When hopping onto video conferences or shooting vlogs, lighting is one of the most important factors for
improving image quality.
A camera requires plenty of light to produce a bright image without noise artifacts.
This is especially
true for smaller image sensors like those found in phones and webcams.
Household overhead lights may not be bright enough, introducing color shifts and casting harsh, downward shadows that can be unflattering.
The best possible solution would be to get multiple studio lights with stands and softboxes, but these are costly and time-consuming to set up.
The ring light presents a cheap and simple alternative, which can give you
professional-looking lighting in a matter of seconds.
This guide will save you time and money in determining if or which ring light set up will work best for you.