Lighting for YouTube Videos - Make Your Videos STAND OUT!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2024
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Learn how to light your videos so that they will STAND OUT! These simple techniques will drastically improve the look of your videos.
Hey Creatives, thanks for stopping by! In this video we are taking a look at lighting, and giving a few tips on how you can utilize it for your advantage. In this video we are following a simple three point light set up. All the lighting equipment used in this video is linked below:
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NICEEE ! i m a beginner , started some unboxing videos 😍.feel free to watch ,thanks to everybody for support!!😍😍
Great video! Can you tell me the lights you used in this video?
So helpful. What lights are the round ones if you don’t mind?
Jezus is heer
"Hi Ben Johnson, Thank you for sharing valuable information.
If we don't have a light source that allows us to adjust its brightness, how can we effectively use lighting for our TH-cam videos?
Should we aim for low, medium, or bright lighting?"
This is basically 2 years worth of college lighting tutorials, in one concise video.
LOL 😂 You aren’t wrong...
If that is all you learned about lighting in college after two years then you went to the wrong darn college!
Nothing but facts
And i need college why???
I paid $50k for one year of film school and they barely taught us any of this.
What u have explained in 5 min really others failed to explain in very long boring tubes..well done ✅
Thanks so much Sukon!
100% agreed
Simple, straightforward, not a lot of fluff. No self-fellating or "hey go buy this"... Now that's what I call a helpful video!!
Cheers mate! Great content!
Glad it was helpful!
*Even after three years this is the BEST video on lighting for youtube videos!*
Thanks! I’m glad you found it helpful!
I have never seen a video explaining indoor camera lightning so well. Very well done!!!
Thanks so much!
I’m getting professional lighting education from a free, 6 minute TH-cam video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us beginners. It means everything 🙏🏼
Thanks Kris! Happy to share!
You're a youtube hero. Thanks for saving us from the perils of bad lighting
haha Thanks Coco, I'm glad you found this helpful!
Two years later and this is still the best lighting video out there. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Victoria!
Was fully expecting to see around 100k plus subscribers, incredibly high quality.
Thanks so much! We are on our way there haha 🤘🏻
@@benjohnsoncreative Best of luck to you sir!
The lighting and editing is slick af. Keep it up man this was super helpful!
Thanks for watching and for the encouragement! Also, check out my budget lighting video if you are in the market for good lighting on a budget! th-cam.com/video/glC7jacXZRE/w-d-xo.html
I watched the same youtube video with the God himself. I feel so holy.
Why you looking for good lighting, face reveal 🤔🤔
@@buuda8568 yes
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I know this video is old and you probably won’t see this, but this video has helped so much. I started tik tok in February, and grew to 700k followers, watched this in the beginning, coming back now that I have all the gear necessary and so excited to attempt this type of shot. THANK YOU
That’s amazing Jacob!! Way to kill it on Tik Tok!
Name of your tiktok so follow you
Wow
@@garuuntech parasyketv
At least 180 more potential followers here waiting for the name of your TT account
I dunno why it warms my heart to see a guy like you with such a sweet and sincere smile!! It brightens my day lol. I literally only clicked because of your smile (and great lighting so we could see that great smile 😉) 🥰 Have a lovely day!
Edit: It appears you make great content! I subscribed! Looking forward to more.
Thanks!
This changed my entire perspective on video lighting, thank you so much for this.
Thanks I’m glad it helped! People can make it seem so crazy and difficult but it doesn’t have to be :)
@@benjohnsoncreative I agree! I always found it a hard topic to cope with but i have a much better understanding thanks to this video! I’ll be posting something in a few days in which i used this knowledge so lets hope its an improvement! Lol
Starting with a “blank canvas” is a must. Same rules apply when doing photography with strobes. Get your ambient shot, then add one light, your second light, etc
Yes it will definitely give you much more control and knowledge of what’s going on!
Thank you! The changes from before and after are so drastic! Usually I'd be researching so many videos in order to get things right. But this is literally the only one I need. Everything is explained, and amazingly in such a SHORT video. Thank you again!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Ben, thank you for taking the time to put together this tutorial. I found it extraordinarily helpful. I’m in the process of doing commercial work and part of the requirements are to submit audition reels. Being new to this process I’ve found it difficult to do at home. This is going to help me purchase the right lighting and establish the right effects so that when I create a reel, the casting directors will be able to focus on me and not the poor quality of the video. Thanks again!
Amazing!! I’ve got lots of tutorials on the channel that would help with that
Best lighting tutorial ever. Straight to the subject matter. Broke it down into three key points and made it step by step, clear, and concise. No extra rambling and even gave a bonus lighting shot. Great information.
Glad you found it helpful, Javier! I try to get to the point as quickly as possible, cut the fluff 😎
Keep making stuff like this and you'll be at 1M easily. Great quality, minimalistic edits that just make sense. Good stuff.
Thanks so much!
th-cam.com/video/9WC5yg_OG64/w-d-xo.html
The way you made this to be clear is incredible 💯
I appreciate that!
Thank you so much for this! I've been wrestling with the lighting in my videos for a long time and I really feel like I have a better idea of what I want now. This is easily the best tutorial I've seen in ages.
Wow, thank you! That’s a huge compliment - I’m so glad you found value here
Wow I didn’t realize how much lighting is used to create this look. I appreciate how this looks much more now
Thanks Lauren! Yes most of the time it’s all about the lighting :)
It has taken me forever ....lol thank you bebe
Thanks for watching Rebecca!
Now, 5 Months later, right after ordering some new lights I want to thank you again. I moved into a new apartment and set up my home office with this in mind. Although I only had some basic lights I made stunning improvements. I chose the darkest room and build up the lights step by step. it just looks awesome and I love not to blur my background in my meetings. I hear "wow" your office looks amazing" quite a few times per week and I feel super good about that. I am planning to launch even a YT channel now since everything looks better now. So, thanks again, mate!
Amazing! That’s great to hear! I’ve got lots of other lighting videos on the channel to check out
Looked at your channel, did you ever do your TH-cam channel?
This is so much knowledge delivered right to the point in under 6 minutes. Very inspirational, both from a lighting knowledge perspective and also a video structure perspective. Thank you so much for this.
Awesome I’m glad it helped! And thank you!
I have so many different lights, but still unsure how to use them correctly 🤣 So happy I came across this video, I cannot wait to try all of this. Definitely subbed, nothin but love!!!! 💚
Thanks so much Brandi glad to have you as part of the creative crew!🤘🏻
This was the best primer on lighting I've seen. As I approach 100k subs, I want to take my channel to the next level. Thank you!
Any recs on the lights, though? The ones in your referral links are out of stock :(
Yes check out this follow up vid: th-cam.com/video/wibnuzuwzi8/w-d-xo.html
I plan on trying to find a good alternative to link since those ones are out rn
You could check for them on B&H as well
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Probably the simplest and most effective lighting tutorial I’ve seen. Thanks dude
Thanks for breaking this down in such a straight forward way. I’m currently trying to improve my setup to get better shots. I’m very much a beginner in this regard.
You’re welcome! I’m glad you found this helpful!
Very professional and to the point. Greatly appreciated, thank you.
Thanks Abu!
@MACHAR PLAYZ I'll never look at a conversation between Aladdin and his 🐒 Abu the same again... Thanks 😅😆
At this point I've probably watched hours of lighting videos and this one explains it better than them all combined in just 6 minutes and a really pleasant viewing experience 😍
Awesome glad you found this one helpful! 💯
My first time watching your videos and subscribed right away. No unnecessary info, straight to the point, well explained and visual support. Def planning on checking the entire channel!
what’s the point of me going to film school if I am watching this for my assignment
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Amazing explanation! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thanks Luis! 🙌🏻
Man u deserves more subscribers! 👍🏽
lol thanks filmy! I’m just stoked about all of you who are here watching the vids!
Wow what a difference in the first clip!
lighting makes a massive difference
Oh wow this was so awesome! I didn't know what to expect but sure didn't expect this. I love how you just keep filming in the 'bad settings' and keep adding stuff to make it better bit by bit. That way we get to really experience what all of the seperate lighting bits are doing. I have no idea yet how to incorporate this into my type of videos, but I do know I get annoyed at them being either to light or too dark, so I'ma keep trying stuff with lighting. Thanks so much for the inspiration! New sub too, I like your style!
Easily the best tutorial I have ever seen around video lighting and composition. Absolutely brilliant
Thanks so much James I appreciate that!
Amazing video mate!!! So helpful! Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching Captain Joe! Glad you enjoyed it!
No way. You're here! :O
@@jonasberkmiller7603 ahah that’s what i said. All the famous youtubers i watch are here 🤣
So many videos have been so complicated about lighting. This is amazing! Thanks for making this
Glad it was helpful!
I once bought an online lighting course for 1 month. You somehow managed to put everything that I learned in that 1 month to a 6 minute video. Amazing! Keep it up!
So glad this was helpful! I also have a lighting course if you’re interested : www.learnvideolighting.com (code ENDOFYEAR to save$)
Thanks a lot for making this video.
I've learnt what I wanted to know
Awesome glad it was helpful for you, thanks for watching!
Awesome work man. Been at this for a while and I still have no idea what I’m doing with my lighting. This video for sure gave me some tips!
Awesome! Check out my budget lighting video as well for some cheaper alternatives! th-cam.com/video/glC7jacXZRE/w-d-xo.html
As a photographer, I knew these types of lights, but was happy to see how you implemented a video version of them in your videos! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
This was EXTREMELY helpful - So simple and to the point, but very precise! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I’ve binged watched a lot of your tutorials and I will say, I’ve seen a lot of tldr videos about lighting and yours is straight to the point, concise, just what I was looking for. I’ve been shooting since 2017 but to be honest I haven’t gotten down to the nitty gritty of lighting basics so I’m grateful for your content. A lot of people including myself want to get down and dirty but never go back to basics or take the time to learn them because we’re all so used to getting things fast. Thank you.
I’m glad this helped! Basics are always good to revisit from time to time
shooting since 2017? what are your favorite guns! mine personally is the ak-47!
Possibly the most concise guide to 3 point lighting I've ever watched, and with great results too. Thanks so much.
Thanks Jay! 🙌🏻
hands down the best lighting tutorial I've come across. Simple and straight to the point
Thanks Josh! Glad you enjoyed it!
What an amazing video, short, concise and to the point. All we need to know about lighting in like 5min. That's awesome! Good job.
Glad it was helpful!
I pray who ever reads this becomes successful, and we can all arise...
I pray that too!
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thank youuuu! the sign I needed to hear!!! ⚡ same goes for youuuuu!!! your videos are soo high in quality - excited to see your channel reach silver!! :-)
The transition in the beginning had me sold 😂 subbed ima have to try this out today
Haha awesome Huey thanks for watching!
I have watched so many lighting videos and not been able to figure it out, your video is explained so perfectly and easy to understand, thank you!!
Glad it helped!
You nailed it man😮💥💥💣
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Literally no one gives this type of tutorial
Appreciate brother 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much glad you enjoyed the tutorial!
This tutorial was very helpful! Thanks Ben!
Glad it was helpful!
No fluff, straight advice. Great video!
thanks Nate! Glad you enjoyed it!
Wooow, you're gonna have a million subs soon, your words are so simple, keep going, I'm a fan from Egypt 🇪🇬 ❤
Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment!
BRB Going to step up my lighting game ASAP! So many practical tips here! Thanks for sharing!
Zac Sopak Can’t wait time see what you come up with! 💡
Also, I spy a pun in your comment, related to step four in my video haha 😂
@@benjohnsoncreative HAHAH Dude it just flowed out me and I didn't even know it.
Damn, it was great
Shot
I've been working with video for over 20 years. This video very well produced and covers the basics in a very good way. Good for learning and reminding, well done!
Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Great video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Man I really appreciate this. I've never seen all of this explained so quickly and simply. I am not a youtuber and may or may not ever be in the future, but as an artist just now getting into digital art, I can see where this immediately applies to that as well.
I’m glad you got some value out of it spaceman!
Thanks for addressing the reflection in the glasses. That’s something I’ve struggled with ever since I started streaming and recording videos. This video will greatly help improve the quality of the lighting in my streams and videos by helping Illuminate the reflection in my glasses. Thank you so much.
Glasses can be tough! I've got a whole video dedicated to it on my channel: th-cam.com/video/IQbdQfRY1Ss/w-d-xo.html
One of my fans just bought me two lights for my birthday and I just had to come back to this video! Thank you so much for explaining this so well!
That sounds like a great fan!
Top notch tutorial on light setup, never come across a video like this one on many years on TH-cam. It is well explained that you wouldn’t find this in paid courses now days with the walkthrough. Thank you Ben your videos are pure gold
Thanks so much Amine!
It's hard to believe you are not in the 1 million range. But that just made me more excited to follow you because I can keep up with your content from zero. That will be more relatable! Until you hit that 1 million range (let's be real, you will get to that!)
Thanks so much for your kind words! I’m looking forward to hitting that one day haha! Until then, thanks for being a part of the creative crew from day one! 🤘🏻
I love how you structured this video. Great explanation and a pleasure watching!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is the simplest and the best teaching on video lighting I've ever watched! Thanks for the information, mate! 👍
Thanks for watching!! Glad you found value here!
I've struck 🥇 gold!
Many 😊 Thanks!
Thanks for watching AA!
Thank you. This was exactly what I was looking for 🙏
Awesome I’m glad you found it haha!
What an incredible package of information. Quick, casual and inviting!
Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks mate. Watched about 10 of these 'light your studio' videos. And this one really landed it all for me. Appreciate the work.
Great to hear!
Omg this is bringing me LIFE! I'm just learning lighting and everything - but this was BRILLIANT!
Awesome I’m glad you found it helpful!
I have struggled with lighting for YEARS. This is literally the only video that has ever helped me understand how to set up a lighting scene. So much appreciation for this video. Thank you!
Awesome Ruby I’m so glad this helped!
Thank you so much for these tips! Going to have to get creative with the lamps I have.
You're welcome! Getting creative is the best part!
Nothing has clicked until now. Thank you for being so clear and to the point and not wasting anybody's time but actually providing value and instruction that makes sense. I really appreciate this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m glad it helped! Thanks for commenting with the encouragement
This is SUCH a great tutorial. I've seen a whole bunch now, but the fact that you did this in just 6 minutes is super impressive. I really appreciate it!
Thanks so much appreciate that! 🙏🏻
So damn spot on! Shout out for the production of this video. A lot of people don’t know how much work goes into simple and short epic video’s like these! And the information. Wauw! Freaking love this and thank you for making this video!🙏🏽
Thanks so much I appreciate the encouragement!
THE best video i've seen so far! Simple, straightforward, informative. You're great! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for such beautiful explanation of lighting...️️
Absolutely incredible. Thank you, Ben!
Thanks for watching Mind!
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Incredible video 👌🏻 thank you for this
Thanks for watching Ryan!
I watched like 20 videos and this is the only one that makes sense, thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!!
Video i was looking for , straightforward! Thank you
I'm going to try this with the basic home lamps I have here. The placements are amazing and I think even with no budget at the moment, I can do way better. Thank you for the inspiration. I love your content, Ben!
You should check out part 2 of this video that I just released where I do this set up under $100! th-cam.com/video/glC7jacXZRE/w-d-xo.html
HOW DO U NOT HAVE LIKE 1 MILLION SUBS?! YOUR VIDEO QUALITY IS AMAZING! THANKS FOR THE GREAT TIPS!
I tried to implement that more in my latest video. th-cam.com/video/i6ZCG63MWxU/w-d-xo.html
Looks nice! Better than the previous, you can tell it’s more intentional!
@@benjohnsoncreative Thanks! I would like to invest in a smaller rim light to put behind me.
Short and sweet. Thanks my dude!! I don't have fancy equipment but the positioning you mentioned might already help a lot. Definitely going to try these.
This version is more budget friendly: th-cam.com/video/glC7jacXZRE/w-d-xo.html
This is one of the best lighting tutorial for Video Production! With proper lighting setups and knowledge, this one rocks! ✨
Thanks so much Darwin!
Love this channel❤️
Thanks Ari! 🖤
I love the way you were able to articulate what goes on in your mind when you’re setting up! FIRE content
Thanks Oliver glad you enjoyed it! More like this coming soon!
Super helpful, I actually did some of these initial steps without knowing it was actually good practice, but with the additional tips it changed my lighting game!
Amazing! I’m glad you found value in the video!
I'm just beginning my TH-cam channel next month and creating the setup and intros. Your content is incredibly helpful, thanks so much!
Thanks so much Samantha!
Ben, thanks for this. I’m trying to have more consistent and natural lighting in my videos. It looks like I need more lighting without being harsh. I’m wanting more color to show and really like the looks of your videos!
Here you may enjoy this video and find it helpful: th-cam.com/video/roe4w5DYok8/w-d-xo.html
I've implemented all of these lighting techniques recently. Doing this (along with switching from a 4k camcorder that gives NO separation - i.e. bokeh - to a Sony a7s ii with a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8) has made my videos go from looking homemade to professional!
Investing in good audio is a must as well! Just now starting to see the fruits of my labor (and A/V investment).
That’s awesome!! And yes, audio is so important!!
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Short, sweet and to the point, love this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing your setup with us - definitely going to implement a lot of these tips into my filming!
Glad it was helpful!
Really helpful! You deserve more subs man!
Thanks Dwaine!
I never even thought to look at how lighting really works like this, I love the clear breakdown and the aesthetic looks awesome! Thanks for this, great explanation!!
Thanks Rohan! It really does make all the difference 💡
Sitting here always using one elgato keylight and I thought it would be enough. Now it is enough! It's time to reorganize my stuff, background and light it up. Thank you so much!
Check out the budget version also: th-cam.com/video/glC7jacXZRE/w-d-xo.html
This was such a nice way of going over your choices in a teaching manner. Definitely inspired me when creating a TH-cam setup for my first video. Big up!😍
Thanks Kevin! Appreciate your support!