Lighting is a critical aspect of videography and the right kind can help to make any video look stellar. But finding the perfect lighting for your video production can be tricky. There are plenty of options in the market, each with their own pros and cons.
How do you find the perfect lighting kit for your videography? All the factors to consider while picking out lighting combined with sometimes-confusing jargon can put off even the most seasoned videographer.
To help make things easier, we had a round-up of some must-have video lighting to buy in 2021.
1. Godox S30 Three-Pack
This 3-light kit from Godox provides filmmakers with a complete lighting system that’s lightweight and versatile. The lighting setup is dimmable from 10 to 100% for your desired level of light intensity.
The S30 has a solid 5600K colour temperature and with a few useful additions; you can focus the spread of the beam and soften the intensity to be flattering for your subjects, to name a couple of them.
The S30 ranges on the pricier side but is well worth it for the power and controllability that it offers filmmakers.
2. Rotolight Anova Pro 2
For all the creative minds that find it difficult to choose between photography and videography, this lighting eliminates the need for two purchases. This dual-colour LED light fixture has changeable colour temperature with a range of 3150K to 6300K.
The Anova Pro 2 is expensive but does offer a lot of functionality for the price. The lighting is colour accurate, produces quality output and is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a portable LED solution.
3. LimoStudio 600W Photography Portrait
This continuous lighting kit provides professional lighting for both still photographers as well as videographers.
It comes as a set of three continuous lights, with light stands and modifiers that complete the setup. You can even use the included umbrellas to soften the lighting.
If you’re looking for a three-point lighting set-up, inclusive of modifiers, lights, and light stands, the LimoStudio 600W Photography Portrait lighting kit is your ideal and, probably, cheapest choice.
4. Neewer LED Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Lighting Kit
This LED lighting kit comes under an affordable range of the Neewer products and although it may not be the most powerful lighting available, it offers great value for money.
The lighting kit comes with a hot-shoe mount as standard, meaning easy attachment to the top of your camera if you want a little direct illumination.
For the price, any cons that the Neewer High Power Dimmable has will just melt away, considering you’re getting such high-quality lighting for practically nothing when compared to the rest of the competition.
5. Lume Cube AIR
The Lume Cube Air is a compact, versatile lighting that is often used by Youtubers or casual videographers.
This LED unit has a colour temperature of 5600K and uses COB LED light for energy-efficient usage. This does also mean that the cube can overheat quickly, although keep in mind that this tiny lighting unit is also waterproof in case you decide to pop it into a pool.
The Lume Cube Air may not be the best lighting in the market but definitely outdoes itself when you factor in the size, weight and convenience of the little device.
Lighting is not just ‘an additional expense’ to the already expensive process of filmmaking.
Professional lighting is essential, and plays a vital role in how your video turns out, often dictating the mood that the film conveys.
A one-time investment in an efficient lighting kit can pave the way to a successful career in filmmaking, so when you are in the market for it, make sure that you are purchasing the best video lighting that you can afford.
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