Lighting 101 for Content Creators

### The 3-Point Setup To get that cinematic look, you need three main lights: 1. **Key Light**: The main source of light, placed at a 45-degree angle to the subject. 2. **Fill Light**: A softer light placed on the opposite side to reduce shadows created by the key light. 3. **Back Light (or Hair Light)**: Placed behind the subject to separate them from the background and create depth. ### Budget Friendly Alternatives Don't have $500 for lights? Use a large window as your key light during the day, a cheap white poster board as a reflector for your fill, and a basic desk lamp for your backlight.