What are the top lighting mistakes Paul Rogers identifies in video production and how to fix them?

Here are the big lighting mistakes I call out — and how to fix them:

1. Light too far away
   Result: Harsh, flat, unflattering.
   Fix: Move your key light closer and slightly off to the side. Closer light = softer, more cinematic look.

2. Light too high
   Result: “Raccoon eyes” (dark eye sockets) and weird shadows.
   Fix: Drop the light to roughly eye level or just above, angled down slightly.

3. No separation from the background
   Result: You blend into the background, everything looks muddy.
   Fix: Add a small edge/rim light behind you (or use a lamp/window) to create a subtle glow on your hair/shoulders.

What kind of videos are you shooting right now—talking head, product, or something else?