High quality lights for video in 2021

High quality video lights in 2021? Think of the AEOS as the big brother to Rotolight’s compact hot-shoe mountable NEO 2 LED light. The AEOS is designed to be mounted to a light stand for studio use, but it also features a pair of sturdy metal handles if you’re lucky enough to have an assistant to hold it – and at just 1.4kg and a compact 30cm diameter, that’s a genuine option. Max power output is a literally eye-watering 5750 lux at 3ft, and the LED colour temperature is steplessly adjustable from a warm 3150K through to a daylight-balanced 6300K. Rotolight’s emphasis on quality continues with a high colour rendering index of over 96. An easy to read rear display shows the current light intensity and temperature, both adjustable by dedicated control dials. Push these and you reveal the AEOS’s extra features. They include a High Speed Sync flash mode with double the power of the maximum continuous light output, and special effects to emulate flickering fire and emergency vehicle lighting.

This heart-shaped beauty is the cutest ring light we ever did see. It’s not just pretty, though: this USB-powered ring light has three adjustable color temperatures and 10 brightness levels. It will give you that good-good lighting every time. This low-profile lighting solution is small and sleek and is super simple to set up behind your laptop for your next Zoom sesh. It also has a built-in phone holder and a remote control for your next Instagram Live. It comes in white, black, and pink, and is available in floor-standing options or desktop options, like the one seen here. This heavy-duty lighting equipment was designed with professional photographers and videographers in mind. The starburst-like lighting bars work like a traditional LED ring light, but you can also detach the individual bars to create any lighting solution you need, such as hair lights or sidelights.

If you need a ring light to go with your laptop, this is a fantastic, versatile option from Elegiant. Instead of a tripod it comes with a simple clamp, enabling you to easily clip it to your laptop screen, the edge of your desk or anything else that’s to hand. This ring light features 72 LEDs with three colour temperatures and ten brightness levels, and it’s easy to adjust the angle and rotation of the light so that you can quickly create the perfect illumination setup for any situation. Find even more details on ring light.

Proper lighting is the key to getting a crisp photo or video with your iPhone and for webcam streaming. However, you don’t need any ol’ light; you want a soft, indirect light to shine directly on your face, making you the focus. Whether you’re streaming on YouTube or meeting your boss on Zoom, we’ve rounded up a list of the best lighting for webcam streaming. This panel-style light kit from Neewer comes with two LED light panels, one of the many reasons this is one of the best lighting options for webcam streaming. The lights are powered by USB and work with a wall plug. Each small LED panel is adjustable up to 180 degrees, so you get the right angle every time. Also included are two tripods for perfect positioning, two extension sticks, and eight filters. Set one light on either side of you and you’re good to go.

The best ring lights are available in many forms, with some able to accommodate not just stand-alone cameras, but also smartphones and other devices. So which model do you choose? In this buying guide, we’ve looked at ring lights across a range of prices to help you decide. Here, then, are the best ring lights you can buy right now. What are the best ring lights? Westcott’s 18-inch Bi-Color LED Ring Light Kit ($199.99) is the best ring light overall, as it gives you a huge amount for the money. It has an intuitive design, with user-friendly controls and while it’s a bit pricey compared to other models, it’s well-built and will last. However, if you’re not looking to spend quite as much or need something smaller and more portable, consider the 10-inch Raya Bendie-Brite Folding USB Bi-Color LED Ring Light ($49.95). It’s relatively inexpensive, weighs just a little over one pound and gives you the ability to adjust both the color temperature and the brightness. See extra info at brokenmoonmedia.com.