How I Make a Lightboard | Billy Backstage
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
- Wonder how I film and edit my “Korean FAQ” videos? This is the first episode in a new (occasional) series where I’ll show what goes on behind the scenes of making my videos. This time we’ll look at how I make the “Korean FAQ” videos, which is my newest Korean teaching series utilizing something called a “lightboard.” This lightboard took me several days to put together and test out, and I’m still improving it with each iteration as I learn more about how to use it. Also I’d be happy to help out with your own build if you have any questions in the comments.
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Just an update to this video. Last month I filmed some new "Korean FAQ" episodes and made a few changes to this setup - namely I upgraded my lighting equipment (I made a video about the lights I'm using in the 2nd episode of this "Backstage" series) and that alone had a really noticeable improvement in the quality of my lightboard. With stronger lights (instead of the can lights used for this video), I was able to turn up the aperture a bit higher to make the colors more vibrant and everything clearer. In the future I'd also like to experiment with different light positions to make myself stand out more in front of the black background. I'll make another update if things change majorly.
To explain what is happening by changing the aperture from what you call "lower" to "high", you are changing it from a bigger (f/3.5) opening in your lens to a smaller (f/10) opening in your lens-Confusing numbering? Not really: Think of it as a fraction, where f/3.5 really means 1/3.5, so f/3.5 is a larger number and opening than f/10.
Since an f/10 aperture allows in less light than f/3.5, you are letting less light into the camera, effectively darkening everything, which also results in a darker background and the flecks of light on the glass getting darker to the point of disappearing.
The problem is caused by the lights being positioned so they reflect off the glass dust and back into the camera, and the lights shine on the background when you don't want them to.
A more effective solution will be a different light position-I suspect coming from your sides and/or from above, while not shining directly on the glass. This will allow a wider aperture (such as f/3.5), which lets more light into the camera lens, so your lights can be less bright.
Angling the lights this way can make them hit the background less, too, darkening it. If you need to further control where the light goes, try this test: hold up a piece of cardboard next to the side of your light, blocking light from going toward the background and/or glass, but still allowing the light to shine on you. This will inform you of ways you can block/direct your light to where you want it, and where you don't.
Cool set up. I may have to give this a try.
@@dwheywood I did adjust the lighting setup after, but at the time of making this video I couldn't because the lights I was using were too dim. I upgraded to some nicer Aputures (thanks to Aputure for donating them) and that's allowed me to move them farther away and to the side but also with much more light. This was filmed probably a few weeks before I changed my whole setup. I also got a better backdrop that's black paper. You can see some of the improvement in my latest "Korean FAQ" episodes, and I also filmed some more after those (coming after a few months) which got it a bit better and I was able to bring the F stop a bit lower for a better image.
@@dwheywood that’s an awesome explanation… I want to buy this camera (lumix g85 win the 12-60mm power O.I.S lens).. what do you Think???, is a good purchase for my incipient ligthboard project??
@@mogat035 Not super familiar with the G85, but I know its autofocus is not very good. Not an issue if you you don't need it to ever change focus, but a big issue if you do need it to change focus.
If not using autofocus, set the focus to manual, and have someone focus it on you, and then it stays focused on that point. I would guess, but do not know for sure, that this would work fine, that is, having the focus fixed on you behind the lightboard. Would take experimenting, or ask someone who has filmed themselves using a lightboard if they use autofocus or not.
The G85 isn't super great in low light, so you'd need some decent light brightness -and they do *not* have to be "photo" lights.
Lots of considerations in picking a camera and lens. Too much to cover in this space, but those are the first two considerations that come to mind. If you determine that autofocus is needed, the lens choice matters for that too, as some lenses don't autofocus as well as others. Ah, camera gear, so many factors to consider. Good luck!
No interest in learning Korean but this is the best video I’ve found so far about making a light board setup! Bravo 🙏🏻😊
We stan a genius
Wow that used to really confuse me and i was like omg how can he write on nothing? Omg how can he write backwards? I had so many weird thoughts while trying to figure out what that was 😂😂😂
The light board is definitely a great idea for these types of videos, both for the viewer and the teacher. Cool vid!
Lol yay i've always wondered how you do your faq videos. Its like super puzzling! But today i got the answer and i can sleep well for the rest of my life 🤣🤣🤣 thank you for your hard work!
What a brilliant setup!
This was a _great_ video, *Billy!* Thanks for the behind-the-scenes look at how you make these videos. They're really well done!
having no offensive meaning but I think Billys channel is a lot better than talk to me in korean channel and korean class 101
Real CTF I think TTMIK's channel works great if you already use their learning material online or their books, while Billy offers clearer explanations as for grammar and I generally prefer his style.
Just my opinion though! 😂
@@giorgioc3402 yep I used ttmik learning materials online. Objectively speaking, both are good! but I personally prefer billys style.
I use both channels, but for different reasons. In learning languages, I minimize the study of grammar, learn sentences that I can use, and read either simple materials or books that seem interesting.
When I start, I have been using Glossika for the sentences. As I begin to notice patterns, I turn to Billy’s site for explanations. I would say that he has a gift for good, concise explanation of basic matters. Sometimes, I just go down the list of his grammar videos and read whatever looks interesting.
For reading I use LingQ. I have gotten pretty adept at importing what interests me. TTMIK has a wealth of material with audio that I can import. And their readers are some of the best. They have materials read slowly, and at normal speed. There are monologues, structured dialogues, and discussions between people.
I have found helpful material on Korea Class 101, but very little in comparison to Billy’s and TTMIK.
I like both Billy and TTMIK. I bought TTMIK's materials and then listen to Billy. TTMIK's books help me to practice while Billy helps me to understand. Its great to combine both 😍
Hi Billy. I'm here because I'm interested in a light board. I don't know why in the world I would ever need one, but I really like the idea as a great teaching tool. I even saw a video where one can put projections on the board. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this.
You are exerting so much effort to teach us korean. Thank You 💕
One of the best videos I have seen on this topic...KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
Wow it's a really nice set-up! 👍👍👍
Excellent!! Thanks so much for the insight as I’m gathering materials to build a light board. Much appreciated.
This content actually made me so happy thank you for it!!!
Wow, this was super interesting...thanks for all the effort that goes into your videos and behind the scenes! I really appreciate it :)
I was always wondering how do you make your videos and finally i know 😀😀😁
Thank you for all your efforts teacher billy 😊✌
Glad I ended up here from random comment about light board on IBM video You are a wonderful person with positive vibes. More power to you!
Hi, super helpful video, thank you so much!
so cool, thank you for sharing!
Thanks Mate, You cleared all my doubts.. once again Thank you so much.
Thank you very much. Very helpful. Subscribed.
Quite good and very impressive explanation.
Billy seems like such a friendly dude 🙂
marvelous bro...good informative video....super
honestly this is amazing...♡
The LEDs at the bottom, it's a very clever idea.
하나의 영상을 만들기 위해서 이렇게 투자하고 노력하시는 모습이 멋져보이네요^^ 앞으로도 좋은 영상 기대할게요~
You actually did it!! #PromiseDelivered!
Greets from Mozambique!!
I like your sense of humor! Came here to look for ideas for my online teaching aka #CoronaTeaching. All the best to you!
thank you for your help and suggestions. i want to start a tutoring channel for maths in my country and this has been helpful.
Thank you Billy!
Go Billy Korean is the first UA-cam Channel that I use to start learning Korean ( From 한글)
this is amazing!
Wooooow amazing 💖 you really did so much effort thanks 🤗 alot
That ending was so meta!
You really do hardwork
Wow... good work
Wow sir you really are a genius.
Brilliant Billy
This is soooooo cool
That was Great video !!!!
Very informative, Sir
hey thank you so much for the video 정말 수고했어 🎄
Really helpful
the fact that u can write backwards in korean is absolutely amazing
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@@GoBillyKorean Love this recursion LOL
정말 대단해요!!!!
I am going to try this.
😇
I've always been really curious about this. I thought you were writing on air and editing the lines in. Not as impressive as being able to write backwards and in reverse but still very smart 😂
very good.
Charming and kind person
Cool video!
I love Vegas editing program! Nice choice!
amazing
super interesting
Excellent, I love this videa, I am going to cosider you my friend from NOW, Thank you very much from Colombia
That's so creative ❤❤❤❤😂👍
Wow, another video creator that actually uses Vegas.
Everyone else seems to use Final Cut or Premier
Romaji RIGHT. I was thrilled!
Thank you!!!
SOOOOOOO COOOOOOOOLL!!!!
thanks!
우와 짱이네요! 👍🏼
you're a legendary genius
Cool!
I like it my bro....
to film like that, mirror the footage and edit it, is actually a clever idea. you could technically use an ipad and screenrecord it. but i find, as fancy as an iPad is, when you write on a board it's much more clearer, if that makes sense. it gives you kinda like a school vibe, which i prefer, but the handwriting is more accurate as well.
This was really easy to understand. I saw another video where the creator uses a mirror to flip the video during the recording, saving you from the hassle of post-recording flipping. This could be useful for live sessions as well
Using a mirror would create more hassle actually, because you'd have to deal with getting the perfect angle for the mirror, and keeping the mirror clean, and then dealing with additional reflections on that mirror. Flipping the video can be done easily even with free live streaming software.
I think I saw Billy using a mirror for live stream, because you can't easily do post-processing while doing live streaming
This was actually really cool. I always thought you were writing backwards.
Can you give specifications of the lighting you are using?
I learned a lot thx to u thx c:
I didn't know you were so handy! You Do have more talents besides teaching korean after all! 😆
(Because he said in a recent video he hadn't)
Wow I was just wondering how you made your videos the other day LOL
I have a questions.What is the secrets in a light board and how it show us the words or art as correctly???
Hi Billy, which clamp are you using?
These are just cheap 6 inch clamps made of plastic. I'm sure any clamp would work.
@@GoBillyKorean Thank u very much for the quick answer
Hi Billy, It was a very great video and I am definitely goint to try this. Just one question, shoul the led strip light cover all sides of glass or only one side.
Thanks in advance
Mine only covers the bottom.
Good
One of the biggest yt misteries solved 😛
Cool. Billy should contact Tim Allen and reboot the show Home Improvement. Except the dialog would be in Korean with English subtitle.
Hi. I'm building one soon. Your video has been very helpful. I was wondering how long are the spring clamps?
I just used plastic 6" spring clamps, but I think C clamps would get the job done even better.
@@GoBillyKorean
I got C clamps because I saw a year ago Elisa Valkyria uses it in her lightboard. But I've seen in another videos that lightboard can be unstable and then I saw that u solved that with the wood tables. The C-clamps would work better even with the tables you use to make it stable? Or the spring clamps with the tables do the job better?. Thanks for answering.
@@gad2302 I've never tried C clamps with my setup. I just think they'd work the same as spring clamps, but maybe a bit stronger.
@@GoBillyKorean ok ok. I will let u know how it goes. Thank u so much. 🤗
what is the size of the glass sir?
There's a link in the description.
Thanks for the video! It seems as the the main problem I've heard with using light boards is that you can get reflections in the glass showing up. Will buying a better quality glass get rid of these reflections? If so, do you know of any better quality classes than plexiglass? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
No, the reflections are a part of how it works. Getting rid of reflections has to do completely with your light sources. Typically if you want to remove the tiny scratches though, you'd use actual low iron glass (Starphire glass is a good type) and not plexiglass. But plexiglass doesn't make any more reflections than actual glass. To remove reflections, position your lights more carefully, and don't have any sort of light (even small) in front of the board if possible.
@@GoBillyKorean Thanks!
Randomly came to seek out the mysteries of light-boards
now brain tells me I have to learn Korean
I've done complete light board setup but i'm unable to focus myself, can u help me out. I mean like avoiding shadows and where to setup lights
Thank you for filming these kind of videos. The videos make korean for me much more understandable. One question, where do you put your microphone on your set-up?
My microphone is under my shirt, taped to my sternum and shirt with toupee tape and wrapped in Moleskin to prevent clothing noise. I've tried inside and outside of the shirt, and due to the audio reflections caused by the acrylic it sounds much better under clothing. Unfortunately for this video I failed to check my audio levels before filming so it sounds like the microphone is inside of a bucket or something :D
@@GoBillyKorean Woah the microphone set up is even harder. Wishing you a good return on your hard work and to always enjoy it as much as you do now.
Audio can be more important than video, so I spend as much time getting the audio good as I do with video. But I still make mistakes from time to time, being a one-man channel.
우와 신기해요 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Handyman Billy. Hehe
Super sir
Wow, amazing. how much is the lightboard making cost you? (only the lightboard)
All of the links I used are in the video description :)
Thanks for sharing… I’m lookin for a camera to use with my ligthboar. I like yours (lumix G85). It comes whit a 12-60mm Power O.I.S Lens… Is that the one that you use???
If is the case, please 🙏, can you share your setup??? Iso, aperture,speed
Thanks a lot
Regards from Ecuador
All of the equipment I used for this video is in the description below :) That's the lens I used for this video. The camera settings will depend completely on your actual room and the lights you use.
Hola, sabes como puedo hacer un en vivo así con el tablero, porque si lo hago a través de una plataforma de reuniones como hangouts no me da la opción de dar vuelta a la imagen para que los espectadores puedan ver lo que se escribe, tienes alguna recomendación de aplicación para un en vivo? te agradezco
Wow and here I was thinking you’d just wheeled in a see through board 😂
aye so you flip videos when editing not writing backward not sure how i never realized that was even an option
안녕하세요? 몇 달 전에 Matt Anderson 교수가 learning glass로 강의하는 것을 유튜브로
시청했어요. 그 때부터 관심을 갖게 되었는데, 적은 비용으로 만들 수 있다는 것을 알려줘서 직접 제작하려고 합니다. 감사합니다.
Hey, while making one, I seem to have smudges on my lightboard, how should I rectify this issue ? Also, how should I place my studio lights?
In the video I talk about how you should wipe it, and what to use. The lights can be anywhere that doesn't reflect back into the camera lens (usually the sides of the glass).
What if we are in live classes?
What is thickness of acrylic sheet . Is 6 mm is useful for the board .
Please reply
The exact acrylic sheet I used is in the video description box.
what about the minimum thickness of acrylic sheet used in lightboard? is 2mm enough?
The one I used is in the description. I wouldn't recommend using anything thinner because it won't stand up by itself.
Billy, at about 3:20 you say you'll put in a link to the specific plexiglass sheet you got at Amazon, but I don't see that link. Would like to know exactly what you used, so a link would be great. Thanks!
It's the link for the acrylic sheet in the description :)
@@GoBillyKorean OK, stupid me, I didn't click to expand the description. Thanks!
Hi billy! I’m new here, I just started my journey to learn Korean about a week ago. I know my question is looking into the pretty distant future but I’ve been curious: when I can understand Korean fairly well, will I be able to tell if people are speaking Korean or another Asian language like Japanese or Chinese? I was in the store the other day and there was a group speaking an Asian language, but I couldn’t tell which one, so I’ve been wondering about it!
you'll probably be able to tell the difference between LONG before you're even intermediate level. I don't need to understand the language to tell them apart. you just need a bit of exposure to the sounds at a time when you know what the language is. For example, I've been to Japan, heard a lot of Japanese, and I'm familiar with the staccato way they speak plus often use a word that sounds like. sergeant saying "hi" and often they have words that end in a syllable "des"... I *think* the "hi" means "yes" and I have absolutely no idea what des means but I find Japanese really easy to identify. Similarly, the spattering of english and spanish and frequent use of "po" helps me know Filipino. Vietnamese have these cute diphthong vowel sounds that almost sound like the round echo of a water drops falling into a pool ...the *sound* of their language is really distinct. This is just a few examples and I could give more. I don't speak any of those languages, not even a little bit
I love how you do your best
I don't want to sound like a weirdo so I'll just say that 🙈 I love your work
How u show and teach from an image