A free Light Planner for creators who film at home, and plain guides to lighting, cameras, audio, home studios, editing, channel growth and creator business.https://yt-lighting.comen-ushello@yt-lighting.com (Evan Marchetti)https://yt-lighting.com/blog/high-pass-audio-filter-settingshttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/high-pass-audio-filter-settingsA high pass audio filter cuts fridge hum and low thumps from voice recordings. 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Compare XLR, USB-C, and signal needs to buy the right connector first time.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMTAudiomicrophone-pickup-patternsplug-and-play-microphonetype-c-microphonemicrophone-diagram1-4-jack-microphonemicrophone-with-1-4-plugcb-microphone-5-pin3-pin-microphonehttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/microphone-polar-patternshttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/microphone-polar-patternsMicrophone polar patterns help keep your voice ahead of room noise. Read polar plots and choose a pattern for desks, rooms, or on-camera setups.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMTAudiosquare-microphonemegaphone-microphonecircle-microphonecircular-microphoneceiling-array-microphoneflat-microphonespatial-microphonepeak-microphonehttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/ortf-microphone-techniquehttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/ortf-microphone-techniqueORTF microphone technique pairs two cardioid mics 17 cm apart at 110° for natural stereo, with comparisons and a home-video mounting setup.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMTAudioblumlein-microphone-techniqueblumlein-stereo-mic-techniqueblumlein-stereo-microphone-techniquexy-microphone-techniquestereo-microphone-techniquesspaced-pair-microphone-techniquefrontrow-microphonerecorderman-mic-techniquehttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/reels-videohttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/reels-videoA Reels video can look polished at home with the right lighting. 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Learn light ratios, avoid setup mistakes, and recreate the look in a bedroom or home office.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:12:13 GMTLightingfilm-light-leakssoft-lighting-filmphotography-low-key-lightingfront-lighting-filmkey-fill-and-back-lightballoon-light-for-filmold-movie-lightinghigh-key-lighting-examples-in-filmhttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/youtube-thumbnail-sizehttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/youtube-thumbnail-sizeYouTube thumbnail size requirements, file formats, safe zones, and resizing steps help you create sharp previews that stand out and earn more clicks.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:44:19 GMTChannel Growthyoutube-thumbnail-backgroundyoutube-thumbnail-ideasyoutube-thumbnail-background-4kyoutube-thumbnail-design-ideashttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/phantom-power-condenser-michttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/phantom-power-condenser-micPhantom power for condenser mic setups explains why audio goes silent, which mic types need power, and how to check gear compatibility.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMTAudiophantom-power-for-microphonecondenser-microphone-home-studiodiaphragm-condenser-mictonor-condenser-microphonefet-condenser-microphonecondenser-mic-home-studioat2020-condenser-micdiagram-of-condenser-microphonehttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-youtube-channelhttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-youtube-channelWhat a channel filmed at home costs: what’s free, what to buy first, and what $100, $300 and $800 buy when the light comes before the camera.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCreator Businessstarting-a-youtube-channelcreator-budgetbudget-lightinghome-studio-gearhttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/how-to-avoid-glare-on-glasses-on-camerahttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/how-to-avoid-glare-on-glasses-on-cameraKeep lights, windows and the monitor out of your glasses on video: where to raise and move the light, a two-minute test to find glare, and what lenses can do.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 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GMTLightingring-lightssoftboxesled-panelskey-lightlighting-gearhttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/three-point-lighting-at-homehttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/three-point-lighting-at-homeWhere the key, fill and back light go in a 10-by-12-ft room, in feet and degrees, how bright each one should be, and which to leave out when space is short.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTLightingthree-point-lightingkey-lightfill-lightback-lightsmall-room-studiohttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/webcam-vs-phone-vs-camera-for-youtubehttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/webcam-vs-phone-vs-camera-for-youtubeWebcam, phone or mirrorless camera: what each shows on screen, how each plugs into a computer, what it costs, and when the phone you own is enough.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCameraswebcamsphone-filmingmirrorless-camerascamera-as-webcamhttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/youtube-studio-setup-for-a-small-roomhttps://yt-lighting.com/blog/youtube-studio-setup-for-a-small-roomA checklist for a filming spot in a room under 10 by 10 ft: the 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