Stop Using Video Lights Like This! (5 Common Lighting Mistakes)

[@ThinkMediaTV]

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[@officialvickyp]

Hello content creators

[@mominkakarofficial2715]

Of course

[@DeepSouthEdc]

I just purchased a light thanks to this channel! I mostly film outside during the day though.

[@Christine.Slater]

Can you recommend one under a 100$

[@halfkoreanhalfamazing]

Can you make a video on the difference between pexpensive rofessional lights and budget lights? (anything under $300). I was surprised to see there wasn't a single video on youtube comparing them

[@jnortheastfilms]

Dude thankyou for getting straight to the point with this video and not being like every other youtube that spends the first 2 minutes of their tutorial vlogging about their day, then an ad for Raid Shadow Legends, then tells you all about their film making course...

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Isnt that the most annoying? 😂

[@NtsikiMazwai]

!!!!!!

[@ariesmight6978]

People who create youtube videos. Just to hear themselves talk.

[@MrSimonj1970]

Good tips - a white umbrella is a good substitute for a soft box if you're on a very tight budget, but they bounce light around the room more. A white shower curtain is also useful for even softer light, you can make it look like natural window light.

[@ThatNerdChris]

Wow this video just improved my video quality with almost no effort thank you!!!

[@Samiam-mu5ln]

Bro, you already have 1 Million Subs, you don't have to worry about your lighting cause people are already enjoying your content as is! Lol

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Lights have a way of doing that 😊

[@MrFuzzleupagus]

Thank you for this very helpful and educational tutorial! I just purchased the GVM SD200B today with soft box. I can’t wait to apply what I’ve learned here today!

[@mcmaschio]

I recently made a DIY light setup and i was really happy with it … but i still ended up finding it a bit harsh even with a diffusion film … in my recent video i tried reflecting it off my white wall instead of directly on me and that looked soo much better 💯

[@AMTunLimited]

Reflecting of a wall or ceiling is crazy useful

[@empressdoinalot]

A good alternative for a COB light is the Andoer EX60III SL-60W. It's budget friendly at £80 I think I paid. Or there's the Andoer LM60Bi which is £78. I quppied my light with the Laofas D60B mini dome, which was also cheap at about £50. Thanks to Sam Holland's review. Budget friendly options.

[@WilleneBusinessLifestyle]

As someone struggling with lighting for the one month I’ve been here in KZbin, this video is truly helpful! As always, thanks Think media for always keeping me up to speed! 🤠

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Glad we could help!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I remember when i got my first video light, it took a bit but it made a massive difference. You’ll get there soon enough! There so much you can do with just one video light

[@WilleneBusinessLifestyle]

@@FellowFilmmaker Thanks much! I appreciate the encouragement. I’m definitely learning as I go

[@DoodiePunk]

I want to thank you for making such a concise to the point clip with no unnecessary intros and outros!

[@christinesroutines]

This was a perfect video for us newbies!! No more setting the lights up right at eye level! Thanks much!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I remember when i learned lighting positions, super helpful!

[@MsInstrumentalBeatz]

Great video! I don’t have the space for the cob style lighting in my room due to other music gear, but I recently found out about the GVM Edge (pancake/flapjack) style light and it works great. Just clipped it to my desk & provides enough soft light. It’s bi-color also & remote controllable & adjustable on the back of the light or via an app. Sean had a video about a smaller one on this channel a while back, but I got the 15” one. Affordable @ $150 if you can catch it on sale. Cheers!

[@RPDX]

This channel is the most helpful channel to youtube creators without a doubt.

[@sarasoueidan]

Setting the white balance on my camera made such a huge difference! I knew the lighting was off but I had no idea I could fix it with such a simple tweak! Thank you!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks for making this video. It's quick and easy to absorb. More like this 👌

[@McCrazyFit]

I’m at the point in my YT journey that I really want to learn the basics of videography. Appreciate the video!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Absolutely!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

KZbin can be a fun and crazy ride! Loads to learn for sure 😊 cheering for ya

[@joyfulstephie]

AWESOME! I've wondering about this it always glares on my glasses. This will help so much ty.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

If your glasses have a anti glare coating it helps a ton

[@joyfulstephie]

@@FellowFilmmaker ya they don't. Definitely will next pair. Thank you hadn't thought of that.

[@1david.k1]

Hi! What is the softbox used for the led panel 2:16 ?

[@raynjpg]

The tip on setting your camera to suit the background lighting, then introducing your keylight is an incredible tip that I would never have thought of. Thank you for that!

[@switchunboxing]

Problem with light being above eye-level is your eye sockets casting a shadow and your face not being well lit. I like to have a light below eye level and below or at camera level so it lights up the face!

[@alanartme1]

Who makes those LED light covers you were showing? Thanks...

[@CrimeSaga]

Great video...one day when I get enough courage to go on camera I will use these tips!

[@migosyrntakeoff2929]

No more stalling brother, no time to waste!

[@RedefiningBodybuilding]

Lol OH WOW! This video dropped as I just left the Amazon app looking at diffusers and soft boxes for my lights. Talk about divine intervention!

[@HeresMo]

I was going to add about glasses, which took me the longest time to work out, but you got it in your opening tip, however, I do it a little differently and usually put 2 lights on either side (although a bounce card also works). I have my key light brighter and the other one about 30-40% lower. I used to have a hair light, but now I'm bald, and I use most of my lights for work, I tend to not need or use that extra light. I recently had the opportunity to have a floor lamp in my new studio, so it's really nice to have a real practical light in the background. As always you guys are awesome. Keep up the good work, you helped me so much when I first started to take content creation seriously.

[@JackZucker]

one critical mistake is that the COB lights are spotlights. You do not get a soft light out of them with a traditional softbox. You need a deflector in front of the big LED in order to spread the light out. Otherwise, the spotlight just comes out of the front of the softbox with minimal diffusion.

[@AlexiGiovani]

Thanks Nolan.

[@johnclay7644]

informative on lighting indoors.

[@RaynFemaleProducer]

The solution to #4, I've never heard before. Gonna try thet right now!! Thank you!

[@esmelovesvintage]

Thank you! I was blinding myself and I now know why 😅😄

[@trueself8954]

Thank you for getting to the point under five minutes 🙌🏽

[@PizzlesTechTime]

I found setting auto light balance to be less troublesome than auto exposure. Especially on my old Panasonic camera I had to learn the lesson the hard way though

[@KjartanAbel]

Thanks. I learned a lot from this video. The tip about adjust the camera to three background light and then turn up the main light. Awesome.

[@GoneWithFilm]

Came for the lighting tips, also learned to how to make a kickass sponsored post that helps viewers at the same time. Keep up the good work, Think Media team :)

[@anything_x]

I learned in this video more about photography and lighting than in the fifthy other videos before. Thank you .... god? xD

[@aranhawaii]

What's that smaller softbox for LED panel lights that you showed?

[@TreyVanCamp]

Nolan always coming in clutch. Thanks brother 👊👊👊

[@KonflictYT]

Do you have any advice for a day-time work-from-home setup? I want to look really great in meetings

[@CourseAcademy1]

To anyone reading this there's no reason you cant hit your dreams if you never giveup on them 🙏🏾

[@joas162]

What if I want to win the 100 meter sprint? 😜

[@joshua.butler]

Comments like this are so cringe

[@HesDeadJim]

Why would I want to hit them?

[@JMC_hub]

Thank you so much.

[@antone9751]

Cool story bro

[@christinejuruena4736]

Really great and concise video!

[@One1stah]

What is a good lighting for a b-roll. Too many to choose from

[@UNICORNSF3ProgameplayProRACER]

Great video, thank you👍

[@SoloMotivation]

*Never let one failure from the past hold you back in the future* 👉🏻 *MUST READ FOR YOU* “As a man was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains, no cages. It was obvious that the elephants could, at anytime, break away from their bonds but for some reason, they did not. He saw a trainer nearby and asked why these animals just stood there and made no attempt to get away. ‘Well,’ trainer said, ‘when they are very young and much smaller we use the same size rope to tie them and, at that age, it’s enough to hold them. As they grow up, they are conditioned to believe they cannot break away. They believe the rope can still hold them, so they never try to break free.’ The man was amazed. These animals could at any time break free from their bonds but because they believed they couldn’t, they were stuck right where they were.” *I LOVE YOU* ❤️

[@CreativeThinking52]

Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing valuable information. Have a wonderful week. 👍

[@instaSHINOBI]

great video. i appreciate this, and I'll add to my production checklist -- one of the many variables I gotta keep track of before hitting record/stream!

[@shumayla25]

Hello, what’s the size of the octabox? Thank you so much :)

[@Demipurr]

how do we fix the white balance if we are recording on our phones? :)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Best option is to get an app that gives you control over white balance. In camera app does not have control 😢

[@annebokma4637]

Bought the godoc sl60bi for just over 200$ two months ago very happy with it

[@divinefeminine3]

Thank you soooo much for this!!! Exactly what I needed!

[@darrinlalla9008]

Great video and moustache. Thanks.

[@videocasetteTV]

Awesome , Does the canon 600 d has the zebra pattern in it , Incase it has , kindly guide how can I find it

[@klolz1740]

Everytime i have white in my video it looks blown out. How can i fix this? I have it on manual mode.

[@empressdoinalot]

Probably change your camera settings.

[@GamerJlee]

I have a Canon Rebel SL2 and SL3. Neither one of them have the option for the color temperature. Is there a way to update the camera or a recommendation of how to set it on custom?

[@VisionartoStudios]

any suggestion for the keylight with a budget of 200-300?

[@OverPoweredInvesting]

Hello there Could you please make the video on how to place a camera correctly Or what camera position will you what look may be I see, u have tilted your camera a little to the downside. Its like u are looking a little bit up. Why is that done?

[@lightcastwithsimonakinlabi]

Amazing tutorial ❤

[@IndiaDelgado]

This was a really great video!! Thanks for it being quick and to the point! Perfect examples! And now I’m going to go burn a hole through my pocket to go buy a Cobb light! Hahaha! 😂

[@FellowFilmmaker]

There are some affordable cobs out there! Godox sl60 and Amaran 60d to name a few. Got loads of videos on those affordable lights and which is best, maybe itll help you save a buck

[@mariadefatima1213]

that's perfect, thank you so much

[@ContraflowPictures]

These tips r gold

[@stormgear896]

I like how the video started with a tip right away, can you please make a tip on how to make a proper lighting when presenting a product or something on a table? (front, top etc)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It depends on the product. But i find a good 45 degree angle and a lil downward angle looks good

[@Romasrunescape]

What about white balance if you shooting your videos only with iphone? Isvthere any specific adjustmens on iphone to get that correct white balance?

[@ratnanathdutta8314]

Can you sujjest me for dance video indoor which light should i will go.. Afortable

[@hexcreativestudio]

Great tips. Thank you!

[@kewalrajgiri4257]

god bless you for being so clear

[@LadyFairChildVideo]

the only one i disagree with is the last point. you can get some clever lighting and beautiful scenarios using hair/rim light(s) and a fill light to fill the shadows opposite of the key light's output. more lighting makes it look more dramatic while still retaining detail in the shadows and gives you more data to play around with in post processing of the video.

[@shumayla25]

Hello:) what is the size of your softbox? 90 or 120? And which one would you recommend to shoot inside 2/3 m from the subject? Thank you so much

[@itsPhillipStaples]

How do you feel about Elgato Ring lights?

[@YodatheHobbit]

Why is it that in OBS my webcam settings it seems to be opposite of the numbers for lighting temperatures? Cooler lighting range are the lower numbers, while warming lighting range are the higher numbers?

[@sociallensmanhq]

Thanks for the tips 👍👍

[@ricardoclemente3255]

what camera are you using to film this video? Very nice image. Thank's

[@aprilmae137]

What about for fitness channels?

[@Lubby320]

What is the link for the Cobb light and box setup shown in this video?>

[@EverydayEnglishTipswithAmit]

Do you shoot your studio videos with AC on or off?

[@christinejuruena4736]

Hi can u make a similar with this using a smart phone?

[@KaterinaStClaire]

What about ring lights?

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Here's a video that touches on that! If you search "ring lights" on our channel you can see a couple more! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXSWe6uJhKZnh7c

[@KaterinaStClaire]

Probably could use the circled filter over the ring light to soft it directly or use it reflectivity off a white wall as in the video link below.

[@KaterinaStClaire]

Whattsapp i don't know how to join that group (that is if you were speaking with me. 😃)

[@storywala88]

Very informative. Cool.

[@rodreedy]

Man, this is so simple and good!

[@TipsMedsos]

Wow amazing. Video Info light video

[@Iien]

as someone who doesnt have a light and doesnt intend to getting one, i dont know why i am here

[@alil.4947]

You're here coz you really want a light 😂

[@phamwoaw]

What is chip on board though

[@dmassive]

Great video... but... about light positioning... ¿What happens if you wear a hat or cap? Thanks! =)

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Good question! You could try lowering the light so it doesn't cast too much shadow on the face!

[@activemusickid]

Looks way better without the soft box !!!

[@LifeOnLife59]

So good! Thank you! You saved my life

[@AlsoKnownAsTori]

What’s the name or link of the pop up diffuser you put around the barn door panel light? Need it.

[@fedism]

Did you ever find it? I want it too

[@ChannelWright]

Quick and to the point. Not an ounce of fat.

[@spaktor]

very smart tips

[@fedism]

Where can I get the softbox shown in minite 2:14 ?

[@MinistryMediaSolutionz]

Great tips!

[@globaltravelfanatic]

I am concerned about the lack of response to questions people ask. For instance, I followed a video a month ago about Final cut output settings for 4K video for KZbin. How come you get 250mb 4k file size and I get 5.4 GIG using the same settings? My video is only 11 minutes. Surely KZbin doesn't want huge uploads? What has changed?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Sometimes it is bigger if there are alot of graphics, luts, or effects

[@HenryPedia]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@sportaffe]

Do you have a link to the LED Panel Softbox you showed to us? :)

[@davidlallemang5701]

Dude your SO UNDERRATED

[@ThinkMediaTV]

❤ Much appreciated!

[@YouAndImpact]

Great video 👍

[@49Macman]

Very informative. Thanks.

[@onlinevideomasterypro]

Another great video, thanks! What is the brand of soft box add-on that you discuss at 2:16? I’m happy to click an affiliate link if you’ve got one!

[@skippyzk]

Love the ending, I didn't even have time to click away

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

Cool thanks for the info

[@lindakush4246]

Hi kindly assist I have a phone overhead for nail tutorials how can I place my softbox for great videos

[@valismind]

oh my lord. I've been shooting manual, and I just realized the reason why the color is shifting so much is because of auto white balance... LMFAO. THANK YOU GUYS.

[@Organicallyblunt]

I need lighting advice for somebody that does live streaming KZbin is small room that's on a budget

[@ssvr]

What do you do if you're using an iPhone 13 which doesn't let you set the white balance? (I think it does auto white balance?) Thanks!

[@stewvlogs5084]

This is such good advice. Thank you so much!