sharper. The background, which you may want to see, will be blurred out. Shooting at 24 frames also lets in more light. In your setting/scene, 30 would be better. 24 creates motion blur in film treatment, not in the talking headpieces you are doing For most high-end cameras, 800 is the standard ISO and lower outside. 100 will ultimately have you too dark.

[@DamolaAkintunde]

Thanks for all of this clarification! I’m sure others can reference this since you have a great grasp on the language. Like I said I’m self taught so I’m always opening to learning 💛 Also the cinematic aspect is in reference to my other videos I’ve created that you might have missed. I and many other people use “cinematic” colloquially these days to make it easier for people to find content like this.

[@randomlyviewing3009]

@@DamolaAkintunde I do appreciate stating that

[@randomlyviewing3009]

@@DamolaAkintunde let me rephrase my comment to soften it

[@staff924]

Young lady you are coloring.. just in camera. (Give yourself some credit) Also your f-stops being at 1.8. Or at its lowest Is referred to as being “wide open” the other way would be stopped up.

[@missoya]

Absolutely, very true! 🎉

[@Sam-s9r9j]

180 rule Really ? I thought that's line of sight for cameras and simple put is just multiple your framerate x2 for your shutter speed. But I must give it to you, you are fine (9ja) way

[@CaliNOLA9]

I'm wondering why people don't just use their iphone's instead of these expensive sony cameras. I know you would still have to buy accessories but it seems like the iPhone especially 15+ would work great.

[@DamolaAkintunde]

That’s definitely an option! Since I’m a freelance photographer, I need a camera so that’s why I shoot video on one as well

[@conversationofmoney]

I wouldn't call this cinematic, but nice setup

[@missoya]

Same! Also, cinematic does not mean crisp & sharp. But lighting is indeed very important!