Inexpensive Video Conferencing Lighting Solutions

  Рет қаралды 318,798

Lifesize

Lifesize

Күн бұрын

In this video, we test and review five customizable and inexpensive video conferencing lighting solutions to help you look your best on every call.
Read the related blog:
www.lifesize.com/en/video-con...

Пікірлер: 173
@lisamurphy4972
@lisamurphy4972 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to do the reviews and providing your feedback, both pro and con.
@jaynemiddleton3675
@jaynemiddleton3675 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best review videos I've seen. I like the way you keep it simple and have the same format for how you review each product. You are easy to listen to, clear and enough information to make a satisfying choice. Thank you :)
@robertstanley9633
@robertstanley9633 4 жыл бұрын
I just bought the TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp & it literally lights up my world! Easy to assemble, the range from dim to bright is astronomical & the lamp offers various tones from cool to warm. I accidentally purchased two but did not mind because I was able to make someones day & give them a light! THANK YOU !!!!
@ytown
@ytown 3 жыл бұрын
Do you use it for virtual video meetings? I am curious if it would be beneficial to light up my space for KZfaq videos
@moneylab2860
@moneylab2860 3 жыл бұрын
I've been shopping for a light solution, found this very helpful. Thank you!
@selsyn73
@selsyn73 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reviews. The Taotronics desk lamp looks like it will meet my needs. I like the fact that it can be used for Zoom meetings and it can be used as a great light source for hobby work at my desk.
@bernardpeel7133
@bernardpeel7133 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. As a late commenter and someone now having read most of the other comments, it’s clear that this video omitted two key areas of interest. A) the consideration of those who wear glasses and what each does in terms of reflection and B) how each ones affects the eyes over longer usage periods (especially as the two best ranked ones sit right near the laptop camera).
@hbbaxter9199
@hbbaxter9199 2 жыл бұрын
I havent read the comments but how many users really eat their glasses?
@bernardpeel7133
@bernardpeel7133 2 жыл бұрын
@@hbbaxter9199 haha, I’d best to and change that to ‘wear’ ;-)
@ToddSmithRealEstate
@ToddSmithRealEstate 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Dustin! I have watched several videos on lighting and yours is by far the most practical for laptop users, most comprehensive, and easiest to follow! My only suggestion would be to maybe also show the effect of your ambient lighting (i.e. with and without). Your ambient lighting is better than mine to begin with, so actually your video would have looked way better than mine even if you didn't add additional lighting. I'm also checking out your blog to get the links. Oh yeah... it would also be good to see the effect of the lights and glare on people who wear glasses maybe in your next lighting review.
@brigitte8902
@brigitte8902 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I have been searching for good video conference lighting and you nailed it!
@donnaweathersartist7536
@donnaweathersartist7536 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent demo. You helped me make the decision to return the Neewer lights that I already purchased and buy the Lume Cube mini panel.
@MsKNHardin
@MsKNHardin 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm sold on the Lume cube!
@minghonsiu
@minghonsiu 2 жыл бұрын
Your lighting looks decent and your tips were helpful. Consider upgrading your audio to match the standards of your lighting.
@belaralia
@belaralia 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I have been teaching remotely and have been looking for good lighting!
@DavidSpencerShares
@DavidSpencerShares 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent lighting demonstration and analysis. Very helpful. Thank you.
@robertstanley9633
@robertstanley9633 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Your video was very helpful in deciding which light I needed.
@artjohnson01
@artjohnson01 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I agree with your conclusion. If desk space was not an issue, I’d go for the 2 light Neewer solution. But, it always is. The Lube cube is terrific. Thanks
@spiritualwarfareisreal2119
@spiritualwarfareisreal2119 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you this is most helpful. I have bought so many unsatisfactory lights and now I'll try the Lime Cube.
@thestudentcafe
@thestudentcafe 3 жыл бұрын
An excellent review and beautifully presented. Really helpful as I had no idea about the lighting source I would need for online teaching, zoom etc. I'm just about to order the Taotronic light. Thanks a lot for this.
@petemason8161
@petemason8161 3 жыл бұрын
Your video will solve my lighting problem on Zoom calls. Thanks.
@jeanniedyke7382
@jeanniedyke7382 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! This video is so informative and clear! Very appreciated! :)
@loriperez3322
@loriperez3322 Жыл бұрын
You have a wonderful demeanor, Thanks for the video!!
@Sophia-yo9rp
@Sophia-yo9rp Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was very useful. I appreciate it.
@SampathIyengar
@SampathIyengar 3 жыл бұрын
Great video , One needs to have a combo of them , the clamp on is the best and most portable solution
@robertgoldman6978
@robertgoldman6978 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent - valuable information. Thank you.
@gauravg789
@gauravg789 4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Purchase the 3rd desk lamp you reviewed. Thanks
@vlm5723
@vlm5723 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely excellent! Thank you!
@reneeclarkcoaching6600
@reneeclarkcoaching6600 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Easy to understand and very informative. Thank you
@georgefranklin3222
@georgefranklin3222 3 жыл бұрын
A word of caution about the Lume Cube; on Amazon found a number of one star ratings because the suction device did not hold the lamp to the computer. You did say the holding surface must be flat and smooth. Most that bought the lamp seem to like its features but a number of folks could not get it to stay in place.
@alkadeshmukh2404
@alkadeshmukh2404 3 жыл бұрын
useful video. Purchased TaoTronics desk lamp, solved my video call issue.
@steveroach1711
@steveroach1711 4 жыл бұрын
Great rundown. Go Irish!
@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING
@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. New follower here. Good information on lightning. ✌️
@FashionablyNYE
@FashionablyNYE 2 жыл бұрын
You are a life saver. Thank you for this video.
@musiclessonsbynxd
@musiclessonsbynxd 2 жыл бұрын
great video ! thank you !
@johnhewetson4406
@johnhewetson4406 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very helpful and practical.
@Affiliates-Corners
@Affiliates-Corners 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!
@lbanks1164
@lbanks1164 2 жыл бұрын
This video is exactly what I needed!!!
@curtflirt2
@curtflirt2 3 жыл бұрын
Good Video, thanks can't wait to try out my Lume Cube today.
@Machine_Mantra
@Machine_Mantra 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you it was informative, helped a lot:)
@daggel
@daggel 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks!
@christheswiss390
@christheswiss390 2 жыл бұрын
Great video - thank you for this relevant content.
@trudy-annewan8169
@trudy-annewan8169 2 жыл бұрын
The Neewer Portable lights are PHENOMENAL. They come two in the pack, however, turning on only one of them did the trick. Thanks for the recommendation for those of us newbies and who is also on a budget. The Neewer light pack cost me only $42 on Amazon.
@quintessentialgrooming5285
@quintessentialgrooming5285 2 жыл бұрын
Don't run them at full brightness for too long or they will burn out. I've had 2 sets go bad.
@commonsense99
@commonsense99 3 жыл бұрын
Great reviews! Thanks
@nancykwan4288
@nancykwan4288 4 жыл бұрын
so helpful! thank you!
@RicaFacundo
@RicaFacundo 3 жыл бұрын
very helpful thank you!
@antoonmeerman
@antoonmeerman 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful.
@jrod9732
@jrod9732 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using my phone flashlight attached to a goose neck clamp on my desk, I wear glasses and with certain angles that I sit up I see the little circle light reflections. Idk if the Lume Cube would do the same , which of these would be best for someone who wears glasses? 🤓
@williamchang9478
@williamchang9478 3 жыл бұрын
Really good presentation!!!
@drumminglater9451
@drumminglater9451 3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thank you for the review! I was wondering what the make and model is for the stand you have under your laptop. I really like that. Right now, when I am doing a zoom with my PC, I have the PC on top of stacked books. Would prefer an adjustable stand. Thanks for any info.
@iNexxFear
@iNexxFear 4 жыл бұрын
What do you think about the Philips Hue Playbar lights and getting the dual pack for side by side with color hue and changing them easily thorugh computer controls and wirelessly?
@ManishSingh2k
@ManishSingh2k Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@OthmanAlikhan
@OthmanAlikhan Күн бұрын
Thanks for the video =)
@Houston1906
@Houston1906 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful review. I decided to go with the Lume Cube. Very impressed with the size and light output. Just what I needed. I’m using a small desktop tripod instead of the suction cup mount.
@Houston1906
@Houston1906 3 жыл бұрын
@@StormyTruthMatters The tripod I am using is the Fotopro FY-583 (Amazon). It maxes out at just over 48 inches with the legs fully extended. But for use on my desk, I don’t extend the legs at all and it positions the light just above the top of my 13” MacBook Pro.
@kristenmoonrise
@kristenmoonrise Жыл бұрын
Good idea as that's what I was considering - foregoing the suction cup for a tripod!
@bobbyortega5254
@bobbyortega5254 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Also can you please tell me what you have your computer sitting on to raise it up. I need to get that. It looks like a great option and I have not been able to find one. I have to do video chats for work and my computer sits to low on it's own. Thank you so much!
@luzjauregui
@luzjauregui 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! You helped me too!!👍
@tatacooler4296
@tatacooler4296 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so so much!
@KarenSLevin-pd9qg
@KarenSLevin-pd9qg 3 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful! I love the desklight! I'm using a desktop computer for videoconferencing and was wondering if you have any very inexpensive clip on microphone suggestions/links. I don't want anything complicated to set up or expensive, just something to improve the quality I get from my pc. Thanks!
@kareno905
@kareno905 3 жыл бұрын
So helpful!
@jessicaweikers3555
@jessicaweikers3555 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you! Where did you get the bookcase behind you and the riser for your laptop?
@SyedSaadQadri
@SyedSaadQadri 3 жыл бұрын
what about lighting options for people who wear glasses. Because it causes lot of glare and lot of reflection on the otherside.
@jamesrobinson1579
@jamesrobinson1579 3 жыл бұрын
Wish you had demonstrated some of those lights off centre (because looking directly into a light throughout a 2 hour call is "no bueno"... Off centre actually gives a bit more depth to your face, especially when (like you) there's already some natural light on you. I also wish that with the dual light solutions you had put them at different levels from one another (again for both eye fatigue and depth in the face). I use a larger ring light about 45deg to my left and above my hairline pointing at a slight downward angle with a warm setting when there's light coming in the window just to soften shadows and keep the image from blowing out the white balance. I am not a photographer or a marketing person, these are just my observations as someone who is a hermit working from home for almost a year now.
@rovvytheman
@rovvytheman 3 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for this video 😊😊👍👍
@kristenfrancis9585
@kristenfrancis9585 Жыл бұрын
Hello and thank you, do you have any idea about how the Whellen works if you wear glasses?
@alimargolis2019
@alimargolis2019 3 жыл бұрын
What would you recommend with a desktop IMac. The back is smooth but curved so not sure the lume cube would work. Its 20 inches high so would the Taotronics desk lamp be tall enough?
@Mark.Watson
@Mark.Watson 4 жыл бұрын
Helpful video.
@denisewong5441
@denisewong5441 3 жыл бұрын
This is a super helpful video thanks for making it! Is the light harsh on your eyes though? With my new job I will be on a lot of video calls all day so wondering if staring at the light would be too hard on my eyes. Thanks
@rubenc4465
@rubenc4465 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video
@Galeime
@Galeime 3 жыл бұрын
I can vouch for the Tao Tronics lamp from Amazon! So great for my WFH set up.
@bernardpeel7133
@bernardpeel7133 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gayle. Do you wear glasses and if so how do you find light reflection?
@Galeime
@Galeime 3 жыл бұрын
@@bernardpeel7133 yes! I wear prescription glasses with the blue light blockers. The light is not harsh at all, I have the Autonomous Extra Wide LED Lamp to cover my desk for when I’m working on anything but use the Tao Tronics for video calls since it doesn’t seem to hurt my eyes
@bernardpeel7133
@bernardpeel7133 3 жыл бұрын
@@Galeime great stuff - thank you!
@whippersnapperdap
@whippersnapperdap 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, does the Tao Tronics light bother your eyes ? I like the results but I was curious about this.
@itspossible3381
@itspossible3381 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@ellisz5972
@ellisz5972 Жыл бұрын
I have the NEEWER. They do take space (unfortunate) but they can be extended REALLY high. So it covers my key light and fill light. I'm happy with it
@leecorleone
@leecorleone 3 жыл бұрын
how do you combat the brightness that comes from using a separate monitor that's larger and pushes so much light at you?
@dexterking9003
@dexterking9003 3 жыл бұрын
The top 3 is good but all of them are good as well
@fukuoka9695
@fukuoka9695 2 жыл бұрын
Very Helpful ❤👍
@plinnet
@plinnet 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, but I would have loved to see the test completed for people wearing glasses. Very often you will end up with harsh shadows and reflections that ends up creating a poor result
@jagdishpancholi
@jagdishpancholi 3 жыл бұрын
could you do a video on using the lights for say 1, 2 , 3 hours when we have long meetings as I feel that lights being close to you may tire your eyes .. thank you good informative video.
@c-hd5696
@c-hd5696 3 жыл бұрын
DO you think have Philips Hue would be ok as well?
@TomTerrific
@TomTerrific 3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see you do the video wearing glasses. I have found that lights in certain positions cause a reflection from the glasses.
@GrimmChronicles
@GrimmChronicles 3 жыл бұрын
You can position lights above your face at around a 45-degree angle, and it’ll eliminate the reflection on your glasses. But it won’t get rid of the reflection from your screen; I use dark mode all the time to help with that.
@KamranAliRealtor
@KamranAliRealtor 3 жыл бұрын
Very useful information!
@SnoopyDoofie
@SnoopyDoofie 3 жыл бұрын
Wear sunglasses. lol
@asterladybug
@asterladybug 3 жыл бұрын
use one light at 45° from one side, and another diffuse at the other side at 45°. Always avoid lights from next to or behind the camera.
@ToddSmithRealEstate
@ToddSmithRealEstate 3 жыл бұрын
Great point, Tom! I forgot to mention that in the comment I just left for Dustin, lol
@evadrake7899
@evadrake7899 2 жыл бұрын
I wish you had shown how the differences in temperatures looked on you cool vs warm with the one you recommended ie Lume Cube Thanks!!!
@ricardomiranda7768
@ricardomiranda7768 3 жыл бұрын
just wanna say that I use a cone desk lamp covering the cone with a sheet of paper in order to diffuse the light. But I look forward to get me one of this gadgets.
@sharonbryan6286
@sharonbryan6286 3 жыл бұрын
I'd like one with glasses too--I think it has to be up higher? Maybe a version of the Lume cube on a tripod?
@soniafernandes4473
@soniafernandes4473 Жыл бұрын
What I can do to adjust the backlight from a window which gets afternoon sun? My computer and 2 screen setup is such that I can’t change the backlight. I’m using a Logitech video camera.
@abermin
@abermin 3 жыл бұрын
Where can I get that laptop stand you have?
@mireyacarrillo6128
@mireyacarrillo6128 3 жыл бұрын
I have a webcam on my monitor. Is there a way to use the Lume Cube with my webcam?
@kayleep3329
@kayleep3329 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, until I went to the Lumecube website, and couldn't find this product. They had a similar product to attach to a camera, but it was $169.00! I'd love to know how others purchased the lumecube product you feature. Thank you.
@bill691
@bill691 2 жыл бұрын
Does the Lume Cube adhere to an IMac? Does anyone one have a lighting product idea that fits on a large monitor iMac and takes up minimal space? Is there a hack to make the iMac screen provide enough backlight? Thanks.
@MikeA15206
@MikeA15206 Жыл бұрын
What’s the base holding up your lap top?
@CJRKENT7697
@CJRKENT7697 3 жыл бұрын
Dustin, great video, my only real comment is , that the lume cube seems to me that it is glaring directly into your eyes, although it did not seem to affect you. Please comment
@shanescott3168
@shanescott3168 Жыл бұрын
Logitech has a new light, Litra Glow, that hooks on to a monitor or laptop. It is powered by USB A and has adjustments for brightness and color temperature. It has a nice diffuser. I like the fact that it runs on USB power (not battery) and provides very good light. It can also be mounted on a tripod. I bought two of them! I like the Lume Cube light too.
@soaringkite2673
@soaringkite2673 3 жыл бұрын
Can these lights be used with large desktop screens?
@theamarcord1332
@theamarcord1332 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, what is exact model of Lume cube lighting kit?
@dinobernardo4997
@dinobernardo4997 3 жыл бұрын
in your opinion, which of these is safest for the eyes?
@masterdayyaan8282
@masterdayyaan8282 3 жыл бұрын
good solution
@Underhills
@Underhills 3 жыл бұрын
That last ring light is not an option if you have a stationary setup with a big separate monitor, cause the camera is mounted on the center of that. Perhaps if it had a tilt function you could mount it next to the monitor camera.
@andrieslee1716
@andrieslee1716 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, and a teleprompter is a must-have device for every content creator these days. Why you don't own one?.
@readingsbycara
@readingsbycara 3 жыл бұрын
*Thank you* for sharing those products. Some of which I was hearing of for the first time. ♥️
@readingsbycara
@readingsbycara 3 жыл бұрын
#staywell everyone. 💜
@DeepMindfulness
@DeepMindfulness 3 жыл бұрын
Why no links?
@rjshredder2377
@rjshredder2377 3 жыл бұрын
Does it hurt to look at the camera ?
@kipling1957
@kipling1957 3 жыл бұрын
I have the lights, I just want those dinky little stands. What are they?
@roofoofighter
@roofoofighter 3 жыл бұрын
I’m looking for a light that doesn’t blind me while I’m trying to read from the screen
@chops386
@chops386 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Tough to stare at for ~8 hours a day
@mweber5459
@mweber5459 2 жыл бұрын
Would be interesting to go the extra step to see how they do if you wear glasses.
@mikeyoung5881
@mikeyoung5881 3 жыл бұрын
I think the lighting coming from both left and right is much better solution than the one coming straight from the front. This is the set up used in photograph studio.
@donnyyeo
@donnyyeo 3 жыл бұрын
This person who created this video, does not have a background in lighting portraits. Directly front??? Completely no shadows is only good for make-up tutorials.
Best Light: Webcam, Streaming, and Zoom!
13:52
Just Josh
Рет қаралды 83 М.
GIANT umbrella by Tsuriki Show
00:15
Tsuriki Show
Рет қаралды 7 МЛН
A teacher captured the cutest moment at the nursery #shorts
00:33
Fabiosa Stories
Рет қаралды 57 МЛН
Каха заблудился в горах
00:57
К-Media
Рет қаралды 10 МЛН
Watch BEFORE buying a light for video & filmmaking
21:05
Content Creators
Рет қаралды 292 М.
Best Lighting for YouTube Videos (Simple & CHEAP Video Lighting!)
12:58
Best Zoom Setup - Behind The Scenes Of My Zoom Studio
8:16
Andrew Sweeney
Рет қаралды 44 М.
Best LED Video Lights Under $100
13:40
Anthony Gugliotta
Рет қаралды 93 М.
Best Lighting for YouTube Videos (For ANY & EVERY Budget!)
8:32
Think Media
Рет қаралды 190 М.
Easy Lighting Setup for YouTube Videos (i wish i knew sooner)
10:43
THAT ICELANDIC GUY.
Рет қаралды 10 М.
Look & Sound Your Best On Zoom - Simple Settings Walkthrough
15:45
Как противодействовать FPV дронам
44:34
Стратег Диванного Легиона
Рет қаралды 137 М.
Как бесплатно замутить iphone 15 pro max
0:59
ЖЕЛЕЗНЫЙ КОРОЛЬ
Рет қаралды 8 МЛН
Что делать если в телефон попала вода?
0:17
Лена Тропоцел
Рет қаралды 3,6 МЛН
КРУТОЙ ТЕЛЕФОН
0:16
KINO KAIF
Рет қаралды 7 МЛН
ноутбуки от 7.900 в тг laptopshoptop
0:14
Ноутбуковая лавка
Рет қаралды 3,7 МЛН