{"id":5331,"date":"2023-03-04T01:53:25","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T20:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/?p=5331"},"modified":"2024-10-17T12:47:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T07:17:41","slug":"5-minute-youtube-lighting-tutorial-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/5-minute-youtube-lighting-tutorial-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Minute YouTube Lighting Tutorial For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not have to be an expert YouTuber to understand how important lighting is to set the tone of the video. An upbeat song cover video may have a bright yellow-ish lighting while a scary video may have a somewhat dull white light.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every video\u2019s lighting should be spot on. So let us take a look at some of the basic tips on how you can absolutely nail the lighting aspect of your videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong>Familiarise yourself with the basics<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As aforementioned, the lighting sets the tone of the video. So ensure that the content and the lighting are congruent with each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than that, understand the types of lighting that you will have around you. The key light will illuminate you, the host. The fill light will reduce the shadows and lastly the backlight will distinguish you from your background.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5333\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014421\/3_point_lighting.svg_-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"379\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014421\/3_point_lighting.svg_-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014421\/3_point_lighting.svg_-1024x767.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014421\/3_point_lighting.svg_-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014421\/3_point_lighting.svg_.png 1119w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong>Understand the angle of placement\u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit in a naturally brightly lit room for daytime shoots. The distance between you and the window should depend on the intensity of the light. For a golden hour effect, film your video in the first hour after sunrise or the last hour before sunset. Golden hour sets a warm tone to your videos.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5336\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014426\/Screen-Shot-2021-05-25-at-10.34.46-AM-300x189.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"394\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014426\/Screen-Shot-2021-05-25-at-10.34.46-AM-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014426\/Screen-Shot-2021-05-25-at-10.34.46-AM-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014426\/Screen-Shot-2021-05-25-at-10.34.46-AM.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong>Invest in lighting equipments\u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One can never go wrong with the traditional small LED light panel or ring lights. These are cost effective and easy to set up. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/02\/cost-effective-lighting-equipment-for-youtube-videos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how you can have a cost effective lighting setup for your YouTube videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamps on your left and right can also work for a night time shoot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5334\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014423\/0004642_lights-300x155.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"410\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014423\/0004642_lights-300x155.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014423\/0004642_lights-1024x530.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014423\/0004642_lights-768x398.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014423\/0004642_lights.jpeg 1279w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong>Even it out<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel like the lighting only seems to illuminate a part of your face or it is generally uneven, use reflectors. You can DIY a reflector by using an aluminium foil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IXe3rEWrDVg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to make your video stand out through your lighting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong>Use natural lighting during daytime shoots<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit in a naturally brightly lit room for daytime shoots. The distance between you and the window should depend on the intensity of the light. For a golden hour effect, film your video in the first hour after sunrise or the last hour before sunset. Golden hour sets a warm tone to your videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5335\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014425\/Windows-with-Drapes-1024x683-1-300x144.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014425\/Windows-with-Drapes-1024x683-1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014425\/Windows-with-Drapes-1024x683-1-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/04014425\/Windows-with-Drapes-1024x683-1.jpg 889w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Interested in getting your YouTube channel seen by a huge audience? Get started here: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\"><i>www.flintzy.com<\/i><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You do not have to be an expert YouTuber to understand how important lighting is to set the tone of the video. 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