Ring light setup and positioning in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional ring light setup and positioning help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable tech help services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-40 mins
Location
Ottery St Mary
Ring light positioned and configured for best results on video calls, streaming, or content creation. Proper distance, height, angle, and settings for professional-looking lighting.
### When You Buy A Ring Light But Don't Know Where To Put It
You got a **ring light** because you look terrible on Zoom calls or your YouTube videos are too dark. But now you've got this big circle of light and you're not sure where it should go, what height, what settings.
Too close and you're blown out. Too far and it's not doing anything. Wrong colour temperature and you look like you're ill or sitting by a fireplace.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** The "ring" part of ring light is designed to eliminate shadows - you film/call through the centre of the ring. But if you just stick it on your desk pointing at you from the side, it's barely better than overhead lighting. Position matters more than the light itself.
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### Why Positioning Matters
| ✅ Set Up Properly | ❌ Common Mistakes | |-------------------|-------------------| | Flattering, even lighting on face | Harsh shadows or washed out | | Natural-looking colour tone | Look orange or sickly blue | | Positioned for your setup | Awkward angle, keeps getting in way | | Camera through centre of ring | Light from wrong angle, defeats point |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Professional Positioning**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Position** | Find optimal distance, height, angle for your setup | | **Configure** | Set brightness and colour temperature correctly | | **Test** | Check on video call or recording, adjust as needed | | **Show** | How to adjust settings for different scenarios |
**📦 You're Left With** - Ring light positioned for best results - Settings configured for your use - Know how to adjust for different lighting conditions - Look professional on camera
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### Pricing
| Setup Type | Time Needed | You'll Pay | |-----------|-------------|------------| | Single ring light positioning | 20-30 mins | **£60** | | Multi-light setup | 30-40 mins | **£60** | | Complex setup (green screen, multiple cameras) | 40+ mins | **£60-85** |
*Based on £60 minimum. Most ring light setups done in under 30 mins.*
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### Common Uses I Set Up For
✅ **Video calls** - Zoom, Teams, work-from-home
✅ **Streaming** - Twitch, YouTube Live
✅ **Content creation** - YouTube videos, TikToks
✅ **Product photography** - Small items, close-up work
✅ **Makeup/beauty** - Tutorial filming, getting ready videos
Each use needs slightly different positioning.
Why Choose Us for Ring light setup and positioning in Ottery St Mary?
Ring light positioned for flattering results
Brightness and colour temperature set correctly
Works with your desk/filming setup
Shown how to adjust for different uses
What to Expect
### Step 1: Understand Your Use Quick chat about what you're using ring light for - video calls, streaming, filming content. Different uses need different setup. ### Step 2: Position and Test Set up ring light at correct distance and height, adjust angle. Do test video call or recording, check results on screen, adjust until it looks right. ### Step 3: Configure Settings Set brightness level (usually 50-70% unless you're competing with bright window). Set colour temperature (usually 3200K warm for home, 5500K neutral for office feel).
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 💻 **Work-from-home setup?** Ring light makes you look way more professional on video calls. Position it just above webcam, pointing slightly down. Coworkers will ask what changed - you'll just look more put-together. **Green screen setup?** Ring light needs to be closer and brighter to eliminate shadows on green screen. I can position it for chromakey work if that's your goal. **Glasses wearer?** Ring lights can cause annoying reflections in glasses. Angling light slightly higher or lower, or moving it slightly off-centre (not directly in line with camera) usually fixes this without losing the benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ring light setup and positioning in Ottery St Mary
Why would I need help setting up a ring light?
Ring lights seem simple but positioning makes huge difference. Too close and you're washed out, too far and it does nothing. Wrong angle and you get weird shadows. Wrong colour temperature and you look either sickly or orange. I'll position it optimally for your setup and show you what settings work best.
What's the right distance and height for a ring light?
Generally 1-2 feet from your face, slightly above eye level angled down. But it depends on ring light size, what you're filming, and your room lighting. I'll test different positions and show you what works. Also depends if you're doing video calls, streaming, or filming content.
Can you help with multiple lights for better results?
Yes - if you've got additional lights (key light, fill light, or just desk lamps), I can position them to eliminate shadows and give more professional three-point lighting setup. Ring light alone is fine for video calls but multi-light setup looks much better for content creation.
What about ring lights for product photography or makeup?
Ring lights are brilliant for close-up work - the shadow-free lighting is perfect for makeup tutorials, product shots, or detail work. Positioning is different than for video calls though - often closer and more directly in front. I'll set it up for your specific use.
Do I need to provide the ring light?
Yes - I set up and position ring lights you've already bought. If you haven't bought one yet, I can advise what size and features you need (10-18 inch diameter typical, USB or mains powered, adjustable colour temp essential). Most decent ones are £30-80.
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