Lighting Secrets Every Beginner Should Know

Lighting is 80 percent of what makes video look professional. 1. Face your light source. A window in front of you beats any expensive light behind you. 2. Learn three-point lighting: key light (main), fill light (softer, opposite side), back light (separates you from the background). 3. Golden hour, the hour after sunrise and before sunset, gives the most flattering light for free. 4. Avoid overhead lights, they create harsh shadows under your eyes. 5. A $30 softbox or ring light is the best first investment for indoor creators. Get the light right and even a phone looks like a cinema camera.