Different Types of Lights Used in Green Screen Video Production

In this video we will be having a look at the different types of lights used in videography, especially in green screen video production in a studio. We will be looking at LED Panels, Halogen lights, LED Lights, etc. Here’s the video:

Video Summary

In this video, Kush Sharma breaks down the different types of lighting equipment used for green screen video production, challenging the common myth that you always need four lights.

Key Lighting Equipment and Concepts

• Light Count Myth [00:11]: While many courses suggest a four-light setup, the instructor explains that a single, powerful light is often sufficient for professional green screen results.
• LED Surface Panels [01:54]: These lights feature a broad surface area with many small LED chips. They are portable, often run on batteries [03:19], and are frequently “Bi-color” [04:07], allowing you to switch between warm and cool color temperatures.
• Single Source LEDs (COB Lights) [02:18]: Highly recommended for YouTube and filmmaking (e.g., Godox SL60W [04:42]). These feature one large, powerful chip. They are incredibly bright [06:19] and allow for easy attachment of professional modifiers.
• The Importance of Modifiers [06:44]: Bare lights create harsh, unflattering shadows. Accessories like softboxes and umbrellas spread the light evenly, creating “soft light” that is more flattering for subjects and essential for an even green screen background without “hot spots” [09:03].
• Halogen Lights [09:36]: An “old school,” extremely budget-friendly option (under $10). While they are very bright, they get dangerously hot [10:55] and consume more electricity compared to modern LEDs.
• Color Temperature [05:23]: Lights are often categorized as “W” (White/Cool) or “Y” (Yellow/Warm). Bi-color lights offer the flexibility of both.

Important Links

This video is from our Green Screen Video Production on a Budget course, which has 11 videos and 2 hours of content. Use the link below to access the full course via Udemy:

Green Screen Video Production on a Budget