How 2... Film at Home
This book shows you how to record videos for your classes at home. We will try to help you get the best out of any media assets you need to create, with the equipment you may already have at home
Pre Production - Know your light source
Position your subject so they are well lit
Position your subject so they are well lit
Lighting is a component that is often forgotten about and is often quite difficult to get perfect.
When filming it is important to make sure that the subject is well lit. A good way of achieving this is with three little tricks (Key light, Back light, Fill Light).
Positioning of Key light, back light and fill light.
Key Light: This is the main source of light for lighting your subject. A good and simple way of achieving your Key Light is by having your subject stood next to or facing a window. This will utilize the natural light coming in through the window. Be careful that the subject does not face away from the main light source (the window) as they will be silhouetted, this causes them to stand in their own shadow.
Back Light: The second thing you can add to make your subject better lit is a Back Light. If you have a light behind the subject this will help separate them from the background and add depth to your shot. This can be achieved by having a desk lamp out of frame angled onto the subjects back, or by having a light behind the subject in the back of the shot.
Fill Light: Thirdly to enhance your lighting even more, you can add a side light. This can be another desk lamp or a torch which you have angled at the subject. This light source should be opposite to where the main light source is coming from (ie. opposite the window). This will help to fill in any shadows coming from the main light source.