I remember my grandmother telling us that reading in the dark would ruin our eyes. As it turns out, she had a point. Eye strain can severely limit our reading enjoyment, and may even impact how much we able to understand and retain. Besides, eye strain causes headaches. Who wants that? The best lamps for studying will help eliminate those issues. As a glasses wearer, I find … [Read more...]
What Kind Of Lights Do YouTubers Use?
When one thinks of a great video, there are typically two things that come to mind. First being top notch video production or cinematography and the second being good clear sounding audio. But there is one integral part missing! While the same rules apply for online videos, it would be very handy to know what kind of lights do YouTubers use so you too can start … [Read more...]
10 Different Types of Lighting In Photography
What is it that separates a good picture from a great photograph? What separates a good photographer from a master artist? It’s not the subject of the image. It’s not the gear used. It’s not even the exposure itself. Though, all of those things do indeed have an impact on the final image. The one most important aspect of photography is the light. An understanding of … [Read more...]
10 Photography Lighting Tips for Beginners
A literal definition of photography is “drawing with light.” Many beginning photographers get so caught up in the choice of gear, and then the mechanics of exposure, that this truism about light sometimes gets pushed aside. But how does one learn how to use light well? Part of the answer is to learn the types of light and then how to control them. Here are a few useful … [Read more...]