What signature techniques does Paul Rogers recommend for dealing with harsh lighting on camera?

Hi, I’m Paul Rogers from thatcreativeceo.

Harsh lighting ages you fast on camera because it exaggerates every line and texture. My go‑to fix is soft, overhead butterfly lighting instead of direct, frontal light. That means:

• Raise the light slightly above eye level and angle it down toward your face
• Diffuse it (softbox, umbrella, sheer curtain, or bounced off a wall)
• Step a bit back so the light wraps instead of blasts

This setup smooths skin, reduces harsh shadows, and makes you look instantly fresher on video.

Do you usually film with a ring light, window light, or something else?