How to Make Your Webcam Footage Look Better | Filmmaker Explains
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Connect with Ted Sim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aputure_ted/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aputure_ted Master cinematographer, Larry Fong, ASC, shows us the best way to setup your webcam for professional applications, such as a work conference or live interview. We walk through 3 different setups, from having using the things lying around in your house to getting low budget studio-quality lighting. Read Larry's article on improving video chats: https://larryfong.com/ Follow Larry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/larryfong Gear we used: Apple Earpods - https://amzn.to/2ZpXZUh Kingtop Headphone Splitter - https://amzn.to/2XqhTf0 Nulaxy Laptop Stand - https://amzn.to/2TxyyfB China Balls - https://amzn.to/2znRu9F Deity V Lav - https://amzn.to/2AJxGhm Elgato Camlink 4K - https://amzn.to/2XlWxj1 Blackmagic Ultra Studio Mini Recorder - https://amzn.to/2XlOLFJ Moment 58mm Lens - https://amzn.to/2Zt15qv Moment Lens Mount - https://bit.ly/2AKMOLp Aputure 120d II: https://amzn.to/2TsJTxG Aputure F7 Mini LED: https://amzn.to/2AOdE5j Music we use! Join for 2 free months: https://bit.ly/2x6E54m What We Film With! https://bit.ly/indmogul_gear Hear Our Podcast! http://bit.ly/Indy_Mogul_Podcasts Join the Indy Mogul Community Group: https://bit.ly/2udpqDa Follow Us! IG - http://bit.ly/indymogul_ig Twitter - http://bit.ly/indymogul_Twitter SubReddit - http://bit.ly/indymogul_reddit Facebook - http://bit.ly/indymogul_FB Hit Us Up! Griffin - http://bit.ly/Giffin_ig Erik - http://bit.ly/Erik_ig Ted - http://bit.ly/Ted_ig Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Setup #1: The Bad Frame 2:05 - Step 1: Camera 2:33 - Step 2: Background 3:10 - Step 3: Diffuse Light 3:42 - Step 4: Soft Key Light 5:20 - Step 5: Create Depth 6:05 - Step 6: Audio 7:35 - Setup #2: On A Budget 8:00 - Laptop Lenses 9:20 - Microphones 10:00 - Lanterns 10:45 - Back Lighting 11:39 - Setup #3: Advance Upgrade 11:45 - External Cameras 12:40 - Larger Softer Lighting 13:34 - Setup #4: Night Time 13:55 - Practicals 15:44 - Closing, Larry Fong #Professional #Webcam #Video
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