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DIY Talking Head - Lighting and Video Production on a Budget

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About DIY Talking Head - Lighting and Video Production on a Budget

Introduction to Recording Technique and Room Acoustics

Course Challenge!

Understand Talking Head Videos

Perfect Framing

Master the Performance

Choose the Backdrop

Section Summary

Why Lighting Is so Important

Shadows

Diffusion

The Ultimate Technique for Lighting Talking Head Videos

Technique Breakdown and Light Positioning

Sunlight Back Light Example

Completely Free Lighting Technique (Harness the Power of the Sun)

Section Summary

Source These Parts

Get Free Diffusion

How To Set Up Your Rig

Upgrade Your Rig to Pefection

Video Examples & Camera Demonstrations

A Wide Angle Look at My Latest Lighting Setup

....and here is how it looks from the camera

[Activity] Buy or find the parts you need, and assemble your DIY lighting rig!

Course Summary

[Activity] Record a talking head video, upload it to YouTube and share.

What You Will Learn?

  • Create Your Own Lighting Rig for $47 and Discover the Best Techniques for Recording Your Talking Head or Promo Video.