How to Light People With Glasses and Avoid Glare

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2017
  • Today we tackle glare from glasses in your videos with a few lighting tweaks. Nobody likes to see reflections in glasses!
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    Here are a few of the tips mentioned in the video to help remove glare from glasses:
    1) Move the light up and over
    2) Use a large soft light source
    3) If the light needs to be on the side, use some fill to compensate.
    Using soft light will also remove/reduce nasty shadows from the frame of glasses.
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  • @tmkdigital6361
    @tmkdigital6361 7 ปีที่แล้ว +434

    Finally a filmaker that shows how to deal with REAL problems we face, thanks Caleb! :)

    • @MUENTERMEDIA
      @MUENTERMEDIA 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      thought exactly the same :) keep it up Caleb! greetings from germany!

    • @shouldigetit
      @shouldigetit 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Tmk Digital "we face" eye see what you did there!

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thanks TMK!

    • @CinemaStudios
      @CinemaStudios 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true! Thanks Caleb :)

  • @craigieb
    @craigieb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't think I've ever finished watching one of your videos and said, "Wow, that was a complete waste of my time." You ALWAYS have usable, real-world content, presented in a no-b.s. style, and you always get right down to it. I've been doing this for nearly four decades, and I always pick up something from your videos. Please keep up the good work!

  • @HofTheStage
    @HofTheStage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks man, I'll try this out, I've been recording without my glasses very often, but it just wrecks my vision more and more with time.

  • @seodriven
    @seodriven 7 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Another tiny hack from my experience: clean the glasses. Dirty glasses reflect even more. 🤓

    • @foolishtree
      @foolishtree 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good idea! thanks for that.

    • @paulacanrun
      @paulacanrun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true, I just had to clean mine after doing a test shot :)

    • @ShanaYurko
      @ShanaYurko 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! And make sure you keep your chin down when filming - it's easy to catch the lights even if you raise them up!

  • @syndeehendricks
    @syndeehendricks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been trying for months to try to remove those lights from my glasses--even bought contacts which I couldn't use. Professionals tried to help, and didn't know what you are teaching here on this video! THANKS SO MUCH!! You rock!!

  • @MichaelMickle
    @MichaelMickle 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Caleb, the quality in your videos is amazing. I love the content and it's helping me get started with video shooting!

  • @palentier1
    @palentier1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like these lighting videos. It is clear from the quality of your productions that you have a lot of knowledge in this area. Thanks for sharing.

  • @RealJamesArcher
    @RealJamesArcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3 years later, this is saving my butt. Caleb is the GOAT.

  • @SouthpawAutoworks
    @SouthpawAutoworks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, you have so many great videos. This one is no exception.
    I really appreciate you making these videos. I know that they are a lot of time and effort to put together. You are appreciated.

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Keeping this in my "watch later" playlist for future reference. Lots of great tips!

  • @raphaelreiter
    @raphaelreiter 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ran in that problem today ! thanks so much for the tips Caleb! I'll use your tips in my next videos. thanks again so much

  • @sakman8610
    @sakman8610 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 18 months in video and editing. First time I saw your presentation. Well done! You are so practical and your advice will be applied. I will follow your future videos and work through your previous videos. Thank you so much for you and the positive comments. Even from the comments much could be learned. At the age 61 I learn so much from the younger generation - thank you for sharing.

  • @edgypreacherchick
    @edgypreacherchick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very helpful, especially for us amateurs struggling with lighting for zoom interviews.

  • @Inspiration-ITV
    @Inspiration-ITV 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a brilliant, concise, video - really appreciated the 'proof' as you demonstrated the shifting of the light source.

  • @TubeTotaal
    @TubeTotaal 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this video! I had this problem too and it was a pain in the neck, especially with chroma keying. I'm definitely going to try your solution out!

  • @FrugalOverFifty
    @FrugalOverFifty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very helpful. Thanks from a glasses-wearing TH-camr. I tried just not wearing my glasses but I felt way too uncomfortable. I appreciate the acknowledgement that folks who wear glasses will want to keep them on. The solutions are very practical.

  • @GabrielleMorris
    @GabrielleMorris 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great video very informative and straight to the point !

  • @mikeyfl
    @mikeyfl 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very practical and helpful video, great stuff Caleb!

  • @AnitaSirene
    @AnitaSirene 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I’m going to try these tips today.

  • @VideoUpskill
    @VideoUpskill 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I have thick glasses and was so frustrated by the shadows by my led lights, now I rig a reflector infront of my LED key light and it's so much better. Love the sunglasses example too, well done.

  • @adamogden6621
    @adamogden6621 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You can also use a black silk to diffuse the light. It cuts a lot more light but you don’t get that big white reflection.

  • @SimonAndersonphotography
    @SimonAndersonphotography 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As everyone in my house wears glasses this advice is invaluable, thanks dude

  • @largesseconsulting492
    @largesseconsulting492 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So direct, useful and practical lesson. Thank you

  • @ChristianMarcussen
    @ChristianMarcussen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Thanks.
    Ps. The old glasses you can´t beleive you wore, suit you :)

    • @richardparker123
      @richardparker123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I think he looks better in those glasses, honestly

  • @sanshinetuts
    @sanshinetuts 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I was wondering about that problem and magically this came up on my recommended.

  • @The420Phoenix
    @The420Phoenix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great. Thanks man! I've shot a handful of interviews and people with glasses have been a pain.

  • @MaxxMcGeeImpactStudios
    @MaxxMcGeeImpactStudios 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your intros are dope, subtle but impressive! What kind of sorcery is that, you make lights disappear! :D

  • @bobbycressey
    @bobbycressey 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was literally wondering about this today so perfect timing. Thanks!

  • @ryancalasin7691
    @ryancalasin7691 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is a great video... I'm looking into lighting options. What are the lighting product(s) that you use? The lighting is great in your video!

  • @ChrisChesar
    @ChrisChesar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simple... to the point, informative - Excellent~! Thank you Caleb

  • @artmaltman
    @artmaltman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video, solves a serious problem. Thanks!

  • @PrimalVideo
    @PrimalVideo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great video Caleb!

  • @ardentgailla
    @ardentgailla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad to find this video! Last night, my husband needed a headshot for a theatre audition and I'm a new "photographer"...so we had a little fun! I used some tissue paper over a desk lamp to soften the light. I wish I saw this video before shooting, but we still got a great photo that he could submit.

  • @jaondrejmanda
    @jaondrejmanda 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super useful. Thanks Caleb.

  • @billyboybliss
    @billyboybliss 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    An enjoyable and informative precise of the critical issues.

  • @drutgat2
    @drutgat2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty good ideas. I would also add that going one 'stage' further than diffusing the light can sometimes be helpful. Specifically, I am thinking of bouncing off a white ceiling or walls (nothing that is coloured and will give result in a colour cast, of course).

  • @ItsKapow
    @ItsKapow 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a handful of corporate videos I have to shoot this year, this will definitely help out in the coming weeks. Thanks man!

  • @Skyler31000
    @Skyler31000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There is still no dislikes and 481 likes.. the reason is, he knows what he is talking about, speaks clearly and most of it all, he is not trying to be funny like most other camera and lighting channel guys. Because as a gaffer, I know that most camera people have the driest sense of humor.

  • @CJKnowsTECH
    @CJKnowsTECH 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You for this video. I've been facing the same issues while filming myself with glasses on. I really appreciate these tips. Thanks for the vid and keep content coming.

  • @mjspock
    @mjspock 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video! Thanks for posting this info

  • @mychalsimmons4177
    @mychalsimmons4177 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was an Awesome tip doc. Wow and it makes sense

  • @Funflmsify
    @Funflmsify 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was helpful, as always! Thanks for your videos! :D

  • @DARKLYLIT
    @DARKLYLIT 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helpful tutorial. Thanks a lot Caleb!

  • @NicciNTea
    @NicciNTea 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips, thank you!

  • @LuciaHewitt
    @LuciaHewitt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tips, thank you!

  • @toniaiku9932
    @toniaiku9932 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Honestly, sometimes it feels like videography is 80% wrestling reflections and bad shadows while lighting people with glaces. This sums up everything you can do about it perfectly. Thanks a lot and keep going :)

  • @EventPhotographyMI
    @EventPhotographyMI 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bouncing light from underneath to lighten shadows from thick frames is a great tip! Like you mentioned, moving the key light to an extreme angle will require a lot of bounce or fill light.

  • @shootinglight
    @shootinglight 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant as always Caleb. Thanks so much.

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind words and for watching James!

  • @thedentaloutlet
    @thedentaloutlet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Caleb,
    Great video, thanks for the insights mate. Been having issues with this myself, hadn't thought of angling and using a foamboard to offset the dark-side of the face. Cheers!

  • @BodyologyMassageSchool
    @BodyologyMassageSchool 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a great content. And done in a way human being could understand, unlike many other videos that you need to be a geek to understand. Thank you

  • @paulbfelix
    @paulbfelix 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do great work. Thank you for another great video.

  • @jeremywvarietyofviewpoints3104
    @jeremywvarietyofviewpoints3104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Very clear and simple.

  • @nealhope8922
    @nealhope8922 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do such a great job, feels like I'm back in film school.

  • @cartoonblock
    @cartoonblock 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tip, Caleb. I'll be using this going forward

  • @norespawns
    @norespawns 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just researching my vlogging set up and this was a concern of mine - great advice, cheers!

  • @marceloalmeidasilva2817
    @marceloalmeidasilva2817 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome content! Thanks for this quick tip. I do struggle with my glasses and how to deal with it. To me, the worst are the shadows. Reflections are kinda easy to figure out, but shadows... argh! Thanks again!

  • @kevinknaus3209
    @kevinknaus3209 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super great video -- I have seen this problem so much in videos.

  • @kevinknaus3209
    @kevinknaus3209 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could like this more than just once -- What a super great video

  • @donsing1
    @donsing1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you SO much. Just put my screen-casting studio together and needed exactly what you discussed here. Turns out most of the glare in my glasses was just the computer screen in front of my nose. My studio lights were high as well as left and right... and they were fine. I had a second computer monitor just to my right, so I put the windows background default to black and it was not a problem. I really appreciate the help my friend. thanks - Don

  • @pegshealth
    @pegshealth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Caleb, I would love to see a demonstration of light placement by doing a pull-back so that the viewer can see how you change the placement. The drawing is helpful but a pullback would be super-cool. Love your video informational videos. You have great presentation - short and to the point.

  • @alexjordan751
    @alexjordan751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SUPER helpful. thank you!!

  • @hpel1649
    @hpel1649 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have been there last week with clients, I couldn't do anything about it since I was running out of time with the talent. Thanks for the tip Caled Always useful.

  • @donaldbest1295
    @donaldbest1295 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Caleb. Great workable solutions from a pro... that instantly upgraded my product.

  • @curtisjudd
    @curtisjudd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very nicely demonstrated!

  • @Moses_Kanneh
    @Moses_Kanneh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very handy, I wear big glasses so I definitely needed the tips. Thank you.

  • @billg3356
    @billg3356 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great info, man- thank you!

  • @cchong8585
    @cchong8585 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. very helpful explanation. keep it up and God bless!

  • @samuelbrumley2586
    @samuelbrumley2586 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This helps so much! Thanks!

  •  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tip. Thanks

  • @petecolly4036
    @petecolly4036 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks for putting this together.

  • @walter.bellini
    @walter.bellini 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the nice and informative video lesson...

  • @ShirazMistry
    @ShirazMistry 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for telling me about this as I have this problem and I am a beginner with glasses.

  • @Blackfilmguild
    @Blackfilmguild 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great quick tip! Thanks!

  • @philipho
    @philipho 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful tips !

  • @azizulzulzaha
    @azizulzulzaha 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We need more of this!

  • @pushREC
    @pushREC 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding video once again!

  • @sylviedphotographie
    @sylviedphotographie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So useful! Thank you.

  • @RobertBejusca
    @RobertBejusca 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done. Thank u!

  • @precisionsoundworksstudio
    @precisionsoundworksstudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful vid! Thank you.

  • @PTZOptics
    @PTZOptics 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, helped me VERY much!

  • @hongsfamily8573
    @hongsfamily8573 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank for your video. This video helps me tons!

  • @saulocosta5850
    @saulocosta5850 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. It gonna be very helpful for my work. Greetings from Brazil.

  • @funhousedigital
    @funhousedigital 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Finally!!! thanks for this!!!! Bless you!

  • @joserobertocastellon
    @joserobertocastellon 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative, thank you so much!!

  • @SullyCortez
    @SullyCortez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been waiting for this one... thank you sir!

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem! You and many others asked so here we go!

  • @smartbizwebmedia5922
    @smartbizwebmedia5922 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really helpful video.

  • @churchaudiolife
    @churchaudiolife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    very helpful! Funny this video was suggested under a video I made of me with really bad glare in my glasses. The algorithm is helping you :-)

  • @pauljr8379
    @pauljr8379 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing tip! Thanks!

  • @TamilMotivations
    @TamilMotivations 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Very helpful!

  • @TopsMiah
    @TopsMiah 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant, now I know how to avoid my daughters glasses glare when we record for our channel .... thank you

  • @NicConnerImages
    @NicConnerImages 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple but absolutely helpful! 👌

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @jeffbelcher4196
    @jeffbelcher4196 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice Caleb! Thanks for making the video! Would a polarizing filter eliminate the reflection of the soft box though?

  • @Sameir8055
    @Sameir8055 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great idea. Thank you.
    Still sun glasses sucks... Especially when it's outdoor. It's really hard to hide even the camera from the sun glass.
    You are doing a great job. Waiting for more exciting tips from you.

  • @soumavoo
    @soumavoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, thanks for the help.

  • @manudiericx5756
    @manudiericx5756 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @Conzpiro
    @Conzpiro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful, thumbs up!

  • @viktortsoi3994
    @viktortsoi3994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    whatever i look for, you have it.
    thanks man !!!!!

  • @thomaslopez2427
    @thomaslopez2427 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.....thank you!

  • @Exxylux
    @Exxylux 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best videos on TH-cam Lmao 😂 bless you seriously 📸

  • @nicekid76
    @nicekid76 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for reading my mind and making this video!