{"id":3752,"date":"2020-04-09T12:25:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T12:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/?p=3752"},"modified":"2024-01-22T13:47:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T13:47:16","slug":"5-tips-for-using-small-lights-on-a-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/5-tips-for-using-small-lights-on-a-set\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Using Small Lights on a Set"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is a clich\u00e9 saying that for filmmakers there is never enough light. It\u2019s true that more light is almost always useful – like\u00a0to make your videos more cinematic<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0 but sometimes, small lights can do things for you that big guns can\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Here are five exciting\u00a0filmmaking tips<\/a>\u00a0and tricks with small lights that you can add to your toolbox.<\/p>\n

We are going to use\u00a0Lumiee LED bracelets\u00a0<\/a>for this article, but most other small lights will work as well.<\/p>\n

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Imagine shooting in a tight place, like an elevator, or a car. Using a big light can be awkward and take too much space. That is the perfect scenario for a smaller source. Being powerful on one hand and remaining hidden on the other, small lights are the best tools for this kind of job.<\/p>\n

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When you have the time, the\u00a0three-point lighting setup<\/a>\u00a0is king. However, sometimes you’re in a run-and-gun situation. You still want light but can\u2019t set up for a long time. Attaching a\u00a0bi-color Lumiee\u00a0<\/a>to a mattebox with the built-in magnets is a fast and effective solution.<\/p>\n

Accent Light<\/h2>\n

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Give your frame a more interesting look using just a tiny splash of color. Creating a colored accent light can turn the frame from a banal place to a vivid and unique spot. (Vloggers, we know you are going to love this!)<\/p>\n\t\t

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Many small sources have built-in effects, like police, fireworks, camera strobes and more. Setting a scene\u2019s mood becomes easy with one or two small lights placed in strategic locations.<\/p>\n

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Lumiee LED light wraps into a circle, sending glow in all directions. You can place the bracelet inside a lantern and turn on the fire or candle effect. This \u201cfire\u201d is 100% safe and can last for up to four hours.<\/p>\n

I hope that these setups will inspire you with your workflow and help you stay creative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There is a clich\u00e9 saying that for filmmakers there is never enough light. It\u2019s true that more light is almost always useful – like\u00a0to make your videos more cinematic\u00a0–\u00a0 but sometimes, small lights can do things for you that big guns can\u2019t.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3763,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[14,73],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Use Small Lights on a Set<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sometimes, using small lights tips on the set can do things for you that big guns can\u2019t. 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