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Where to Put Video Lights (3-Point Lighting Explained)

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Three point lighting is an easy to learn, but hard to master way to light a subject on camera for videos or photographs.

In this video I share a bit about where to place your lights, what they are each trying to accomplish, and how to balance them all.

* 5-in-1 Reflector: http://geni.us/UfKxAH
* Cheap, Cowboy Studio 3-Point Lighting Kit: http://geni.us/3Point

This is a free lesson from the DIY Video Production Guide. Find out more at: http://www.DIYVideoGuide.com

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🔧GEAR I USE

Below is a list of gear I use to film my YouTube videos. For a complete list of all equipment I recommend for photography and filmmaking, go to http://www.DIYVideoGuy.com/gear

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🎥 CAMERAS

– VIDEO — Canon C70 — https://geni.us/canonC70
– PHOTO — Canon R5 — https://geni.us/Canon-EOSR5
– EF to RF FULL-FRAME 0.71x ADAPTER — https://geni.us/EF-Adapter
– BTS — GoPro Hero 8 Black — https://geni.us/GoproHero8

👓 LENSES

– Sigma 18-35mm 1.8 — https://geni.us/Sigma-18-35
– 35mm L — http://geni.us/35mmcanon
– 50mm L — http://geni.us/50mmcanon
– 85mm L — http://geni.us/85mmcanon
– 100mm L “Macro” — http://geni.us/canon100mm
– 24-105mm L — http://geni.us/24105mm
– 40mm “Pancake” — http://geni.us/canon40mm

🎤 AUDIO

– RODE Videomic Pro Plus (on camera mic) — http://geni.us/rodevmpplus
– Rode NTG-3 (shotgun mic) — http://geni.us/rodentg3
– Shure SM7B (podcast mic) — https://geni.us/ShureSM7BMic
– Sound Devices MixPre-6 (audio recorder) — http://geni.us/mixpre-6
– DBX 286s (mic preamp) — https://geni.us/dbx-286s
– sE DM1 Dynamite Premap (+28db for SM7B) — https://geni.us/DM1-Dynamite

💡 LIGHTING

– Aputure 120D II (Key Light) — https://geni.us/120dii
– Aputure Light Dome II (Soft Box) — https://geni.us/Aputure-LightDomeII
– Aputure LS1 (Hair Light) — http://geni.us/ls1s

💻 SOFTWARE & APPS

– Edited with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, & Creative Cloud — http://geni.us/adobecreative
– My Favorite Licensed Music for YouTube (Get 1 Month FREE) — https://geni.us/musicbedfree
– Best Tool for Managing Your YouTube Channel (FREE Chrome Extension) — https://geni.us/youtubebuddy
– Get Transcripts made by Rev ($10 FREE Coupon) — http://geni.us/transcripts

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💻 FREE COURSES

Video Gear for Any Budget (7-Day Email Course) — http://www.diyvideoschool.com/courses/gear

Learn Adobe Premiere Pro 101 (Free Course) — http://www.calebw.com/premiere101

Learn Final Cut Pro X 101 (Free Course) — http://www.calebw.com/fcpx101

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