Lighting Guide
Professional video lighting on any budget
Key Light
Main light source, placed 45° to side
Brightest light (100%)Fill Light
Softens shadows, opposite side
50-70% brightnessBack Light
Separates subject from background
Creates depth🎯 Three Point Lighting Setup
Key Light
Subject
Fill Light
Back Light
💰 Lighting Kits by Budget
Under $50
• Ring light with tripod
• Clip-on LED lights (2-pack)
• Desk lamps + daylight bulbs
• White poster board (reflector)
$50-$200
• Softbox kit (2 lights)
• LED panel lights
• RGB light sticks
• Portable light stands
$200+
• Aputure COB 60d/100d
• Godox SL-60W kit
• Professional softboxes
• Wireless lighting control
☀️ Natural Light Setup
- • Shoot near a window (north-facing is best)
- • Use white curtains to diffuse harsh light
- • Place reflector opposite window for fill
- • Golden hour = best skin tones (sunrise/sunset)
- • Avoid direct sunlight = harsh shadows
⚠️ Common Lighting Mistakes
❌ Mixed color temperatures - Use all same Kelvin
❌ Harsh shadows - Diffuse your lights
❌ Overexposed background - Light subject, not wall
❌ Flat lighting - Add depth with back light
❌ Green tint - Check fluorescent lights
⚙️ Camera Settings for Lighting
Bright room:
ISO 100
f/4-f/5.6
1/60 shutter
ISO 100
f/4-f/5.6
1/60 shutter
Dim room:
ISO 800-1600
f/2.8-f/4
1/50 shutter
ISO 800-1600
f/2.8-f/4
1/50 shutter
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