Video Lighting Basics for Beginners: Introducing Reel Rebel Episode #1

The Basics of Video Lighting 101: Beginner Tips

Alright guys, …so you want to make a video? It’sabout time! I’m glad to see you’re entering theworld of online marketing, even if you are a littlelate to the game. First things first…let me helpyou with the basics of lighting. I know, it seemslike it’s a no-brainer,…but you’d be surprised howmany videos miss the mark!

For starters—anytime you can film in natural light,do it. Filming outside on a cloudy day can producea great video, AND eliminate your star talent fromsquinting in the bright sun. The “Golden Hour” aswe call it, can provide almost film-like resultswith the natural glow. Golden hour is the hourafter the sun rises, and the hour before the sunsets, so if you aren’t sleeping or watching “How IMet your Mother”….I suggest you wander outside withyour camera and game plan.

If you must film inside, have as much natural lightfilling the room as possible, and add additionallight sources like overhead fixtures, floor or tablelamps and professional lighting if necessary.Never position the person or object you’re filmingdirectly in front of a window however, or thatawesome natural light can blowout your shot. Also,if you must film inside, try turning off your autofocus as it can have a challenge in low lightlevels, so make sure you look through the viewfinder and verify that everything looks proper andadjust the focus manually if needed, before you hitrecord.

You don’t need to be a professional to make a greatvideo. As long as you know the basics of lighting,sound and framing…..you’ll do ok!

If you don’t want to do it yourself, or you triedand you failed…call us at VScreen….or watch moretutorials….or have a friend or family member give ita try. Whatever you’ve gotta do to get a video foryour needs, do it!