Best Lights UNDER $100 - TRANSFORM Your YouTube Videos 💯
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I've spent years looking for the best budget video lights and I believe I've found the best. In this video I talk through my top 4 video lights under $100. There are LOTS of lights out there and surely I could add more to this list but I limited it to these four because these are lights I truly use and love.
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00:22 Light 1
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Hi Ben. I love you videos. What do you think of the Lume Cube Studio Panel light kits? They look interesting, but will be about $350 for a two light setup. Thoughts?
I was planning on getting a lighting kit with 2 lights that was a little more expensive, (but the lights were worse) but i think you made me change my mind to the mount dog one. Thanks for the great quality and very informative video!
Having the example section be during the ad was a big brain marketing move lol, nice vid bro, ty
I absolutely love your videos, Ben! Straight to the point, easy to understand, and high-quality. The Moundog Softbox sounds like a perfect fit for me. I love that it comes with everything you need and is more affordable compared to more professional lights.
It’s a really great light!
Ben, your stuff is straight to the point and supremely helpful. Thanks!
Thanks! Glad you’re finding it helpful!
This is the best video explaining lighting - I ve seen couple before and this one is deffo the simplest and understandable. Sub!
Thanks Patrycja! Glad I could help!
This was so helpful!! I've been creating videos on youtube for a while but looking to improve my video quality and make it look more professional. These lights are in my budget so definitely going to look into these! 🤩
Awesome Milla! The mountdog and G2 pocket are some of my favs!
Hands down the best video on lighting recommendations! Thanks for making this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I bought the mountdog lighting kit in your video. A little more expensive in Canada. Best purchase I made for continuous lighting. I want another one. when i set it up, some people said.. What..? Thats really amazing. Ive seen other softbox kits with continous lights but they dont have the same kind of controls switching from warm to cold and mix. versatile.
Awesome Andrew glad it works well for you!
Hey, thank you for these lighting videos Ben! I just purchased the Ulanzi from your Amazon and I’m ready to step up my video quality. Keep up the great work!
Awesome!
Been looking for an affordable RGB light to buy as a gift this Christmas, I just bought the Ulanzi with your link. Excellent video, Ben!
Awesome! Enjoy! 💡
Ben never fails to inform his subs 👌 Ben could you do a video on sprucing up natural lighting? (I have big floor to ceiling windows that are hard to avoid)
Yes I plan on doing something like that soon! In the meantime you may find some value from this one: th-cam.com/video/ETnctiaQHIc/w-d-xo.html
Awesome video man! I picked up that Ulanzi cube light after checking out your Black Friday live and I’m loving it so far!
Awesome glad you’re loving it!
Great video, Ben! You really are the
King of Lighting 💡
Thanks Christian!
This is such a helpful video about lighting! Thank you Ben!
I’m glad you found it helpful!
really cool lights & cool short review!👍🏻I also use and reviewed the Ulanzi VL49 RGB and Im very happy with this light.
Nice! Yes the vl49 is so fun!
I just got the G2 rgb thru your link last week. Want it for background color. I got the mountdog light a while back. I like it as well. Thanks for the informative videos Ben!
Awesome Butch!
Dude thank you! Good luck as you grow this channel
Thanks Jailyn!
Thank you for sharing! I'm looking into lighting so I can up my game with my music videos.
This video came out at the right time 🙂👌
Awesome glad it was timely for you!
Arghhhhhhh!!!! I can’t stop watching your videos 🥲😂👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 amazing again
Thanks so much for watching!
I do have the mount dog soft box lights , I actually have 3 for the cost of $150. I don't have the remote because I got mine before these ones came out but I use them every time till this day. Also who doesn't love a compact RGB light
Still a great price for the amount of what you got!
This was awesome. Thank you, Ben!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I went with the G2 POCKET RBG. I primarily bought it because I am relatively new TH-cam with a low budget. I didn't want to go to the cheapest option(Ulanzi VL49) because it doesn't come with a stand and that it is not as powerful as the G2. The other choice was the Mountdog Light. It was ruled out because all my shooting is going to be done on a single table with green screen in the background. I would definitely recommend everyone to get a G2 as it is seemingly the best choice for someone who can only afford one light for now.
The G2 is fantastic!
Hey man, late reply but do you use this as your key light?
I’m trying to find a quality key light that will work for me as I film in a small space?
Glad the light works for you👍🏻
Great recommendations! Simple and to the point!
Glad it was helpful!
Yes! An update. I was looking for this video a month ago. I ended up buying the lume cube for work. I needed something small and easy to travel with. I may be starting a TH-cam channel in the future. I will definitely be coming back to this video.
Awesome Bella let me know if you have any other questions while starting
@@benjohnsoncreative Thank you!
@bellav.6319 Hey. How did the lume cube turn out? Is it still working? Just curious. Thanks
@@Kryo_CODM I haven't been using it recently. I used it when I traveled out of the for about a month. It worked well. I'm glad I purchase it.
I bought three of the ulanzi lights love them!
Glad you like them!
Thank you for making this video!
Glad it was helpful!
This video is really helpful, thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! I’m forwarding the link to Santa right now. Thanks Ben!
Haha I hope Santa brings you exactly what you’re wanting 🎅🏼
This was extremely helpful! thank you !
So glad you enjoyed it!
Man I love your vids ❤
Thanks Aden!
another great video ben, thank you brother
Glad you enjoyed it
Short, sharp and shiny 😂Thank you for your expertise Ben Johnson! 😁
Haha glad you enjoyed!
Awesome Video Ben. 🔥🔥🔥 Blessings
Thanks Edgard!
King of lighting 💡 🙂👌🏻
Thanks for watching Hue!
Nice video Ben!
Thanks Burly!
Great Video! Thanks Ben!
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful. Thank you so much.
You're very welcome!
I bought a box light... with no settings. And then ordered that bulb and now I don't have to buy another box light. The bulb turns it into a dimmable light. Very cool! I recommend this box light.
Nice! Way to innovate
Best video Thankyou 🎉
Very helpful, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
This video is very helpful. I just found your channel now as im searching for the best budget light for my TH-cam channel. Please can you advice between the Mountdog softbox light and Neewer 700w soft box which is better. The Neewer is currently on sale in my country now and it sells for about the same amount as the Mountdog. So I'm a bit confused, please which would you recommend? Thanks in advance
Hey Ben, I wanted to ask your recommendation for a hair/rim light? I’m doing a CEO message video with standard 3-point LIGHTING. Aputure 120D for key, aputure 200x for fill but struggling for the hair light, what size, strength, modifier etc?
Thanks
Hello Ben, interesting video mate. Please, how diffused is the Ulanzi light please? (Not sure if that is the right phrase?)
You see I need Dramatic shadow for my stop-motion shorts. So the best lights I have found have been single LED torches, which are EVERYWHERE when you aren't trying to find them. Thank you 👍🏻🇬🇧
Do you have a recommendation for light diffusion for the ULANZI light when I leave it on-camera? I want to use it for a vlogging light but don't want it to be too harsh! Thanks :)
Would you make any updates to your list or is the rgb and Mount dog still go options. Thank you for the video as well🙏
Thanks for this! Was just about to check out with the similar Aperture mini RGB when I discovered your videos (which are wonderful!). Any thoughts on that vs the G2 pocket?
I really love the G2, you really can’t beat the features and price
@@benjohnsoncreative I got it yesterday! Gotta figure it out now! Thanks!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh Snap! Lets go shopping. Thank you!
Haha happy shopping!
another great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Muito bom aprender com você, eu sou do Brasil. And now i can improve my english with your videos
Thanks!
Bro... Thank you
You’re welcome!
Amazing 😍
Thank you!
Great video! What light is that behind you on the table? Bottom right corner
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@@benjohnsoncreative Thank you for replying 👍
Hey Ben. great video, do you know if the bulb from the mountdog kit is sold by itself, I already have the softbox with the socket and power cord
Yes it is: amzn.to/3oJdDGr
@@benjohnsoncreative Thanks bro 👍🏾
I will be getting the the mount dog soft box kit but was wondering what would be a good fill light for it
You could either use a 2nd mount dog as a fill or even a reflector would work well, deadening on the look you're going for!
Thank you, Ben!!
2 questions?
- Witch Ulanzi model do you recomend for back or hair light: VL49, L2 Cute Lite or L2 COB RGB?
- Did you try Ulanzi ilight when you shot this video (or after that)?
I like the VL49, its small, budget friendly and fairly strong considering the size and price. I tried it before making this video to ensure I actually liked it☺️
@@benjohnsoncreative Great! It would be very nice if you have a video review of the I-Light from Ulanzi! BTW your channel is amazing!
Hey Ben, have one softbox light that is not dimmable and was curious about getting the G2 as my keylight. Would that be possible? My setup is on a singel table with a green screen in the background
You could do that but I’d pair it with some diffusion (the inside of a 5 in 1 reflector would work well) to create a softer light. Or you could check out this softbox that is dimmable and color temp adjustable: amzn.to/3WbLtC8
Great video. Are you using two Mountdog lights in the video? It looks like both sides of your face are well lit, but there is no glare in your eyeglasses.
Nope just one! Here’s a video on how I place it to avoid glare: th-cam.com/video/IQbdQfRY1Ss/w-d-xo.html
Hello!
If you had to chose one for a start which one would you get?
If you need a key light (to light yourself) I'd do this: amzn.to/3UqP8e3
If you are looking to light your background in color I'd do this: amzn.to/3WAZiuw
@@benjohnsoncreative thank you!!!!
The soft box is currently unavailable, there is another one you suggested? Thank you for the video!
Yes here is the exact same light kit (just a different name) amzn.to/3d9zpN2
Is the mountdog light kit also available in Europe or Germany? Awesome video
I'm not sure, but you can look
Whats the mounting piece used for the gordox lights?
It can be mounted a variety of ways, you can use a ballhead adaptor but I usually stick it to my metal peg board (because the light is magnetic)
WOW I have 3 of these VL49, How the hell did you manage to get Some lighting Effect? I can only switch between RGB and Regular Light.
No matter where I look, I can't find anyone else describing hot to go into this mod. You seems to be the only one who got this...
Thank you
All I do is hold the button that allows to switch modes and it cycles through the modes. First color temp, then rgb, then effects
@@benjohnsoncreative hell Ben, actually you do have a newer revision. The old one doesn't have effects on it. Thx anyway ☺️
Good video
Thanks Yaseen!
Can you use 3 Ulanzi for rim fill and key light?
You can, but for best results I’d recommend using the mountdog for your key light
Maybe you can use the G2 s your key light and ulanzi as the fill light.
The G2 is a bit harsh as a key light, if you added a diffuser in front it may work
@@benjohnsoncreative how about a Tissue Paper/Paper towel?
Can you make a video focusing not only in stand in front of a camera, but behind a drum set?🥁
For example: Light up a drum set that all its background are black curtains all around.
How to have light between each parts (toms, snare, bass drum) to make them stand one another without over-brighten and ruin the cinematographic atmosphere?
Yes I’ll try to cover this!
@@benjohnsoncreative Thanks a lot man. 👍🏻
Which is better mount dog or neewer 660 led bi colour ?
I like mountdog personally, better value
I try to get the Mountdog Softbox but it is "currently unavailable". What to get instead in the same price range or where to get it from (in central europe)? (Planning to use as key light and fill light.)
There are other versions of this same light. Try searching “Andoer soft box” or “Yicoe softbox”
@@benjohnsoncreative Thanks. :)
Late to the party but beter late than never! Haha! I purchased absolutely everything mentioned in this video and wanted to ask, for the 5 in 1 reflectors… how would i get the diffuser to stay on the soft box without holding it up?
I use a clamp and light stand to hold my 5 in 1 reflector in place
@@benjohnsoncreative thank you ben! Now currently scoping around for a less than $500 lense on your page!🤘🏽
Home run video, thx
Thanks AJ!
🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for watching Rusty! 🔥
@@benjohnsoncreative always ! Thanks for the great content man. My videos / lighting looked like 💩 before I ran into your channel! Much appreciated
Hi Ben… I’m new in your Chanel, I’m a barber and I want do it a nice videos for my social media. I would like to see a video about it. I love your Chanel
Nice! I've got lots of videos on the channel with different lights and shooting techniques that should help
Are you planning to upgrade to Sony A7IV? or you are happy with III?
Are you using this Sony 16-35mm lens for all your videos?
I am now using the a7c and am super happy with it
I use this lens for all my vids: th-cam.com/video/p07giug-IF8/w-d-xo.html
@@benjohnsoncreative Thank you for the quick reply. Love all your videos. Keep sharing.
@@benjohnsoncreative I bought a7sIII and 20mm. Thank you for help.
what is the best camera sony a7c or canon m50 mark 2
Sony a7c is my choice and what I currently shoot on
What do you think of the LUME CUBE LC PANAL MINI 1?
Would you put it in this list?
I haven’t tried it
I’m not sure how to thank you !
Glad you enjoyed it!
I know you show how these specific products look during the shot but I wish you had showed how you place these specific products
This video may help: th-cam.com/video/l7WjdZBCUJk/w-d-xo.html
Anybody know what table lamp and bulb he has on his left?
Here you go: amzn.to/3KP4aX2
Any tips for Instagram reels ?
What type of tips are you wanting?
Ben Johnson hey Ben I just saw you responded to my IG thanks!
🕊
Thanks for watching
All Chinese brands，that's nice.
Great quality for great price! 👍🏻
@@benjohnsoncreative Yeah，and you are the very first one leads me into video lighting，I‘m grateful for your professionalism.
Sir.... I am from India...... 💥
I can ask same question...
Sure what do you want to know?
I need to learn 🥺🥺 photography
@@brijesh-i8r What a question... Go back to youtube and google pls.
He mentions the reflector, but he doesn’t show how you connect those reflectors to be connected in front of the lights and or light stand.
I just use clamps from the hardware store
will the softbox be good when the subject is far from the camera ? for shots like this th-cam.com/video/CrnSU8nrc9A/w-d-xo.html
Yes you can have some distance
If you want a more powerful one this is a good option: th-cam.com/video/1KempxwpwFk/w-d-xo.html
that coin sound effect is distracting
I’ll keep that in mind next time
@@benjohnsoncreative thanks. I kept looking around for the person who was playing with my housekeys before I figures it out. lol😄
in the thumbnail you can see blueface and a blue face
Yes
the ink to the mountdog light is $150.00 bucks i wish it was 50 bucks
I’m not sure where you’re located but it’s still $50 in the US!
i hear ya man its just shits ville Canada fuck this place. thanks for the content though your deadly!!!!!
What would a kid do to become famous?
Make content that adds value to people
@@benjohnsoncreative I take inspiration from you brother, I’m just getting started, so excited to meet new people on this platform. Seriously thank you 🙏
I bought a light for my blog, donnypodcast.blogspot.com/
I have a YoutTube channel that mostly has a bunch of beekeeping vids on it, rn. But my TH-cam is actually about holistic wellness. Since I have my media on several different social media platforms, I started the blog to centralize it all. So, I definitely need to improve my indoor shooting game. My camera is good for wildlife photography, but it's not good for normal, indoor lighting.
Thanks for this helpful information. I made sure to use your affiliate links to buy my softbox kit.
Glad this is helpful!