{"id":679,"date":"2019-10-28T00:42:32","date_gmt":"2019-10-27T19:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/?p=679"},"modified":"2021-10-22T18:48:18","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T13:18:18","slug":"a-guide-to-finding-the-best-cheap-lighting-for-your-youtube-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-finding-the-best-cheap-lighting-for-your-youtube-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide To Finding The Best Cheap Lighting For Your YouTube Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighting is everything. Good lighting plays a critical role in determining your video\u2019s aesthetics and making it visually appealing. If your videos are poorly lit, you\u2019re most likely going to have a hard time boosting your view count.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to be a professional photographer to have a solid lighting setup. There are plenty of professional lights that are cheap and easy to use. Here are a few options you can choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Ring lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ring lights are one of the most popular lights YouTubers are using today. Its circular shape with a hole in the middle captures the most flattering facial features and creates the riveted \u201chalo catchlight\u201d in the eyes. Since it\u2019s great at reducing shadows, it\u2019s a staple lighting in most beauty channels. The best way to use this lighting is to place your camera within the centre of the ring light and angle it right in front of you at face level. Some rings lights let you play around with the colour temperature and balance the light according to the environment you\u2019re in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ring Light for YouTube Videos Review \u2014 Video Lighting Tips\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4OK33EP4ZDY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Umbrella lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umbrella lights are affordable and simple to use. You don\u2019t have to put in too much work to set it up, as it requires less control. All you have to do is place the umbrella in front of the bulb and aim it at yourself. Shoot-through umbrellas are better than bounce umbrellas for shooting YouTube videos as the light spreads around naturally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To: Basic Set up for Filming YouTube Videos | TECH TALK\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UkGkKcTCl10?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Softbox lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Softbox lights are brilliant at creating a natural-looking light. The diffusion panel in front of the softbox reduces the harshness emitting from the light source. For best results, use two softbox lights on either side and place it next to a natural light source, like a large window. This will enhance the lighting and make it look more realistic. You can place the softbox lights at 45 degrees or above to add dimension to your video and eliminate shadows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Soft Boxes 101: A Lighting Lesson\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gVy2nwoataM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.\u00a0LED camera lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LED camera lights are super easy to use and carry around with you when you\u2019re travelling outdoors. They are battery-powered and can be mounted on to your camera. These cameras have hundreds of LED bulbs and emit powerful lighting. The best part about LED cameras is that it creates even lighting, leaving no room for \u201chot spots\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Best Cheap Lighting for YouTube Videos Under $25\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b7pWl4QtEzs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The perfect results can only be achieved through trial and error, so be prepared for a run. If you\u2019re worried about finding the best lighting fit for your YouTube channel, look for companies that let you rent video equipment by the hour. Use a combination of these lighting gadgets until you find one that works best for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Interested in getting your YouTube channel seen by a huge audience? Get started here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\">www.flintzy.com<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lighting is everything. Good lighting plays a critical role in determining your video\u2019s aesthetics and making it visually appealing. 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