What can I place on the lighting diagram?
The builder includes subject, camera, key light, fill light, back light, hair light, softbox, umbrella, reflector, V-flat, background, window light, product table, microphone, and tripod objects.
Free production tool
Lighting Diagram Builder
Design portrait, interview, product, YouTube, beauty, and window-light setups with draggable lighting objects, presets, power controls, rotation, notes, save/share hooks, and lighting gear recommendations.
Objects
15
Presets
6
Canvas
Drag + rotate
Visual lighting planner
Client portrait lighting setup
Ready to design.
Drag objects. Select one to edit power, rotation, and notes.
Objects
5
Lights
1
Avg power
72%
Shoot planning assistant
Turn a lighting diagram into a packing checklist with camera, lens, power, audio, backup, and risk notes.
OpenSaved user setups
Prepare this builder for account-backed saved diagrams, public setup pages, and creator profiles.
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Browse support gear for lights, stands, microphones, monitors, tripods, and creator accessories.
OpenLighting gear recommendations
Support gear this planner can recommend
The builder links visual planning to GearAtlas product records so users can move from a diagram to missing stands, microphones, monitors, tripods, and accessories.
Lighting diagram FAQ
Plan the setup before anyone arrives
A good lighting diagram reduces chaos on set. It documents light roles, camera position, subject direction, modifiers, audio, stands, and notes before the shoot starts.
Can I drag and rotate objects?
Yes. Objects can be dragged on the canvas, selected, rotated, renamed, duplicated, removed, and given power settings and notes.
Can I save diagrams?
This foundation supports local saved setup entries. Account-backed saved setups can connect to GearAtlas user profiles later.
Can I export an image or PDF?
The export action is included as a placeholder. A future pass can render the canvas to image/PDF once account storage and export rules are finalized.
How does this connect to shoot planning?
Lighting diagrams can link to the Shoot Planning Assistant, recommended lighting gear, saved user setups, and future production checklists.
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