What gear and tools does Paul Rogers recommend for achieving a Hollywood glow without beauty lights?

Hi, I’m Paul Rogers from thatcreativeceo.

To get that Hollywood glow without dropping cash on “beauty lights,” here are the go‑tos:

• A basic continuous light (any decent LED panel or COB you already own)
• A white shower curtain for soft, flattering diffusion
• A gold reflector to bounce in warm, cinematic glow
• A white wall or foam board as a bounce to create a “book light” style setup

You don’t need more gear, just smarter light paths: light → bounce → diffusion → gold fill.

What kind of content are you lighting right now—talking-head, beauty, or something else?