Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
⚡ Learn CHATGPT with our NEW course: videoschool.com/YT1 Dimming vs. Diffusing Video Lights - this is the question I tackle in this video with side-by-side comparisons. You'll see how adding a softbox and diffusion card will 'spread' out the light to make it 'softer' and therefore less contrasty. Diffusion makes your highlights and shadows more balanced, compared to simply dimming the light.
This does not mean you always have to use diffusion. This is a preference and a tool to help tell your story the way you want with video.
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LIGHTING SETUP:
Dracast 4-Light LED Kit - amzn.to/2owD8Lv
BACKDROP SETUP:
Backdrop stand - amzn.to/2owwxAW
Paper Backdrop rolls - amzn.to/2t4mXK9
DRONE GEAR:
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DISCLAIMERS
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This video was not paid for by outside persons or manufacturers. No gear was supplied to me for this video.
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⚡ Learn CHATGPT with our NEW course: videoschool.com/YT1 Dimming vs. Diffusing Video Lights - this is the question I tackle in this video with side-by-side comparisons. You'll see how adding a softbox and diffusion card will 'spread' out the light to make it 'softer' and therefore less contrasty. Diffusion makes your highlights and shadows more balanced, compared to simply dimming the light.
This does not mean you always have to use diffusion. This is a preference and a tool to help tell your story the way you want with video.
Follow us:
Video School: videoschool.com
Courses: courses.videoschool.com
Instagram: instagram.com/video_school_online
Twitter: twitter.com/philebiner
Facebook: facebook.com/videoschoolonline
GEAR USED in my videos...
MUSIC by Epidemic Sound:
videoschool.com/music
videoschool.com/artlist
STOCK VIDEO:
videoschool.com/artgrid
videoschool.com/motionarray
MOTION GRAPHICS TEMPLATES:
videoschool.com/motionarray
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD:
videoschool.com/joinadobe
VIDEO CAMERA SETUP:
Fujfilm XT4 - amzn.to/3hhLC2w
Fujifilm 16-55 Lens - amzn.to/3j5Gyz0
Rode VideoMic Pro+ - amzn.to/31ieWR9
Tripod - amzn.to/2EZEJUy
Switchpod - amzn.to/2QgnTnr
Magewell 4K HDMI Capture Card - amzn.to/2YmEdaU
PHOTOGRAPHY SETUP:
Fujfilm XT4 - amzn.to/3hhLC2w
Fujifilm 16-55 Lens - amzn.to/3j5Gyz0
Fujifilm 16mm - amzn.to/2XpZjDa
Fujifilm 56mm - amzn.to/2VomvzB
Fujifilm 80mm macro - amzn.to/2EArlnZ
Fujifilm 100-400mm - amzn.to/2T7X6Ok
Fujifilm 1.4x Teleconverter - amzn.to/2tFlOGD
Tripod - amzn.to/2GJjiYc
GOPRO VLOG SETUP:
GoPro Hero 7 - amzn.to/2EzeJxo
Rode VideoMicro - amzn.to/2XqCSxB
Audio Adapter - amzn.to/2tCBAlz
GoPro Cage - amzn.to/2EwNALq
Hotshoe adapter - amzn.to/2T1YWjr
AUDIO SETUP:
Rode NTG3 Shotgun Mic - amzn.to/2oEgIax
XLR Cable - amzn.to/2GRAd76
Boom Pole - amzn.to/2F2JN6y
C-Stand - amzn.to/2GQyrmx
Boom Pole Holder - amzn.to/2GSA9UB
Zoom H6N - amzn.to/2t2DkqR
Sennheiser Lavalier Microphones - amzn.to/2CNjUWs
Heil PR40 Podcasting Mic Setup - amzn.to/2GSPeFs
LIGHTING SETUP:
Dracast 4-Light LED Kit - amzn.to/2owD8Lv
BACKDROP SETUP:
Backdrop stand - amzn.to/2owwxAW
Paper Backdrop rolls - amzn.to/2t4mXK9
DRONE GEAR:
DJI Phantom Pro 4: goo.gl/RVBGFM
VIDEO EDITING SETUP:
Adobe Premiere Pro - amzn.to/2t3cPkN
ScreenFlow - amzn.to/2CNBlpO
DISCLAIMERS
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
This video was not paid for by outside persons or manufacturers. No gear was supplied to me for this video.
The content of this video and my opinions were not reviewed or paid for by any outside persons.
