Some further videos to watch about 3-point lighting techniques. Always remember that these ideas are a starting point , it's important to really look at how each light is illuminating YOUR subject . Play with the lights, move them and study the effect . And, always look from the camera's point of view A great video on 3 point lighting. Importantly, mentions how to expose for the background and only then add the three lights one at a time. Long but worth watching. Another 3 point lighting video Don't worry about the brand of lights, concentrate on the type/size. A great example near the end that includes a clever effect using a light bounced off a mirror covered in strips of gaffer tape. Super Dry, but to the point If you're in a hurry....
Title says it all really. Despite the poor quality (4:3 video anyone?) the techniques are still perfectly valid, for both stills and video. This uses studio flash throughout but it doesn't matter, it's the modifiers (softboxes, reflector dishes, umbrellas etc) that really make the difference. Concentrate on the position of each light relative to the subject; is it infront, behind, above, below and the size (small reflector, large softbox). Enjoy!
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