Recording Videos

May 4, 2011

Kieanna C.

so i wanna start making tutorials and reviews to post on youtube but the lighting near my webcam is awful! what kinds of methods/technology does everyone else use to record videos?

May 4, 2011

Tamara R.

Lighting is probably one of the toughest aspects of videos. Natural light is usually best, but day time bulbs can be helpful if that's not possible. I'd just say practice with a few short takes with different lighting you have available (I've been known to relocate a few lamps before.. LOL) before you buy anything.

May 4, 2011

DeShelle W.

Natural lighting may be your best bet.Im working on lighting right now, so I can't say much myself.lol but also try buying fluorescent lighting I heard thats best!


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May 6, 2011

Soma S.

Fluorescent lighting isn't exactly the best... they are on the cooler side of the color spectrum. Incandescent is warmer. You'll want to pick up a bulb that gives off 3000k temperature to best mimic daylighting, and for an interior setting, that would be halogen lighting - however, they are expensive and give off massive amounts of heat, so it's not the best in a makeup application setting.

I can't exactly suggest the "perfect" lighting application for you because everyone's interior recording environments differ greatly depending on their existing interior lighting and available daylight - which isn't a reliable source of consistent light quality. DustyoHunter just did a review on the Glamcor lighting system specifically for makeup artists and people that are interested in quality lighting for their videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/dustyohunter#p/u/3/OAHQIWg7_PI

...I have to say, I want it. I want it REAL bad... haha.

If you have really yellow lights, a fluorescent light bulb will be good - the two can balance out really nicely, vice versa. Just be careful using a fluorescent light because they do have a tendency to wash you out more since they emit a white/blue toned light. It's trial and error though - so good luck!

May 6, 2011

Brianna G.

I completely agree with what Soma said. Lighting is so vital when making videos. Personally, I generally do not watch videos with poor lighting because it really throws off the colors and what not. I think a great "starters" lighting idea is to go to Target and buy those cheap 6 dollar desk lamps, and then buy several different types of lightbulbs to see which looks best in your home. That's what I use for lighting and it actually works perfectly... And its really cheap! I hope that helps! :)

May 7, 2011

Soma S.

Haha... thanks for the backup Brianna! I took an entire semester of lighting interiors, so it's been etched into my head and I have nightmares of lighting spaces. Definitely play with your bulbs, and although the video link is to an expensive lighting system, you can still learn how to position your lighting for an optimal background setting. He demonstrates how to uplight or point your lights upward on your walls to illuminate your background and the height in which to position your lights in relation to your face.

Although I very much agree daylight is best - for videos, use artificial light - it stays consistent, and you won't have viewers up your butt, complaining "Why is your lighting off today?"... blah, blah, blah... people can be critics and if you can eliminate the hassle of explaining yourself, have good lighting and it's one less thing to be bothered by. =)

Here's a cheaper alternative, but all these lights will DEFINITELY be extremely hot, but you'll get the idea of bouncing back and forth with different light sources:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eu7WJlhjAQ