As brought out in our previous article, when it comes to anything video you must have essential lighting equipment. Lighting changes the appeal and mood of any video. With that in mind, we want to go through some of the different types of lighting that you have available to bring about the perfect mood and appeal to your videos. Snowy Peak Films has the necessary experience (and equipment!) needed to create any mood that is needed for the occasion. Here are the types of lighting that you’ll need in order to make the perfect set that will yield the best video possible.
Softbox Lighting
If you’re more of a natural lighting type of person there can be some complications. The biggest complication of all is the fact that there is no real consistency when you are depending on the sun. That is where softbox lighting comes into the picture. It can mimic natural lighting so that there is a nice consistency while filming. This also enables you to be able to film during any part of the day without having to worry.
Umbrella Lighting
This is an essential type of lighting if you’re wanting to make sure that the whole scene of your production is well-lit. They are easy to use and portable to use. These two aspects of umbrella lighting make them a choice pick for anyone who is constantly doing video shoots at various locations. Umbrella lighting is also nice because it pairs well with other lighting types. You’ll be able to provide a nice even balance and create the perfect mood with these as your base lights.
Ring Lighting
There will always be times when you want to highlight a subject you are filming. When this is the case, ring lighting will be your best friend. They are great in terms of making sure that you have focused lighting where it is essential to the set. The best feature about these lights is that you’re able to mount the camera directly in the center of them so that your camera has the perfect shot.
There are a great number of different types of lighting. These will be your essentials for any shoot. When it comes to filming and making sure that it’s the best that it can be, the cost is always involved. When it comes to a serious filming project, make sure that you do have the best in the business, call Snowy Peak Films today! We can work with you whether you have one video you’re wanting or several of them done. We can work with you to make what’s in your head a reality!
Good Lighting Essentials
Like the rest of us, no doubt you have seen a good number of YouTube videos. Because anyone can create and upload content onto YouTube, the site has plenty of examples of high and low-quality videos. Multiple factors contribute to the quality of a video, but one extremely noticeable factor is lighting.
Lighting can drastically change the mood and overall appeal of a video. If you are interested in improving the lighting of your videos, you are in the right place. Our team of professionals here at Snowy Peak TV has years of experience producing professional ads, shows, and more. So, we know that improving your lighting starts with your equipment. Here is what you should look for when buying lighting equipment.
Portability
Having the right tools can be the difference between an easy project and an extremely time-consuming one. Depending on the style of videos you aim to create, portability is something to consider. If you are interested in a more studio-styled series, portability may not be as important as it would to someone whose project takes them shooting in different locations every day.
Adjustable Beam Spread
Choosing equipment with an adjustable beam spread is going to give you the freedom to control the focus in any given scene. For example, if you want to home in on one particular subject, your equipment should allow you to do that while shadowing the background scene. Having an adjustable beam in your artillery is going to lend you a lot of versatility.
Adjustable Stand
Most lighting kits come with stands but check to make sure the stand is adjustable. Good lighting is dynamic. Lighting needs can change from scene to scene. So, you are going to need to adjust lighting height and direction from time to time. In addition to having an adjustable stand, do not neglect to do research on the quality of the stand. A shoddy stand has the potential to fail, which could ultimately damage lights and other expensive filming equipment.
Accessories
Accessories like reflectors, scrims, and mounting accessories can all help you to attain better results. High-quality kits will usually have these kinds of additions and you would be wise to not buy a kit that did not come with at least a few accessories.
Reflectors
Reflectors are used to bounce light in different ways toward your object. There are five different kinds: white, gold, black, silver, and translucent. White reflectors will simply bounce light wherever it is directed. Translucent reflectors will actually diffuse light. These are usually set up in between you and your main light in order to soften the effect on your eyes. Black reflectors do not reflect at all. Instead, these are used to cancel out or block light. And finally, silver reflectors will cast a cooler tone, while gold reflectors will lend a warmer tone to scenes.
These are the basics of what you are going to want to look for when investing in lighting equipment. Now go out and start creating! If you need some inspiration or more advice on picking the right camera for you – send us your questions now!
