VIDEO LIGHTING SETUP - Easiest Dramatic Lighting Technique For Beginners

Look: your video lighting setup doesn't need to be complicated.

In fact, it can be accomplished with only ONE light!

Here's the deal...

...Lighting is the BIGGEST factor to get right when it comes to shooting a great looking video.

But if you're a beginner, setting up lighting can feel complicated and intimidating.

Here's the kicker though: Lighting doesn't need to feel this way.

Today, I want to show you a simple technique with just a single light that you can use to produce cinematic lighting.

That's not all...

This is the first in a series of videos teaching my ABSOLUTE BEST video production tips & tricks.

Video production doesn't need to be expensive or overly complicated. And I'll show you how in this playlist.

Fair enough? Get started by watching this first video.

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[theemoryquince]

Awesome! Love the tips, and can’t wait to try something like the single light for dramatic effect!

[JohnWist]

We are just about to spend some money on a lighting setup, so this video came at the perfect time and gave us some great knowledge to chew on. And storytape.com is a game changer. Thanks for creating this service!

[teocrawford]

Thanks for the tutorial! I was just thinking today that I need to improve my lighting so this video had the perfect timing :D

[breannamurphy]

So valuable! We're all about the right lighting balance for our videos. This is awesome!

[TrevorCurington]

Love the one light setup. And we’re so ready for Storytape to launch!

[sethveteto]

Thanks for the tips! Can’t wait to use these things to grow my skill in video making!

[benjiw]

Love the tips! Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to see all those footages

[kylelesage]

Awesome! I’ve always used a 3 point lighting system but this makes me want to go for a more dramatic effect!

[MarkFangue]

It is amazing what you can do with one light when creating video. Thanks for the tutorial!

[billy_humphrey]

I need to use this ASAP! Lighting has always been a struggle for us. Thanks, Brady!

[michaelweichel]

Lighting still gets me at times. This is great info!

[lizikefre]

Wow had no idea about this. So excited to make use of it now!

[thlens]

Lighting is so important... thanks for the tips!

[aaronmorgan]

Thank you guys, this is a very helpful guide on dramatic lighting

[JoshMcKenna]

Love the dramatic contrast for b-roll! I've been fighting to get our team better at using _controlled_ drama lighting rather than accidental (ugly) contrast across the face, but this is a great insight into how easy and quick lighting setups can be!

[JeremyHardwick]

This is great! Learn how you can use lighting you already have to create a dramatic effect.

[JesseHenningMedia]

I think lighting can become overwhelming to a lot of shooters. Enjoyed how you broke down the concept of dramatic lighting. Those are some great lights too. Think you get some really cool looks when putting them into a China Ball.

[BaronCarson]

I would love to get my hands on a Westcott flex light. Great information!

[chandlerelder]

I’ve GOT to invest in that flexlight! Been holding out for the right lighting kit but I think it’s time to bite the bullet!

[judhajitbagchi]

Hi, thanks for the very informative video. I have a question. Whenever I use one light source for dramatic lighting, the dark areas always gather grains which looks very bad in the final film. How to avoid that? Thanks in advance.