Ring Lights - Light Up Your World
Ring lights reduce heavy shadowing and are so versatile that they’re now an essential tool in the arsenal of makeup artists, content creators, vloggers, beauty & hair specialists, streamers, photographers, tattooists, and video makers alike.
See why so many people are now using them to improve the quality of their videos, conference calls, makeup & hair applications, photos and much more with a dimmable light for perfect control in various applications.
Whether you're making Tik Tok or YouTube videos, creating classes, live streaming, or conference calling, ring lights will help you look great on camera with their even light and reduced shadowing.
But their usefulness doesn't stop there. They also make great fill lights for photoshoots (particularly product shots) and are great for makeup application in any lighting situation.
They’re easy to set up, lightweight, practical, and cheap and can be taken anywhere with ease. Their USB power interface (where applicable), means that as well as being able to use them indoors, they can be powered outdoors with a power bank or your (charged) computer if need be.
Some models do have a regular power-point plug, so do check that before you buy one, particularly if you want something that’s a bit more portable (i.e something that can be used outdoors as well).
Many ring lights can be used with a mobile phone (or tablet) by attaching them to the light or tripod stand with a phone clip or holder (often provided). There are generally 2 types of stands (or tripods) available. One is an extendable tall stand (tripod) and the other is a short countertop type (for makeup lights etc).
Most ring lights (models will vary) have a variable dimmer switch or dimmer knob, which means you can adjust the brightness of the light (the color temperature) to suit your situation and the light or mood you want to create. Their brightness can be set between a cool white and a warm yellowish glow.
Because ring lights cast an even light onto any subject the amount of shadowing is greatly reduced.
Let’s take a look at the many ways ring lights are being used and why they’ve become so popular.
As Fill Lights:
Ring lights make a great fill light in both still and video photography, indoors and out. Sometimes you just need a little extra light to highlight an image or reduce shadowing. Even if you’re shooting outdoors (video or still) with natural light, the image or video can be enhanced by a little extra light in the right place. This is true for both product and people shooting.
As Makeup, Hair & Beauty Lights:
