What do you recommend for lighting?

[ElenaSweets]

What do you recommend for light, especially for a beginner on a budget? I don't necessarily mean cheap budget hacks like using wax paper and a Bayco Clamp Light from Walmart. I'm looking for decent semi-professional lights for someone on a budget. I'm also looking for lights for a compact room. The lights will probably be kind of close to us and I don't want to over do the brightness and blind us out I super appreciate any recommendations! I just need somewhere to start looking at the very least. I feel kind of clueless about what kind of light I should really be looking for

 

[Ivy Adams]

Here's the professional lighting kit that I got from Amazon for under $100, the lighting can get pretty bright so if you're in a small space maybe look into getting softer bulbs, maybe with a slight pink tone so it doesn't look harsh? Limostudio Lighting Kit

 

[Ann_Sulu]

For a lil cheaper this is what I use, and love it.

 

[JoleneBrody]

It depends a little on your space and how you cam. I have a pretty big supply of high end video lighting for my production company but for cam, I prefer using simple paper lamps like this. and this. I also really like using a ring light and will use one more once I move my cam space somewhere that I can actually fit it.
I used a big umbrella set up for years and I'll never go back.

 

[AmberCutie]

I prefer using simple paper lamps like this. and this.

I wanted to change out my octopus lamps for that floor version, but it has the dinky little weird lightbulbs inside, right? I have one in my gaming room right now, wondering if you've found one that takes normal bulbs so I could use my soft white LEDs or colored bulbs.

 

[JoleneBrody]

I wanted to change out my octopus lamps for that floor version, but it has the dinky little weird lightbulbs inside, right? I have one in my gaming room right now, wondering if you've found one that takes normal bulbs so I could use my soft white LEDs or colored bulbs.

Aw dang I guess it does take the smaller base bulbs. I had them in my old place but I didn't remember that about them. I used to have a couple of these and I loved them, and they take normal bulbs. LINK

 

[TajaEthereal]

I'm obsessed with youtube videos and ringlights. But they can get pretty expensive and not very practical when traveling. I've made a few diy versions for myself and friends and now I'm going to make another one just for my desktop. This is probably the best tutorial I've seen so far.

 

[Zana]

I use those limostudio soft boxes too. I just use one though. My room is about 9x11 and the one light is quite bright & I'm pale, so I tend to just point mine up almost to the ceiling.

 

[SophiaSophia]

I wanted to change out my octopus lamps for that floor version, but it has the dinky little weird lightbulbs inside, right? I have one in my gaming room right now, wondering if you've found one that takes normal bulbs so I could use my soft white LEDs or colored bulbs.

similar but takes a regular base bulb
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-18295-000-Mainstays-Paper-Shade-Floor-Lamp/21881766

I imagine you could find a paper shade you liked better if you didn't like that one to fit it

 

[LndsylohanMFC]

It depends a little on your space and how you cam. I have a pretty big supply of high end video lighting for my production company but for cam, I prefer using simple paper lamps like this. and this. I also really like using a ring light and will use one more once I move my cam space somewhere that I can actually fit it.
I used a big umbrella set up for years and I'll never go back.

they make ring lights for webcams ?

 

[JoleneBrody]

they make ring lights for webcams ?

It's just a ring light, it really doesn't matter what type of camera you throw in the center.

 

[SophiaSophia]

they make ring lights for webcams ?

yes!

I'm having good luck though I haven't broadcast yet, just with test clips on my own - with good CRI rated LED bulbs- an octupus lamp I happened to have already and a pair of clip on desk lights from walmart that were only 7 bucks - and a small night stand type lamp with a pretty low lumens rating bulb as a third, behind me to the side light to break up my background. I wanted my set up to be somewhat dark away from me but visible.
I diffused over the shades where I need it with either tissue paper or an ultra cheap white shower curtain I cut up and taped over the shades.
The LEDs are great because they barely generate any heat but even still I double/quadruple checked to make sure none of the appliances got hot.

I spent more money on bulbs than actual lights because I figured even if I fell on my face with camming I could use the bulbs throughout my house - I'm a color nazi with LED bulbs.

There are TONS of youtube vids for setting up webcam lighting that are geared towards youtube channel creation but its absolutely the same thing.
I was really trying to achieve good clarity and soften any perceived imperfections (makes me feel more confident).

 

[JoleneBrody]

I've moved into my new cam space and made the conversion to a ring light as my main source. I love this one because it actually has three rings of lights, which comes in handy if I move my show to the floor and need a little stronger light. I've had this for years for video work but never thought to use it for cam until recently.

https://www.amazon.com/Interfit-Photographic-INT339-RingLite-Fluorescent/dp/B00B3PFJAW

 

[SophiaSophia]

your tattoos look very vivid as does your eyes! I love it!

 

[KarlaKaress]

Lime Studio umbrella lights from Amazon... I'll never go back to anything else!

 

[MySecretDoll]

Agree this is what I use as well