# Lighting Guide

### Frequently asked questions

### Can you share a lighting guide video?

Yes, here it is:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijexlTkVpuE&list=PL189OCUqNbDKueeVF313WB3-JX3XtnEBf&index=1

### Can you share a video guide regarding lights?

Yes, here is one about ringlights & angles:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mz-aSfz194&list=PL189OCUqNbDKueeVF313WB3-JX3XtnEBf&index=2  
  
Yes, here is one about softboxes:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlTIbeZos00&list=PL189OCUqNbDKueeVF313WB3-JX3XtnEBf&index=3  
  
Yes, here is one about creative lighting:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ngldcRdjg0&list=PL189OCUqNbDKueeVF313WB3-JX3XtnEBf&index=4

## 🎯 Look your best: easy lighting tips for better streams

Great lighting can instantly make your stream look more professional — and help you earn more. With the right setup, you’ll avoid pixelation, strange colors, or shadows that distract Members or make your video look low quality.

## 🛠️ General lighting principles

- Use **balanced, even lighting** across your entire room.
- Avoid **shadows**, **natural light**, and **yellow tones**.
- Always verify lighting by checking your **video feed**, not just the room.
- A camera requires **more light** than the human eye.

## ✅ Recommended

- **LED bulbs** with a **5500K daylight color temperature**.
- Rooms with **white or light-colored walls** to reflect light better.
- LEDs instead of CFLs — LEDs are more efficient and modern.
- Do not place lights **behind you**.

## ⛔ Avoid

- **Natural daylight** — it changes constantly and ruins consistency.
- **Yellow bulbs / halogen lights** — they distort skin tones.
- **Ring lights** — too harsh and flat for live video.
- **Colored LED strips** — they flicker and reduce stream quality.
- **Spotlights **— too intense, create hot spots and deep shadows.

## 💡 Lighting Setup Options

### Budget lighting setups

**Table + ceiling light setup (low-cost option)**

An easy starting point using household lights. Use the **same type of LED bulb** in all lamps to maintain color consistency.

#### 🔧 Setup examples:

- **2 table lamps + 1 ceiling light**  
  Table lamps on opposite corners, aimed slightly at you and the background. Ceiling light above and in front.
- **3 table lamps + 1 ceiling light**  
  Add a third lamp directly above your monitor.
- **4 table lamps + 1 ceiling light**  
  Add two side lamps on nightstands or nearby furniture. All lights should face you and fill the room evenly.

💡 Use LED bulbs with **at least 800 lumens** per bulb for small rooms. Larger spaces may require bulbs rated at **1600–2600 lumens** for full coverage.

### Medium lighting setups

**Umbrella + ceiling lights (recommended for most Models)**

A more flexible setup that offers **professional results** for streaming and content creation.

- Use **white (diffusion)** or **silver (reflective)** umbrella lights.
- Choose lights with **1–5 sockets** based on room size.
- Use **LED bulbs** with **800–2600 lumens** per socket.
- Adjust light **distance, angle, and height** to avoid shadows or glare.

#### 🔧 Setup examples:

- **1 umbrella + 1 ceiling light**  
  Umbrella in front of you. Ceiling light above and in front.
- **1 umbrella + 1 table lamp + 1 ceiling light**  
  Table lamp on one side, umbrella on the other. Both facing you and the background.
- **2 umbrellas + 1 ceiling light**  
  Umbrellas on the left and right sides. Ceiling light centered above.
- **3 umbrellas + 1 ceiling light**  
  Two umbrellas at the sides, one in front. Ceiling light used only if necessary.

### High-end setup (studio quality)

**Softbox lighting (advanced option)**

- Best for razor-sharp streams and professional video production.
- Recommended only if you have experience or external help (e.g., a photographer).
- Often combined with a **hair light** for depth.
- Ideal for **My Content** or **Contest** video creation.

## ⚠️ Examples — what to avoid

| Type | Reason to Avoid |
| --- | --- |
| **Yellow halogen / Edison bulbs** | Create unnatural tones. |
| **Spotlights** | Too narrow. Not designed for ambient streaming light. |
| **Ring light** | Meant for photography only. Not suitable for streaming. |
| **Natural light** | Uncontrollable and inconsistent. Causes dullness or graininess. |
| **Colored LED strips** | Can cause flickering and image degradation. |

## 🌒 Managing shadows

Shadows distract viewers and hide your best angles.  
To avoid them:

- **Sit or stand farther from the background** so light can hit you evenly
- Avoid **ceiling lights directly above your head** (they cause glare)
- **Tilt your lamps slightly** to fill in dark areas, not just blast light forward

🧠 _Why it matters:_ A clean, shadow-free setup keeps all eyes on you — and increases time spent in your room.

## 📹 Video Guide

[IFRAME](https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL189OCUqNbDKueeVF313WB3-JX3XtnEBf)