Lighting for YouTube Videos - Make Your Videos STAND OUT!
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- Опубліковано 4 тра 2024
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Learn how to light your videos so that they will STAND OUT! These simple techniques will drastically improve the look of your videos.
Hey Creatives, thanks for stopping by! In this video we are taking a look at lighting, and giving a few tips on how you can utilize it for your advantage. In this video we are following a simple three point light set up. All the lighting equipment used in this video is linked below:
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Check out my full lighting course here: www.learnvideolighting.com
NICEEE ! i m a beginner , started some unboxing videos 😍.feel free to watch ,thanks to everybody for support!!😍😍
Great video! Can you tell me the lights you used in this video?
So helpful. What lights are the round ones if you don’t mind?
Jezus is heer
"Hi Ben Johnson, Thank you for sharing valuable information.
If we don't have a light source that allows us to adjust its brightness, how can we effectively use lighting for our UA-cam videos?
Should we aim for low, medium, or bright lighting?"
This is basically 2 years worth of college lighting tutorials, in one concise video.
LOL 😂 You aren’t wrong...
If that is all you learned about lighting in college after two years then you went to the wrong darn college!
Nothing but facts
And i need college why???
I paid $50k for one year of film school and they barely taught us any of this.
I have never seen a video explaining indoor camera lightning so well. Very well done!!!
Thanks so much!
I know this video is old and you probably won’t see this, but this video has helped so much. I started tik tok in February, and grew to 700k followers, watched this in the beginning, coming back now that I have all the gear necessary and so excited to attempt this type of shot. THANK YOU
That’s amazing Jacob!! Way to kill it on Tik Tok!
Name of your tiktok so follow you
Wow
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At least 180 more potential followers here waiting for the name of your TT account
Simple, straightforward, not a lot of fluff. No self-fellating or "hey go buy this"... Now that's what I call a helpful video!!
Cheers mate! Great content!
Glad it was helpful!
What u have explained in 5 min really others failed to explain in very long boring tubes..well done ✅
Thanks so much Sukon!
100% agreed
This changed my entire perspective on video lighting, thank you so much for this.
Thanks I’m glad it helped! People can make it seem so crazy and difficult but it doesn’t have to be :)
@@benjohnsoncreative I agree! I always found it a hard topic to cope with but i have a much better understanding thanks to this video! I’ll be posting something in a few days in which i used this knowledge so lets hope its an improvement! Lol
You're a youtube hero. Thanks for saving us from the perils of bad lighting
haha Thanks Coco, I'm glad you found this helpful!
Now, 5 Months later, right after ordering some new lights I want to thank you again. I moved into a new apartment and set up my home office with this in mind. Although I only had some basic lights I made stunning improvements. I chose the darkest room and build up the lights step by step. it just looks awesome and I love not to blur my background in my meetings. I hear "wow" your office looks amazing" quite a few times per week and I feel super good about that. I am planning to launch even a YT channel now since everything looks better now. So, thanks again, mate!
Amazing! That’s great to hear! I’ve got lots of other lighting videos on the channel to check out
The lighting and editing is slick af. Keep it up man this was super helpful!
Thanks for watching and for the encouragement! Also, check out my budget lighting video if you are in the market for good lighting on a budget! ua-cam.com/video/glC7jacXZRE/v-deo.html
I watched the same youtube video with the God himself. I feel so holy.
Why you looking for good lighting, face reveal 🤔🤔
@@buuda8568 yes
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I’m getting professional lighting education from a free, 6 minute UA-cam video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us beginners. It means everything 🙏🏼
Thanks Kris! Happy to share!
*Even after three years this is the BEST video on lighting for youtube videos!*
Thanks! I’m glad you found it helpful!
Thank you! The changes from before and after are so drastic! Usually I'd be researching so many videos in order to get things right. But this is literally the only one I need. Everything is explained, and amazingly in such a SHORT video. Thank you again!
Glad it was helpful!
Was fully expecting to see around 100k plus subscribers, incredibly high quality.
Thanks so much! We are on our way there haha 🤘🏻
@@benjohnsoncreative Best of luck to you sir!
Starting with a “blank canvas” is a must. Same rules apply when doing photography with strobes. Get your ambient shot, then add one light, your second light, etc
Yes it will definitely give you much more control and knowledge of what’s going on!
My first time watching your videos and subscribed right away. No unnecessary info, straight to the point, well explained and visual support. Def planning on checking the entire channel!
The way you made this to be clear is incredible 💯
I appreciate that!
BRB Going to step up my lighting game ASAP! So many practical tips here! Thanks for sharing!
Zac Sopak Can’t wait time see what you come up with! 💡
Also, I spy a pun in your comment, related to step four in my video haha 😂
@@benjohnsoncreative HAHAH Dude it just flowed out me and I didn't even know it.
Damn, it was great
Shot
Very professional and to the point. Greatly appreciated, thank you.
Thanks Abu!
@MACHAR PLAYZ I'll never look at a conversation between Aladdin and his 🐒 Abu the same again... Thanks 😅😆
Nothing has clicked until now. Thank you for being so clear and to the point and not wasting anybody's time but actually providing value and instruction that makes sense. I really appreciate this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m glad it helped! Thanks for commenting with the encouragement
I've been working with video for over 20 years. This video very well produced and covers the basics in a very good way. Good for learning and reminding, well done!
This was the best primer on lighting I've seen. As I approach 100k subs, I want to take my channel to the next level. Thank you!
Any recs on the lights, though? The ones in your referral links are out of stock :(
Yes check out this follow up vid: ua-cam.com/video/wibnuzuwzi8/v-deo.html
I plan on trying to find a good alternative to link since those ones are out rn
You could check for them on B&H as well
m.ua-cam.com/video/9mVBBnJXg3k/v-deo.html
I have so many different lights, but still unsure how to use them correctly 🤣 So happy I came across this video, I cannot wait to try all of this. Definitely subbed, nothin but love!!!! 💚
Thanks so much Brandi glad to have you as part of the creative crew!🤘🏻
Hey Ben, thank you for taking the time to put together this tutorial. I found it extraordinarily helpful. I’m in the process of doing commercial work and part of the requirements are to submit audition reels. Being new to this process I’ve found it difficult to do at home. This is going to help me purchase the right lighting and establish the right effects so that when I create a reel, the casting directors will be able to focus on me and not the poor quality of the video. Thanks again!
Amazing!! I’ve got lots of tutorials on the channel that would help with that
I once bought an online lighting course for 1 month. You somehow managed to put everything that I learned in that 1 month to a 6 minute video. Amazing! Keep it up!
So glad this was helpful! I also have a lighting course if you’re interested : www.learnvideolighting.com (code ENDOFYEAR to save$)
Wow I didn’t realize how much lighting is used to create this look. I appreciate how this looks much more now
Thanks Lauren! Yes most of the time it’s all about the lighting :)
Absolutely incredible. Thank you, Ben!
Thanks for watching Mind!
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Thanks for addressing the reflection in the glasses. That’s something I’ve struggled with ever since I started streaming and recording videos. This video will greatly help improve the quality of the lighting in my streams and videos by helping Illuminate the reflection in my glasses. Thank you so much.
Glasses can be tough! I've got a whole video dedicated to it on my channel: ua-cam.com/video/IQbdQfRY1Ss/v-deo.html
Two years later and this is still the best lighting video out there. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Victoria!
Man u deserves more subscribers! 👍🏽
lol thanks filmy! I’m just stoked about all of you who are here watching the vids!
Best lighting tutorial ever. Straight to the subject matter. Broke it down into three key points and made it step by step, clear, and concise. No extra rambling and even gave a bonus lighting shot. Great information.
Glad you found it helpful, Javier! I try to get to the point as quickly as possible, cut the fluff 😎
Probably the simplest and most effective lighting tutorial I’ve seen. Thanks dude
hands down the best lighting tutorial I've come across. Simple and straight to the point
Thanks Josh! Glad you enjoyed it!
Possibly the most concise guide to 3 point lighting I've ever watched, and with great results too. Thanks so much.
Thanks Jay! 🙌🏻
I’ve binged watched a lot of your tutorials and I will say, I’ve seen a lot of tldr videos about lighting and yours is straight to the point, concise, just what I was looking for. I’ve been shooting since 2017 but to be honest I haven’t gotten down to the nitty gritty of lighting basics so I’m grateful for your content. A lot of people including myself want to get down and dirty but never go back to basics or take the time to learn them because we’re all so used to getting things fast. Thank you.
I’m glad this helped! Basics are always good to revisit from time to time
shooting since 2017? what are your favorite guns! mine personally is the ak-47!
Thank you so much for this! I've been wrestling with the lighting in my videos for a long time and I really feel like I have a better idea of what I want now. This is easily the best tutorial I've seen in ages.
Wow, thank you! That’s a huge compliment - I’m so glad you found value here
As soon as I’m home I’m gonna try this. Thank u - sounds so easy and fun 🙌✌🏻
You can do it!
Thanks a lot for making this video.
I've learnt what I wanted to know
Awesome glad it was helpful for you, thanks for watching!
I have struggled with lighting for YEARS. This is literally the only video that has ever helped me understand how to set up a lighting scene. So much appreciation for this video. Thank you!
Awesome Ruby I’m so glad this helped!
Thanks Brother. So helpful. Definitely going to try this.
Glad it helped
Thanks for breaking this down in such a straight forward way. I’m currently trying to improve my setup to get better shots. I’m very much a beginner in this regard.
You’re welcome! I’m glad you found this helpful!
This is SUCH a great tutorial. I've seen a whole bunch now, but the fact that you did this in just 6 minutes is super impressive. I really appreciate it!
Thanks so much appreciate that! 🙏🏻
Awesome work man. Been at this for a while and I still have no idea what I’m doing with my lighting. This video for sure gave me some tips!
Awesome! Check out my budget lighting video as well for some cheaper alternatives! ua-cam.com/video/glC7jacXZRE/v-deo.html
As a photographer, I knew these types of lights, but was happy to see how you implemented a video version of them in your videos! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm so glad UA-cam recommended this video to me, it's exactly what I needed! Thank you for explaining and demonstrating your techniques. You have a new sub! 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Man I really appreciate this. I've never seen all of this explained so quickly and simply. I am not a youtuber and may or may not ever be in the future, but as an artist just now getting into digital art, I can see where this immediately applies to that as well.
I’m glad you got some value out of it spaceman!
Amazing explanation! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thanks Luis! 🙌🏻
This tutorial was very helpful! Thanks Ben!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for a clear and practical explanation!
I just purchased a nice quality camera and now I'm looking forward to playing with my lighting setup to take things to the next level.
This video has been very helpful.
Easily the best tutorial I have ever seen around video lighting and composition. Absolutely brilliant
Thanks so much James I appreciate that!
Straight to point. No unnecesary filler words etc.
This video has made me understand all the features I thought were unnecessary. Consequently, I am now going all in to get my lights. Thank!
Awesome!
This is one of the best lighting tutorial for Video Production! With proper lighting setups and knowledge, this one rocks! ✨
Thanks so much Darwin!
Super helpful, I actually did some of these initial steps without knowing it was actually good practice, but with the additional tips it changed my lighting game!
Amazing! I’m glad you found value in the video!
It has taken me forever ....lol thank you bebe
Thanks for watching Rebecca!
I never even thought to look at how lighting really works like this, I love the clear breakdown and the aesthetic looks awesome! Thanks for this, great explanation!!
Thanks Rohan! It really does make all the difference 💡
Thank you so much for such beautiful explanation of lighting...️️
I dunno why it warms my heart to see a guy like you with such a sweet and sincere smile!! It brightens my day lol. I literally only clicked because of your smile (and great lighting so we could see that great smile 😉) 🥰 Have a lovely day!
Edit: It appears you make great content! I subscribed! Looking forward to more.
Thanks!
Amazing video mate!!! So helpful! Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching Captain Joe! Glad you enjoyed it!
No way. You're here! :O
@@jonasberkmiller7603 ahah that’s what i said. All the famous youtubers i watch are here 🤣
I've struck 🥇 gold!
Many 😊 Thanks!
Thanks for watching AA!
SO helpfully! Wonderful video. Highly educational without the filler! A perfect example of quality over quantity. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
2 years old and this video still stands up. Thanks for the great info!
Thanks Andrew! So glad it helped!
Top notch tutorial on light setup, never come across a video like this one on many years on UA-cam. It is well explained that you wouldn’t find this in paid courses now days with the walkthrough. Thank you Ben your videos are pure gold
Thanks so much Amine!
I've implemented all of these lighting techniques recently. Doing this (along with switching from a 4k camcorder that gives NO separation - i.e. bokeh - to a Sony a7s ii with a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8) has made my videos go from looking homemade to professional!
Investing in good audio is a must as well! Just now starting to see the fruits of my labor (and A/V investment).
That’s awesome!! And yes, audio is so important!!
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Really cool explanation of the Rim Light. I notice it everywhere now! Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks mate. Watched about 10 of these 'light your studio' videos. And this one really landed it all for me. Appreciate the work.
Great to hear!
Keep making stuff like this and you'll be at 1M easily. Great quality, minimalistic edits that just make sense. Good stuff.
Thanks so much!
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At this point I've probably watched hours of lighting videos and this one explains it better than them all combined in just 6 minutes and a really pleasant viewing experience 😍
Awesome glad you found this one helpful! 💯
Thanks a lot Ben. We are about to invest in some lights and cameras to up the quality of our video podcast. This was a great help and I appreciate it being 5 mins long!
One of my fans just bought me two lights for my birthday and I just had to come back to this video! Thank you so much for explaining this so well!
That sounds like a great fan!
Thank you. This was exactly what I was looking for 🙏
Awesome I’m glad you found it haha!
Incredible video 👌🏻 thank you for this
Thanks for watching Ryan!
This is so much knowledge delivered right to the point in under 6 minutes. Very inspirational, both from a lighting knowledge perspective and also a video structure perspective. Thank you so much for this.
Awesome I’m glad it helped! And thank you!
So many videos have been so complicated about lighting. This is amazing! Thanks for making this
Glad it was helpful!
Omg this is bringing me LIFE! I'm just learning lighting and everything - but this was BRILLIANT!
Awesome I’m glad you found it helpful!
I'm going to try this with the basic home lamps I have here. The placements are amazing and I think even with no budget at the moment, I can do way better. Thank you for the inspiration. I love your content, Ben!
You should check out part 2 of this video that I just released where I do this set up under $100! ua-cam.com/video/glC7jacXZRE/v-deo.html
Thank you! Extremely simple to understand what can be a complex subject. Thank you for making it easier to understand how lighthing works.
Thanks for watching and I’m glad it helped!
No fluff, straight advice. Great video!
thanks Nate! Glad you enjoyed it!
I am starting my own, and when I've researched about lighting, this video came in hot! Thank you for the tip!
Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful! More tutorials coming soon!
Ben, thanks for this. I’m trying to have more consistent and natural lighting in my videos. It looks like I need more lighting without being harsh. I’m wanting more color to show and really like the looks of your videos!
Here you may enjoy this video and find it helpful: ua-cam.com/video/roe4w5DYok8/v-deo.html
This was EXTREMELY helpful - So simple and to the point, but very precise! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
What an amazing video, short, concise and to the point. All we need to know about lighting in like 5min. That's awesome! Good job.
Glad it was helpful!
I love the way you were able to articulate what goes on in your mind when you’re setting up! FIRE content
Thanks Oliver glad you enjoyed it! More like this coming soon!
Great video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
This was literally the most engaging and cool ELI5 video and I thank you immensely for it. One year of film school and still never understood until now 😅😂
Watching all of these videos and taking notes, ordering stuff as i can afford it for my launch. Love you allot for all of this brother, you're not only an inspiration but you are holding my hands as a perfect guide. Thank you for everything that you do.
Glad you’re finding value from the content!
@@benjohnsoncreative honestly man i couldnt ask for better, having cancer is already hard enough to figure things out on my own and you make it so easy and dont forget a single detail. I honestly admire your work.
You nailed it man😮💥💥💣
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
So damn spot on! Shout out for the production of this video. A lot of people don’t know how much work goes into simple and short epic video’s like these! And the information. Wauw! Freaking love this and thank you for making this video!🙏🏽
Thanks so much I appreciate the encouragement!
Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome tutorial! Thanks so much for this valuable information.
Glad it was helpful!
what’s the point of me going to film school if I am watching this for my assignment
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This was so well explained. Please do more of these lighting videos. Thank you. ✌🏻
Thanks FoolProof! I have lots of lighting videos in my channel and more in the works
I have watched so many lighting videos and not been able to figure it out, your video is explained so perfectly and easy to understand, thank you!!
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for such beautiful explanation of lighting...☘️☘️
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! Lighting is definitely a game changer when it comes to filming Makeup Tutorials. This is super helpful.
Glad it is helpful summer!
I pray who ever reads this becomes successful, and we can all arise...
I pray that too!
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thank youuuu! the sign I needed to hear!!! ⚡ same goes for youuuuu!!! your videos are soo high in quality - excited to see your channel reach silver!! :-)
I love how you structured this video. Great explanation and a pleasure watching!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh wow this was so awesome! I didn't know what to expect but sure didn't expect this. I love how you just keep filming in the 'bad settings' and keep adding stuff to make it better bit by bit. That way we get to really experience what all of the seperate lighting bits are doing. I have no idea yet how to incorporate this into my type of videos, but I do know I get annoyed at them being either to light or too dark, so I'ma keep trying stuff with lighting. Thanks so much for the inspiration! New sub too, I like your style!
This one was amazing
Thanks Kamal!
This is legit the best advice on mood lighting I have ever learned! Can't wait to use these in my own videos. U earned another sub brutherr
Thanks Redxzy! Have fun with it!
Amazing video. I’ve watched 15 videos and yours is so easy to understand. By far the best! 🎉