Lighting For Youtube Videos in SMALL Rooms and Spaces

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What's up creatives! In this video I'm giving you some tips on lighting for youtube videos in small spaces! Lighting a small room is not much different than lighting a large room, the concepts are very similar. If you choose the best angle and utilize the small space to your advantage you can get an incredible result.
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[@benjohnsoncreative]

Check out my full lighting course here: www.learnvideolighting.com

[@ThreeTwentyTech]

The lighting of a room can totally change the dynamic of a video and create the *illusion* that a space is a lot bigger than it actually is.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

So true! Lighting is an illusion a lot of times. I like that!

[@WilsonSilva90]

Dude, I'm getting soooo excited about creating my channel by watching your lighting videos! Been thinking about it since 2008.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Do it!!

[@LuigiGonzales]

This is the perfect video! Living in a small apartment, lighting has always been an issue that I encounter! You’re so close to 100k Ben! I can’t wait for you to reach that milestone!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks so much Luigi! It’s crazy! Just thankful for all of you hanging around!

[@danielmahathir4001]

always learning from this man. fantastic video as always. love ur previous lighting video and love this too. the fact that you just used a mountdog lighting and a hair light goes to show how simple it is to just improve your shots. love being creative. ben taught me how. thanks ben. stay safe and stay creative

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Daniel glad you enjoyed the video and the previous one too! A little bit can go a long way!

[@HardwareGeek15]

I have bought 3 lights as per your video a 50W softbox keylight
A LED pannel for hair light with warmth and brightness control and finally a RGB tube light which can controlled via wifi, lets see how will it look in my small room.
Your content really helped me in getting everything just under my budget ( with my first income from youtube) without spending huge amount of money on expensive systems.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Amazing! Happy to help!

[@jostalking]

Amazing video Ben, I’m always learning from you. I feel like your lighting is light years better than everyone else.

[@AstrocyteCosplay]

Fantastic video. Thankyou! Perfect timing as I am looking at setup my small room with some new lighting.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad the timing was good for you! Have fun with the set up!

[@madeupmesearch]

Thanks a lot! Everytime I record a new video I try something new for the setup and honestly looking back at my "regular" room videos it's a whoooooole different story. Thanks a lot for making these videos, they really help a lot!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Made - up Mesearch! I’m glad you’re finding value in the content!

[@OilBaron100]

The transformation was amazing. Thanks for posting Ben. Really enjoyed it.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TayyabAshrafz]

This videos is awesome and best elaboration of the setup for smaller rooms. Thanks Ben 🙏

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome glad you enjoyed! Appreciate the feedback!

[@TayyabAshrafz]

Hey Ben! Can you plz cover the topic that how you can setup an outdoor shoot.
Which extra accessories you will recommend and what type of mic you will suggest?

[@RogueBagel]

This video cleared up a lot of confusion I had in troubleshooting my own shots! It has me rethinking my entire shot layout and composition, and I already own all the gear needed to do it. Thank you!

[@duekneel]

yet another valuable video ben! straight to the point. you really rock.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Duekneel!!

[@lukasg6254]

I love it! Superb video. Massive difference with just a few adjustments.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Lukas!!

[@Simon_Nguyen]

Really helpful video. Thanks bro.

[@TheTaxForceSarnia]

I just used this video to rearrange our filming set up.... Never thought to USE the corner, I was under the impression I should stay away from the corner shot... I have SO much more space now to shoot, and you can actually see my background props. THANK YOU!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome I’m glad it helped!

[@KianaBonollo]

this is AWESOME!! I'm so excited to give this a try.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Kiana! Glad you enjoyed the vid!

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This is the video i’m looking for, thanks algorithm 🤣

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@randeerandoff2564]

Great stuff!! Thank you!

[@scholarly_yours]

You are a life saver Ben... thank you. Your video helped me a lot.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Happy to help!

[@DeanMcDonagh]

Ben is a Light Master!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Haha thanks Dean!

[@StyleThoughtsbyRita]

In the process of upgrading my set up, watched the video and ordered the lights you suggested. really excited to see how it all comes together, thank you so much for this advice it was super clear and straightforward

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Happy to help and hope you enjoy the new gear!

[@mouryat_liv]

Nice! helps add flare even to casual meetings and nonprofessionals.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Absolutely! You’ll stand out and impress for sure

[@jostalking]

Ben your lighting is outstanding!! Thanks for making this

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rajnikanth1912]

I have been searching a way to set up my basement lighting to shoot my dance videos, I have searched my many videos which were talking about videos shot at desks, finally I came across your channel and they were quite informative. After watching multiple videos of yours, I was able to set up lighting in an effective budget. Thanks a lot for your help and Wish you all the success!!! Advance Happy New Year :)

[@Maceverse]

Perfect setup for tight yt spaces. Thanks Ben!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Maceverse!

[@FeliciaBeee]

Thanks for using only 3 lights, I've been so down coming back on set after having my baby, your videos have encouraged me to, and I can't wait out film again. Thanks Ben ❣️ 😊

[@Catatlon]

I love your videos. You explain very well and concisely.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Catalina!

[@AliKashoma]

I love it, thank you so much. So crisp.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Ali!

[@Jake_Towne]

This is awesome i gotta try this out in my new studio!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Go for it!

[@imdanielduncan]

I just got a Ben Johnson ad on a Ben Johnson video.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Hahaha 😂 that’s funny!

[@imdanielduncan]

@@benjohnsoncreative I was so confused. I thought the ad was the video until I saw the skip ad button 😅

[@khellphoto]

Never enough Ben

[@jimajames]

Thanks from the UK Ben where we need all the lighting help we can get. Love you first point about positioning the subject at the forefront of the room ; counter intuitive but so effective. Focal length is what I always think of, until now….I think of depth…thank you.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome glad it helped!

[@hedgehogenglish]

Thank you! The final shot looks really great.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Simple English!

[@HikeordieTV]

Thanks mate. Super simple, clear and informative.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it helped!

[@jazzercaster4749]

Mate, I'm learning so much from your videos, have a small room and just bought a key light, it's all getting better as I go, Thanks so much!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome Jazzer! Glad it’s helping!

[@Sarah-ii7vr]

these videos are so helpful, thank you so much!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you like them!

[@ForgottenFlicks]

Great video! Thanks for the tips, I'll need them.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

You’re welcome!

[@moviewarspodcast]

Ben is such a guru. Cant' stop watching these videos.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks! Glad you find them helpful!

[@karelotstavel6748]

Great video! I really like the lighting in your videos! Nice use of colours.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Karel!

[@brianbr5388]

I have watched too many videos on lighting that did not help me one bit, because they did not show the placement of the lights the way you did. So this is by far, the most instructive video I have seen on this topic. Thank you so much. I think I will be able to up my game after viewing this video.

[@HangDoSomething]

What a difference these lights make!!!😍😍

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Right?!?! 💡

[@with_ihsan]

Wow . I never thought by 3 lights you can do such beautiful view!. Great job Ben 👌

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Ihsan!

[@PassiveEarnings]

@@benjohnsoncreative Man them three lights cost more than $600 hahaha You can have a complete studio with same quality for less than half this price

[@tstyleartistry]

Great videos! Informative and straightforward. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you enjoyed it Travis! Thanks for watching 😎

[@DanOnley]

love the background light . I have been looking for a good way to light my background

[@benjohnsoncreative]

There are lots of great RGB options!

[@coenrens]

Nice! Wonderful difference that you could make. I never considered your point about space behind you in a shot before, thanks for that. Also the maximazing of the in-camera space by using the diagonal of your room is a really smart one. Peace!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Coen! Glad this was helpful for you!

[@ThisisChrisGaming]

Your lighting looks INCREDIBLE!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Chris!

[@Pruefungstrainer24]

Thank you Ben, awesome video. So much quality content! I really lerned a lot today!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome glad it’s helping!

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Again, the KING OF LIGHTS ❤❤❤❤🇳🇦

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks so much Mwaka! :)

[@guitardave]

Such a great and helpful video - thanks Ben!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks for watching Dave!

[@royalfrank8353]

Thanks Ben, your videos are amazing.... I really need to get these lights

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks! You’ll love these lights

[@DIYTatayDan]

Really nice video Ben. Learned a lot from your videos as I am really struggling how to setup lightings. Thanks!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks glad you are learning!

[@DIYTatayDan]

@@benjohnsoncreative yeah. Big thanks man.😀 hopefully I will get same result like yours.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

@@DIYTatayDan Curious to know how small the space you're in is?

[@neilbhaskar1841]

Ben Excellent video. Lots of info packed in very second. Many Thanks 😊

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AmberCrowley]

Wonderful practical advice thank you

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Amber! Glad you enjoyed!

[@anquay5344]

thank you

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thanks for your sharing! I have learned a lot from your videos.💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I'm so glad!

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[@jaguaresed]

Nice man, already bought lights thanks for links

[@user-lh9ui9kc1b]

I really love your lighting videos, Thank you

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying the vids!

[@dillmarmi]

such an amazing video! Thanks for all the great tips

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Diellza!

[@barrycostadesign8151]

Super helpful. Thank you!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maisitag]

I have been looking for this video 😢😂 thank you! I have a little corner in my bedroom that I want to use for outfit videos 😊

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Beatsbooksandbits]

Beautiful video! Thanks for the tips!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks!

[@ETHIOTECHJ]

Awesome thanks so much man this was a big help

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it helped!

[@EricWinstonOfficial]

Great Video Ben, you really helped me up on my video production as a beginner.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Eric glad the content has been helpful!

[@MO-fb8oh]

So helpful, thanks a lot for this

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it helped!

[@johnathansuda570]

Thank you Ben.... Taking it all in as a true gift... Hop at True Hands Pottery Thanks as I continue to learn.... look, think and adjust! peace

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad this was helpful for you!

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Just the video I needed

[@productivitycoach2911]

This is really helpful! Thank you for sharing

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks for watching Rhea!

[@RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY]

Thanks for my niche! I will try!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Have fun with it and thanks for watching Ryan!

[@tapetraining]

This video was great. Thank you.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TARIQABDELPHOTO]

Liking the video before I even watch it because this is literally what I needed lol. Thank you in advanced Ben!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks for watching and supporting Tariq!

[@bkfinest006]

this was so helpful! exactly what i was looking for

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome so glad it helped!

[@bzzzttt]

Good tip with the Govee RGB, thank you.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks for watching!

[@CNoel]

Great video as always, Ben!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Christian! Appreciate you always showing support!

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Just what I needed, subbed!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome! Thanks for subscribing, let me know what other content creation tips you’d like to see!

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This is good, I love it... It has really helped me

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I'm glad!

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learning a lot from this channel! Thank you for this! 😊

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Thanks for watching! Glad it’s helping!

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You EARNED a new subscriber

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks djstrains!

[@karmatraining]

Great video, I'm doing my first proper YT lighting setup right now so this was very helpful

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome I’m glad it helped!

[@dtyusufceylan]

amazing video dude thanks!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks for watching Yusuf!

[@TheesuMashit]

im making small studio in my home this week. thx so much,

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome Theerapol! Go for it!

[@iKingxley]

Thanks for the tips

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Any time

[@matthiasbauerlein8088]

Great information ℹ️ thank you ❤

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@taylorcameronvfl]

That lighting tip helped me immensely

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Good I’m glad!

[@welcometoronsworld6589]

another great video done by a great inspiration at mind. you help me solve my small space setup now let me create. love the video Mr. Johnson.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks so much Ron!

[@wenzdae7440]

Love these vids bro super helpful 🔥🔥

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Wenzdae!

[@garyasip]

Yo this helps a lot!! Thanks for this awesome tips man 🙏🏼

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@codymarsden]

Thanks Ben!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

You bet!

[@multi.d.mensional6993]

Extremely helpful, thanks!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad it helped!

[@lizzizita3987]

Brilliant clarity. Short and to the point. Outstanding content. Thanks so much Ben. Do the lights you use in the small room also work for larger areas?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Depends on how large

[@RynseyASMR]

Dude. Thank you so much I can't wait for my next recording day to try this!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Any time!

[@GoddessSignature]

Just what I needed!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome glad it helped! 🙌🏻

[@sarak.]

This is so informative thank you so much 😊

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I’m glad it helped!

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thanks this really helped me out

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I’m glad!!

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[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you found it helpful!

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Super helpful and great demo!

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Thanks glad it helped!

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exactly what i needed great video

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Glad to hear it!

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broooooo we needed this...................... thanks

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome glad it is helping!

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Perfect for my small space, thanks!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome Macy glad it helped!

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Great video Ben. Waiting for 100k subs..... All the Best

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Same!! :)

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Thank you for your videos, you're awesome!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks so much Raúl!

[@TusioWB]

Wow again an impressive and very good video. Just followed you. You’re my “light master pro deluxe” teacher and helper. Thanks again.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks for watching!