How to light your videos with One Light | Mountdog Softbox Lighting Kit

[@barretube9277]

after this video am going to buy it , thxx so much

[@rusty.nesvig]

Wow! I’m just getting into a little indoor vlogging and this was such a great help. Your channel is going to explode.

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you found it helpful. Are there any other questions you’d like answered? I’m always trying to think of nee video ideas 😊

[@rusty.nesvig]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds of course ! Keep up the great work. I know you have a Sony ZV1 and as of now that’s my only camera. I’m a rookie 😄 so any ZV1 content is awesome !

[@Adrian_]

The quality of this video is insane, great job! And super helpful, thank you so much!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thank you so much Adrian!! I have such imposter syndrome sometimes and hearing that is so helpful to me!

[@santiagomedranotorres]

This channel should have way more subscribers, you're so good at explaining :D

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thanks so much!!

[@mr.poeta21]

Agreed 👌🏼

[@antonijapek]

Totally. It's such a shame to see some creators not getting a spotlight.

[@profjays]

Thanks for sharing

[@bastaxx9099]

Thank you for the video it helped me a lot

[@redpilljesus]

What is that effect at 2:20 called? It looked awesome.

[@kqxx]

This is a very good video~ I'm surprised you don't have a lot of subscribers~

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thanks so much! I think it’s because I haven’t had as much time to post regularly. I’m so happy to be able to help though, so it’s still worth it!

[@lia_pryce]

Awesome video, super helpful!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

I’m so glad! Are you going to be lighting anything fun?

[@TheBiblicalDreamInterpreter]

Good stuff!😊

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

I’m so glad you liked it!

[@MTBs]

Just got the same light, haven't used it yet though. Great video and great tip about putting the light source as close as possible! Didn't know that.

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Cool! It’s such a great light for the price. It really saved my life on this trip. Yeah, having the light closer seems so counterintuitive, but it really works!

[@ibrahim.jab99]

Great content and very helpful! Thank you :)

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thanks Ibrahim! Question for you - what are some other things that you’d like to know more about? More lighting or maybe something else?

[@ibrahim.jab99]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds I think I would really like to know some ideas about small-rooms setup for KZbinrs if you have some. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

I’m actually just working on my setup at our new apartment! When it’s ready to go, I’ll make a video about it. I’m sharing an office, so I’ve only got a small portion to use. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Meredith.Atwood]

Amazing video!!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thank you so much! You know, you were a MAJOR factor in me becoming a triathlete. You made me believe I could do it when it looked so hard! That’s what I’m hoping to do for people with video creation ❤️

[@CARLOSGUTIERREZ65]

Thank you for sharing! Great video! Subscribed!

[@trustyenriquez]

This is so helpful! Gonna be picking this lighting kit now :)

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

I’m so glad!! I recently got their Green screen kit with two of these lights for work, and it was really awesome too 👏

[@JimmyRooney]

Great video! Been thinking about picking one of these up. Just subscribed 👍

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Awesome Jimmy!! Let me know what you think when you get it!

[@JimmyRooney]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds Thinking about it. I am currently trying to re-arrange an office space for filming videos.

[@JimmyRooney]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds Hey Ryan, would the soft box be big enough to shine a bit of light behind where I am sitting as well? The corner where I shoot is probably about 5x6 feet

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

@@JimmyRooney The light will definitely bleed into the area behind you, but it will probably be pretty diffused depending on how far away you are from the wall behind you... That might be what you're looking for though! I think if you were to mix in a lamp or something in the background though, you'd have plenty of illumination, and it will look really natural!

[@posiaduroja1599]

Did you run into issue with heat from the bulb?

[@PhilaNgcobo]

IT'S been long since you posted a new video, please get back we really need your help🙏🏽

[@nomadicadi]

You remind me of Ellen de generes🤩

[@mdadnan4358]

Bruh why she stop

[@CreativeThinking52]

Very informative video. I have to record my videos at night due to daily construction. So I will give this a try. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day. Fully view video. Let's go and grow together. 👍

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Let me know how it goes!!

[@DrVictorLopez]

Greta video! I stopped for a minute to buy the light but I'm back 😉

[@RyeOnHam]

I run another light on the opposite side at about half the power to fill in the shadows.

[@EdgarBirdsong]

This video is Amazing! 👏 You're a quality Content Creator.

[@husainyard]

In Malaysia, it costs only 17$! And you make it look very professional. Is it still functioning till now?

[@GBKuhleen]

Thank you for making this! Now I know that I can get this light for my videos and make them better (and easier)!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

You’re so welcome!! It will make a huge difference 😁

[@freshfpa]

This was really good and great job in only having one of the lights. I'm thinking about getting two for key and fill light. What are your thoughts?

[@maisitag]

❤wow! Great explanation. I have a little corner in my bedroom where I want to film outfits for KZbin 😢 my room is so dark!

[@DaveKingMusic]

I’d be curious to know what camera settings you’re using here on your A7C. Looks great!

[@GeometryWars]

Wow! What a great video. So we’ll done. I’m shocked that you don’t have more views

[@Keepitorcanitreviews]

you're so cool Ryan!

[@HaroldPoliran]

Thanks for this 😍

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

You’re welcome!

[@mcpaddock_de]

Is there a Mountdog Version in Germany? It would help me a lot

[@zoomersodyssey3844]

tried to implement your tips in my latest video 😁😉

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

That's fantastic! How did it go?

[@zoomersodyssey3844]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds you can check out! still has work to do with camera quality but I can see improvements, thank you again 😁 love straight to the point tutorials wether it's editing filming scripting etc keep it up 💪

[@adiladil78]

Great video. Thanks!

[@DavidDarnaud]

Hello can you tell me if this light is dimmable by a range of 5% or 10% each time ... or its 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% ? I don't have a clue thank you

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

I’m not sure on exact percentages because there’s no digital screen on the remote to show you, but it’s very adjustable. Very small increments. If I had to guess it’s somewhere around 5-10% each time!

[@DavidDarnaud]

thank you i order this light will check it soon 😅

[@mtclosed2124]

Great, well lit, video. Thank you

[@hanomedia]

*Woow i like how passionate you are xoxo*

[@MoenMe]

You're so likeable! This is an awesome channel

[@highspeednft]

This helps a ton 👍🏼

[@themapleleaf]

Thanks, awesome video :)

[@boltunes2771]

you're amazing. SUBSCRIBED and LIKED

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thanks so much!!!

[@Baohuluxiake]

Is it good for filming an interview with two people talking?

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

If you had two of them it would work, but I don’t think it would be enough light by itself unless they were sitting right next to each other.

[@akivaragen]

great video. thanx.

[@madjidatmania3002]

How do you color your videos? The colors are awesome 😎

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thank you so much!! I record everything in a custom HLG2 profile that I made up. I’ve actually got a couple of videos talking about it!

[@madjidatmania3002]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds I'll check them up!

[@chestuntin]

I love your videos!

[@anasssebbar6181]

I'm a new subscriber because i know how hard is to make video and control the cameras and the lights Thanks for sharing your experience and your time with us

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

You’re so welcome and thanks so much for watching!!

[@anasssebbar6181]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds Thank you also As for your videos I really like the way you present your videos And your English accent is too good for non-native English speakers like me I mean I speak Arabic and yet I can understand everything you say without any problem keep going and i wish that one day you will have more than 1M SUBSCRIBER

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

That’s so cool to hear!! I never thought about how certain accents would be harder to understand and I’m so happy I’ve got a good one 😄

[@TheBeatSmith82]

Sold me the light 😀 and got a subscriber

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

That’s awesome!! It seriously can’t be beat for the price 👍 Thanks so much for the subscribe!!

[@sean-of1eo]

underrated

[@rbagdai]

I just stumbled upon your video because I bought the MountDog lights and wanted to see reviews (to know whether I should cancel my order or not). But... I loved your video - and your personality. Subscribed!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thanks so much! What did you decide?

[@rbagdai]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds bought them. Got delivered the day after I left the comment haha! The bulbs gets a bit hot but worth the money lol!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

It’s definitely worth it for the money and for how small and light the whole setup is! I’m trying to figure out a way to rig them up with a bigger soft box

[@PrettyPennyClub]

Found this video while looking for info on upping the production values of my videos. Quality stuff. Really useful, subbed for more like this 👍

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

I’m so happy you found it useful! More are on the way soon! Thanks so much for the sub, and let me know if there’s anything you’d like to see a video about 😁

[@DaveKingMusic]

I bought two of these and I’m impressed!

[@posiaduroja1599]

Did you run into heat issues with the bulb?

[@DaveKingMusic]

@@posiaduroja1599 No. but I haven’t run them for a long time.

[@xmikemac]

LOL! That shot in the dark was awesome! Was like a Seinfeld episode. Nice video!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

😆 thanks!!

[@giselle8713]

amazing video !

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thank you!!

[@mlegrand]

Great video. Good value there. I finally picked up a decent light a few months ago but it was more than $50.

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

I bet it’s pretty nice though! Thank you for always being so supportive!

[@toritotown]

Hello!!! Im ur Fan

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Hello!! That makes me so happy! I’ve got a new video coming out in the next couple of days (hopefully tomorrow, but no guarantees) so check back!!

[@Leatherjacks]

You are amazing! Thank you so much for your content!

[@Leatherjacks]

Do you think, in your opinion, that I can do a cool dark mood videoclip, black/white, with just one softbox aiming directly in my bedroom wall with myself acting? My camera is my cellphone - Motorola G8... Thank you so much!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

It’s all about the placement, but I think you could. Go watch some of Danny Gevertz’s cinematic lighting videos - he talks a lot about the power of back lighting yourself and it’s really helpful!

[@Leatherjacks]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds thank you so much!! Will have a check!! God bless you! Keep up your content and your channel! You're awesome!

[@vilmare2008]

very cool video!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thank you so much!!

[@RyanHarris77]

I went on a date one time with someone named Ryan. It was really weird saying my name to someone else. It didn’t materialize into anything physical, but if it did I cannot imagine saying my own name during the love making. Anyhow, this video is great. Nice work. I picked up two mountdog soft boxes for key and fill, and now I’m trying to figure out a rim/hair/edge light. I might end up getting a third mountdog, but on a boom stand instead of a tripod.

[@mayback]

what a great video! I've been needing to buy a larger light forever, but all the professional light brands make me overwhelmed. I have seen a couple of videos of the Mountdog Softbox Lighting Kit and your video look great, pretty convinced to buy this one.

[@Kryo_CODM]

Did you end up buying it?

[@itsmerichar]

This is very helpful! Thank you for this video! 🥰

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Yay!! I’m so glad I could help you! Are you filming anything fun? 😁

[@takesteadyaim88]

This video was so helpful. Definitely way more informative than any other light video tutorial I’ve seen!! Thank you!!! What camera settings did you use. Super clean!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Hey Anthony! I’m so glad you found it helpful! I’m trying to think back on what settings I was using… it was a while ago! Definitely 4K 24fps and probably HLG2 🤔

[@sunnyboateng180]

well done. straight to the point and helpful. lord knows I need all the help that I can get . new subscriber . solute from Canada

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thank you so much!! Where in Canada are you from?

[@rachelgoor]

Thank you so much for this awesome, in-depth review. I'm getting this light this week and can't wait to try it out and film a review!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

I can’t wait to hear how it goes!!

[@rachelgoor]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds thank you! I will report back lol

[@harmonygaleria6311]

This should have more subscribers! Nice content!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thank you so much!! If you know anyone else who my videos would help, definitely send them my way! 😁

[@parkerthugs5127]

Your channel is so underrated, good luck for great content ❤️

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thanks so much! I have faith it’ll take off pretty soon 😊 For now, is there anything you’d like to see a video about?

[@parkerthugs5127]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds I am sure KZbin algorithm will find you for everyone, I have just a suggestion, find top videos on KZbin with your niches and make videos on them, good days are coming, best wishes ❤️🇨🇦

[@monopolyloser2337]

hi, thanks a lot for this video. exactly what I was looking for and nice to see you from DKYDJ group. I would be interested in knowing more about a podcast with video, mics, how to sound better on a podcast interview recording. I have a mic, headset, but I struggle to connect everything as I normally record on my phone

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Hey! Thanks so much! So, podcasts aren’t my specialty but I do know a fair amount about sound in general and I know some people who I can reach out to that do know a lot about it! What kind of mic do you have?

[@monopolyloser2337]

I have oktava mk 105

[@diostaylow]

Hi really great content! One question, i have the same mountdog light and i wanted to have a honeycomb grid on to it, just to make the light spill less on the background, do you know where i can find a honeycomb grid for this light? Thank you! Stay awesome!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Oh man, I wish there was one for it, but I don’t think there is! I would probably go and find one for a similar sized soft box and gaffer tape/Velcro it on.

[@diostaylow]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds hah! That’s alright! Maybe its a call for a DIY grid for me! Thanks though for responding! 🙏

[@LouieLouie505]

This was informative, very clear and your onscreen presence is appealing. Subscribed. (Also, thank you for not beginning with "Hey guys...." and ending with "Peace!"--- this alone makes you stand out)

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thank you so much for the feedback and especially for for acknowledging that I don’t do that!! It’s honestly something I get so hung up on and vowed never to do unless I was joking 😂 Is there anything in particular you want to see a video about? I love taking requests!

[@LouieLouie505]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds Complete neophyte here who has been been pushed by COVID into this realm for teaching my university courses. I have watched a lot of videos where people use a lot of assumed vocabulary (and say it quickly), but I haven't found anyone explaining things well....and that seems to be a real strength of yours. Looking up terms on my own leads into jargon and more assumed knowledge.

[@angbarnard]

This is so good Ryan and so helpful! Thank you!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

That makes me very happy to hear! Not sure if you’re on the market for a light, but the one I’m using in the video folds down really easily and gets pretty small, so it might not be a bad solution for someone filming in a small space like you.

[@wendayatatime3939]

You make this so easy to understand!! Now I can have a soft skin look in my videos thanks to you haha Look forward to your next video!!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Phew!! I always worry that I babble and nothing makes sense 😅 do you think you’d like to see a review of the Mount Dog light?

[@wendayatatime3939]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds yesss please review it and the coloured lights too if you can

[@claudiaschemitsch867]

This is awesome. Thank you. I bought a ring light and i don't love it. I'd love to have your advice on something! I want to start making macrame tutorials. I want to shoot overhead for technique but also talk directly to the camera for parts of the video as well. I'm guessing the easiest way would be to set up a camera overhead and another facing me. I'm guessing record it all that way and then edit away??? If you have any pointers or advice on this it would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you again for all your fantastic videos!!!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Ring lights are not my favorite, so I feel your pain! The light I used for this video is really pretty awesome, especially for the price. It would work well for both your tutorials and talking to the camera. You could get two lights and film the overhead at the same time, but I think I would probably film one first and then the other. You can edit them together later. I personally would find talking and teaching while trying to make things look just right a little stressful! That would also save you from having to buy two lights! Don’t get rid of the ring light though. You can still repurposed it for other things!

[@claudiaschemitsch867]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds Great advice. Thank you. It's definitely going to be a learn as you go. I will get that setup once i've practiced a little. Make sure i enjoy doing it before making the investment. It's pricier in Canada. $150.

[@claudiaschemitsch867]

I also like dabbling in food photography so a better light set up would be awesome. My place is actually flooded with light so diffusion is also another options!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

@@claudiaschemitsch867 I know 😣 I bought mine in Canada too, but it was a set of two! I can track it down for you if you want!

[@claudiaschemitsch867]

@@NotThatRyanReynolds That would be awesome!!! Thank you.