What lighting should I use to film guiatr

[Amanda]

Hi there,

i want to film myself playing guitar in a normal sized room.

Can you please tell me what kind of backdrop i should use? A black sheet? also i have 3 par 56 cans is that enough light?

many thanks, Amanda

 

[Kim Welch]

I apologize for the delay in responding, and thank you for posting, Amanda. Three PAR cans can work, but they're hard light, so for a flattering look try bouncing one off a white wall or shining it through a diffusion sheet as your key light, then use a second as a backlight or hair light to separate you from the background.

A black background can look great, just keep light off it so it stays dark. A dark sheet or curtain a few feet behind you works well. Today, affordable LED panels are another good option. Our Lighting & Grip forum is a great place to share your results!