YouTubers use a variety of lighting equipment to achieve better-looking videos. The most common lighting options include ring lights and LED light panels. Some YouTubers take their lighting a step further and use professional lighting equipment, including light stands and large light fixtures. Here is a closer look at the best lighting for producing professional-looking… Continue reading What Lighting Do YouTubers Use?
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Watts, Lumens, and Lux. What do they all mean?
In a nutshell, watts measure power, i.e., how powerful a video light is. Lumens are a measurement of light intensity. Lux is the light distribution over distance, meaning it’s an illumination measurement. Lighting is essential to film and video production, so you must familiarize yourself with watts, lumens, and lux. In this article, I’ll do… Continue reading Watts, Lumens, and Lux. What do they all mean?
What is Color Temperature in Film?
Alright. Color temperature. I can already hear your question: What do these two unrelated words have in common, and why are they important? Color temperature measures the hue of the light sources influencing your shot. Color temperature is measured in degrees Kelvin. The lower the Kelvin setting in the camera, the bluer (or colder) your… Continue reading What is Color Temperature in Film?