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Light is by far the most important ingredient in any image. Even if the camera and lens are only average, good light can really enhance a video - the other way around is not so easy. So it's worth learning how to use light. In this second crash course, I'll explain the basics of film lighting, which photographers should also feel addressed by, because in terms of design there are hardly any differences in the rules. We'll look at large and small light sources, softboxes, light panels, LEDs, take a look at three-point lighting and how to use it to ideally light a person for videos. I'll also give you tips on how to integrate ambient light and natural light sources such as windows into the image. Here you can also take a look at the first part of the series: Crash course camera • How to use your camera correctly -... Used in this video: Godox SL60 https://amzn.to/2tcC6dn Softbox https://amzn.to/3amkL22 Aputure LS1c https://amzn.to/2JgYbff Aputure F7 https://amzn.to/31aegeP My equipment: Camera Sony A7III https://amzn.to/38Q6kSz Sound Rode Filmmaker Kit https://amzn.to/2GOY5ud Rode NTG 2 - old, but still top https://amzn.to/2OaULgO Lenses Sony 35 1.8 - my main lens for YouTube https://amzn.to/36ILzXk Sigma Art 50 https://amzn.to/36IaiLE Sony 24-70 G-Master https://amzn.to/2thHyvC Light Godox SL60 - unbeatable for the price https://amzn.to/2tcC6dn Aputure F7 - I use it in almost every video for something https://amzn.to/31aegeP Aputure LS Mini20c - https://amzn.to/2UDpc1s Aputure Light Dome Mini II https://amzn.to/3aSGRtr *The links above are affiliate links. A purchase via these links supports my channel through a small commission from Amazon, while there are no additional costs for you.