3-Point Lighting

This guide will help anyone looking to improve their videos create a simple but effective lighting scheme for their on-camera work.

After completing this short series, you will be able to:

  • Position three lights to light a subject evenly.

  • Know the relative intensities and how to modify each light.

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A little light can make all the difference.

A palm-sized light and a bounce can make for an interesting scene. Using professional lighting can help keep your message clear and not distract. 3-Point lighting is just one of the many tools available to you as a visual storyteller. I hope this lesson helped you communicate better through video.