QUESTION OF THE DAY ⚡ What LIGHTING do you use for your videos right now? Let me know! 👇🏼 ****** Watch other videos in Best Budget Lighting for CZcams videos series here 👉🏻 czcams.com/play/PLgc0GNip2uYWjDYfkUwtsThsRC4zb5YW1.html
Ummmm.....2 LED work lights from Home Depot with printer paper over the lenses as filters....might be time to upgrade but they work for now and I’m doing what I can with what I have. 😜
On your recommendation I purchased these on cyber Monday "GVM 800D-RGB LED Studio 3-Video Light Kit" Truly a great set up at a phenomenal price! Work extremely well for my photography & videography shoots being portable. One of the best light setups I own for key lighting & ambient rear flood lightning. Thanks Sean for the excellent recommendation 🤟
i use DIY soft box. got a huge emergency led light and place a white cloth or sometimes white umbrella on it... instant soft box. :) can't afford to buy one at the moment.
I have use two soft box that i have mad it with hands White softbox and red softbox I just have prepare them and try them then will start in some days And I have ask you in your instagram to send you a part of my video trying those lights and i want your opinion
I have this kit and use these lights quite often. I feel like the light quality can be a bit harsh even with the diffuser panel, so I use some baking parchment paper as another diffuser layer and attach it to the barn doors with some inexpensive binder clips I picked up from the dollar store. Works like a charm and the light looks nice and soft!
J Escalona yes there is! However the diffuser on the light still give a harsh light instead of something soft. Dimming the light will just bring the brightness down. Difference between texture vs. intensity.
I just picked these up (completely new to this) and I am trying to make a professional video talking to the camera and I'm getting super harsh lighting behind me on the wall. How can I (cheaply) prevent this harsh light? It looks like i'm in a warehouse with a spotlight on me.
First time here and I had to subscribe. Here's why: Too often while researching some bit of gear, I have to sit though what appears to be a Netflix trailer just to get to the info. Creators are spending a lot of the video's run time making the thing look cinematic, but at the expense of delivering less content. You just showed that you can deliver all of the information I need in a nice looking video while being very professional. I hope this is how you do all your videos.
Nice to know after contemplating starting a youtubechannel, and have just dropped over 3k at gear >< haha I could have basically just used my iphone 11, a osmo mobile 3 and a lavalier :D (seriously!!)
I previously purchased fovitec lights at your recommendation, but they were defective and required multiple replacements before the manufacturer ultimately offered to issue me a refund and admitted a problem with their supplier. Here's hoping these work out better, because I do trust your recommendations and appreciate your videos.
We bought these lights about a year ago, and use them for everything! The battery functionality make them even easier to use. Tip? They are amazing for sparkler exits for weddings!
@@dcfanforlife533 Google it, Amazon may sell them separately, or B&H sells them. I know the GVM lights that look quite similar to these uses the Sony style batteries and you get 2 batteries and 2 chargers.
Dude I’ve been following your Channel for a while. And I must tell you that you inspired me so much! Especially during this difficult times! I'm an actor and a musician, and due to the situation I found my self without a job stuck at home. Watching Your videos inspired me to start developing and working on my youtube channel, and I must tell it improved my days and my life. Thank you so much!!❤️❤️❤️
My lighting Setup: Cheap Ring light for a Key, Apurature on Camera light as a fill Cheap work light with colored LED bulbs for accent lighting. Looking at getting a Godox sl60w for a more Cinematic look.
Been using these for some videos recently!! For the price, this a great starter kit to easily up your video quality if you don’t have lights yet! Being able to change the color temp is a must these days in led lights too!! 🙌🏻
This was great, just the tip about moving the mounting screws to the lower receiver for greater movement was worth the entire video for me :) outstanding and thumbs UP!
I have the new version of these lights which has a digital readout. The price was the same and they have been the best constant lights I had purchase. You should get the soft box for the these. It cost $26 and it does make a difference, not a huge one but it does smooth the light out a bit.
After watching several reviews on several lighting options, I back tracked to your video and bought these lights through your link. Thanks for another excellent video, I found it very enlightening.
If you already have the Neewer 480 led version of these lights (I do and it’s been rock solid for 6 months!) then you might want to know that Neewer has add-on barn doors available for $23. Like your review says, barn doors are indispensable for fine-tuning your set, and that’s been the only thing missing for me to make this the perfect CZcams production light. Thanks for spreading the word about how important lighting is, and for giving recommendations on a cost-effective solution. Well done!
I bought a set of these on a whim about a week ago and haven’t used them yet, so I’m glad I’ve not made a massive error 😄. Thanks for your work, I’m learning so much from your videos 👌🏻
I use a couple of lights I picked up from Home Depot for about $5.00 each. They surely aren't the best, but they have worked for my channel. That being said your lighting videos have been a huge help and I think I will picking up a set of these lights as soon as humanly possible. Keep up the superior work!
Hi Shan, I’ve been searching videos on lighting and you sold me. I just got them today and I couldn’t wait to come home from work to set them up. I have a friend who always tells me I have to better my lighting and my videos. I love the lights. Very well built and the stands are sturdy. I thank you for sharing this info. I give it a 10 fro 1-10. Thank you again
Really love your channels Sean. I started getting in to HEAVY CZcams watching in April last year and your videos were the very first videos i watched. The information you provide is fantastic. CZcams isn't an easy game but you give so many people the chance to get somewhere with all the tips and tricks you share. Amazing guy! In fact, I have now started my own PROPER CZcams channel and i'm hoping 2020 is a great year of growth.
I am using the Neweer 660 and I love them, I purchased them with out the stands and bought better stands instead. I agree with you, they are great lights for the price, I am impressed with the look and color of the videos and they also do travel well.
I bought these and decided to return them the same day I got them just because I feel nauseas from the LED lighting. I never knew that was a real thing till now (did some google searches on it). So, I’m going to try the cheap soft box brand you recommended in your budget lighting video.
Hey Sean! This review is perfect timing. I live in an apt building and I've been taking advantage of the bounce light off the building. Now that the Seattle Dark has moved in, I'm struggling with getting more light. These just might do the trick!
Right now I use mostly sunlight and lamps. I recently got day light bulbs which help but I'm tired of trying to schedule filming around sun hours and when it's overcast you lose your whole day!
Just what I needed. Need to improve the lighting in the recent videos I recorded. I usually use natural sunlight... but where I’m at the sun is going down earlier, lol. Thanks!
Check these out if you need some inexpensive lights. We use these for our show and they are perfect. Small lightweight and come complete with the tripods!!www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T8FBZC2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Recently started my CZcams channel this video was so helpful I’m about to order them..... I now use 3 rings lights to get the light quality I want hopefully this helps better than me using 3 rings lights
I use an Ice Light 2. Picked it up as a photographer and it was picking up dust since I went towards a more portable lighting set up for wedding photography. Now, the Ice Lights give a nice daylight that I can use.
got these for free with a canon i bought on craigslist. had no idea they were the same lights from this vid. i feel like a g knowing i got the same lights that my trusted folks here recommended, now i got to just learn how to use everything🙃
Awesomeeeee thank you so much for your vids learning a lot and applying on my channel! Seriously keep making vids like this! Making my youtube journey easier! Kudos!
UnoJuan so good to see you finally doing it bro! Im gonna kick off with my channel when i my camera arrives! For now stick with diy stuff to keep everything a float!
Bought the 3-pack of these recently and they are great portable lights. I use them in the studio and in the field. I also use them with the Aputure 120d II LED with the Light Storm dome. Amazing lighting setup!
For the money theyre great , i use them for photography stills , theyre good for teaching my girls lighting set ups and directional lighting before setting up flash lights , they pick up quicker playing with these lights , ( my flash lights dont have modeling lights ) but these are great lights , when used with the neewer 7" monitors awesome ,
@@pheliceafoster2752 I love these lights. I got 2 of them. I already had another cheap light I use for my hair light. They have lightning deals quite often so I got like 25% off
I just got the lights, and I agree that you have to move the bracket to the other pair of holes if you want to tilt down because of the barn door issue. Here's a tip: when you swap to the other pair of holes, you should also flip the bracket so you're securing the old right side of the bracket to the old left side of the light, and vice versa. If you don't do that, then when you go to put it back in the bag, the nut that secures the bracket to the light stand will not fit in the foam insert. It's easy enough to cut away the extra bit of foam with a pair of unremarkable scissors. That's what I did for one bag, and then I realized I could flip it, so that's what I did for the other bag. Also, when you first open up the bag, you'll find that the power supply and cables are in their own plastic bags. I wouldn't recommend throwing those plastic bags away. They make it a _lot_ easier to get everything to fit back in the box when you pack up. Edit: I take back my own advice. Switching the brackets left and right means that the light is upside down when in use. To me, that's more annoying that just cutting the foam. Plus, when it's upside down, I feel like any attached batteries aren't secured by the first-string defenses against gravity. So yeah, standard issue scissors and you're all set.
Thanks soo much for ALL of your information and the tips! I’m a former TV Reporter (for a short time 9 years ago) turned CZcamsr just recently! I just used a small light for GoPro for my first few vids and wasn’t satisfied with the lighting at all. This will be soo much better! I love how your videos are so detailed, thank you again! Definitely subscribed! 👍🏻
Another informative video..after watching the video I read also on description box...as of now I really dont have money for any gadgets of my video but still watching this very helpful video, even the ads I let rolling until the end for some reason...another thumbs up for you Sean.
Using mostly daylight and available lighting as I get started with video and level up my skills. I have had situations that a lighting kit would have been very helpful. This kit looks compelling. Thank you for the video.
My filming buddy and I just got these in today. Thank you so much for the tip at 4:20-4:25. Thought I was going to have to get some kind of extension adapter but this solves the problem I was running into.
Literally use some warehouse lights that I have clipped white shower curtain pieces to haha. I think the image looks great though. Maybe when there is a bit of a budget for lights I’ll check these out 👍🏼
@@sharifbenyisrael6493 they have clips on them and I just clip them to things likes chairs or window curtain rods if I need it high up. Gotta be creative.
I just got the Neewer Advanced 2.4G 660 LED Video Lights. Basically the same as these, except they come with the LED screen on the back and a remote where you can slave them together...and they're just a little nicer overall.
For my youtube videos today, I use a Litepanels Gemini 1x1 and a CameTV Boltzen rgb slim tube to color the background, then a 120d mk 1 for my key, falconeyes RX-818 for my top light boomed overhead, and an aputure 120d mk ii with fresnel attachment as my back/rim light. I also use a lupo superpanel full color 60 as my "light table." I have a problem... lol
I have that yongnuo light I got for $10 bucks at a store that buys pallets of stuff from Amazon. I could easily resell this for $50-60 bucks but I'll just keep it for now.
Curious to see how they would compare to a softbox? Can you get that level of diffusion? I'm torn--I want the diffusion of softbox and the portability of battery power.
The emphasis in on video but I suspect it could also have application to photography. The two main features any potential buyer should look out for is K range (e.g. 3200-5500K) and Lumen output. What I like about the Neewer is it takes both battery and DC current.
I'm a professional actor, but even before that my root has been semi-pro photographer and filmmaker. This is the sort of lighting we see on set in Hollywood but at the more reality, documentary filmmaker budget. The bottom line here is, the pros rent all their equipment. When you arrive on a professional film or television base camp, there are a bunch of truck trailers, and it's all rented by Production. So they always have the latest, greatest equipment from cameras to props. But when it's just you, no matter how experienced and expert you are, you're most likely going to own all your equipment. You might occassionally rent a great lens you can't afford to own, but generally you're going to use the best equipment you can afford to own. To me, in my significant experience, this is the best bang for your buck at a professional level, at home. On a professional production, there is a Director of Lighting and a Director of Photography, and they each have their own crews. It takes about five people just to operate a camera, one camera. At home, or on CZcams, it's just you. You can't do better than this without either breaking the bank or going beyond your non-specialist ability to actually operate the equipment. This is not pro-level stuff, but it's also not a selfie stick with ambient light.
I made a comment on here before asking which lights are better Newer or Forvitec? You kindly replied to my email that you weren't able to recommend one over the other because of your contractual obligations. So I sent the link to a well-known film director that happens to be a good friend of mine. He said 100% Fovitec 1200XB duel colour good price for the money, and they are amazing. Yes, they were more expensive but now I know after using the Fovitec that I'm glad I spent the extra cash and didn't buy the Newer light's in your Newer demo. Thanks anyway
Now THAT is a great review, thank you so much for your presentation. Other product reviewers should take you as a role model. I just bought a pair of these lights used but like new, including original invoice, for €100 delivered :-)
QUESTION OF THE DAY ⚡ What LIGHTING do you use for your videos right now? Let me know! 👇🏼 ****** Watch other videos in Best Budget Lighting for CZcams videos series here 👉🏻 czcams.com/play/PLgc0GNip2uYWjDYfkUwtsThsRC4zb5YW1.html
I started using umbrella ever since who know when...
Ummmm.....2 LED work lights from Home Depot with printer paper over the lenses as filters....might be time to upgrade but they work for now and I’m doing what I can with what I have. 😜
On your recommendation I purchased these on cyber Monday "GVM 800D-RGB LED Studio 3-Video Light Kit" Truly a great set up at a phenomenal price! Work extremely well for my photography & videography shoots being portable. One of the best light setups I own for key lighting & ambient rear flood lightning. Thanks Sean for the excellent recommendation 🤟
i use DIY soft box. got a huge emergency led light and place a white cloth or sometimes white umbrella on it... instant soft box. :) can't afford to buy one at the moment.
I have use two soft box that i have mad it with hands
White softbox and red softbox
I just have prepare them and try them then will start in some days
And I have ask you in your instagram to send you a part of my video trying those lights and i want your opinion
I have this kit and use these lights quite often. I feel like the light quality can be a bit harsh even with the diffuser panel, so I use some baking parchment paper as another diffuser layer and attach it to the barn doors with some inexpensive binder clips I picked up from the dollar store. Works like a charm and the light looks nice and soft!
Had the same problem! Thanks for that idea. Hitting the baking isle!
I do the same thing. 😄
Zerin Scales isn’t there a dim option on the knobs?
J Escalona yes there is! However the diffuser on the light still give a harsh light instead of something soft. Dimming the light will just bring the brightness down. Difference between texture vs. intensity.
did you buy the non-barn door style lights?
professional grade lights for a incredible price. I absolutely recommend them. I work in television and our promotions team uses these.
Rants With Rogers thank you for weighing in. Very helpful to get another professional opinion.
Rants With Rogers do these need to be connected to the wall or can I bring it whenever ?
@@stunna3761 you can use Sony NP-F batteries as you can see at the back of the lights ;)
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I just picked these up (completely new to this) and I am trying to make a professional video talking to the camera and I'm getting super harsh lighting behind me on the wall. How can I (cheaply) prevent this harsh light? It looks like i'm in a warehouse with a spotlight on me.
First time here and I had to subscribe. Here's why:
Too often while researching some bit of gear, I have to sit though what appears to be a Netflix trailer just to get to the info. Creators are spending a lot of the video's run time making the thing look cinematic, but at the expense of delivering less content. You just showed that you can deliver all of the information I need in a nice looking video while being very professional. I hope this is how you do all your videos.
Nice to know after contemplating starting a youtubechannel, and have just dropped over 3k at gear >< haha
I could have basically just used my iphone 11, a osmo mobile 3 and a lavalier :D (seriously!!)
I previously purchased fovitec lights at your recommendation, but they were defective and required multiple replacements before the manufacturer ultimately offered to issue me a refund and admitted a problem with their supplier. Here's hoping these work out better, because I do trust your recommendations and appreciate your videos.
We bought these lights about a year ago, and use them for everything! The battery functionality make them even easier to use. Tip? They are amazing for sparkler exits for weddings!
So it’s portable just buy the batteries?
Where can we buy the battery?
@@dcfanforlife533 Google it, Amazon may sell them separately, or B&H sells them. I know the GVM lights that look quite similar to these uses the Sony style batteries and you get 2 batteries and 2 chargers.
Dude I’ve been following your Channel for a while. And I must tell you that you inspired me so much! Especially during this difficult times! I'm an actor and a musician, and due to the situation I found my self without a job stuck at home. Watching Your videos inspired me to start developing and working on my youtube channel, and I must tell it improved my days and my life. Thank you so much!!❤️❤️❤️
This technique doesn't get you any subs :( I already tried bro
Are you taking part in his free youtube challenge ending on tuesday may 21? You should
TAang Peifong honestly not trying to get more subs through this. Just wanted to show this guy my appreciation.
@@AdiZak oh boy😅😅😅😅my bad dude
TAang Peifong its ok man😁 no harm
My lighting Setup:
Cheap Ring light for a Key,
Apurature on Camera light as a fill
Cheap work light with colored LED bulbs for accent lighting.
Looking at getting a Godox sl60w for a more Cinematic look.
Been using these for some videos recently!! For the price, this a great starter kit to easily up your video quality if you don’t have lights yet! Being able to change the color temp is a must these days in led lights too!! 🙌🏻
Nolan Molt can I have a follow back✌🏻😀👍🏻
This was great, just the tip about moving the mounting screws to the lower receiver for greater movement was worth the entire video for me :) outstanding and thumbs UP!
Anytime I need something this channel always delivers thank you.
been using these fellas on a couple projects since mid-2019 and they PERFORM!!! Best value out there
did you get the barn door style? Wondering how much they actually help
I have the new version of these lights which has a digital readout. The price was the same and they have been the best constant lights I had purchase. You should get the soft box for the these. It cost $26 and it does make a difference, not a huge one but it does smooth the light out a bit.
After watching several reviews on several lighting options, I back tracked to your video and bought these lights through your link. Thanks for another excellent video, I found it very enlightening.
I see what u did there ha that’s was lit
@@Jexzi lol
How are you liking them? Have you had the need to get diffusers for them?
being spanking brand new to this activity, i am blown away that they are this cheap
If you already have the Neewer 480 led version of these lights (I do and it’s been rock solid for 6 months!) then you might want to know that Neewer has add-on barn doors available for $23. Like your review says, barn doors are indispensable for fine-tuning your set, and that’s been the only thing missing for me to make this the perfect CZcams production light. Thanks for spreading the word about how important lighting is, and for giving recommendations on a cost-effective solution. Well done!
I bought a set of these on a whim about a week ago and haven’t used them yet, so I’m glad I’ve not made a massive error 😄. Thanks for your work, I’m learning so much from your videos 👌🏻
Yeah I was thinking about getting these because they’re so compact and easy to store vs the big ol soft box lights
Same, same! Those can even be used as a floor lamp in the living room. The only downside is even diffuson wont diffuse that much like a softboxes.
The price for what you get is awesome! You get two light panels and the stands? For around $130? Seriously that’s a really good price.
I use a couple of lights I picked up from Home Depot for about $5.00 each. They surely aren't the best, but they have worked for my channel. That being said your lighting videos have been a huge help and I think I will picking up a set of these lights as soon as humanly possible. Keep up the superior work!
Hi Shan, I’ve been searching videos on lighting and you sold me. I just got them today and I couldn’t wait to come home from work to set them up. I have a friend who always tells me I have to better my lighting and my videos. I love the lights. Very well built and the stands are sturdy. I thank you for sharing this info. I give it a 10 fro 1-10. Thank you again
As of now we’re using our living room lamp from target 😂, but these are definitely an option!
ENA Family 😂
ENA Family Must be a nice lamp.
ENA Family do these need to be connected to the wall or can I bring it whenever ?
@@vgman94 it is lol
@@stunna3761 it needs to be connected to the wall. it's a lamp with three heads that we found at target
Natural lighting has never let me down so far. 💯 But this was a cool video to watch.
What about at night time?
@@hachewie I rarely shoot at night time
@@katlegokgosibodiba So when you did, did you go off the light of the moon? I'm just teasing. Have a good day.
@@hachewie 💀😂💯
Congratulations Sean and Think Media Team for 3 Million subs!!!!!
I’ve been looking for lights. Don’t have any yet. I looked for you for recommendations. I’m going to buy these. Thank you
Really love your channels Sean. I started getting in to HEAVY CZcams watching in April last year and your videos were the very first videos i watched. The information you provide is fantastic. CZcams isn't an easy game but you give so many people the chance to get somewhere with all the tips and tricks you share. Amazing guy! In fact, I have now started my own PROPER CZcams channel and i'm hoping 2020 is a great year of growth.
I just got this kit for xmas. Its def a weird thing to ask you're girl friend to get ya.....but i love it!!
Do they give off enough light for a larger space? Like doing a workout video as opposed to just sitting directly in front of the camera?
I am using the Neweer 660 and I love them, I purchased them with out the stands and bought better stands instead. I agree with you, they are great lights for the price, I am impressed with the look and color of the videos and they also do travel well.
Where'd you purchase them without the stand? Which stand did you purchase?
I just opened a kids channel for my daughter so I am learning a lot from your tips thanks a lot.
I have seen a lot of creators using this light so I want to try it out for my channel, might just purchase it
Also great panel lights for artists ; drawing, painting, etc.
I wish they had a daylight only version of this. You loose half the output when you switch between tungsten and daylight.
I bought these and decided to return them the same day I got them just because I feel nauseas from the LED lighting. I never knew that was a real thing till now (did some google searches on it). So, I’m going to try the cheap soft box brand you recommended in your budget lighting video.
Hey Sean! This review is perfect timing. I live in an apt building and I've been taking advantage of the bounce light off the building. Now that the Seattle Dark has moved in, I'm struggling with getting more light. These just might do the trick!
Right now I use mostly sunlight and lamps. I recently got day light bulbs which help but I'm tired of trying to schedule filming around sun hours and when it's overcast you lose your whole day!
Just what I needed. Need to improve the lighting in the recent videos I recorded. I usually use natural sunlight... but where I’m at the sun is going down earlier, lol. Thanks!
The BDM Perspective can I have a follow back✌🏻😀👍🏻
Definitely planning on investing in lighting equipment for my channel soon. Great information in this video
Check these out if you need some inexpensive lights. We use these for our show and they are perfect. Small lightweight and come complete with the tripods!!www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T8FBZC2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Lisa Howard can I have a follow back✌🏻😀👍🏻
@@arikvarden My son's a vegan so your content is of interest. I'm looking forward to hearing about your recipes
Lisa Howard thank you 🙏
Recently started my CZcams channel this video was so helpful I’m about to order them..... I now use 3 rings lights to get the light quality I want hopefully this helps better than me using 3 rings lights
Just delivered like 1 hour ago... set it all up... very impressed. I found the 3 light option for about $360 or so...
I just ordered a pair of these to photo document my artwork - super excited!
I use an Ice Light 2. Picked it up as a photographer and it was picking up dust since I went towards a more portable lighting set up for wedding photography. Now, the Ice Lights give a nice daylight that I can use.
got these for free with a canon i bought on craigslist. had no idea they were the same lights from this vid. i feel like a g knowing i got the same lights that my trusted folks here recommended, now i got to just learn how to use everything🙃
I just picked these up as an upgrade for my studio lighting kit. Working on dialing in that color now with my canon rebel T6i
Awesomeeeee thank you so much for your vids learning a lot and applying on my channel! Seriously keep making vids like this! Making my youtube journey easier! Kudos!
UnoJuan so good to see you finally doing it bro! Im gonna kick off with my channel when i my camera arrives! For now stick with diy stuff to keep everything a float!
True bro.. learning so much from sean! Even my vid about thumbnails, got it from sean hahaha. Best things are free i guess
concheesesj09 looking for something portable too. Doing some travel and food vlogs lately.
UnoJuan i think you need to invest a bit on your lights uno, saw your channel... interesting, got potential. keep it up. cheers!
Jonalyn Custodio thanks jonalyn. Have to work extra hard to monetize my channel hahaha. Its a long way but everything is possible.
The 2.4 g wireless version of the 660 LED lights does have an LCD display that shows you the color temperature.
watched this before buying lights for our youth network , thanks ! needed this advice
Excellent insight. I ordered it after seeing your video. You saved me from other expensive options. Thank you. Please continue good work. Love it.
I have them and they are so much better than the old Lowell kit I had to lug around an KSNV NBC 3 in Vegas.
Very helpful, thanks. I've been using cheap daylight CFL lights with diffuser umbrellas for my Diabetes channel, but I'm ready for an upgrade
Bought the 3-pack of these recently and they are great portable lights. I use them in the studio and in the field. I also use them with the Aputure 120d II LED with the Light Storm dome. Amazing lighting setup!
Do you think they would work well in larger rooms? Like making a workout video as opposed to just sitting in front of the camera?
PlantFIT Jen Not too large of rooms. These lights have a good brightness but I wouldn’t set up more than 10ft away from your subject.
For the money theyre great , i use them for photography stills , theyre good for teaching my girls lighting set ups and directional lighting before setting up flash lights , they pick up quicker playing with these lights , ( my flash lights dont have modeling lights ) but these are great lights , when used with the neewer 7" monitors awesome ,
Do you recommend these over soft box lighting? 🤔
Just picked them up. Can’t wait to use them on my next YT video. Thanks 🙏
Hey how is it holding up, am new to lighting equipments, how much should someone get? 2? 3?
@@pheliceafoster2752 I love these lights. I got 2 of them. I already had another cheap light I use for my hair light. They have lightning deals quite often so I got like 25% off
@@JustinHouser ok, thank you for getting back to me
I just got the lights, and I agree that you have to move the bracket to the other pair of holes if you want to tilt down because of the barn door issue. Here's a tip: when you swap to the other pair of holes, you should also flip the bracket so you're securing the old right side of the bracket to the old left side of the light, and vice versa. If you don't do that, then when you go to put it back in the bag, the nut that secures the bracket to the light stand will not fit in the foam insert. It's easy enough to cut away the extra bit of foam with a pair of unremarkable scissors. That's what I did for one bag, and then I realized I could flip it, so that's what I did for the other bag.
Also, when you first open up the bag, you'll find that the power supply and cables are in their own plastic bags. I wouldn't recommend throwing those plastic bags away. They make it a _lot_ easier to get everything to fit back in the box when you pack up.
Edit: I take back my own advice. Switching the brackets left and right means that the light is upside down when in use. To me, that's more annoying that just cutting the foam. Plus, when it's upside down, I feel like any attached batteries aren't secured by the first-string defenses against gravity. So yeah, standard issue scissors and you're all set.
Thanks soo much for ALL of your information and the tips! I’m a former TV Reporter (for a short time 9 years ago) turned CZcamsr just recently! I just used a small light for GoPro for my first few vids and wasn’t satisfied with the lighting at all. This will be soo much better! I love how your videos are so detailed, thank you again! Definitely subscribed! 👍🏻
Hoping this light might work as a hair light. Supreme quality in all your vids Sean. Love when I see the notifications! Cheers, 💛
And for those on a budget there are tea light candles
i purchased these lights after watching this video and i love them! thanks for the review :)))
Perfect lights I now use to make all of my videos!
I plan on getting this kit for my wife's cooking channel. The lights are namely for the food. 👍
Another informative video..after watching the video I read also on description box...as of now I really dont have money for any gadgets of my video but still watching this very helpful video, even the ads I let rolling until the end for some reason...another thumbs up for you Sean.
Thank you for shedding some light on this topic, I really do need better lighting.
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Using mostly daylight and available lighting as I get started with video and level up my skills. I have had situations that a lighting kit would have been very helpful.
This kit looks compelling. Thank you for the video.
My filming buddy and I just got these in today. Thank you so much for the tip at 4:20-4:25. Thought I was going to have to get some kind of extension adapter but this solves the problem I was running into.
We use these LEDs for our CZcams channel. Highly recommend them.
Literally use some warehouse lights that I have clipped white shower curtain pieces to haha. I think the image looks great though. Maybe when there is a bit of a budget for lights I’ll check these out 👍🏼
How do you hang them?? I dont want to pay 200 bucks for some lights right now
@@sharifbenyisrael6493 they have clips on them and I just clip them to things likes chairs or window curtain rods if I need it high up. Gotta be creative.
Love to see a video of how you use these lights as obvious as that might be for some.
Got the same lights just before Christmas. Winners! Another good find, Sean.
I just got the Neewer Advanced 2.4G 660 LED Video Lights. Basically the same as these, except they come with the LED screen on the back and a remote where you can slave them together...and they're just a little nicer overall.
Just an FYI: Arri SkyPannel is a CRI rating of 90 to 95 and about $6,000
For my youtube videos today, I use a Litepanels Gemini 1x1 and a CameTV Boltzen rgb slim tube to color the background, then a 120d mk 1 for my key, falconeyes RX-818 for my top light boomed overhead, and an aputure 120d mk ii with fresnel attachment as my back/rim light. I also use a lupo superpanel full color 60 as my "light table." I have a problem... lol
should have included must more test footage to see how it evenly it casts light and how intensity varys across scene.
We use this kit and really like them! I think the value for the price is definitely worth it.
MattAndAlex can I have a follow back✌🏻😀👍🏻
I just ordered the kit with 4 batteries. Thanks for the review.
wow this kit is now 209. Still going to order. sick of this cheap 34 dollar light I got. It is huge and just is not working.
I prefer the mic you're using in this video to your Shure MV51. This one gives your voice really good depth.
I have a big question, is there a BIG difference between Fovitec 600 LED and Neewer 660 LED? Because the latter is 50% the price. PLS RESPOND
I have that yongnuo light I got for $10 bucks at a store that buys pallets of stuff from Amazon. I could easily resell this for $50-60 bucks but I'll just keep it for now.
Your videos are always helpful, Thanks Sean!
Love the lighting kit and the video!!!...Great work Sean!!!
Curious to see how they would compare to a softbox? Can you get that level of diffusion? I'm torn--I want the diffusion of softbox and the portability of battery power.
The emphasis in on video but I suspect it could also have application to photography. The two main features any potential buyer should look out for is K range (e.g. 3200-5500K) and Lumen output. What I like about the Neewer is it takes both battery and DC current.
Might pick these up for interviews
I think godox sl60 is also at $114 at Amazon India . For the price it is impressive
Good lighting kit
On sale right now!!!
Very good, super helpful! Thanks for doing this! I'm gonna set some of these lights!
I use a ring light, back ground color changing LEDs and grow lights for their color!
I'm a professional actor, but even before that my root has been semi-pro photographer and filmmaker. This is the sort of lighting we see on set in Hollywood but at the more reality, documentary filmmaker budget.
The bottom line here is, the pros rent all their equipment. When you arrive on a professional film or television base camp, there are a bunch of truck trailers, and it's all rented by Production. So they always have the latest, greatest equipment from cameras to props. But when it's just you, no matter how experienced and expert you are, you're most likely going to own all your equipment. You might occassionally rent a great lens you can't afford to own, but generally you're going to use the best equipment you can afford to own.
To me, in my significant experience, this is the best bang for your buck at a professional level, at home.
On a professional production, there is a Director of Lighting and a Director of Photography, and they each have their own crews. It takes about five people just to operate a camera, one camera. At home, or on CZcams, it's just you. You can't do better than this without either breaking the bank or going beyond your non-specialist ability to actually operate the equipment.
This is not pro-level stuff, but it's also not a selfie stick with ambient light.
So this would replace using soft boxes? Which one is better?
“Best lighting kit under $150!”....clicks on Amazon link....”$210” 🙄
Exactly 🤣
Isn't it obvious, price will rise after 1 year 😒 you were 1 year late 🤣
Yooo Eric’s comment 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Yup, it happens
Wow! This is exactly what I need for a price I can afford. Great review on these!
How far away should lights like this be from one's face for a talking head video and in which direction/position relative to the person speaking?
This is sweet I purchased 4 of these and there super amazing!!!
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Looking forward to trying these out! Thanks for the great review.
I made a comment on here before asking which lights are better Newer or Forvitec? You kindly replied to my email that you weren't able to recommend one over the other because of your contractual obligations. So I sent the link to a well-known film director that happens to be a good friend of mine. He said 100% Fovitec 1200XB duel colour good price for the money, and they are amazing. Yes, they were more expensive but now I know after using the Fovitec that I'm glad I spent the extra cash and didn't buy the Newer light's in your Newer demo. Thanks anyway
$160 is a cheap investment, I will definitely picking up a set of these 👍
Now THAT is a great review, thank you so much for your presentation. Other product reviewers should take you as a role model.
I just bought a pair of these lights used but like new, including original invoice, for €100 delivered :-)
As of July 1, 2020, these lights are $200 with free shipp.
This seems to be the case with the lights that get featured. The Studio Pro Softbox Lighting is also now $99 instead of $75 when it was reviewed.
$209 now
@@ItsKeishaBN i cant find the link LOL
Thanks 😊
The latest neewer 660 has the led display on the back now