Watch BEFORE buying a light for video & filmmaking

[@DrJacobGoodin]

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

[@vincentpolisi]

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

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thank you! That was the goal 🔥

[@chrisdickersonfilms]

Completely agree. Really solid instruction

[@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

[@unquestionabletv]

You called?

[@ongoingawakening4257]

Yes, thank you for a great intro lesson!

[@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! 💪🏻🔥

[@JetBlizzard]

Holy moly this was like 3 years of lighting teaching done in one simple video. Well done!

[@hivac]

this guy is the best! Buy his course!!! It will get you started and carry you forward. Highly recommend it.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thanks so much!

[@101touchapps]

am actually saving up for it. guy knows his stuff

[@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]

Wow, thanks! That was our goal 🔥

[@alexandremotylewski9502]

Sending this message from France and believe me or not, I never ever comment on videos. That's one of the very first time I do it because the quality of your content is above all expectations and it blows my mind. Thank u so much for this video !

[@MrPaulXavier]

Wow, thank you! Glad it helped

[@trevorwgoodchildx]

Definitely the best video I've seen on camera lighting. I have much of what you demo'd already and it's great to see I'm on the right track with my lantern softbox around my Amaran 60D light, sony A6300 SLR and a Neewer 700W softbox as a key light. I tested it out for the first time yesterday and wasn't happy with my face's lighting - and I realize watching your video I had the lantern key light too far away creating a narrower beam of hard light, and I need to get it arm's length away at that 45 degree angle. Such gold man, thanks for the value add.

[@Kynetguy]

I like the way you explain lighting concepts. Everyone doesn’t want to”cinematic. You arm people with knowledge that should allow them to land with the lighting they want.

[@MrPaulXavier]

That's my goal!

[@scoobydadog246]

I second that! I'm not a YT or any 'creator' - but since we often need to be on video now for things like interviews, meetings; etc. I do want to know how to present myself in the best light possible - pun intended :) , And for me - at a very low cost b/c I don't want to invest in 100s of dollars of equipment for my purposes. Learning the principles allows me to apply them as I can with what I have for now.

[@Kynetguy]

@@scoobydadog246 Something else on lighting you don't see many people talk about is white light color. Sometimes changing color temp from 4000K to 5500K will make drastic changes in a scene. I don't know how to explain that, as one would think White Balance would make that not relevant.

[@dumspyrospero]

Probably the most structured and surely one of the best video on light equipment on youtube right now🔥

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thank you!

[@javierlombardo6213]

when i find some one like you, i get hipnotized, its meditation with information, thanks for your dedication

[@troywalt4834]

Bro I've watched tons of video on lighting and yours is the only one that really gives a comprehensive overview of all lighting solutions and how effective they are. Basically this is the most professional and easily understandable video on lighting that I know of so thank you a ton for this content. You just earned a new subscribers

[@yayklede7576]

I don't think I ever owed so much to a single content creator. Your content is highly valuable and top notch. Thank you for sharing your valuable experience with us 🙏

[@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!

[@ailo4x4]

For a guy who films while travelling on off-road adventures, I went with LED panels. They save a ton of space and do the trick. I got the small soft boxes that strap to them and pop out when you need them. Very pleased with how they work for my needs.

[@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!

[@luis_balmaceda]

This is the BEST video I have found on KZbin explaining lighting for content. Building my studio at home, and watching this video saved me tons of time. THANK YOU!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Wow, thanks!

[@User_PC_Loadletter]

By far the best lighting video I’ve seen. I learned more in this video than the last dozen other lighting videos.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad it helped!

[@poisonels8023]

Incredible. This really is the best video on light I've seen in years.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Wow, thank you!

[@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!

[@icanvendetta]

"Size matters but distance also matters "🗿🔥

[@delaliphotography]

This tutorial video is one of the best I have watched on KZbin so far. You did an amazing job with this. This video really deserves a million views. 🔥🔥🔥

[@HenaHaq]

honestly I'm doctor and get into the details of everything and this was a fantastic video - sold on everything thank you !

[@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!

[@sybillaszal7218]

The most comprehensive video about lightning I’ve ever watched. Thank you for that!

[@melysagodoy9557]

Literally gave me the knowledge I needed in order to buy the recommended/ proper tools as a beginner and even gave directions to the sites where we can buy the gear, just ordered all my stuff! Had no idea where to begin and now I do, really appreciate this helpful vid, keep it up!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad I could help!

[@Kictor]

This is the best video on lighting I've ever watched. Thank you so much!

[@TheProfessorOfNothing]

This is the best instructional lighting video I've seen on KZbin. Excellent explanation. Great breakdown of characteristics, features, and tradeoffs. It's worth the 20 minutes. Trust me.

[@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!

[@rolandrick]

All reviews should be like so, top, congratulations you have a new subscriber :)

[@MrPaulXavier]

Much appreciated!

[@jengisel]

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

[@MrPaulXavier]

You are so welcome!

[@maksiksq]

My budget is 10$ so im gonna duct tape a sheet of paper to my desk lamp

[@maksiksq]

update: I found a silk-ish bag and used it instead and oh my god I don't know why but it works pretty well, it's far from an actual softbox but it really looks visibly different and softer I kid you not, this is a somewhat viable budget solution.

[@kodypickern4237]

This is pretty common to do. Back in the day we used Home Depot shop lights and diffused them. Lighting has become SO much more affordable in the last 10 years but not buying equipment shouldn’t be a reason to not create. Keep doing what you are doing, learning, and creating.

[@32bitDK]

Pillow casing works too ;D

[@abuframes]

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!

[@MeticsMedia]

Amazing video! Really helpful.

[@emanuelefortunati]

This is the best video about light source I found on KZbin!

[@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! ❤

[@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]

@@MrPaulXavier Im surely registering for the course.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Love it! 💪🏻🔥

[@seanferres]

dude. this video is more helpful than the 100 videos I've watched on lighting so far combined. you earned a sub today

[@MrPaulXavier]

Awesome, thank you!

[@justinkd]

Phenomenal video! Absolutely killed this video in terms of production and quality

[@nikolailu]

This is the best tutorial I found online!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thank you!

[@alottafrancium]

That balancing filter tip was a mind blowing tip! 🤯 so much knowledge value in this video.

[@MayaWeatherall]

You are an amazing teacher and taught this for a beginner like me very well. I'm subscribed!

[@outdooradventureseries]

Excellent tutorial. I am launching an interview-based video podcast for my client, and I have a tight footprint in which to work. Your video has been the most helpful I have seen. Your course is of great value and worth investing in.

[@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

[@TheDetoxDudes]

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

[@MrPaulXavier]

💪🏻❤️ thanks Josh!

[@TheSamSauce]

Bro the content delivery is hittin im from NY so this is straight fwd without wasting time. ty for sharing your time and wisdom. im bout to make some punk stickers!

[@unashamed6457]

This is by far the best beginner friendly video on lighting thanks

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad you think so!

[@MMLeatherCraft]

This was great. Zero wasted time. Thank you!

[@ModernWisdumb]

Dude I am new to the game and Im struggling with lighting my talking head videos for my GF. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@go4sam954]

7mins in with the example of white balance tripped me out. Real life example that I could do if I ran out of ideas for lighting

[@bradleyseelal1885]

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

[@MrPaulXavier]

🔥💪🏻💪🏻

[@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!

[@kodypickern4237]

Great job explaining all of this in a simple way. I’ll share this with my clients to help them get started on their own projects.

[@osanan]

Man, this was the *BEST* video I've ever seen about lighting! Straight to the point and really easy to understand! Thank you so much for this awesome instructional video! P.S: Subscribed and activated the notifications!

[@CorinneClassic]

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!

[@louisegabriellediaz1491]

Please more detailed video like this! I am amazed at how you combed this topic perfectly!

[@logangrimnar3800]

As a reptule keeper I have been looking for the perfect way to simulate natural lighting for my animals and this video was more informative than most reptile tutorials! Thank you for this. The only part I'm struggling with is finding a lightsource that will simulate everything from sunset to dusk in terms of color and temperature, then rigging it to an auto timer.

[@popoolaolaoye]

watching your video and your ad playing on it is the best flex ever

[@MrPaulXavier]

Hahaha thank you 😂

[@Tee_anoke]

This is the BEST video I’ve come across. Thank you so much for explaining in DETAIL!!

[@MrPaulXavier]

You are so welcome!

[@scoobydadog246]

Thank you! I don't even make YT or any videos, just want to look decent on video calls, meetings, interviews. I was about to order a ring light., b/c I thought that is what YTubers use, so TY for saving me!

[@marieta.s]

I am new to lighting so I have learned a few things from your video. Your explanation was very useful to me.

[@anilaboutme]

Your content is just simply amazing. I normally wouldn't even consider buying a course because there is so much good content online but your videos are just packed with good information. Love the delivery also. Good job. Looking forward checking it out.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad you enjoy it! Really appreciate you taking the time to write this ❤️🔥

[@VincentStevenStudio]

This video helped me immensely on deciding what lights to buy. Thank you.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad I could help!

[@raahuldinakar5553]

Really really appreciate the amount of work that’s gone into this video to help us understand everything we need to know about lighting! 🙏

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ViziaFilms]

I hope you realized what youve done here? This video might just be the mother of all lighting video tutorials, excellent stuff! Eternal thanks 🙏🏼

[@MrPaulXavier]

Haha glad you liked it!

[@rixson]

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

[@MrPaulXavier]

Wow, thanks!

[@truereflectionsmedia]

I must agree with everyone else... This video is absolutely the best tutorial video I've ever witnessed on KZbin personally. I rarely ever comment, but this right here was informative, thorough, engaging, entertaining, balanced, creative, technical, everything! I'm impressed. Got me ready to buy whatever you selling... 😅 Seriously though, no fluff, educational and entertaining. Great job! 💯

[@readerslibrary05]

This is indeed the best channel so far, on lighting Thanks so much for the comprehensive explanation of this concept

[@MrPaulXavier]

You're very welcome!

[@geegeegee7]

Wow thank you so much for this this video. I have watched so many videos but no one mentioned about the difference on each type of diffuser box. So in depth and easy to understand!

[@Thetechchap]

Excellent video - picked up a few tips!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Love to hear that!

[@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 🔥

[@livingwithdisabilities]

I love the tip to first user bi-color to set the colour temperature to the practical lights and then use the white balance in camera to change it to all white, very simple and very powerful

[@VerticalAvalanche]

This dude knows what he is talking about! I’m like dang this fool is good. I love this guys information. Just found it and I’m a fan! It’s ridiculous how great he is at explaining. I’m an 8th grade drop out and a nothing in life and he taught me alot in this small amount of time.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thanks! Glad the video is helping you out. Keep hustling my friend!

[@lylyluvda916]

I can't tell yii how many videos I watched. This one made the most sense to me. Thank you!

[@koparalte9426]

I just want to say "THANK YOU". This is one of the best explanation video I have come across and I did watch TONS of them.. :)

[@Pk223-r1t]

Damn, this really sells your course dude. The way you presented the information has definitely convinced me to take the real course.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RoadRuna]

This is the best video about this I have ever seen on the Internet thank you. I’m learning a lot you’ve helped me with this video. Great job thank you.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Wow, 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.

[@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]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Another useful TIP: Here is another tip for diffusing the LED panel rectangle light, you can add an umbrella holder adapter that attaches to the stand under the rectangle LED light (I found these on Amazon) then add a shoot through 26 inch white umbrella (both are low cost items). I tried this on two 10-inch (and my other 14-inch) LED panels and it works great needing only one stand per LED panel and not two stands (compared to using a round circular diffuser in front of LED). After attaching the umbrella in adapter, slightly angle the LED panel down toward the center of white translucent umbrella and it spreads across soft light. An all-on-one stand solution that can be moved around easily. Other videographers use this sometimes as an inexpensive (and mobile) solution. Or get a lantern, or softbox as suggested in the video when you have the funds.

[@MrPaulXavier]

🔥

[@MyHealingBasket]

Thanks to this video I went ahead and ordered the cheaper Mountdog lighting kit as I am just beginning on my YT journey and doing videos. For now it will do, later on I would love to invest in the more expensive lighting gadgets. This was great to help me jump and do it!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad I could help!

[@kategoldstone-zx9mo]

What an excellent and thorough video! Thank you for all this information and being to the point. Especially as someone who is a novice in photography and filmography, and who is trying to improve my content creation, this was such a helpful video.

[@3DPrintTechDesign]

Great video with awesome examples that really demonstrates the differences. You made me much more confident with the solutions I've ordered :D. Now I think I might just need a grid for my softboxes. I ordered a dome-light as well, but that might just "spill" over my whole studio. Thanks!

[@juancarlosguzman8983]

Im in the cinema industry and I learned a lot thanks to you, thank you brother keep it up!

[@hanfpeter4190]

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

[@MrPaulXavier]

love to hear that!

[@croixboix]

This covered every question I could have had. Thanks alot

[@MrPaulXavier]

💪🏻🔥

[@missdiamond5147]

Oh maaaan I can't thank you enough, that was amazing, and you just totally changed what I was just about to buy, thank you!!

[@dameanvil]

- 03:44 💡 **Softboxes are versatile diffusion tools**: Available in various shapes (octabox, parabolic, rectangular, strip), they soften light and the bigger the softbox, the softer the light will be. - 04:01 🎯 **Grids focus light**: Attaching a grid to a softbox controls light spill, focusing it more on the subject and preventing light from spreading onto the background. - 04:26 🔄 **Lantern softboxes spread light**: Ideal for lighting multiple people in a scene, casting light in all directions but prone to light spill. - 04:53 🧵 **Diffusion panels are compact alternatives**: Simple materials like silk or nylon can be placed between a light and subject for soft, even lighting in tight spaces. - 05:40 ☀️ **Daylight-balanced lights**: Fixed at 5600K, they are budget-friendly and widely used for online content creation but offer less flexibility. - 06:08 🔄 **Bi-color lights for flexibility**: Allow shifting between cool and warm tones, essential for adjusting to mixed lighting environments but sacrifice some output. - 08:04 🌈 **RGB lights for creative control**: RGB lights offer full color customization for dynamic scenes, allowing you to evoke specific moods but come at a higher cost. - 08:48 🚫 **Ring lights aren't ideal for cinematic lighting**: They can cause unflattering skin tones, lack proper diffusion, and offer less versatility compared to other lights. - 09:29 🎥 **Single-point lights are versatile**: Popular among creators, they support various modifiers like softboxes, offer high power, and provide flexibility in lighting setups. - 10:22 🧩 **LED panels are space-saving**: Larger and naturally softer than single-point lights but lack the ability to easily attach modifiers. - 11:35 🔦 **Tube lights are versatile but secondary**: Best for filling tricky spaces or adding practical lighting in a scene, though not recommended as a first choice. - 12:35 ⚖️ **Consider CRI and TLCI ratings**: Ensure lights have high color accuracy (95+ rating) for consistent and natural results. - 13:00 🔋 **Power and battery options matter**: Higher wattage gives more intensity, and battery compatibility is crucial for shoots away from outlets. - 14:13 🎉 **Special effects and app control**: Modern lights often come with features like effects for creative scenes and app interfaces for easy adjustments.

[@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!

[@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.

[@BigBenAdv]

Great video touching on the lighting options available these days. IMO, the only thing missing is covering bounced lighting. A single point light can be used with a reflector or umbrella that can fold away to reduce storage/ transport size whilst providing the option to create a global fill light. If the space has a white wall or ceiling, that can be used in place of a reflector as well.

[@lamarthomas1127]

Man, this is a great video! I have been in the market for a light for my studio but had no Idea what to look for in terms of specs. This video REALLY cleared things up and now I am able to make a better decision! Thank you VERY much!!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad I could help!

[@jeojeo4609]

im super impressed by the quality of this. good on ya bro. This helped so much i subbed

[@TecTimmy]

Hey man, thanks for another great video. Going shopping for lighting using your links now, and I will also sign up for your course. I learned so much from your other videos - your course is a no brainer at $48 - thanks for making it so affordable

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thank you for the support man 🔥💪🏻

[@SellswordArts]

Great recs, thanks dude!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad you like them!

[@robinfuhrmann]

Super helpful and detailed video!! Thank you very much!! I just bought a cheep sofbox set on amazon and now I‘m not sure if I should unpack it, or send it back and order one of your recommendations…

[@Jesse-t7x]

This video was so helpful as I’m beginning to take my filmmaking serious. Glad I found it❤️

[@sulamy1955]

Bro, this video is amazing. It's everything I needed. If I knew it was this good, I would have paid to see it

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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!

[@moiseshernandez7497]

This is the most helpful intro to lighting video I’ve ever seen, thanks a lot man.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad it was helpful!