How to use three-point lighting

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If microphones are essential to the quality of your podcast, lighting is essential for video. If you're doing quick and informal clips, you may be able to get away with your handheld camera or iPhone and use the available light. I recommend the Flip or the Kodak Zi8 for this. The Zi8 even allows you to plug in an external microphone, for better sound quality.

Sometimes you want something more professional-looking, such as studio-based interviews and pieces to camera. For this you will need...