Tutorial Dasar Tata Cahaya Pada Video | Three Point Lighting

Summary

In this video, Erwin from Eseh Media introduces the basics of three-point lighting in video production. He explains the roles of key light, fill light, and backlight (hair light) in creating a balanced and dimensional shot. Using a softbox for the key light, a Yongnuo YN300 for the fill light, and an Aputure AL-M9 for the backlight, Erwin demonstrates how to control light intensity and prevent unwanted reflections. He also highlights the importance of practical lights and light modifiers in achieving a clean, professional-looking video. Viewers are encouraged to like, share, and subscribe for more tips on video production.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understanding lighting basics in video production is crucial for creating high-quality content.
• 😀 Three-point lighting is a technique involving three light sources: Key light, Fill light, and Hair light (or backlight).
• 😀 The Key light is the main light source with the highest intensity, aimed directly at the subject.
• 😀 The Fill light softens shadows created by the Key light, and its intensity should be lower to maintain light gradation on the subject.
• 😀 The Hair light (or backlight) adds dimension to the subject by creating a light rim or halo around the subject's edges.
• 😀 A practical light can also be used as a light source within the scene, such as background lighting that also functions as backlight.
• 😀 Modifying lights, such as using a light modifier like a cardboard, helps direct the light precisely at the subject to avoid unwanted reflections.
• 😀 The intensity and positioning of lights must be carefully balanced to avoid overexposing or underexposing the scene.
• 😀 The video explains the specific tools used for each light source, such as an LED softbox, Yongnuo LED, and Aputure AL-M9.
• 😀 Practical application of lighting and light modifiers improves video aesthetics, ensuring good focus on the subject without distracting reflections or shadows.

Q & A

What is the concept of 'Three-Point Lighting' in video production?

Three-Point Lighting is a technique that uses three light sources to illuminate a subject in a video. The three lights are: the key light (main source), the fill light (to fill in shadows), and the back/hair light (to separate the subject from the background).

What is the role of the 'key light' in the Three-Point Lighting setup?

The key light is the most intense light source in the Three-Point Lighting setup. It is positioned to shine directly onto the subject, providing the primary illumination.

How does the 'fill light' contribute to the lighting setup?

The fill light is used to reduce harsh shadows created by the key light. It softens the contrast and makes the scene look more balanced, while typically having a lower intensity than the key light.

Why is it important for the fill light's intensity to be lower than the key light?

The fill light’s intensity is kept lower to maintain some level of contrast and depth in the lighting. If the fill light were too strong, it would flatten the image, eliminating the natural gradation of light.

What is the purpose of the 'hairlight' or 'backlight' in the Three-Point Lighting setup?

The hairlight (or backlight) is placed behind the subject to create a rim of light around the subject. This helps to separate the subject from the background, adding depth and dimension to the shot.

What is the significance of using practical lighting in a video production?

Practical lighting refers to light sources that appear naturally within the scene, such as background lamps or bulbs. These not only serve as part of the background but also contribute additional lighting effects, such as backlighting the subject.

What equipment was used as the key light in the video production?

The key light in the video was a softbox with an 18-watt LED bulb, positioned at an angle to illuminate the subject.

How does the use of a cardboard light modifier improve the lighting setup?

A cardboard light modifier helps to direct the light from the LED sources toward the subject, preventing unwanted light from reflecting off nearby surfaces, such as glass in the background, which could degrade the video quality.

What is the function of the LED Yongnuo YN300 Air in the setup?

The Yongnuo YN300 Air LED is used as the fill light in the setup. It has adjustable intensity, which allows the operator to fine-tune the amount of light needed to balance out the key light’s effect.

Why is it important to manage the light on reflective surfaces in the background?

If light is allowed to reflect off surfaces like glass in the background, it can cause unwanted glare or reflections, which could distract from the subject or make the video look unprofessional.