Interview Lighting Part II - Soft Key Light

Be sure to watch Part I of our interview lighting series at https://youtu.be/nQ0eBkAX6xo

In this episode, I demo the use of a 4x4 silk to create a soft key light along with a hard background panel to create texture. We also use a practical light to motivate a soft rim light. This is a fairly quick way to light for an interview or talking head video.

Thanks to Litepanels for providing the Gemini and Astra 1x1 panel lights for this demonstration.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Hard RGBWW LED Light - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/ghsC
- Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Soft RGBWW LED Light - B&H https://geni.us/W5DZ
- Grid for 60 degree beam - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/0gpVBJq
- Litepanels Bluetooth dongle for Gemini - https://geni.us/IIGy
- Litepanels Astra series of panel lights, more affordable - B&H https://geni.us/aLp28
- Chimera 4x4 frame - B&H https://geni.us/enY27
- Chimera 4x4 full cloth - B&H https://geni.us/wjX31pd
- 5-in-1 reflector - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/8lc6gcc
- Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Light Meter - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/pKMUA
- Sennheiser MKH 8050 microphone - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/mUcDk
- Sound Devices 888 audio recorder - B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/zAryW4J
- Panasonic GH5 camera for b-roll - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35 f/2.8 IOS Lens - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/uK8UqB
- Signa EF 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS ART lens - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/bhOWVlW

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Index:
00:00 Start
00:15 Summary
00:25 Soft key 4x4
01:07 Negative fill
01:55 Practical light & rim
02:23 Background light texture
02:44 Less expensive option - reflector
03:48 Wrap-up
04:53 Please buy my courses