How To Use A Ring Light *CORRECTLY*

Hey everyone, in this video I'll show you how you should be using your ring light. I'll go over what a light's purpose is, how I, as a photographer, see light, and 3 things to look out for when using your ring light. K, bye! :)
00:10 - Are you using your ring light correctly?
00:38 - Why ring lights are so popular?
01:30 - The real purpose of lighting
02:41 - 3 things to look for when using a ring light
05:20 - Where our eyes go when it comes to photos
06:35 - What happens when you raise the ring light
07:29 - Finding the lighting attributes after raising the light
09:01 - Outro
Filmed by: David Suh and Valerie Babchuk
Edited by: YooJin Jeong
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[@kataocafe]

I saw a twitch streamer talk about how they flip the light against the wall to create softer light that fills the room more too! I love these tips and anything that involves using an iPad feels fancy so I’m a fan of it’s more reoccurring appearances 😆

[@_amrbadr_]

what that streamer did is called "bounce lighting", really nice method to make your lighting natural, you can even do it with your phone!, simply open the camera and open your control panel on your phone and turn on the flashlight and point your phone to the wall, obv the flash isn't super bright like a light bulb but its very sufficient to give some fill light.

[@MNSWEEE]

This is exactly what i do for my zoom meetings

[@seashore961]

This is fantastic!! I know nothing about lighting so more content like this would be very appreciated 💗 Thank you for your hard work!

[@sarahallegra6239]

What great advice!! I feel like lighting is the thing I struggle most with in photography so this is extremely useful for me! Thank you!!

[@Ya_girl_tam]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 THANK YOU!!! I've been try to figure this out for A LONG time video after video and my lighting was still on the struggle bus. I have a condition called bells palsy and long story short bad lighting just makes me look 🤦🏽‍♀️ Thank you the demo and explanation

[@kellymerole]

Your timing is impeccable! I needed this specific advice before May. Also thank you for filming while you had glasses. Sincerely, a vision impaired queen with a ring light.

[@thegoddessinnercircle]

My first time watching you and I love your enthusiasm. I bought a ring light this week!

[@GrammarMamma]

this was so good. and i LOVE the way you talk, your passion for light just comes through!!! love!!!

[@mirandasworld]

this is the best video iv seen for beginners who dont know a lot about lighting......other videos iv seen dont go into this in the same easy to understand way

[@miskaball1734]

Thank you, so far the best video I’ve seen on ring light topic. Blessings to you

[@thaipilled]

Thank you for the tips!! This was exactly what/how I needed to learn this!!! 💗💙💗

[@withjamie.dds.youtube]

Great tip! Thank you keeping it so simple yet applicable! So cool to learn about light & photography also 📸✨

[@misticaerykah]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! You're def the best 💖💖💖💖

[@serunaisayang9312]

God bless u bro, easy to understand, fun to watch. I learn a lot. Keep producing quality content! Have a nice day.

[@chatwitharpita4081]

I like the confidence with which you talked about the topic

[@sandraboateng6119]

Excellent advice, just what I needed, thank you!!

[@catharinabester1452]

Great video! Thank you. Really simplistic while being detailed enough to understand light and the effect on images. Drawing on the photo really drives the principles home. I have to buy and use a ring light for helpful. Instant subscriber even though I am not a content creator.

[@gabrielmoro3d]

Great tips, so well edited and illustrated. Would you mind sharing what brand is your ring light? And also the separate camera stand? Thanks a lot!

[@zebedimuga7049]

Great presentation i watched several videos before i landed on yours. you explained this very well keep it up thanks

[@dancu9271]

A lot of thanks for making and sharing your video!!

[@akshayshevkari7656]

this video is very helpful! Thanks a ton, man!!!

[@tonyvitanova]

nice video David! very very helpful

[@theboywiththepampersandtoy6313]

Thank you for the tips 🔥

[@Shivaniydbk]

I like how you explain it with subtle sarcasm - I had a good time watching you give your lesson and it went straight to my head!! Good work yes, I am fond of artists who demonstrate/express their perspectives

[@sandeepsarwargi2340]

Hi, what’s the best lighting setup for creating reels while using back camera

[@bipolarluck]

very very helpful!!! thank youuu!

[@veronica_rich_]

Absolutely loved this video

[@Blackbird_magus]

Thank you so much for your teaching. For Vlogging should I use an 18inch or 21inch ring light? What size do you use please?

[@WilliamMMiller]

Thank you. Just what I was looking for.

[@kilalalune]

Thank you so much for this video. It was so incredibly helpful. I have felt for a long time now that my ringlight makes me look like I have a double chin and it was driving me crazy and now I know why. 😭

[@milesdyett4922]

How do you only have 34k subs. Your content quality is insane! 👍

[@appaloosa-marketing]

the ipad analysis was really interesting. would love to see you critique & fix different casual photos!

[@gnoosee]

thank you very much for this, getting confident and ideas how to pose little by little

[@suwybee]

Thank you so much this was really helpful 🥰🤩

[@southsideshankie]

Thank you for this! Is there a link somewhere for the ring light and phone stand that you are using in this video? Thanks! x

[@RossMaynardProcessExcellence]

Very instructional video, thank you. What do you think on ring light versus softbox?

[@MarilynHarding]

Just brought my ring light home - thank you for this!

[@user-sj6ks7em8m]

Thank you so much! Now I know what to do ❤

[@janetjoshlina]

Love you man 💯💯

[@myenergypilates]

Any video lighting suggestions if the subject wears glasses? THANKS, this was helpful!

[@kendracoleman99]

Very helpful video!

[@Boyanadee]

Thank You so much!

[@Normi19]

Super useful!

[@I_Mmonicka]

hey it was lovely and easy to understand , thanks

[@granjmy]

LOL! LOVE the voice-activated light stand! :)

[@postmanmaj]

Hi how would you take pictures of makeup and position the ring light

[@taovanilla8117]

THANK YOU!!

[@KayneWalshNZ]

I think tilting your head to the side really helped as well to create depth

[@thenoone23]

It helps me!

[@MaryVlogs66]

thank you sir for amazing content

[@andrewangle3149]

I don't have tons of studio setup experience but from playing with the configuration, I got the best lighting by having the camera (DSLR) aimed through the center of the ring light and had a second light (a large softbox) offset at an angle to create soft shadows. The two lights together made it easier to take control of the contrast. Of course, that's fine for a studio setting where you don't have to haul equipment and have the space for a space-hog of a light fixture.

[@andrewangle3149]

I'm lucky to have a local public library with a dedicated photo/video/podcast studio that's free for patrons to use, and includes the big ring light & softbox.

[@bookcaseofdoom]

Thank you for the tips! You're lovely to watch and listen to. I'll go play with my ringlight, because my videos look a mess :D

[@arukwevivian9098]

Your a great teacher

[@choiceblade]

GOT my sub on the very first vid. Crystal clear, bruv.

[@MoonbearDiedHere]

Wow. Now my self tapes are gonna look even better with my a7siii , thanks 🙏🏾

[@edutopiawithsharmeen3189]

Nice video!!

[@ttcompilation4880]

nice video thanks ❤

[@soniabae345]

I really love this woow.... you're funny too dear thanks for the tips

[@oliverliwan6537]

Thanks for sharing these valuable knowledge bro. Subd'

[@Norwegia0505]

Hi, where did you get it??... I want those huge ring light

[@exploration-pioneer]

Shout out from 🇨🇦 Canada,NFLD🇨🇦 Love it old blue! Soon getting my set up 🎥 thanks for the tips 👌

[@LoveAndLightGarden]

Thank you so much for all this wonderful information!! I have a question.. how to position a ring light when wearing glasses so that it doesn’t reflect in the glasses constantly? I am thinking towards standing up moving around a bit in front of the camera showcasing art for sale.

[@rangernubxx]

I've turned my towards the wall and turned the brightness to the max, seems to do a pretty nice job

[@androidgameplays4every13]

Where can I buy one of those voice activated light stands?

[@drmcrusher7517]

First i want to say thanks for ur video, my question is which ring light are u using? which brand is good ?

[@jamescrawford8538]

I'm about to do a video for my first professional page for my art work of painted models so this will be necessary to learn

[@crystarrabatten6977]

Love you on TikTok! Do you have any ring light recommendations?

[@keshavasaiya4470]

Hey David suggest me some good video editing applications..

[@CrispyDsmooth]

Some of them come with white an orange cover. My friend explained to me the orange cover gives natural light. From your experience should i use both orange and white cover or just go with white ?

[@chultukefunny]

Please give me answer.... At 6:19 which setup you do... How much light and friquency.. I have a good ring light but I am not able to use correctly... Please any one suggest me

[@casandralineji]

Finally found you!!🥺

[@shoaibchauhan4441]

How to use it for overhead video or unboxing video

[@annema3088]

The principle is to only choose the right and not the expensive. This principle applies only to popular demand. Now the common parameters of the latest lamps in 2022: 1. (1) There are 10 levels of brightness, and the color temperature is 2900K-6700K. If you can't reach it, you can pass it directly, because they are out of date; (2) The computer clip used by 6-8inch has the disadvantage of damaging the computer screen. 10-12inch use desktop stand, limited lighting range and usage scenarios. 14-16 inches, these two sizes are relatively small, neither big nor small, and the scope of application is limited. 18-20 inches, more recommended, the brightness and usage scenarios can meet most needs, 21-22 inches, the brightness is better, but due to the large head of the lamp, the bracket is unstable and easy to tilt. (3) Most of the brackets on the market are of the same specification, and the selling points of each are concentrated on the ring light. 2. 1%-100% LED display, I suggest that non-professional photographers do not need to choose, can you see with your eyes where the difference in brightness between 10% and 15% is? When we generally use it, we use our eyes to see if it meets our lighting effects. It is just like the general rotation and buttons to adjust up and down. 2. There are two types of power supplies, one is USB and the other is Power Adapter with Plug. If you have high requirements on the brightness of the light, choose the Power Adapter with Plug, because it includes all the brightness of USB and higher. 3. The number of lamps directly affects the effect of lighting. The more lamp beads of the same specification, the more evenly distributed the light. Color Rendering Index CRI>90, the higher the CRI, the better, the closer to natural light, the more expensive the price. 4. The more lamp beads of the same specification, the more uniform the light will be. If you can't remember so many parameters, it doesn't matter. Look at the title. The parameters displayed in the title represent the seller's advantage. If the advantages of the title cannot reach the above parameters or the description indicates that this parameter is lower than the basic parameters on the market, Sellers want to highlight their advantages and make you want to buy. Different usage needs, you can choose the one that suits you according to your own needs. mtw.so/6aV1zK

[@abrahampena2061]

great review

[@helencharalambous3746]

Why do I get a yellow color on the face of my model? Is it OK to use ring light and another led light at the same time to take a portrait photo? I am a make up artist. Thank you very much.

[@037-iqrashaikh9]

How many watts of light should it be?

[@catharinabester1452]

Great tips on tech specs when buying a light for the 1st time. Tx. I read 40inch light and colour correctness of CRI >90 but never thought about the power supply.

[@misticaerykah]

I'd love to learn from you how to take photos of animals or food, since those can't pose, how can we make them pose? Lol i hope you know what I mean. Thank you 💖💖💖💖 lots of love and light for you

[@skeeter874]

Thanks for the advice. I think it would have helped more if the second photo you took was the same as the first, so the comparison was shown better.

[@abigailhollis3916]

Right!!!!!! I was like…😒😒😒, you just messed up the illustration because you are comparing apples 🍎 to oranges 🍊… 😠…

[@jillleach2919]

I have a ring light that is able to hold my IPhone, but it like a Spring so I need 3 hands to make it fit. Any help is appreciated ❤

[@CatharsisByProxy]

Your fit is top notch my friend

[@JessieLlorca-ns8fo]

How much and how to order?

[@Lesbyearning]

This was very educational, thanks!

[@noochy]

First time watching & it's a thumbs up from me. Your energy is dope 👌

[@mido_05]

what`s the name of the ring light?

[@lilyvuuu]

Please help David!! Why does my ring light create so much GLARE on my clients?? I do beauty! THIS WAS SO HELPFUL THOUGH THANK YOU!

[@yeck9553]

The leather jacket sounds make this unintentional ASMR

[@rev.tylermallari3899]

Let's be friends

[@SkyRocket159]

full frontal 360 😂 Hahahah that's a good one

[@mydigitalspace13]

You are like the cool elementary teacher who make sure that our foundation of knowledge is built great but in a fun engaging way without making us feel stupid ❤️

[@Ewnothanku]

What ring light do you use

[@itsadrienne2287]

I know you saw the movie ''The Professional'' Lol my favorite movie Leon did'nt play, but that's the vibe you giving me cool but nothing to play with

[@voidwatch77]

Still a struggle with glasses glare though, I have no clue how to fix that part 😢 Meaning I can see the circle reflect in my glasses.

[@TheLifeOfAlayahJazmine]

Me too! I’ve been taking my glasses off for vlogging videos.

[@darkdoom907]

are japani teri vibe bohot acchi lgi humko😂 (badabing bada boom!!!)

[@TiffSmith-up3bi]

Angles!

[@Cardboardcar918]

01:01 For any single person Me who’s in a relationship: ohh come on I need a relationship ring light now

[@ravou_pubg]

So what is the right way??

[@toatsvcs2962]

so how do we create that? we need an assistant to hold the ring? lol

[@LifestyleManualwithOyin]

Can a tripod stand do the work of Valerie?

[@mrs.6813]

Aren't ring lights hard on the eyes, if you are working for many hours in front of it?

[@richardturk7162]

Nice Smurf hat.

[@christinaferreira9649]

Sign me up for your Master Class 🤩

[@annonymous1026]

what ring light did you use?

[@cammieklund]

What lighting did you have in this video when you were not having the ring light on?

[@muhammadafin8738]

Should I turn off the room light?

[@kukurei]

How do you do your light in the video?