How To Use A Ring Light *CORRECTLY*

Hey everyone, in this video I'll show you how you should be using your ring light. I'll go over what a light's purpose is, how I, as a photographer, see light, and 3 things to look out for when using your ring light. K, bye! :)

00:10 - Are you using your ring light correctly?
00:38 - Why ring lights are so popular?
01:30 - The real purpose of lighting
02:41 - 3 things to look for when using a ring light
05:20 - Where our eyes go when it comes to photos
06:35 - What happens when you raise the ring light
07:29 - Finding the lighting attributes after raising the light
09:01 - Outro

Filmed by: David Suh and Valerie Babchuk
Edited by: YooJin Jeong

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[kataocafe]

I saw a twitch streamer talk about how they flip the light against the wall to create softer light that fills the room more too! I love these tips and anything that involves using an iPad feels fancy so I’m a fan of it’s more reoccurring appearances 😆

[kellymerole]

Your timing is impeccable! I needed this specific advice before May. Also thank you for filming while you had glasses. Sincerely, a vision impaired queen with a ring light.

[seashore]

This is fantastic!! I know nothing about lighting so more content like this would be very appreciated 💗 Thank you for your hard work!

[mirandasworld]

this is the best video iv seen for beginners who dont know a lot about videos iv seen dont go into this in the same easy to understand way

[sarahallegra]

What great advice!! I feel like lighting is the thing I struggle most with in photography so this is extremely useful for me! Thank you!!

[thegoddessinnercircle]

My first time watching you and I love your enthusiasm. I bought a ring light this week!

[GrammarMamma]

this was so good. and i LOVE the way you talk, your passion for light just comes through!!! love!!!

[mayart_easydrawing]

I like the confidence with which you talked about the topic

[Shivaniydbk]

I like how you explain it with subtle sarcasm - I had a good time watching you give your lesson and it went straight to my head!! Good work
yes, I am fond of artists who demonstrate/express their perspectives <3
!! I understood light better today, the iPad diagram helped big time - highlight, shadow & brightest spot of the image. Yum !!! Thank you !!!
And you are cute in a different way!
Have a nice day :D

[miskaball]

Thank you, so far the best video I’ve seen on ring light topic. Blessings to you

[Ya_girl_tam]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 THANK YOU!!! I've been try to figure this out for A LONG time video after video and my lighting was still on the struggle bus. I have a condition called bells palsy and long story short bad lighting just makes me look 🤦🏽‍♀️

Thank you the demo and explanation

[serunaisayang]

God bless u bro, easy to understand, fun to watch. I learn a lot. Keep producing quality content! Have a nice day.

[withjamie.dds.youtube]

Great tip! Thank you keeping it so simple yet applicable! So cool to learn about light & photography also 📸✨

[annema]

The principle is to only choose the right and not the expensive. This principle applies only to popular demand.
Now the common parameters of the latest lamps in 2022:
1. (1) There are 10 levels of brightness, and the color temperature is 2900K-6700K. If you can't reach it, you can pass it directly, because they are out of date;
(2) The computer clip used by 6-8inch has the disadvantage of damaging the computer screen. 10-12inch use desktop stand, limited lighting range and usage scenarios. 14-16 inches, these two sizes are relatively small, neither big nor small, and the scope of application is limited.
18-20 inches, more recommended, the brightness and usage scenarios can meet most needs, 21-22 inches, the brightness is better, but due to the large head of the lamp, the bracket is unstable and easy to tilt.
(3) Most of the brackets on the market are of the same specification, and the selling points of each are concentrated on the ring light.
2. 1%-100% LED display, I suggest that non-professional photographers do not need to choose, can you see with your eyes where the difference in brightness between 10% and 15% is? When we generally use it, we use our eyes to see if it meets our lighting effects. It is just like the general rotation and buttons to adjust up and down.
2.
There are two types of power supplies, one is USB and the other is Power Adapter with Plug. If you have high requirements on the brightness of the light, choose the Power Adapter with Plug, because it includes all the brightness of USB and higher.
3.
The number of lamps directly affects the effect of lighting. The more lamp beads of the same specification, the more evenly distributed the light. Color Rendering Index CRI>90, the higher the CRI, the better, the closer to natural light, the more expensive the price.
4. The more lamp beads of the same specification, the more uniform the light will be.



If you can't remember so many parameters, it doesn't matter. Look at the title. The parameters displayed in the title represent the seller's advantage. If the advantages of the title cannot reach the above parameters or the description indicates that this parameter is lower than the basic parameters on the market, Sellers want to highlight their advantages and make you want to buy.

Different usage needs, you can choose the one that suits you according to your own needs.

[milesdyett]

How do you only have 34k subs. Your content quality is insane! 👍

[RossMaynardProcessExcellence]

Very instructional video, thank you. What do you think on ring light versus softbox?

[riyachakraborty]

Wow thank you!! This is so easy to understand and very helpful!! Take love ❤

[zebedimuga]

Great presentation i watched several videos before i landed on yours. you explained this very well keep it up thanks

[catharinabester]

Great video! Thank you. Really simplistic while being detailed enough to understand light and the effect on images. Drawing on the photo really drives the principles home. I have to buy and use a ring light for helpful. Instant subscriber even though I am not a content creator.

[exploration-pioneer]

Shout out from 🇨🇦 Canada, NFLD🇨🇦 Love it old blue! Soon getting my set up 🎥 thanks for the tips 👌