EASY Cinematic lighting setup for YouTube videos! (Just 3 lights!)
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- All you need is 3 lights to get this cinematic professional look for your next youtube videos!
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When I see the sharpness of your face/body and quality of your video and many others on RUclips I really think that I must have the crapiest cell phone on earth😂😅🤣😮🤪🥶😭😭😭😭😭 how am I EVER supposed to get good videos?!?!?! Also regarding background...uffff...I guess I'm just not the social media person/camera queen AT ALL!!!!☠️🫡...I wish I could do it better...
Hi I'm just getting started, as in just getting my camera, the whole nine yards. What lighting set up (lower price) would you recommend for a beginner?
@@rray98ring light with some kind of rgb back lighting
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my RUclips channel 8 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,140 subs and > 900 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
That’s awesome. Congrats!
Just reading this now. That’s amazing! Congrats!
@@ltldxy71 Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my RUclips channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a RUclipsr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this RUclips thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
2:42 this jack nicholson smile in Batman 1989 is priceless, well performed joker face
This was easily one of the most useful, practical, and informative videos I've ever watched about lighting a room!! Thank you so much for making this!!
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All is good but the price tag of any of those advertised lighting systems is impressive. Certainly not for small youtube bloggers.
good lights are expensive indeed!! Totally get it. I’m looking at some cheaper options to share but honestly amaran is great value for the money. I’ve used godox before (I think it was 200-250?) but the fan is noisy enough to be picked up by the mic. You can start with a $5 light bulb though - that’s how I got started :)
Obsessed with the all black walls lol!
A Pro tip on glasses and reflections: Something we'll do often times is just tilt the glasses down slightly. So the backside is not sitting on your ears exactly but just slightly above, while the front is tilted down. This gets rid of all light reflection usually :)
Thanks for sharing this tip! 👏🏻 p.s. I need more black walls
@@lilafromyoutube what can i do to make my ring light softer? maybe place a light fabric on it to cover the ring and soften the light?
@@hnia0 you need space between the light source and the diffusion, so placing the fabric directly on the ring won't do. As an option you can improvise a frame for the fabric to be attached to (with a hole in the fabric for the lens to go through if that's what your setup requires), then a way to rig this frame some distance in front on the ring (it can be a separate stand or some extension allowing to attach to the same stand the light ring is on or the camera tripod). The amount of diffusion will depend on the thickness of the fabric and the distance from the light. Diffusing will always take away some of the intensity of your light source, you might want to take that into account. Experiment.
Vidi njega
Bilo kuda Bazina svuda 🤣💯
@@Kristijan_Penavic Hahaha od prijateljice video. Moram podržavat 😁
I think I've watched this video at least 5 times. I can't stop myself from making my backgrounds too busy, but now I just watch the video because it's a good video.
Was expecting another dragged out lighting tutorial video, but this was great!
I liked how it was mostly focused on the tutorial but was well balanced with showing your personality, might model this video style 😊
Instead of a filler light, if you are on a budget, get some white foam core poster board. The light from your key light will bounce enough to lighten and soften the skin on the other side of the face.
Great stuff, Lila! I learned the 3-point "Rembrandt" setup in film school as well. But fashion photographers and cinematographers have been using the "butterfly" setup for ages and it was a real eye-opener when I learned about that. Watch old romantic films from the 30s and 40s. The famous Marlene Deitrich portrait the was copied by Queen is an exagerad version of the butterfly setup. I've done a 'tiny' amount of fashion photography and straight-on light just above the camera is always a great choice - looks great on everybody. I also add a small bounce underneath to put a little light under the chin and neck. That's not generally practical for the average YT setup at a desk, though. Your setup looks great!
Sounds like you have a lot of experience to share ❤
agreed on butterfly vs rembrandt! I also prefer that the light be mostly in front of me, rather than at 45 degrees. I think it's so much more flattering!
same! no shadows please haha
@@lilafromyoutube so... not cinematic at all :))
@@danielnicolau1181 define cinematic
Normally, people would break a leg after such a good performance. But, this girl right here, she broke a glass cup. You go GIRL!!! 👏
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found you searching for a lighting video, I rarely leave comments, but you slayed this video. Nice work girl and thank you. Very helpfful.
Thanks so much!! I’m honoured you left a comment :)
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The glass breaking 💀😢, I have a 120Dii and 2 B7c’s and a Aputure 60D light dome ii and light dome se and I think all I need left is the that t2c 🤔 and that ikea lamp.
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Wow - that was sooo simple. I've been trying everything to get lighting just right. Just shot my vid for this week following your info here and I love it! Thank you!!!
That’s amazing Jeff! I’m so happy to hear that
Gizmo!
One of the most insightful videos you’ll find on lighting. I love the way you break it down in the most practical way. Hope to see more videos like this one. ❤️
thank you - planning on it! any requests?
Fantastic guide on achieving a cinematic look with just three lights! Your explanation of each lighting position and its impact on the video is incredibly helpful
u used all the lights in the world while the video title says Just 3 lights
She did use just 3.
The other light is for the next content hahaha
anyone know what colour the wall paint ??
@@PurwantoDarto she mentioned it was just black.
It's just basic three point lighting. She just didn't really give you a straightforward message. Also she didn't ID the back lights as backlight. So three point lighting... You have a key to the right. A fill light that is softer to the left. An a backlight to give you that cinematic highlight, Wich I think she over does with where she placed her backlight
I appreciated how you didn't *once* mention Amazon as a source at all. Refreshing!
"Is this professional? No." Oh my.
I've been on sets with pros lighting an interior of a house from outside (it was raining outside, but we needed a warm, mid-afternoon lighting feel inside) and while they paid all the attention necessary to safety, then to achieving the onscreen light, outside the tarps all gaff taped together were not a concern. I remember being out there with the two people doing the lighting and thinking, "well, this will be interesting" but they absolutely nailed the desired result.
I learned that "professional" looking setups or mounts don't matter. What matters is the onscreen product, and yours looks very professional. :)
So many helpful tips here, thank you so much Lila! It was great to see your setup behind the scenes, I love it when RUclipsrs show their workflows or setups, it gives a lot of ideas and is also a great starting point. 😃
You are so welcome! so glad it was helpful
@@lilafromyoutube Also, I forgot to say Gizmo. 😆
gizmo
Really good at cramming interruptions into your video. Very enjoyable
Loved it! Let me give you another video idea, “Lighting colors that work together”
You said its great to have a contrasting color but not like everyone knows the color chart so you could make us great combinations that works.
Kudos!
Great idea; thanks :)
@@lilafromyoutube still looking forward to it after a month
Gizmo
As a female creator, I’ve been struggling with lighting and the harsh shadows you talked about. Glad to see it isn’t just in my head, and others are feeling it too.
yeah i thought i'd mention it for the women who feel the same way. have you tried putting the light directly at you?
I noticed this too, love this tip
Butterfly 🦋
Gizmo!
I love the colours you chose for the background Lila! I'm slowly adding more lighting options to my kit, and have been saving up to get something like the 120d II or 100d since those should be powerful enough for both photo and video projects.
My first Aputure light was the MC RGBWW LED. That tiny light really opened up a bunch of possibilities while in college and added pops of colour in an otherwise drab background. I'd love to grow my kit with more Aputure lights and those tube lights have been in my shopping cart for a long time. 🥰 I also love how you spoke with other female RUclipsrs about lighting and included tips for glasses wearers (Mine always seem to catch reflections 😱).
Keep up the amazing work and thank you for being such an inspiring person Lila!
the 120D MII is pretty expensive so maybe the amaran 200d could be one to check out too!
Great video. It turns out they’ve now discontinued the Aputure 120d II. Seems many suggest the Amaran 100d instead. I like the Amaran. But it does look a little harsher.
Yeah I like the 120d II because it goes really low. The 100d looks a bit harsher indeed but still pretty good imo. Have you checked out the 200d?
@@lilafromyoutube Thanks so much Lila. Great suggestion. I’ll take a look into it.
Que aula maravilhosa!!! Ganhou +1 inscrito 😉
Very good, thank you. Memories from Brazil.
Statistically, Rembrandt mainly used "Rembrandt light" on men. With women he hardly ever used it, opting for Loop or Butterfly lighting instead.
Then you going go to spilt when you move in a video 😂
That’s not statistical.
Most helpful lighting video I've ever watched. It's the one thing I've struggled most with throughout all my years on RUclips - definitely going to impliment these tips.
Let me know how it goes 😊
@@lilafromyoutube I will make a video when I get it all figured out (might be a while, lol...I'm kind of chaotic)
That was very helpful!! Some neat tips in this video! And the best tip i think was “stop making excuses about your equipment, start with your smart phone and progress from there”, which is what I am about to do for the moment, and I’m holding on to your video for future reference!
A light straight on will actually give you a lot flatter look. That might be a good or a bad thing, if you're older a flatter light and using a camera from further away, straight on will make you look younger in front of the camera.
Fantastic video. 👏 Yes, I agree. When we photograph women we avoid Rembrandt or loop (is ok) and we go with butterfly lighting. If you have a white desk then place the light in front of your desk and aim it downwards. It light your face and reflect off of the desk. It's one of my favorites for women. 😉
The teal and orange combo creates a fire and ice look
Yeah it’s a very popular one (dare I say a bit overused)
honesty I got some from grovve (i think they were called), while it doesnt feel has high quality as some, the UI is the best I have seen!! yu can chanhe segments of the lights in both brightness and colour.
I've watch dozen of videos about lighting. Yours is the best one so far !
Means a lot 🙏🏻
Love that set up! I’m gonna go for the same look only with blue background. Just got my first camera last week. The Zve10. Got a 1’ Amaran Aputure tube light and one of the MC minis on the way for the background. Still deciding which way I want to go with the key light but it will certainly be an Aputure!!
Exciting!! Amaran key lights are good too and def more affordable. Look into the 100D :)
@@lilafromyoutube just got my Adorama credit card in the mail today! Have 1 in my cart right now with soft box lol I’m checking out your affiliate links now 😊
I have complete jacked skin and when the light was at a higher angle like many suggest I was getting bummed out by the results. Your little tip of moving the light down from a higher angle to a more direct one made all the difference and helped dramatically. Thank you for that.
I’m so glad to hear the adjustment helped 🙌🏻
That “is it professional no, does it work yEs” threw me off, totally subbing
Lol
Best lighting tutorial ever 🎉
Your face is beautiful no matter the angle of the light.
Gizmo!
Lighting makes all the difference.
it really does
Im years behind in seeing this video but you killed this. Super informative. Thank you!
Gizmo !
And if you want to go even cheaper.... Use the Aputure MC lights ! Versatile and magnetic too !!!! 🔥
Haha true!
your editing super enjoyable to watch, keep it up LILA !!!!!
Thanks for the commentary on moving the lighting head-on. I was having the problem of "extra character accents" on my face suddenly appearing with the lighting "ideal 45 degrees". I moved my lights head on and I feel like it works best for me in my set-up so I can concentrate on content. Not on facial features which suddenly have become movie stars on their own. Overall, this video is a wonderful change from the same old info we see everywhere. I do presentations often and I have been able to take better control of the lighting in various situations and make I'll make suggestions based on tips from this video. Thank you !
I remember sreaching the best background for RUclips videos on Google, and your video came up, now i am looking to buy a light for my interview seyup, and your video came again, and i watched everything! well put together video!
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Perfect timing as I actually have a small studio space now that I am planning to build out!
🙌🏻 so much to do with such little space
Watch this video a few times and Ithink it is REALLY great for different reasons: (1). Audio (2). Information (3). ...Light, of course:) Thanks Lila!
Thank you so much. This is very helpful. Watching you all the way from Lagos, Nigeria.
Love that hand cream on the table. I also have on my desk at all times.
😂👌🏻
You provide so much value in your videos ! Thank you so much
Thanks so much for watching!!
that's some cool stuff, my main goal is how to get a "dark room" with rgb in the back with a clear lit view of myself. the back being blurred.
Sounds similar to this setup? Get a lens with a wide aperture for that blurry look
Gizmo !!
Bright light!!
Bright light!!
Thank you for a great video and break down of how to put together a great looking setup on a budget. More importantly, I hope you're ok after that glass fell and broke. The lot on your face was heartbreaking.
Hahaha it was one of my favourite glasses but I got over it 😂 thanks for checking in
*Big studio (softbox) light in front of face, 2 colored 🌈 tube lights (with stand) behind*
I would like to see recommendations for a lightweight, fast setup but professional looking mobile version of podcast lighting equipment for two participants, that is usable in various locations, without needing to rent from a near shop each time
I’m actually planning to make a video about this
You posted this right on time! I was literally looking up cinematic lighting a few days ago. So glad you uploaded this 😊🙏🏽
Perfect! what lights are you using?
@@lilafromyoutube none! Haha! I don’t have any 😂
Oh shit 😂 well I hope some of my reviews will help with your first purchase if you’re thinking of buying a light.
I appreciate info videos, however in this case I counted a lot more than 3 lights though (meaning a lot more than it might seem to invest in the look on the thumbnail)... 3 types of lights: Key light + fill light / 2x long RGB LED, the IKEA also color-changing light, and the strip light...
this is without a doubt the best video on lighting on RUclips!
Im so honoured thank you!!
Fricken Excellent job on your video.. i absolutely loved it
instead of a softbox you can also use some smooth whitish surface like a wall or even a sheet of paper to make the light much smoother
To all the beginners, good luck, and I hope you make it to 1k 💯
You got this!
Good information! It seems that the particular shot is a little tight and would only work in limited situations?
What do you mean by limited situations?
@@lilafromyoutube How would change the setup or lighting when doing product reviews or other demonstrations?
If wearing glasses, position the light higher and angled down more. Move it to a 90 degree position if you don’t have the space to go up.
Yes
I know I’m a day late and a Dollar short commenting here but if you do wear glasses, are there any tricks that you know to eliminate the glare or reflection of monitors that are sitting in front of you? I’d really be interested to know this.
Simple and effective. Great tutorial 👌 I love how you show the space "behind the scenes"
Glad you liked it! It was certainly underwhelming wasn’t it
@@lilafromyoutube hahah that’s the beauty of this all!
2:50 it's so cuteeeeeee 🥺🥰🥺 when 😺 kitty came
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I love this video. Straight to the point. Funny and very very helpful. Thank you Lila!
Gizmo...for my girlfriend! Loving your show and all the info...I'm check all this out. Thank you so much.
Gizmo! Clicked on the no surprise face thumbnail and watched the whole thing of course. Gizmo!
Hahaha appreciate you!
Your thumbnail reminded me of Angela White. Your face is stunning
I've struggled with ring lights since I wear glasses. I like your key light suggestions! (Gizmo!)
I hope those suggestions will help with your glasses :)
@@lilafromyoutube 🤓🤓🤓
Outstanding video! Pacing, editing, quality, all great and very well done. 👍
thanks!
Can you do a budget friendly version? Can’t pay $1k for a main light! Love the content!
Looks very nice but it can be much better. Use something like a grid on the tubes and you won't have spoil on your face.
For sure. The tubes don’t come with grids (I don’t think€ so turning them away a bit more would work too :) I didn’t notice it until the edit so I just left it as is.
Gizmo!
Also, I haven’t even considered the 45 degree angle rule when it comes blemishes and things like that. Definitely something I’ll start keeping in mind!
it's all personal preference at the end of the day :)
One of the best videos on the subject. Thank you Lila!
Glad you think so!
Great info! Would like a comparison video or specific 100D review please, there is barely any good quality ones on RUclips at the moment!
Will look into it, thanks!
This is awesome. Short and too the point without being needlessly technical…thank you!
You’re welcome! 🙏🏻
Another awesome video 👍🏼
Keep smiling and doing what you do best
haha thank you! likewise :)
This is the best video i ever watched about lights perfect explanation.
Stunning tutorial. Short, precise and straight to the point. Thank you, will put some of those Tipps for sure to work on my videos
🙌🏻 have fun!
Very nice tutorial
Thanks for the suggestion! I have the Godox SL60 but I didn’t like it because of the fan noise. I would suggest an amaran 100 or 200d instead as they’re silent.
Gizmo!
You definitely need a Les Paul in the background.
Hahaha maybe I should bring back the guitars
Gizmo
Would love these as a new starting film maker & photographer starting out!
Dollar tree push lights work too 😮😮
Not sponsored by xy. But big shoutout to xy, xy are by far the best. Not only the company but the whole team, just super nice. Thanks Xy for giving me those lights for free. Forgot to mention their dog, super cute.
You got the name wrong. They’re called aputure, not xy
@@lilafromyoutube You got humor. I like :)
I love your background. I particularly would like to see less brightness on your face and more saturation to give your skin more color. Not sure of ways you could make the image sharper too.
I genuinely love the lighting in all your videos and also their crispiness!
..so finally I get to know the secret behind them! 🙃
thank you!!
Right now my head has gone APUTURE🤩
😂🙏🏻
Those coloured side lights are clipping like crazy.
Thanks this video is very useful for me.
Great advice, especially for a newbie like me! Thank you. Could you tell me about the cabinet/drawer unit behind you? Would be a perfect addition to my space.
It’s a local Dutch brand so I’m not sure how helpful that is 😅
Hintergrund, Hintergrund, Hintergrund...ich sag's ja immer wieder :)
Really enjoying the black walls in the studio! Mind sharing what shade of black you chose to go with? It looks like it has a slight blue tint. I would also love to know if you decided to do your ceilings as well. Thanks Lila!
It’s actually anthracite, not black! But it looks black on camera. It’s a rental so my ceilings are still white as we don’t want to go through the trouble of painting it white again 😂
Thank you @Lila
Thank you for your video, it’s extremely useful and gave me lots of ideas I didn’t know about ❤❤❤
yes
Gizmo! Afgelopen vrijdag 3 Amaran p60c lampen gekocht. Handig om mee te nemen als run & gun filmmaker. Jouw uitleg is erg helder! En grappig! Ga zo door.
Nice! Hopelijk bevallen ze je 👏🏻 thanks voor het compliment