Microphones, lights, and cameras —the trifecta of good video creation.But this time, we’re focusing on lighting and all the amazing things it can do for your videos.Here’s the thing about lighting, it doesn’t just affect picture quality. It also sets the mood and tone for any video you’re creating.So, if you’re looking for pointers on how to use camera lighting to your advantage, this episode of The Visual Lounge is a good place to start.Matt Pierce, TechSmith’s Learning and Video Ambassador, delves into everything you need to know, from using natural and artificial lighting to how to get good lighting on a budget. It’s an episode packed with useful information that’ll bring you one step closer to mastering video lighting.Learning points from the episode include:00:04 - 01:25 Intro01:26 - 02:30 Why lighting is the number 2 thing to consider in video creation02:31 - 06:02 How lighting affects picture quality06:03 - 08:44 What happens when you have too much light08:45 - 10:13 Finding the right lighting balance10:14 - 13:34 What to do without lights13:35 - 14:26 Why it’s better to use natural light in gloomy weather14:27 - 15:11 Tips for using windows as a source of light15:12 - 17:10 Matt explains color temperature17:11 - 18:16 How to match color18:17 - 23:11 How to direct lights in different environments23:12 - 25:19 Figuring out your lighting on a budget25:20 - 27:43 Matt’s take on ring lights27:44 - 32:51 How to make your lighting work better using diffusion32:52 - 36:26 Adding color to your lighting36:27 - 37:58 The role of lighting in the grand scheme of video making37:59 - 39:05 ConclusionImportant links and mentions:Basics: Lighting Your Video: https://academy.techsmith.com/basics-lighting-your-videoHow to Get the Perfect Lighting for Video: https://www.techsmith.com/blog/get-perfect-lighting-video/Learn more about the TechSmith Academy.To read the blog post on the topic or watch the video, go to: https://www.techsmith.com/blog/lighting-yourself-on-camera