# How do you get good lighting in your videos? > Good lighting makes a bigger difference than an expensive camera. Film facing a window for soft daylight, avoid light coming from behind or directly above you, and don't mix daylight with lamps. If you film in the evening or in winter, a simple ring light or LED lamp is a handy investment. - Canonical: https://www.influentials.com/en-us/knowledge/for-creators/good-lighting-for-your-videos - Locale: en-us - Hub: creators - Published: 2026-11-05 - Updated: 2026-11-05 --- Lighting is one of the main reasons content looks either professional or amateurish. The good news is that you don't need a studio. With a few simple tricks, you can get great results with just your phone. ## 1. Use daylight Daylight is free and flattering. Stand or sit facing a window, so the light falls on your face. Indirect daylight works best. If the sun shines straight in, a thin curtain or sheer blind softens the light and prevents harsh shadows. ## 2. Avoid light from behind If the window or a lamp is behind you, your face becomes dark and the background too bright. Always make sure the main light source is in front of you or slightly to the side. ## 3. Avoid light from directly above Ceiling lights create shadows under your eyes and nose. Turn them off if you can, and use light from the front instead. ## 4. Don't mix different types of light Daylight is bluish and most indoor lamps are yellowish. If you combine them, you get strange colors on your face and your products. Choose one type of light: either daylight, or your lamps with the curtains closed. ## 5. Use a ring light or LED lamp when needed In the evening, in winter or in a dark room, a ring light or small LED panel helps. Place it at eye level, in front of you or at a slight angle. Lamps where you can adjust the brightness and color temperature are the easiest to work with. ## 6. Brighten shadows with a reflector Is one side of your face darker than the other? Hold a white sheet of paper, a piece of foam board or a white wall on the shadow side. It reflects the light and softens the shadows. This is a simple trick with a big effect. ## 7. Tips for filming products Light products evenly, so all the details are clearly visible. Watch out for reflections on shiny packaging: tilting the product slightly or moving the light a little often solves this. ## Quick checklist before you film Clean your phone's camera lens. Lock the exposure on your phone, so the brightness doesn't change while you're filming. Watch a short test clip on your screen. And if you're filming several clips for one video, keep the light the same, so it looks consistent. Ready to start? [Sign up as a creator](https://www.influentials.com/become-a-creator) and get matched with brands looking for content like yours.