How to Set Up Lighting for a Video Interview


If you’ll be interviewing subjects in your videos, using the proper lighting is important for a professional-looking quality. One of the best set-ups to use is three point lighting, which uses a direct key light, filler light, and a back light. This kind of lighting allows you to see the subject’s face clearly, without any stark shadows, and it also makes the subject stand out from the backdrop.

For more information about three point lighting for video interviews, along with diagrams of your lighting set up, check out this video:

If you’re on a budget, don’t worry; you can still do three point lighting without the fancy equipment. Use the same general concept and principles with whatever lighting equipment you do have.

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Allison Boyer is a writer for BWE’s blog and the owner of Blog Zombies. You can also follow her shenanigans on Twitter (@allison_boyer) or contact her at allison@blogworldexpo.com. (Please note: the author's opinions may not represent the opinions of everyone on the BlogWorld staff.)

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  1. nateriggs says:

    Incredibly helpful video, Allison. Thanks! : )

  2. Always very insightful, thanks!

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