Lighting is a very important part of being a web model. With the help of lighting, you can create a certain atmosphere of your broadcast, highlighting the advantages of your face and figure. That is why it is very important for a model to be able to correctly place additional light sources before starting the broadcast.
Lighting tips
It’s more difficult for models who work from home. After all, the studio already has all the necessary professional equipment, arranged in accordance with the interior of each room. But don’t get upset ahead of time! You can correctly position the light sources yourself. There are the most basic rules:
The work room should be spacious. Light needs space and volume, and the need for close-ups and long-range shots must be taken into account. Choose the largest room to work in, and to save energy, choose fluorescent lamps.
Do not place lamps so that they are in the camera’s field of view. This may highlight the frame, or be annoying for the member and he will leave the room. It can also highlight all the flaws in your figure, which obviously will not please either you or your viewers.
It is worth choosing fluorescent lamps, lamps with yellow or white light. This will create the most natural lighting that will not change the color of your hair, skin or clothes, and the image in the frame will look nice.
Use not one, but several light sources and place them on different sides of you – this will provide illumination from any possible angle.
The most common mistakes in lighting arrangement
Many beginners try to create intimate twilight in the room and light candles. In reality, this really looks harmonious, but in the lens of most web cameras such lighting will not be fully visible, and members will regard this as an attempt by the model to hide from prying eyes. The image will be dark and unclear, which will look even less attractive compared to other models in well-lit rooms. Another mistake is colored lighting in the room. Multi-colored light makes the picture in the frame unnatural and is unlikely to help you attract a large number of viewers.
In addition, you should not use the light from a laptop screen or computer monitor as the only source of low beam. This is suitable for communicating with friends on Skype, but not for broadcasting in order to earn money. This kind of lighting makes you feel like you’re sitting in a basement somewhere, which won’t work in your favor. As an option, for good low beam, you can use lamps located opposite you or close to you. Placing low beam lamps on the side is also a mistake. Because of the shadows, your face will become disproportionate, and all the imperfections of your skin will be emphasized and very noticeable.
A white lamp located under the monitor is no longer a mistake, but a taboo. It will make your face look sickly pale without the slightest hint of blush. In this case, you will only attract lovers of corpses and gothics. Give preference to lamps with yellow light, and you will be guaranteed success.
Professional approach
How do they arrange lighting for web models in studios? The main thing in lighting is to give the member the opportunity to clearly see the model he likes – then he will definitely take her private. Studios use four light sources. As a rule, these are fluorescent lamps that combine yellow and white light. The first light source is located on the ceiling, the second – slightly lower, under the ceiling, directly above the model (the main thing is that it does not fall into the frame), the third light source is located under the monitor, and the fourth – behind the monitor, at a distance of 0.5-1 meter .
When arranging lighting at home, it is not at all necessary to buy professional light sources, especially if you are a beginner. Use what you have on hand – table lamps, floor lamps, lamps. There are several schemes for arranging light for webcam models. Read them carefully, and in your free time, try arranging the lights in accordance with the pictures. Try several options to choose the one you like best.
What can be used as a light source
In addition to floor lamps and table lamps, you can buy regular fluorescent lamps – they are relatively inexpensive and easy to use: they can be mounted anywhere, and the bright light will do a great job of creating an atmosphere. If you are not yet ready to switch to a more professional technique, you can also pay attention to ring lamps, popular among bloggers. The advantage of such a lamp is that for a relatively low cost you can adjust the brightness of the light, switch between warm and cool lighting, or opt for a combination of white and yellow light.
The lamp can also be adjusted in height, and with a special mount, used as a tripod for a phone. If you have your sights set on purchasing professional light sources, it is best to go to stores that sell equipment for photographers and photo studios – they will tell you exactly what will be the best option for you. Don’t forget about buying a special umbrella that will diffuse the light, creating the effect of soft home lighting.
We wish you success with the arrangement of light in your workplace. You will definitely succeed!
