[New] YouTube Video Enhancement Through Strategic Illumination Methods
YouTube Video Enhancement Through Strategic Illumination Methods
How To Light Your YouTube Video
Richard Bennett
Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions
When it comes to sensitivity to light, no consumer-level camera sensor comes close in performance to the human eye. Many newbies to videography, though, don’t think about this when they use their camera indoors and discover that their recorded footage appears too dark.
If you want to use your camera indoors as many YouTubers do, you’ll need to have extra light. But the solution is not as simple as surrounding yourself with lamps that are all randomly placed.
Below, I’ll go into detail on how you can set up your lighting equipment to make your YouTube videos look good.
Table of Contents Using Light You Already Have Window LightingHome Lighting Home Studio Lighting Light Control3-Point Lighting4-Point Lighting |
---|
Part 1: Using Light You Already Have
Most beginner YouTubers light their videos with what they already have. That’s what I did to start as well. In the past, my video recording space consisted of natural sunlight coming from my window and ceiling light for times when the sunlight wasn’t strong enough.
1. Window Lighting
The best thing about window lighting is that it’s free. The worst thing about it is that it’s uncontrollable. The amount of light you get in your video can vary with all the changes in the weather.
Window lighting for me was especially difficult to work with because I live in a very rainy and cloudy city, Vancouver, Canada, where we pretty much just get three months of good sun.
Above are two freeze frames from one of Daniel’s past window-lit vlogs. Although these two frames are both from the same vlog, you can see that the image on the right looks brighter due to clearer skies at that moment. These varying amounts of light is what you will have to deal with if you choose to light your YouTube video with window lighting.
2. Home Lighting
Home lighting is another source of light that many new YouTubers use. In the past, when my window light wasn’t strong enough to light my video recording space, I would turn on the ceiling light.
Notice how the color of Daniel’s skin looks much more orange here (above) than the color of the skin in the two side-by-side window lighting examples? The side of the face also appears to look bluer. This all happened because he mixed up different color temperatures shining out of the two lights (cooler window light and warmer ceiling light).
Most home lighting is warmer in its color temperature. If you want to use your home lights without everything being orange-tinted, you’ll need to switch out your light bulbs for daytime LED light bulbs.
Ceiling lights are also typically situated in the center of a room in order to light an entire room evenly. This is not likely to be the best location for your filming video. Since the ceiling light was directly above the face in the above example, you can see harder shadows beneath his cheeks.
Part 2: Home Studio Lighting
If you rather not deal with all the window and home lighting challenges, you can set up studio lighting in your home.
1. Light Control
The first thing you’ll want to do to set up studio lighting in your home is to pick a room to film in and eliminate as much external lighting as you can. Use blinds, curtains, towels, or any thick fabric to block sunlight from shining into your room.
2. 3-Point Lighting
The most common setup for studio lighting is 3-point lighting. For this kind of lighting you’ll need three lights: a key light, a fill light, and a back light (also called a hair light).
Out of the three lights, the key light should be the brightest. When it is positioned to the left of you (as shown in the diagram above) your right side will have shadows.
To minimize the shadows on your right side, use a weaker light as a fill light. You don’t want your fill light to completely eliminate all your shadows or else your shot will look flat.
Lastly, a backlight positioned behind you can give an appealing highlight to the ends of your head and even help to separate your hair from blending into your background if both happen to be dark.
3. 4-Point Lighting
As a YouTuber, you may not only want yourself to be seen optimally with proper lighting, but you may also want your background to be seen optimally, especially if you’ve taken the time to decorate it for your audience.
What you’ll need to ensure that your background is sufficiently lit is 4-point lighting setup. The 4-point lighting setup is the same as a 3-point lighting setup, but with an additional light shining at your background.
For more information on lighting equipment, check out my Top 17 Video Lighting Equipment For YouTubers .
Touch Up YouTube Videos with Filmora
Filmora is one of the best video editing software for YouTube beginners to start the YouTube channel. So, if you find the lighting isn’t perfect after recording, you can use the Auto Color Enhancement feature in Filmora to adjust the color with one-click. Or, you can change the white balance, Light, color, and HSL manually. Filmora also features some presets and LUTs templates , which allows you to apply pre-programmed effects to video for color correction faster.
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Also read:
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Beginner's Guide Video Setup Must-Haves
- [Updated] In 2024, Elevate Meta Descriptions Top Template Strategies
- In 2024, Webpage Wonders Enhancing with YouTube's Playlist Features
- [New] Three Effective Methods for Converting YouTube Audio to MP3 Securely
- Streaming Success Starts Here Your Channel Gear Guide for 2024
- The Essential Guide to Intellectual Property Rights on YouTube for 2024
- [Updated] Quick Creation of Fortnite Visuals
- [New] Maximizing Sales Crafting Engaging YouTube Channel Trailers
- [New] In 2024, Cutting-Edge Openings at No Cost The Best YouTube Intro Makers
- [Updated] In 2024, Boosting Channel Earnings The Step-by-Step FameBit Guide to Affiliates
- The Inner Workings of YouTube's System After an Upload for 2024
- [New] 2024 Approved Explore 10 Premium YouTube-to-WebM Converter Tools
- [Updated] Brightening Up Your Online Videos for 2024
- [New] Create Magic Download Premium Soundscapes Now for 2024
- 2024 Approved Youtubing Green Magic – Ideas That Come to Life!
- [New] In 2024, Elite 10 Audio Amplifiers Desktops to Smartphones
- [Updated] Seamless Replay on iPhone A How-To Guide
- [Updated] ASMR Recommendations for Android Users for 2024
- [Updated] Copycatting Charisma Making Ingenious Parodies for 2024
- 2024 Approved Viral Video Potential Analyzing DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras
- [New] Efficient Tactics for Viewing Subscribers on YT for 2024
- [New] Boosting Your Channel's Viewer Count - 12 Must-Try Approaches for 2024
- [Updated] Simplified Approach to Removing YouTube Comments with Ease
- [Updated] Navigating Green Screen Integration in Post-Production
- [Updated] Best YouTube Shorts Video Editor Tools for iOS & Android Devices for 2024
- [Updated] Spotlight Secrets Perfecting Vlogger Lights
- [New] What Is T Series Income on YouTube
- [Updated] Essential YouTube Video Editing Techniques for 2024
- [Updated] Follow the Footsteps of Fan-Driven Forums
- [Updated] In 2024, Effortless Spotify-to-YouTube Playlist Conversion 5 Must-Have Apps
- Your First Steps in Video Content Creation for 2024
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Elevate Your YouTube Presence with Studio Insights
- [Updated] IOS Mastery Effortlessly Extracting Youtube Videos
- [New] 2024 Approved Commanding Attention on Digital Platforms via Custom Designs
- [New] In 2024, End-Screen Elegance - Free Guides to Upgrade Your Videos
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Calculating Earnings Ad Revenues in the World of YouTube?
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Elevate Your Video's Visibility with Perfect Thumbnail Sizing
- [New] In 2024, Digital Diving Into YouTube’s Veiled Video Vaults
- In 2024, Simple Steps for Quick File Migration
- [Updated] In 2024, Streamlined Processes for Crafting Smooth Multi-Snap Videos
- In 2024, Masterclass in Mac Screen Capture Technology
- Hassle-Free Ways to Remove FRP Lock from Vivo V29e Phones with/without a PC
- Explore and Understand What Does PFP Mean on TikTok, In 2024
- New Top-Rated Chroma Key Apps for Mobile Free Downloads for Android & iOS
- 2024 Approved Clearing Up Black Screens in YouTube Playback
- [Updated] Tailor Your Vocal Expression Masterful Techniques for Snapchat Voices
- [New] Top 15 Pc/Mac Apps That Turn Your Gameplay Into Art
- In 2024, 5 Solutions For Poco M6 5G Unlock Without Password
- Affordable Yet High-Quality Cameras List
- Switch Showdown Top 10 Arcade Combat Classics
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Expert Guide Amplifying Your TikTok Post Reach with Hashtags
- How To Restore Missing Messages Files from Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- How to Perform Hard Reset on Samsung Galaxy A05? | Dr.fone
- New Perfecting Silence in Your Movies Advanced Background Noise Reduction Methods for Mac Users
- [Updated] Viral Gourmet Creations on TikTok
- In 2024, How to Transfer Contacts from Oppo Reno 10 Pro 5G To Phone | Dr.fone
- In 2024, Mastering Video Introduction on iOS & Android Devices
- [New] Real-Time Streaming vs Recorded Videos Twitch vs YouTube Showdown
- First Steps to Picture Perfection Demystifying Pixels
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Mastering Google Meet Easy Backdrop Swap for PC & Phones
- How to Bypass Google FRP Lock from Oppo A56s 5G Devices
- 9 Solutions to Fix Xiaomi Civi 3 System Crash Issue | Dr.fone
- In 2024, From Slides to Screens Easy Recording Techniques
- The Best Text Voice Generators for All Platforms for 2024
- In 2024, Fitness Beatdowns 20 Electrifying Tunes for Your Exercising Playlist
- Boosting Your Content Reach with Eye-Catching YouTube Video Thumbnails for 2024
- Essential ScreenCapture Strategies for Effective Image Capturing for 2024
- Two Ways to Track My Boyfriends Oppo A56s 5G without Him Knowing | Dr.fone
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Compiling Top iOS Recording Utilities
- A Perfect Guide To Remove or Disable Google Smart Lock On Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 2024 Approved The Soft-Spoken Symphony Candid Choirs and Soloists in Sadness
- [New] Capturing Movement with Clarity Implementing Motion Blur on People's Photos with Picsart
- Circumventing Video Send Blockages in Facebook Chat Apps for 2024
- Easy Guide How To Bypass Poco M6 Pro 4G FRP Android 10/11/12/13
- Lava Blaze 2 5G Stuck on Screen – Finding Solutions For Stuck on Boot | Dr.fone
- Title: [New] YouTube Video Enhancement Through Strategic Illumination Methods
- Author: Steven
- Created at : 2024-06-05 03:51:07
- Updated at : 2024-06-06 03:51:07
- Link: https://facebook-record-videos.techidaily.com/new-youtube-video-enhancement-through-strategic-illumination-methods/
- License: This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.