Watch BEFORE buying a light for video & filmmaking

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Recommended lights from this video:
- Mountdog light & softbox kit: geni.us/FBltdL
- Neewer CB60B bi-color light: geni.us/jkhJY3
- Neewer NL288 diffused panel lights: geni.us/OG6T
- Neewer CB100C RGB light: geni.us/CiYE6u
- Amaran P60c RGB panel LED: geni.us/kcKF8q
- Neewer TLC20C tube light: geni.us/AZoV
Recommended lighting accessories:
- Neewer Octagonal softbox: geni.us/S5NQ
- Extra large softbox: geni.us/5JajHz
- Lantern diffusor: geni.us/c7P0OXI
- 5-in-1 reflector kit: geni.us/mfH9AAp
- wall mount for lights: geni.us/fVywWFm
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Chapters:
0:00 intro
0:47 Hard vs Soft Light
3:23 Best Light Modifiers
5:25 What color mode is best?
8:35 What type of light is best?
12:17 Additional features to know
16:15 Specific light recommendations

[@VincentPolisi]

This is unquestionably the best and most comprehensive intro to lighting I've seen.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thank you! That was the goal 🔥

[@chrisdickersonfilms]

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[@Undercoverbat95]

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[@CalebKinchlow]

@@MrPaulXavier I agree. I’ve seen a lot of production videos and this is by far the most comprehensive for people starting out. Excellent job. Just subscribed

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Just one other: Hair light/face accent light. But this is the best, clearest, most intelligent and concise video on lighting for creators ever. Thanks mammothly much!

[@anagram8]

Thank you! Thank you! And thank you! I'm passing this particular video onto my producers. Every time I ask for a piece of equipment I jokingly hear, "oh lord, it's got something to do with lights right!" 😂 If you can afford any two crew members as essential to make whatever you are filming look professional; Gaffer and Sound Mixer those are two unsung hero's who don't get nearly the credit they deserve. Any cinematographer and/or cinematographer/director will tell you the Gaffer is God and they are usually quietly going about their business. All the best I have ever worked with doing all their talking inside of their lighting designs. I can already hear it. Do you need other crew members? Absolutely! But if your sound isn't right, you're done and if your lighting doesn't look professional don't even bother trying to show it to a professional.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Agreed!

[@patataeve]

Every video jumps straight to "make it cinematic" but thank god you are explaining the real basics, thank you!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thank you for noticing! 💪🏻🔥

[@DrJacobGoodin]

Where was this video when I was starting my channel?? Seriously, amazing tutorial. You know how to teach.

[@ishepard2]

There's a bunch of things to consider. There's the inverse square law that basically means that the farther away your lighting sources are, the more power you need on them to produce the light that you had when it was close to you. Also the fact that once you add a soft box to a light source, you're spreading the light out, yes, but you're also reducing the overall output because that same amount of light is now being redirected and flattened out over a wider area. So if you go with a very large soft box you will need a very powerful light in it to evenly distribute the light and have it remain as powerful as it was before.

[@bradleyseelal1885]

Of all the videos I’ve watched I finally understand warmer temperatures and bi colors

[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@theescobarfamilia]

Wow wow wow. I just want to say that I’ve watched more than a handful of videos about lights… this one was hands down the best one. You explained everything I had questions about. Thank you! ❤

[@Vighnesh.M.Productions]

Something you did not mention but is important to note 11:38: LED panels used in studio lighting can produce aliased shadows due to their design. Each panel consists of many individual LEDs, not a single light source. As a result, each LED casts its own shadow, leading to multiple overlapping, slightly offset shadows. This creates a jagged or aliased shadow effect, as the individual light points are not perfectly aligned.

[@coin777]

Not it you use a softbox which you should

[@troywalt4834]

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[@hivac]

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[@MrPaulXavier]

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Hey what a wonderful content you've created here. I think I've never seen so much peace, confidence and clearance in a youtuber haha New sub!

[@klugblogger-mitsharyreeves8229]

Good video come from TV myself and have been working with light for a long time... an addition that you might not know, but if you do something in this direction again here we go… there is still the difference between people with light and people with dark skin (like me, here it is different because of the mixed colors) accordingly I have to adjust the light color, because especially with dark skin the color nuances vary is absolutely necessary with the light source to adapt accordingly... In the analogue era I come from, there were Kodak and Fuji, among others, one was adapted for light skin and the other for Asian skin, so there was a different color management for cameras for a long time, ergo Sony vs. Canon... Color combinations didn't just come about that way, they should also support the reproduction of skin nuances... whenever you would like to know more let me know… a really good video thanks 🙏🏾

[@ugnafffanya]

Thank you! Wonderful overview

[@MMLeatherCraft]

This was great. Zero wasted time. Thank you!

[@782YKW]

You are a great teacher! I bought the 14 Day Filmmaker course yesterday. I would love a Photography course to go with it! Thanks, Anthony.

[@sacuva_dng]

Probably the best, most entertaining yet easy-to-understand video on literally everything you need to know about lighting. You really have covered it all, thank you!

[@anthonyjtravis]

SO well done! Succinct, comprehensive and understandable summary. Thank you!

[@JeffreyHauser]

Excellent, straight forward video with solid information regarding the pros & cons of each light source. Nicely done.👍

[@ryansourrealtor]

Love how informative you are in your videos! Learn so much from your videos!!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad you like them!

[@ericross5311]

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[@randydod]

After checking out a couple of lighting reviews, I stumbled upon this one. So glad I did, because it made me realize I need to learn the basics! You did a fantastic job doing that, and that will inform my shopping now.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad I could help!

[@RS-yb2pp]

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[@lisahemmie2760]

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[@MarkusSenior]

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[@ragulragul6975]

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[@deannadarcel]

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[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ablemediaproductions]

Easily the best, and most well presented, explaination of what lights work for each situation and why I have ever seen on KZbin. New sub.

[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@MrAlfascan]

Best summaries on youtube. Straight to the point. Thanks a lot for your content!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thank you!

[@user-bj8zq2lb1z]

Thank you. I purchased a lantern light months ago and it is still in its packaging. Time to unpack it. Have to say I really like how well you communicate and make things feel manageable.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad it was helpful!

[@UncleJessy]

I still to this day struggle with lighting for my videos. This video was fantastic! I might go for that large softbox & loving that lantern softbox to help fill my studio space while recording

[@zadavsanatomy131]

Loved every bit of it. You're such a great teacher❤

[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@Sami-gn8ij]

THE BEST VIDEO OUT THERE, I watched many many video and i didn't get the difference between lights and here i'm watching your video and understand every single detail i was looking for

[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@RasKalevthesouljourner]

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[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@AyannaCriswell]

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[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@JamesKerLindsay]

This is such a great video. I wish I had this when I was starting out. It would have saved me several years of experimentation. Getting lighting right is so important, and yet incredibly difficult.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad it was helpful!

[@youpeopl_music3220]

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[@VincentStevenStudio]

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[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@benjaminthorp2208]

best lighting video so far, really the only one that is needed, thank you

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad it was helpful!

[@murms_]

Thank you a lot, finally I understood what light I need🥰

[@MrPaulXavier]

You’re welcome 😊

[@iPhone-Cinematograhy]

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[@yassinebalhi1465]

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[@EricVasquezDesign]

I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, and I also use the Content Creator subscription for some of my KZbin vids. I have to say you consistently put out great stuff. This one came at the perfect time as I am preparing to do a photo shoot for a movie poster and I have been looking for a comprehensive guide to lights. Thanks for sharing your recommendations Anthony! Keep up the great work.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thanks Eric! Glad this one came at a good time for you 🔥

[@MBSymbols]

Thank you for all this information! really helpful!

[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@skillflowofficial]

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[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad to help!

[@jengisel]

Never have I ever understood a lighting video more in my life thank you for this info

[@MrPaulXavier]

You are so welcome!

[@lpentertainment7995]

@ 7:00 I'm not classically trained, and most of the stuff I've learned has been from YT. Anyway, I thought I understood setting the camera for natural white, but I really didn't until you explained how it works. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@MrPaulXavier]

You’re welcome!

[@danimac2028]

Guy you contents are great!! Really easy to understand and helpful! However do you have a video about you also explain how to use a camera flash in the best way like this one about light? Thanks for your work!!

[@NickinNashville]

This video was so needed thank you

[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@directedbydylan3290]

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[@dreamscuba]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@EyekooDrawsStuff]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@ActivateLA]

Thank you so much for this video! 🙏🏼

[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@nunoandradebluesdrive]

great job! thanks 🙏

[@borislavatatchev]

I like the quality of the neweer Softbox it is much better than many others. The colour temperature is very clear.

[@michaelbarlow1700]

This is excellent, thankyou.

[@borislavatatchev]

I've got cb60b and fs150b as well which is perfect and completely silent

[@elancarson8198]

Thanks for the content! Out of curiosity, if I'm shooting with a green screen, which would be the best lighting source out of all the options you provided? I do have a smaller space, so I'm wondering if the panel would be optimal?

[@femiadedeji]

I really didn't have enough time on my hands when I came across your video, but could not believe I watched it all in that one sitting - for 21 minutes. OMG! God bless you for doing this. You saved a life!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Wow, thank you!

[@femiadedeji]

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[@MrPaulXavier]

Love it! 💪🏻🔥

[@ox.m.]

Which light/set up would you recommend for filming makeup tutorials (if there’re no space limiting restrictions)? Thanks

[@TravelAlways316]

Just found your channel. You’re amazing. I’ve been doing this for years but we can always learn something from each other and I picked up a couple things from you. Thank you for sharing 🫶🏽

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thanks so much!

[@hanfpeter4190]

Getting into lighting rn and this amazing vid is only 10 days old, perfect timing (:

[@MrPaulXavier]

love to hear that!

[@iman1574]

this video is amazing. should be a requirement for all film students!

[@aqubouri]

I bought his course and manged to get from a novice to a professional in less than a month, he is very generous in terms of the info and insights he provides. He is becoming my reference in all things digital regarding content creation.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thanks so much for writing this. You made my day!

[@morucek]

i recommend ARRI HMIs, Kinoflos, Lee diffusion and DoP choice

[@josephvillenabuchberger4257]

this is one of the best videos i have seen about lighting !.....just one question,what about a filllight and a hairlight ,isnt that needed also ?

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thanks! So this was a little more about the "gear" not so much the "how to light" but yes you would want a backlight and fill light in different scenarios as well.

[@irenedumateachesart]

thanks for the explanation..I could've used this decades ago.

[@MrPaulXavier]

You're welcome!

[@R4C3R]

great video, much appreciated!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DellanaMetalArts]

Great info! Thank you!

[@MrPaulXavier]

You got it!

[@Traveleros.]

My youtube studio is very small , I think about godox ml60w ii bi + 60cm soft box . You think it can be enough ? Thank you for this amazing video

[@mictache]

Fantastic video ❤thank you

[@TheDetoxDudes]

Hands down the best teacher in the industry. Changed my life

[@MrPaulXavier]

💪🏻❤️ thanks Josh!

[@KHANSPEAKS1]

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[@MrPaulXavier]

You're welcome 😊

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[@MrPaulXavier]

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[@dehbrar]

This is so detailed>>>

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thanks!

[@mujza9207]

Thanks you for good information

[@RossIsWatching]

Great comprehensive light video. What are you using for the graphics and writing on screen? That is crisp and juicy

[@MrPaulXavier]

Premiere pro! We teach how to do it all in our course!

[@stampinturtles]

I’m curious about lighting for art videos. Need to avoid light reflecting off paint or water. Would a defuser work? I’m shooting straight down on my desk. Thx so much. 😊

[@rixson]

This is the best lighting tutorial in KZbin. Y'all just watch this vid; it's comprehensive.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Wow, thanks!

[@dab7963]

Thank you a really helpful video.

[@MrPaulXavier]

You're welcome!

[@tcarp1616]

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[@MrPaulXavier]

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Me too

[@SeanSiquig]

The face you made a 2:24 when stating "big is better" 😆

[@Ana-zw4sf]

Your content is great! New subscriber 😊

[@MrPaulXavier]

Welcome aboard!

[@Okewen]

Thank you for all the data! Quick question: I need a silent light so I can do takes of tracking sessions at my recording studio. So am I destined to use LED panels only? Thank you

[@MrPaulXavier]

LED panels can still have fans too especially the larger they get so double check before buying. Im not sure how quiet you need it to be but I can’t hear the fans on any of the lights mentioned in this video unless I’m standing within inches of the fan

[@HimanshuVasava]

Thanks ❤ good information

[@MrPaulXavier]

Welcome!

[@cosmicfxx]

Best lighting vid I've seen so far

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thank you!

[@icreatestuff3610]

Could you use the latern to light the scene without overhead lighting and the Octobox to light the single subject at the same time?

[@305kingaj]

I have a ringlight as my room light for just cheap quick stay still setup along with daytime bulbs in my ceiling. Panel lights for my on the go setup. And getting my single point light next with a honey comb & lantern diffuser. What abt a strobe light for portable photography light?

[@agris1988]

Very nicely explained. This video I can easily share with beginners. Only thing missing was flex panels like GODOX FL150S (No fans, portable, lightweight , versatile and can add softbox)

[@MrPaulXavier]

Yeah flex panels are great!

[@herbertmasing]

This video was really good!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thank you!

[@buysandman]

This video quality is better than the other ones I've watched that were too white. Did you change your camera or post production editing?

[@MrPaulXavier]

No I’m just less ugly now