In this episode, Mark Wallace explains why the three-light setup is the foundation for every lighting setup. Mark walks through each light, meters, and shows the results. Once the three-light setup is finished, Mark shows how the concepts can be adapted for other lighting setups. Once you understand these basics you'll be able to create almost any setup imaginable. BOOKMARKS 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Setting up the Key light 4:09 Metering the Key light 6:02 Setting up the Fill light 7:29 Metering for EV differences 11:30 Setting up the Hair light 15:00 Comparing key, fill, and hair lights 15:26 Converting a 3-light setup to a 4-light setup 17:22 Converting a 3-light setup to a 2-light setup 19:35 Conclusion and additional tips SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! __________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTS USED: Sekonic L-858D-U Speedmaster Light Meter Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip for EOS R5 and EOS R6 Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Elinchrom ELC 500/500 Studio Monolight Dual Kit with Reflectors and Case Elinchrom EL-Skyport 40 Channel Transmitter Plus HS for Canon Cameras Elinchrom 24x31.5" Rotalux Rectabox Elinchrom 27" Rotalux Squarebox Elinchrom 30 Degree Rotagrid for Rotalux Squarebox, 27x27" Elinchrom 20x51" Rotalux Stripbox Elinchrom Snoot with 10 Degree Grid Westcott Photo Basics 40" 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector Kit with Case, Reflector Holder Arm & Stand #beginnerphotography #threelightsetup #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ Facebook ➥ Instagram ➥ Twitter ➥ Twitch ➥ Adorama Music ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop ➥ Blog ➥ Live Events ➥ Create No Matter What ➥ Podcast # __________________________________ Follow Mark Model: Teresa __________________________________ RELATED VIDEOS How the Position of Light Changes Your Photos Light Meter Basics Where Should You Point Your Light Meter? Move Your Camera With Your Model to Get Incredible Portraits Create Vertical Contrast For Striking Portraits The Quality of Light Comparing Light Modifiers Create High Contrast Portraits Creating Beautiful Portraits with Clamshell Lighting How to Use The Exposure Diamond to Balance Flash and Ambient Light __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!