Simple Lighting Technique

This is how I light some of my stuff. It is a simple two light set up, you can use more but this is the quickest way to go if you are in a hurry but still want you video to look good.

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[tankbuster29]

I got a question though, what if the camera's reflection is seen off the light on the footage. I think it's a pain in the ass. Like I made this vid. yesterday with my friend James. And the reflection of the camera was in the window and the door and I don't know how to photoshop it out.

[philldwill]

I hate lighting a shot but I love the outcome.

You should never see the true light source in camera. So the camera shouldn't see it's reflection in it. As for the windows, that's just a pain, I always make sure that the windows are covered with blinds or curtains but if not just pay close attention to those trouble areas.

[Dmramex]

how do light though if you're going to move the camera for someone who is walking around the house?

[philldwill]

That's hard. Test, test, test.  Shine lights off the cealing in all the rooms the character walks through. Place prop light sources around so when a character suddenly has more or less light on him you can give the credit to the prop light sources. Use the other technique the same. May be I'll have to make a tutorial, it's hard to explain in words.

[Dmramex]

lol yea. a tutorial would help. also would be a new addition since you havent added a vid in months.

[philldwill]

AHHH!!! Don't rub it in. I'm easily distracted.

[kyleroolz123]

You're entirely right, in-home lighting sucks, really really bad, however, the lights do get pretty hot, as I said I got work lights the other day, you'll get a blister if you touch those.

[ronnierokk]

The one thing you could do is put the camera far back away from the shot when shooting and simply zoom in to frame, this way you should be away from reflecting lights.

[UomodiRenaissance]

Thanks for the demo. I needed a diagram.

[icebaby57]

great idea, so simple, thanks for that