Dramatic & Cinematic Top Down Lighting Setup Tutorial (Litepanels Gemini, Astra 6X, & Lykos)

In this video I show you how to create a dramatic and cinematic look using traditional top down lighting with some extra flare. Lighting your subject from overhead is a simple and classic way to create drama and is used a lot to imply an oppressive or mysterious feeling. I'm using the Litepanels Gemini 1x1, Astra 6X, and Lykos+ panel lights, but you can recreate this look using COB lights or other panels at a lower budget. One of my favorite things about this setup is how flexible it is, since you can use anything from a single, bare light to a complete multi-light setup with external diffusion panels. If you like this lighting setup tutorial, leave a comment and let me know, and let me know what type of lighting setup you want to see next. =========== == LINKS == =========== Litepanels Gemini 1x1 - Litepanels Astra 6X - Litepanels Lykos+ - Anton Bauer Titon 150 V-Mount Battery - Intellytech Fast Frame Diffusion Kit - Laofas Air-Cushioned Light Stands - Impact Heavy Duty C-Stand - Impact Boom Arm - Impact Filled Sand Bags - Sony a7S III - Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 - Freewell Magnetic Glow Mist Diffusion Filter - Cheap Fog Machine - Fog Juice - Compare these lights with other lights using my Light Comparison Tool: Like the music in my videos? Get a 30-day free trial to Epidemic Sound - ======================= == TABLE OF CONTENTS == ======================= 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Key Light 2:04 - Key Light Diffusion 3:14 - Back/Rim Light 4:37 - Eye Catch Light/Fill Light 5:01 - Enhance Atmosphere with Haze 5:28 - Camera, Lens, & Filter Setup 6:24 - Lighting Setup Recap 6:58 - Litepanels Color Accuracy & Brightness 7:16 - Final Thoughts ============= == CONNECT == ============= Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: