Testing YouTube setups. Any videographers over here got any lighting advice?

What’s your setup now. Looks like natural window light and a ring light?

Bingo. I am trying to do what I can with what I have.

It really depends on the style you want. I like this setup but I’d say look for some type of soft box to put over the ring light. There’s a lot of diy ways to do it too. There’s a lot of simple setup tutorials on YT

Ah that’s a great idea — to soften the ring light! I hear you — yeah I’m not super sure yet what I’m going for. The American turned British YouTuber Evan Edinger always has some very unique and pleasant setups. I like that it looks natural yet still feels intentional.

Then of course there’s Rick Beato — but his setup is much more involved I’m sure.

both these setups are achievable on a budget. You just need to create some depth in your frame. Both shots have 3 things in common. They’re shooting into the corner of the room, using lamps/bg lights to motivate the key light, and negative fill (deep shadow on the side of face).

**add bg lighting 🤣🤣

I was wondering what you meant by ass bg lifting 😂