HOW TO LIGHT VIDEOS AND VIRTUAL MEETINGS

Ready to take your videos or virtual meetings to the next level? Let’s talk lighting.
We’ve compiled 4 easy steps so that you no longer have to be a victim of bad lighting and harsh shadows and can start standing out professionally.
Steps:
1. Key Light [0:54]
2. Back Light [1:19]
3. Fill Light [3:22]
4. Backdrop Light [4:46]
Whether you’re creating video content or meeting with clients over Zoom, good lighting is more important than you may think. Effective lighting can set the mood of your video, upgrade an otherwise ordinary environment, create contrast, legitimize your virtual presence, and more. Lighting is crucial. But don’t worry. We take you through the steps using our own studio lighting here at Digital Feast Studios. Using key light, back light, fill light, and backdrop light can transform a video production as well as boost your professional appearance online. We guide you through the process, explaining each element so that you can get take your lighting to the next level. And make sure to check out the equipment we used below!
Equipment:
Computers -All Mac company. 3 gens of iMac’s w/ i7 processors w/ extra video graphic memory, the strongest & newest used for editing.
Segway Ninebot S Smart Self-Balancing Electric Transporter
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Onewheel Pint
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Sony a7S II ILCE7SM2/B 12.2 MP E-mount Camera w/ Full-Frame Sensor, Black -Body Only (Waiting for the a7S III to add to our fleet of cameras soon)
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Metabones Adapter Canon EF Lens to Sony E Mount T Smart Adapter
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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L is II USM Lens
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DJI 2019 Ronin-SC Compact Stabilizer 3-Axis Gimbal Handheld Stabilizer Pro Combo Kit
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Zeiss Milvus 2/35 ZE Lens
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Zeiss Milvus 1.4/50 ZE, Camera mount: Canon EF-Mount (ZE) | Nikon F-Mount (ZF.2)
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Atomos Shogun Inferno - (We shoot in S-log3 & record in ProRes on the Atomos)
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Atomos Accessory Kit for Shogun Ninja Inferno & Flame - (We love this kit, wouldn’t want to go on a shoot w/o it)
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Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini HDMI Live Switcher
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Sony 4K HD Video Recording FDRAX33 Handycam Camcorder
This is the Camera mounted to the desk & in the ceiling as well. They can run off of AC power & are perfect for live streaming or any virtual desk work including Zoom.
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Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen2
This is the Capture Card we use to connect the Item Mini to the iMac computer. This can also be used to go directly from the HDMI output of the camera to the computer if you have no need for a video switcher.
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface - (Virtual Desk)
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Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface - (Podcast Desk)
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Impact Backdrop Holder for Photography Background Paper with 4-Meter Silver Metal Chain
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Manfrotto 059WM Wall Mount Single Background Holder
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Savage Seamless Background Paper - #27 Thunder Gray (107 in x 36 ft)
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Savage Seamless Background Paper - #35 Holly (107 in x 36 ft) (Green Screen)
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Savage Seamless Background Paper - #20 Black (107" x 36’)
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Savage Seamless Background Paper - #66 Pure White (107 in x 36 ft)
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10 Pack Mouse Pad with Stitched Edges Mousepads
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Elgato Stream Deck - Live Content Creation Controller with 15 Customizable LCD Keys
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Neewer 530 RGB Led Light with APP Control, 528 SMD LEDs CRI95/3200K-5600K/Brightness 0-100%/0-360 Adjustable Colors/9 Applicable Scenes with LCD Screen/U Bracket/Barndoor, Metal Shell for Photography
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Neewer Dimmable Bi-Color LED Professional Video Light for Studio
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Neewer Metal Bi-Color LED Video Light for Studio, UA-cam, Product Photography, Video Shooting, Durable Metal Frame, Dimmable 660 Beads, with U Bracket and Barndoor, 3200-5600K, CRI 96+ (Blue)
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Dundee Deco PG7009 Dark Beige Grey Faux Old Brick, 3.1 ft x 1.6 ft, PVC 3D Wall Panel, Interior Design Wall Paneling Decor, 4.9 sq. ft
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mpact Super Clamp with T-Handle
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11'' Magic Arm, ChromLives Articulating Magic Friction Arm Adjustable w/Hot Shoe Mount
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Rode Procaster Broadcast Dynamic Vocal Microphone
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Rode PSA 1 Mount
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RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm
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Videotel Digital Industrial Grade Auto Looping Digital Signage Media Player
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