How to LIGHT your VIDEOS // Studio Tour + Video Lighting Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
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Hi friends, wow thank you so much for all your interest in this video! 🙏 May I ask a favor? Would you mind taking this survey? thekevinshen.com/studio-survey
I want to learn how to best help you with future content, so hearing from you would be so helpful. Thank you so much, and sending much love my friends! :)
YOUR STORYTELLING IN THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME, VERY CLEAR AND SMOOTH CONTENT
I’m thinking about starting a UA-cam channel of my own and your video really showed me how important building your studio is in bringing a more intimate environment for your audience. I was wondering if you could go over how you think about adding music to your videos? Like what where do you get your music, when should you be filling in your video with music, balance between voice and music audio levels etc. I hope your channel blows up! You really deserve it!
Hey thanks so much, Miguel! I'll keep that in mind. I appreciate that, brother! :)
this is 2022 and i don't know how did i miss this video and the channel! what a humble quality of content! this guy is so creamy!
Fantastic video series, very helpful!
space travel and time travel , love it
Thank you Kevin.
Sending you love from Africa!
I also quit my job at the end of 2019 to work on a project that would help small businesses grow to create more jobs to solve the alarming unemployment rates in my country - especially amongst the youth. (over 77% unemployed youths!) So I'm scouring the internet for great DIY videos like yours to learn how to build a studio and be able to film and record tutorials and podcasts from inspirational figures that can train and help the youth, your two videos on setting up a studio have been of great help. Thank YOU!
Loving your vibe and really appreciating the tips you share here! Thank you beautiful soul! Wishing you the absolute best on your journey! 💚🙏💚
Really nice. I'm a professional educator, and am setting up a remote studio in a similar fashion. Connecting with my audience on a personal level is super important, glad you discussed!
Wow that’s awesome! I’m thinking of creating more content around this/related topics. Are there any other things you’d really want discussed?
@@TheKevinShen This may be OUT there, but I built a teleprompter style device with a Raspberry Pi screen behind it that would have my students zoom camera faces behind it when they talk, with my camera reflecting from below, so it always looks like I am looking them in the eye when talking. Otherwise, historically I've had to "fake" it by looking at the lens directly knowing, which works, but so much more natural looking at the person you are talking to rather than a lens. Of course this is more about live stuff rather than recording. HMU if you need details. Good video otherwise. Also I shamelessly stole your colour scheme! Warmth with distant coolness. really brings ppl together.
@@rommiemex9532 Wow that sounds SUPER cool! Would love to connect on IG and hear more! @thekevinshen
I’m not going to lie that background stopped me from changing the video while I was just checking out videos but I’m definitely a sub now love your videos bro can’t wait to start setting up mine
Wow that's so cool!! IT WORKED!! 😄Hahaha thank you man! Looking forward to seeing your studio - just subbed! 🙌
Kevin! GREAT series of videos! Yeah!
Bravo! Excellent tutorial on lighting. The best of luck making a go with this.
Awesome.
30 years I've been in the video production business and I enjoyed your work so much a) I'm rooting for your success, b) subscribed to add to your count, and c) clicked thumbs up because your content you earned it . . . well done!
You just made my day, my friend :) Thank you!
Just found your channel Kevin! Thanks for your great content.... I'm a vlogger just getting ready to add live streaming! Really appreciate it. You said you want to encourage people, etc... well you have!
This is so helpful! Love the DIY tips
Your content is so good. Don’t give up with this UA-cam channel. You’ll make it soon
Thank you Anthony. I can’t tell you how much I needed to hear this today. Really appreciate you taking the time to make this guy’s day. Cheers my friend 🙏🏼👊🏼
Kevin Shen I know the struggle of being an entrepreneur. But a friend once told me
“I find a marathon runner more impressive than a sprinter. It’s the consistency of your habits that breeds success”
Just some food for thought. Keep at it. Stay focused. Your content is great man!
One of the best and useful channel on youtube
Love from india 💓💓💓
really very informative sir.i was planing to make my own studio this video helps me a lot......thnaks for your a lot efford..thanks.....
Oh man, you deserve bigger audience bro, lit content!!
Hey thanks so much!! Really appreciate the support :)
Lit, hehe
This was put together very well I’ve been on UA-cam for a year now and after watching your video I finally know how to use lights, what they are called for each position, where to place them and a few alternatives. I always thought everyone else has left out just enough info to keep you clueless or confused. Bravo 👏 for an informative video.
You just made my day, my friend. Thank you for the encouraging comment! :)
Love the quality of your content, but also how real you are being with everyone. :) It's something I value very much. Just subscribed!
Good one bro esp your inspiration behind this all it’s a rare one and I hope and wish you grow more and more !!!!
Great video and information!
Love you loving spirit! Thanks for being so generous with your advice and ideas!
haha thank you brother!
I remember watching one of your videos a year ago, and I’m glad you’re still posting. Currently binge-watching the rest of your content, since we just moved and I want to reassess the vibe of my videos.
Thank you Victoria! 🙌
As a content creator who regularly makes videos and wants to continually up their game this content inspired me A LOT! Thanks for creating and sharing! 🙏
Another extremely well done , informative video. Thanks
awesome video! thanks for sharing the information!
Nice work bro. Keep growing on UA-cam. Just subscribed to support you. You tutorials are very useful for me :)
Thanks Jacky! :)
VERY PROFESSIONAL LOOK ! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Great video, love the studio setup and colors and your energy is awesome. I have no doubt you will be successful. I’m really impressed with this 2 video series and your explanation of color theory and how to set up lighting rather than just telling us what to buy. Please make a part three for those of us who wear glasses and want to film videos without glare without spending $$!
Hi Stella!! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment :) That's a great question! In my experience, you can adapt your setup for glasses by simply making sure that your lights are at least 45 degrees off-axis from your camera. Or I guess to be more specific, if you're facing the camera and that's 12 o'clock, make sure that your key light (the one lighting your face) is either around roughly the 9-10 o'clock position or 2-3 o'clock. That should prevent any glasses glare for most of the time unless you turn your head far to the left or right. Hope this helps! :)
Helped me a lot for my videos, thanks!
I've been trying to figure out how to hang a simple soft cover on the wall as a backdrop because I'm trying out a new style for my videos. Your nail + clip idea was a nail on the head for me! You earned a new sub!
Yes!! Love it! Glad to hear it helped! :)
Another really helpful video... Such great guidance with me and my channel
Jheeez Thanks man!! My space is completely dark.
Black walls...this gives me some good ideas :)
I am VERY surprised that you only have 8,600 subscribers! Your videos are high quality and incredibly educational. I hope your channel picks up steam!
Thank you very much Kevin. I deeply appreciate and support your course and view of what life should be one to another.
Thanks so much for the kind comment - appreciate you here, my friend :)
Just came across your channel while looking for studio ideas and I love how naturally engaging you are with the audience. I’ll be back...
Great video, thank you for sharing
Great video bud...thanks for taking the time to do it - gave me lots of ideas!
Awesome! :) Thanks Matt!
Such a nice video! Cheers from Mexico City!
Great vid! I'm working on better lighting for my cooking channel as well as a new channel my wife and I are building to help encourage people. Your video helps so much so, thanks!
Hey Steve, I love that mission you have. Message me on IG with any questions if I can be of any more help! @thekevinshen
@@TheKevinShen thanks a bunch!
you are so helpful! thank you so much!
Loved this video, the series is helping me alot for building my new set up. Also love when people take risks to follow their passion. Ill support you all the way!
Great video man, I actually learned a thing or two. I usually do just a 1 light set up because my office is pretty small but I am really liking the LED light on you, I might have to buy one of those!
Hey thanks so much, Malcom! Yeah lighting is tons of fun to play with :D Can't wait to see what you do with it! Cheers, mate!
Kevin, do you use post sharpenning? or what do you do to your videos to look so sharp?
Hey! :) Just a tad of post sharpening - mostly just using a shallow depth of field to blur out my background, making the subject (me) look sharper in comparison ;)
Oh man amazing i was watching your video on full screen I taught this guy would must have huge subscribers but kinda like your work is super cool. Support you man in this journey. Subscribed.
Hey thank you!! That means a lot :)
Kevin, how much wattage should I use in a small room if I want to have my face light properly but my background dark since I have some color LEDs on my bookshelf? Also, I tried using two light sources with daylight bulbs, and my face look too white, even if the keylight was stronger than my fill.
Hello! Good question - I'm not sure I can say exactly how much wattage to use - it depends on the placement of your lights, the color of your background, the type of lighting you're using, etc. But a good rule of thumb is to give yourself time to experiment with it, move lights around and try experimenting with different placements even if you don't think it'll look good - that's what I do before all my shoots and I often stumble into new lighting setups that I didn't expect to work even better than my original plan.
Just found your video and subscribed. I like what you had to say. I'm looking to get a channel created and start doing the UA-cam thing. Tips and suggestions are ALWAYS appreciated. Great channel man! Keep doing what you do.
Thanks man! Appreciate the support, brother :) Super excited for you! I'd love to hear more about what sorts of questions you might have as I figure out what content to create - would you mind helping me with this survey? thekevinshen.com/studio-survey Thanks a ton if you do!
Amazing, very helpful video. Big thanks from Poland :)
One thing I’d be interested to know is how you get those text cards to show the step numbers. Is this just a function within premiere?
Oh that's a great question! I use Adobe After Effects and played around with some templates that I purchased around the web. Maybe I'll do a tutorial on that! Feel free to DM me on IG and I can walk you through it if you'd like!
Great video. I noticed that your key light and fill light seem to be different color temperatures here. I don't know that much about lighting but was wondering if that was done on purpose or not.
Hey Matt, great question! I personally enjoy playing with different color temps as yet another tool in the toolbox to create contrast and depth in a shot :) Just checked out your studio and you've got a pretty sweet setup! Rooting for you, dude!
I'd love to hear if you have any more questions about this topic - I just created this survey and would love to hear your thoughts if you happen to feel like sharing! thekevinshen.com/studio-survey Thanks in advance if you do!
Kevin Shen - oh no 🤦♂️ don’t look directly at my videos. 😬 I’m still trying to learn these things and probably need to invest in a better key light. Thank you so much for your videos!
Your channel reminds me of Anna Akana's channel, the colours, lighting etc. But you have so much practical and helpful information that really applies to people who are starting out!
How do you have this incredible value in a video that doesn't even have 50k views. Every starting youtuber should see these videos at least once.
Keep at it with the channel, you will make it soon man!
Thank you so much! 😊 Anna Akana is amazing!
great to watch . thanks for your effort
Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching, my friend :)
Neatly done, I liked the slight zooming out effect before switching the the view to the phone, these subtle things make the flow of the video smoother.
Hey thanks so much! Appreciate the feedback :)
Yes im new subscriber 2020 im.learning more from you. MORE POWER.
subscribed because that wink was on point bro
Good video, like the info... the cheese part, jot so much
I totally love your light setup. it looks so cinematic
Hey thanks!! :)
You and I are on the same page. Quit my job in August last year to build my channel. Currently at 20k. This video was help. Good luck with your channel as well🙏🏾
Wow that's amazing, brother!! Keep up the amazing work! I'm still at 4,000 haha I could learn something from you! :)
@@TheKevinShen haha your videos are way better haha. Keep it up bro. Your growing and going up😄✌🏾
Hi Kevin, really good video how to setup your studio. I just started few months ago, and I only use my mobile phone to record. maybe you could do tutorial on recording via smartphone in the future? thanks and subbed
Small tip. Blankets muffle the sound better if they are a couple inches off the wall.
Great technical video and you are a super guy on top of it! You have a new subscriber. :)
thank you! :)
Do you have any tips for lighting a kitchen studio? I am in the progress of building one now. It is almost done. I need lots more light than you have to show the food I am cooking. I was thinking of adding extra light on the island where I prepare the food. What do you think?
Hey great question! :) Whatever lights you decide, I would recommend still finding ways to get a large diffuse light source and placing that as close as you can to your food. Shooting food is essentially like product photography where you're filming a small thing compared to a larger thing like a person. Some folks use 2 softboxes and place that to either side of the product/food and that seems to work well. I'd also recommend shooting with a lens with a longer focal length when shooting product shots so that you can have the food take up more of your screen and getting that blurrier background so your food really stands out. Hope this is helpful! Feel free to ask if you have any more questions :)
@@TheKevinShen Yes that is super helpful! Thanks. I am also in the picture some of the time. I have 2 cameras and alternative between me giving them the instructions and demonstrations to a close up of the demonstration. I also need to improve lots on my food photography and thumbnails. When I get closer to setting up the lights I may have more questions for you. I appreciate any other tips as I am not an expert in this.
@@CookingLessonsforDad Absolutely! Always a pleasure to help :) Having 2 cameras is a great call too since that helps you save massive amounts of time in the filming process.
Just a tutorial i was looking for thanks man.
Thank you for watching! :)
Great video, great light setup! I’m planning my video devlog for our game and since I’ve worked a lot with video in the past, I can’t bare with just filming with the phone and not care about the light. Good luck with your channel, so far it’s really good!
Thank you so much! And I love your channel art!! :)
New sub, complete newbie, best channel yet!
Woow this content is absolutely lit...i love the background and the lighting
Great vid man
Nice video. Does the dark blue colour of your wall attract some digital noise in your footage? If it does, do you use a denoiser to clean it off. II noticed a lot of digital noise while you were showing the behind the scenes with your iphone which is probably due to the dark blue colour and also the small sensor of the phone's lens.
Thanks! Great question. I don’t think I used a denoiser. I just light everything bright and bring down my ISO as much as possible
@@TheKevinShen Okay. Thank you 👍
Brilliant being!
Gr8 content bro i m inspired by your idea
Hey Kevin i am about to start my youtube channel soon i want your help
how to start my channel?
how to light?
which lens to be use on what aperture?
Hey Kevin - thanks for the really informative video. I appreciate it.
Thanks Terry! :)
Amazing quality. This has really helped a growing UA-camr like me. 😻😍
Hey thanks for watching, Niko! 🙏❤️ Also, you mean "growing UA-camrs like us" ;) Such a fun journey we get to be on - wishing you all the best, my friend!
I really wish I had found your channel a week ago! I am on a super tight budget, so I am trying some of the cheap camera and LED panels on Amazon. My real issue is light placement. Lots of shadow... Excellent videos!
Hello from Russia! Excellent review, everything is very well explained. Thank you! Keep creating beauty. You are awesome ;)
Thanks Shumov!
why on Earth this video doesn't have 1M views? Like the video is Damn Good and informative. Work on SEO dude because your work is so good that it will eventually get results
Oh man iam new but your channel is so awesome...
This guy is one of my favorites
Appreciate you, brother! :)
Hey Kevin, great video! Is that back black wall actually painted wall or some sort of an alternative?
Thanks Sergio! It's a dark blue painted wall :)
Great Video!
Did you use the 50mm 1.8 lens while filming this video? How do you like it? I heard that it is too noisy while filming.
Maaan this is awesome. I've been trying to understand lighting for a long time now and I appreciate how you've explained it here. Thank you. Subscribed.
Wow this comment made my day. So glad to hear it helped! Thank you! :)
@@TheKevinShen You're welcome! My lights come tomorrow! Wish me luck! :)
You need more subscribers! Good content! 👌
Thank you! 😁
Hello Kevin. I just subscribed to your channel. I like what you're saying and what you stand for as well. I watched the video on setting up your youtube/studio space. Great video and very helpful, as I'm wanted to do this now. I am considering the camera course you're offering also. Are you able to recommend a camera to start with that is budget friendly to shoot shorts, scripted, run and gun, youtube and feature style content. I realize not one camera does it all, but am hoping to narrow it down to something that will work for me. Thanks for what you do. Charles
Hey Charles, thanks for being here brother! :) That’s a great question. The features you’re probably looking for are 1) a flipout screen so you can see yourself when vlogging, 2) an external mic jack, 3) and maybe some image stabilization if you want to get fancy. Depends on your budget too. I’d say that #1 is the most important probably. Also consider what size would be too much trouble to carry around. They say that the best camera is the one you have on you at the time :)
@@TheKevinShen .LOL, yes. Currently that's the Samsung S10+, but soon to be the Samsung S20 Ultra. But, do give me a few budget friendly names I should look at (please). Thanks.
Hey man, great work.... Just love it... I'm working on my youtube studio setup... Would you please also add the adapter or exact HDMI cable information for the Camera video output to the Dell monitor? Thanks!
Wonderful real life “How to” video and actually show the placements of each item. You got yourself a new subscriber!! Would love to see a camera setting and which lenses your using.
Hey thank you so much, Israel!! :)) That means a lot! Oooh great question - not to sound overly self-promotional haha but I actually put together an hour-long course with 30+ sections talking about my exact settings if you're curious to dig into the specifics! But to answer your question, I usually shoot in a custom flat profile with shutter speed of 1/50 for 24fps shooting or 1/200 for 120fps, and roughly f/1.8 - f/4 aperture, and a fixed ISO that I dial in by looking at the histogram to make sure I'm not overexposing or underexposing anything. If I'm shooting outdoors with unpredictable lighting, I usually leave ISO on auto since it's more important for me to capture everything visible than to have a perfect shot where there is no ISO flickering as it automatically adjusts every now and then.
oh! and sorry to answer your other question, the lenses I use mostly are the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II and the Canon 20mm f/2.8. I love my 50mm f/1.8 though too :) I also have a few other lenses as well for specific use-cases like getting extra large bokeh by using longer focal length zoom lenses.
I've listed all my gear here in case you're curious or have any more questions :) thekevinshen.com/gear/ or kit.com/thekevinshen if you prefer more pictures. Hope this was helpful! Thanks again for subscribing! Will do my best to be deserving of it with every new video ;)
Great video. Great tips, great on camera presence. How do you not have more subs? Keep them coming.
Hey thanks Chris! :) Means a lot, my friend
Just started following and am excited to learn more about lighting and cameras! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. Cheers! 🙋🏼♂️
Hey haha right back atcha - thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment! 😄🙌
Thanx Kavin
Thanks Bro, your tutorial helps. - I am about to set up my own studio soon enough in Indonesia. Liked and subed.
Hey thanks Andrian! I'm glad you found it helpful! I'm so excited for you!!! 🤩 Just subbed and hit the bell - can't wait to see what amazing stuff you create! 😎🙌
Thanks for the support buddy, I will get the necessary tools to have excellent ambiance in my studio soon enough. Still need to design my channel logo.
This is great.
Great video! My problem is that all my lights make my background look so bright instead of darker.
I'm researching setting up a studio as I'm currently doing that & stumbled across your channel. Watched a few vids & had to sub!!! Great content keep it coming
Your quality is.. 99.9% superb
Wow! Haha that is high praise I will do my best to be worthy of :) Thank you! What part is the 0.1%? 😆
Maybe, People mosty like to watch 5-7min videos, & its 11min. 😅😅😅
Ahhhh good point ;) thanks for the constructive feedback!
Ok, (where are you from)
I'm based in San Francisco! How about you? :)
Which lens do you use? I have canon 200D which lend should i buy fir this kinda videos 50mm or 24mm n how much space should be there btw me and camera?
Subbed.. I look fwd to growing & learning, thx!