10 Things to Consider When Buying Video LED Lights

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
  • LED lights are great for lighting videos, but there are several things you should look out for when purchasing them. In this video I outline 10 tips for buying great video LED lights.
    Budget LED Lights Part 1 ($0-50): • 7 Great Video LED Ligh...
    Budget LED Lights Part 2 ($50-100): COMING SOON
    LED LIGHTS SEEN IN VIDEO
    VILTROX L116T
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    NEEWER CN-160
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    NEEWER CN-304
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    NEEWER 308C
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    YN-300 III
    Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/yn300
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    YN-600
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    YN-600 Air
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    Alzo 3000
    Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/alzo300...
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    Aputure COB120
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    Aputure COB Fresnel Lens on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/aputure...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 252

  • @waldemar_it
    @waldemar_it 6 років тому +18

    wow, this is the only video and person that is able to explain video led lights in a professional way. thank you very much!

  • @EposVox
    @EposVox 7 років тому +28

    Damn the one at 9:03 - gave you a PERFECT white backdrop lol

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  7 років тому +2

      Haha! Yeah, crazy bright. My next video uses the same technique for a white background.

    • @fiermanmuch
      @fiermanmuch 6 років тому

      Dude can u give me a suggestion. I need LED to shoot at f11 iso 100 and 1/125.

    • @David-ud9ju
      @David-ud9ju 6 років тому +10

      @@fiermanmuch That's like saying "I'm 6' and work in an office, can you recommend me a car?" There are so many more things that need to be known before a recommendation can be made.

  • @sayedmohamd5223
    @sayedmohamd5223 6 років тому

    Bro, i have to say this, you are really the best in tutorials, you show products , examples, you know what you are saying, experienced, thanks a lot and keep going.

  • @smashpop
    @smashpop 7 років тому +2

    Just discovered your videos yesterday and has been watching every one of them. I have never learnt so much and in so detailed about videography and lightings before.
    YOU. ARE. AWESOME. Please keep the videos coming :)

  • @jameslarsen9814
    @jameslarsen9814 7 років тому +30

    Can't wait for Part 2 of the Budget LED lights! I love these videos.

  • @vaibhavarora2420
    @vaibhavarora2420 5 років тому

    around 9:00 i loved how bright it got in the back, separating you from the back in such a fine way i think, i sort of loved

  • @Mikealbelandphoto
    @Mikealbelandphoto 6 років тому

    I need some LED lights for video, and will be purchasing them through your links.
    Why? This is the most comprehensively created and helpful tutorials available on the Internet.
    Thank you for putting in all this time and delivering high quality results to educate!

  • @maryholmes2
    @maryholmes2 5 років тому +1

    Excellent information, clearly and succinctly presented by someone over 12 years old. Awesome!

  • @EZTechTraining
    @EZTechTraining 7 років тому

    Your videos on buying lights are especially good! Sure saves us money and speeds up the learning curve. Thank you!

  • @GiesbertNijhuis
    @GiesbertNijhuis 7 років тому

    Fans, which LED lights make noise and which ones are quiet, silent. I don't want fans because I don't want noise, especially during filming. And thanks for making your videos! -really helpful.
    Another subject; light flickering. For when shooting slow motion video. Not all LED lights are free of flickering.

  • @jameslarsen9814
    @jameslarsen9814 7 років тому

    The Thumbs up to thumbs down ratio should tell you how good your videos are. In every video you are constantly putting out helpful, useful, and logical information. You get straight to the point, and really do a great job explaining everything! Great video!

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  7 років тому

      Thank you James! Took a lot of bad videos to get to this point!

    • @jameslarsen9814
      @jameslarsen9814 7 років тому

      Haha - well the work paid off!

  • @ClutchFirst
    @ClutchFirst 7 років тому +3

    Spot light over flood lights huh? Really good advice.

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  7 років тому +4

      Yep! You can always soften/widen the output but it is difficult the spot soft lights.

    • @ClutchFirst
      @ClutchFirst 7 років тому +4

      I know I say this with every upload, but you bring so much value in your vids. Thank you for making my channel better.

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  7 років тому +2

      Thanks Clutch, means a lot! Glad you're digging the vids!

  • @EihabFitness
    @EihabFitness 4 роки тому +1

    Dude I am starting a new channel and reworking my current one. Your videos helped me a lot. Thanks for the great content!

  • @WaltPitts
    @WaltPitts 7 років тому

    This video was super helpful for my selection of LED lighting for the not too distant future.Thanks for the info

  • @biankicks
    @biankicks 7 років тому +1

    This was really helpful! I actually jotted down the information on a notebook. Thanks as always!

  • @ThrottleStopRacing
    @ThrottleStopRacing 6 років тому

    Outstanding. I will watch the next two (0-50 and 50-100). I have just started to make videos for UA-cam and just ruined my last one because of lighting (I'm in my shop and the camera saw the overhead lights and I ended up way dark (tried to correct with Adobe Premier Elements 2018 but to get me light everything else was washed out). It always amazes me that someone will give a thumbs down on a quality video such as this. Glenn Lever

  • @MrChildofmaster
    @MrChildofmaster 5 років тому

    I was not aware of edge colour distortion, very good info, thx!

  • @jerroldtidwell
    @jerroldtidwell 7 років тому

    Your videos are always spot-on. I love the fact that you are able to get to the point, while still being interesting/entertaining. I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel. Keep the vids coming!

  • @BrianSellers
    @BrianSellers 7 років тому

    Great video, Caleb - I'm a stutterer who's just starting my channel and am looking to buy my first set of LEDs, and this is really helpful! One suggestion for future videos: Having the 10 things to consider is fantastic, and if you can write them out in a list, maybe on the left side of the screen, and show that list each time you switch to a new point, it'll help viewers to remember what each of the 10 points are. Just an idea... Keep making fantastic content! 😀

  • @andrewphan8002
    @andrewphan8002 7 років тому

    yes part 2! ive been waiting because i want to buy the right leds with my no budget

  • @bcsuda
    @bcsuda 7 років тому +2

    I really love your videos and have actually purchased one light already through you because of your videos. I'm planning on a second. What I'm running into is just lack of understanding of mounting the lights and placement in a space with a focal point. What does the real world setup look like? The milk-diffused lights currently appeal to me the most because of your saying you can just put them on a stand and be good. Maybe you could do a video going into more light placement and strategies along with examples of what that looks like through a camera, though? Thanks for your excellent content!

  • @Sameir8055
    @Sameir8055 7 років тому +3

    Thank you so much for lighting up my knowledge.

  • @luboyanev
    @luboyanev 7 років тому

    One more thing to consider is if the light is portable and if it comes with bags to carry and protect it when moving them to locations/traveling

  • @DavidGetchel
    @DavidGetchel 7 років тому

    Great tips! Currently my bench light setup is two old cowboy studio cfl bulbs, one with a flash diffuser on it. Works OK, but it's always nice to see what you're messing around with.

  • @ShivendraSangwan
    @ShivendraSangwan 7 років тому +2

    Can't wait for the $50-100 range led lights video

  • @محمدالعمودي-ط7غ
    @محمدالعمودي-ط7غ 5 років тому

    really your Channel one of the best Channel about filming

  • @nzeches
    @nzeches 6 років тому

    Hi Caleb, yet another great video on lighting.
    Few comments and criteria
    1/ thermal design = good heat dissipation is important for both reliability and noise (no fans)
    2/ dimmer design: I noticed some cheap lights have poor PWM dimmers which may be noticeable on video (interference of dimmer frequency with Fps) - though it seems less frequent these days
    One side note : when using color gel on a daylight-only light you are actually loosing some output, as you are filtering out some wavelengths. But still a good back-up option when you need this tungsten (or blueish) tint.

  • @NoirEtBlancVie
    @NoirEtBlancVie 7 років тому

    Always great stuff Caleb. I actually purchased the Viltrox light from your last lighting video with your recommendation. I like it a lot. I wish I had these videos before I started my channel!

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  7 років тому

      Thanks Noir! Glad you're digging the light. Great little thing!

  • @hfaria80
    @hfaria80 3 роки тому

    So great video. I really love your videos and information. The best on this kind of reviews. Thanks a lot!

  • @mikesunboxing
    @mikesunboxing 7 років тому

    great video still not sure which way to go for review videos. what do you think?

  • @hiphiphorhayy
    @hiphiphorhayy 3 роки тому

    Extremely informative great content 👍🏽

  • @AleksandarRoman
    @AleksandarRoman 7 років тому +3

    So great timing. I'm just looking for some video lights. Very helpful, thank you!

  • @ricdaguiar
    @ricdaguiar 6 років тому

    Great stuff. You guys are awesome. To the point, exactly the info we need, no non-sense. Thanks for the hard work.

  • @thattubesound2214
    @thattubesound2214 7 років тому

    Another awesome video full of useful tips. I am a digital photography newbie and I just subscribed. I plan to watch all of your vids. You are an excellent teacher! Michael

  • @legosnazzy
    @legosnazzy 7 років тому +1

    Nice! I just recently got some lights for my video quality to go up!

  • @Chriscross0425
    @Chriscross0425 7 років тому +2

    I have a nice Dracast LED and love leds but recently I had a chance to use an Arri tungsten fresnel kit and they're amazing. If you're just doing general video work then LEDs all the way but for film work I feel tungsten fresnels are the best looking option.

  • @TheOfficialiGuy
    @TheOfficialiGuy 7 років тому

    You have amazing information and professional videos. Best subscription I've made in while!

  • @ScrattleGG
    @ScrattleGG 7 років тому +1

    Just got the Manfrotto Lumie Muse. Seems like a decent light for a light mobile setup.

  • @daleonov
    @daleonov 6 років тому

    Thanks a lot for that video! Currently working on improving my light situation, now I have a better idea what to look for.

  • @OutandAboutwithTrev
    @OutandAboutwithTrev 7 років тому

    I was slightly interested then you got my focus when you talked about "Multi chip or single chips"....damn that would have been a problem. I planning to get some lights for filming and need to cut the light. Thanks for that!!!! I know now that I'll get single chip lights! Well done!

  • @ReneLopez-qc2vx
    @ReneLopez-qc2vx 7 років тому

    glad i saw this before i invested in a bunch of bi-color lights. Thanks for this vid

  • @greysuit17
    @greysuit17 7 років тому +4

    Could you maybe do a video on simple light set ups for cheap LED lights and settings to pay attention on your camera for filming? I bought two Amaran 198 daylight lights but I have no idea what I'm doing.

  • @Juone87
    @Juone87 7 років тому +1

    Tip you missed: The mount of the LED. Some cheaper ones have a plastic built-in mount - crack it and you're in trouble. Luckily most of the LEDs have 1/4 20 on the body of the LED or a spigot hole for light stands.

  • @Bilbi92
    @Bilbi92 7 років тому

    I'd love to see a video about lighting outdoor.

  • @crisfehr
    @crisfehr 7 років тому

    Great work! Your videos have a ton of value. Thanks so much for your hard work!

  • @steven_shaltiel
    @steven_shaltiel 7 років тому

    Hey Caleb, I've been a huge fan for years! Thanks for all the great content. I wanted to request a video on how to correct LED color tints with gels. The Alzo 300 shift is killing me! Would love to see how your correct these issues. Cheers.

  • @nicolasvaron6882
    @nicolasvaron6882 7 років тому

    Great video!!!! Thank you so much for all the information!!! Ready to pick the best choice!

  • @arielr3200
    @arielr3200 7 років тому

    Thanks for video Caleb! Very helpful

  • @LauraRevnic
    @LauraRevnic 3 роки тому

    Really helpful! Thank you!

  • @kavehhodjat
    @kavehhodjat 7 років тому

    Very useful video! Thank you!!

  • @YakovGYP
    @YakovGYP 7 років тому +2

    So much information! Great video!

  • @NostalgicRoe
    @NostalgicRoe 7 років тому

    Nice! A couple of things in there that I really didn't know about LEDs.

  • @c0y0te1st00
    @c0y0te1st00 4 роки тому

    Thanks. This is very helpful.

  • @tim24frames
    @tim24frames 7 років тому

    Great video. Very informative. And timely. Due to buy some of these next week. :)

  • @sylvankalviac
    @sylvankalviac 7 років тому +2

    great video really helpful. Thank you for yet again another good one. keep it coming man ! 👌👌

  • @verdonww
    @verdonww 7 років тому +1

    nice work and advices, thank you

  • @studebakerclarksnyder3681
    @studebakerclarksnyder3681 5 років тому

    Nicely done! Thanks for the information.

  • @shubhojitbose3112
    @shubhojitbose3112 7 років тому +6

    ur videos are so helpful

    • @viggoj.v.4242
      @viggoj.v.4242 7 років тому +1

      Shubhojit Bose that is so right

  • @OmiSido
    @OmiSido 7 років тому +2

    Love your videos. You are doing a great job 👍

  • @r.cattaneo2178
    @r.cattaneo2178 6 років тому

    Can you do a video on using led lights for food or product photography..
    Budget friendly lights.. Of course.

  • @evanwendt
    @evanwendt 7 років тому +1

    Awesome, exactly the advice I needed!

  • @HarryInEdi
    @HarryInEdi 7 років тому +2

    So useful, thanks!!

  • @EricLefebvrePhotography
    @EricLefebvrePhotography 7 років тому

    As usual ... Love the video. Keep up the good work.
    *Not losing output by using single color temp lights with gels*
    The gels do cut a little light out but yeah not 505 loss in power output. :) I use a Yungnuo YN300 MARK 1 (instead of the Mark 3 or Air) because it is single color and comes with nice sturdy plastic gels. Planning on buying 3 more of them. Very good light for the price.
    *Power Options*
    I wish my YN300 had a DC jack option. I might buy a Sony "dummy battery" but a proper power connector on the light would have been nice.
    *turning multi point light (repeated shadows) into one light source*
    You lose a bit of power with this but you put a peice of parchement paper (or other diffusion) in front of the light and voila!. It's better if the diffusion material is a bit further away from the light surface of course. My YN300 has barndoors so I tape the diffusion to the barndoors. that turns the diffusion into one light source that casts one shadow.

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  7 років тому +1

      All good points as usual Eric! The last one is true, but sad that you lose the ability to cut a sharp line.

    • @EricLefebvrePhotography
      @EricLefebvrePhotography 7 років тому

      ***** I can only make these great points because of people like you who have shared their knowledge with us.

  • @SaidAziz
    @SaidAziz 7 років тому

    Your videos are AMAZING man 👍🏻

  • @rfxmov
    @rfxmov 6 років тому

    Can u do a video showing the difference about cheapest led lights and the more expensive?

  • @rxptv1361
    @rxptv1361 7 років тому +12

    Make a video on the different gels

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  7 років тому +5

      I have one on the way!

    • @rxptv1361
      @rxptv1361 7 років тому +1

      thanks man really appreciated

    • @JimmyBlanco
      @JimmyBlanco 7 років тому +1

      check out the light panel review on my channel it has RGB Built in + Bluetooth no need for gels

    • @David-ud9ju
      @David-ud9ju 6 років тому +1

      He might take what you say into consideration if you're not extremely rude about it. Like, for fuck's sake, were you not taught proper manners?

  • @EricaRodriguez12
    @EricaRodriguez12 5 років тому

    Excellent advice! Thanks so much!

  • @jarrahjohnson6598
    @jarrahjohnson6598 6 років тому

    Awesome video. Thanks

  • @afonseca
    @afonseca 7 років тому

    Great video! I'm curious to learn more about using soft boxes with LED lights. What kind of soft box setup would you recommend with which type of lights? Figure this is more relevant now that we're going upwards from the lower end budget lights.

  • @kamranfarooqui7619
    @kamranfarooqui7619 7 років тому

    Really nice video sir. Look forward to your next video. I am been considering to use Smart Light bulbs for small photo/video production work since they have decent level of CRI & Lumens and Colour Temps. Maybe you could do a Video on that - It'll be different content.
    Thank you.

  • @Lakefilms
    @Lakefilms 4 роки тому

    Great series! Question, for filmmaking would you have some suggestions, say lighting a 2 person conversation?

  • @Felixgarb
    @Felixgarb 7 років тому

    Thank you so much for the video. In combination with your other LED Lights videos, you really helped me to find the right lights for my purpose. :-)

  • @ministryinsong
    @ministryinsong 4 роки тому

    Great info thank you.

  • @salderosalia2992
    @salderosalia2992 4 роки тому

    Because the link generator is not using an https, any link I click on from behind most legit fire walls will produce a 404 error. Love your videos. Came here to go light shopping.

  • @mblapsiwala
    @mblapsiwala 4 роки тому

    Do these lights also work for photography? Amazing quality of your video... Best of luck! Regards from Germany.

  • @Carlo-cu1pt
    @Carlo-cu1pt 5 років тому

    Great tips bro. Thanks. 👌

  • @LeonSandoval
    @LeonSandoval 7 років тому

    Nice, man! Thanks so much for the great explanations!

  • @ToddsNerdCave
    @ToddsNerdCave 7 років тому +2

    Looking forward to Budget lights Part 2!

  • @tigerfish949
    @tigerfish949 5 років тому

    Finally. A useful review.

  • @legobluecubebydaniel2686
    @legobluecubebydaniel2686 4 роки тому

    Thank you! Very useful! :)

  • @thecapper1
    @thecapper1 7 років тому

    Good stuff, Caleb! Thanks for showing the "multiple shadows" problem with some panel lights. I had wondered about that. :)

  • @corylusk633
    @corylusk633 7 років тому

    4:18 whoa whoa same number of LED's but didn't earlier you say the number isn't what matters? lol Great video btw

    • @ChurchWorshipandvideo
      @ChurchWorshipandvideo 7 років тому

      Cory Lusk He is making a point to show the difference between a single color and bicolor of the same model.

  • @sharondominickphotography
    @sharondominickphotography 6 років тому

    Thank you for the helpful info!

  • @EyeMakeupEverything
    @EyeMakeupEverything 7 років тому

    Awesome video! I can't wait for the next one!🖒

  • @redrob2230
    @redrob2230 6 років тому

    Finding that you are a great source of information

  • @SammiSweetz
    @SammiSweetz 6 років тому +1

    THANK YOU

  • @UpHillCinema
    @UpHillCinema 7 років тому +1

    Nice video!

  • @mostmoto365
    @mostmoto365 6 років тому

    great info as usual!

  • @pugmanvfx
    @pugmanvfx 3 роки тому

    I think you are doing so great that Graham won't have a room to comment on that

  • @tmuka
    @tmuka 5 років тому +1

    thanks for the great info! it's really hard to decide what to budget and what to buy! curious about fan noise in some of the lights. is the ambient noise in your audio around 4:40s from a light? thanks

  • @kristoferus6
    @kristoferus6 7 років тому

    I can't wait for an episode about your pc :D

  • @mercurious6699
    @mercurious6699 7 років тому

    so useful, thank you

  • @jameelrashadaustinmedia1877
    @jameelrashadaustinmedia1877 7 років тому

    great video!

  • @jorgechacon1594
    @jorgechacon1594 3 роки тому

    My only doubt is what is the ideal level of LM/output ? Thanks, geat video

  • @Luddeboy602
    @Luddeboy602 7 років тому

    I really like your channel! I have learnt a from you. Can you make a video of hov to set focus in different shots in a one man studio?

  • @Lixiproductions
    @Lixiproductions 7 років тому

    Great video.

  • @moritzlessing1079
    @moritzlessing1079 7 років тому +2

    very interesting and helpful !

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  7 років тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Moritz!

    • @moritzlessing1079
      @moritzlessing1079 7 років тому

      Thanks for the great review of the Smartrig +, actually bought one to use it with a Rode ntg 4+, works out phenomenally!
      Finally no cheap in camera audio or post syncing, thank you!

  • @StephenPate
    @StephenPate 4 роки тому +1

    Along with those, I learned that cheap lights have cheap mounts. They don't hold their position and feel like they will break - as in cheap plastic.

  • @adrianwilliams4550
    @adrianwilliams4550 7 років тому

    Thanks for this!!!

  • @imiy
    @imiy 7 років тому

    Great info! But why only led?