Lighting help? (My face looks darker than the rest of the scene)

landofthelauren

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So i've been trying to film a video all day, but no matter where i am, i can't seem to find lighting that is good enough. I haven't been making youtube videos for very long so I don't really have any professional lighting. I just use various lamps that can turn and stuff.
I know i should probably give in and just get some kind of lighting but the whole thing is just super confusing. What kind of lights would be good? I would rather the light be more on my face than around me because i'm supposed to be the focus of my video, not the wall.

Also, does anyone know the kind of lighting/ set up that the big vloggers usually use? Like Joey Graceffa or Danisnotonfire?

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I have moved this thread to Video Editing, Recording, Software and Hardware section of the forum. Lighting is tricky. I myself, do not have the proper lighting....I was lucky to get an old flood light from my dad. Lamps can cause a yellowish tint, and can still cause a little bit of graininess. Maybe you can try filming near an open door, or window, but have the window behind the camera and not behind you. Or, try filming outside :) that might help tie you over until you can get a flood light or proper lighting.
 
Softboxes, I have 3. I don't use them much but they provide great light. You can find some on Amazon. ;)
 
They use studio lights! Those huge light thingings you see at photography studios and such. I have learned that the best lighting is natural sunlight, lol. But the sun isn't so reliable because it doesn't like staying still.....
 
Katherinejane001 said:
I have moved this thread to Video Editing, Recording, Software and Hardware section of the forum. Lighting is tricky. I myself, do not have the proper lighting....I was lucky to get an old flood light from my dad. Lamps can cause a yellowish tint, and can still cause a little bit of graininess. Maybe you can try filming near an open door, or window, but have the window behind the camera and not behind you. Or, try filming outside :) that might help tie you over until you can get a flood light or proper lighting.
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Sorry I posted it in the wrong thread D: Totally didn't mean to!! But thanks!
 
landofthelauren said:
So i've been trying to film a video all day, but no matter where i am, i can't seem to find lighting that is good enough. I haven't been making youtube videos for very long so I don't really have any professional lighting. I just use various lamps that can turn and stuff.
I know i should probably give in and just get some kind of lighting but the whole thing is just super confusing. What kind of lights would be good? I would rather the light be more on my face than around me because i'm supposed to be the focus of my video, not the wall.

Also, does anyone know the kind of lighting/ set up that the big vloggers usually use? Like Joey Graceffa or Danisnotonfire?

:)
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Normally it's spotlights / softboxes. But they cost a good amount.
I think Wreckless Eating could advise you.
Other than that, I try to do mine by my window so the sunlight illuminates the room. Works well for now.
 
Katherinejane001 said:
Lamps can cause a yellowish tint, and can still cause a little bit of graininess.
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If tungsten light is causing a yellow tint, it's an indication you forgot to set your white balance on your camera. DSLRs, and even point-and-shoot cameras are able to compensate for this.

As far as graininess, the color of the light isn't going to affect this - it's the amount of light. At low light levels, you're going to have a higher ISO, which is going to cause that sort of noise.
 
gisikw said:
If tungsten light is causing a yellow tint, it's an indication you forgot to set your white balance on your camera. DSLRs, and even point-and-shoot cameras are able to compensate for this.

As far as graininess, the color of the light isn't going to affect this - it's the amount of light. At low light levels, you're going to have a higher ISO, which is going to cause that sort of noise.
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Oh......yes, you are completely right about the white balancing. Totally forgot about that. :) I know the colour of the light doesn't affect the graininess hehe.
 
Lighting pisses me off... My room's light is yellow, my first lamp is yellow and i have two other white lamps. It makes me look orange when I don't balance the light and the white balance well.

If your face is darker than the background, just put a lamp behind the camera and point it at your face. Then remember to balance it correctly.

Also I like to use lamps then throw a white shirt over the light so that the light is whiter. Just my own silly little method.[DOUBLEPOST=1374458249,1374458158][/DOUBLEPOST]Another method can be to turn off all other lights and just use a lamp that shines onto your face. Then the focus HAS to be on you.

Furthermore, try to close the blinds and stuff, natural light can be very unpredictable...
 
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