Embodiments of a live broadcast lighting system are disclosed. In one example embodiment, the live broadcast lighting system includes a light emitting apparatus, a control box being connected to the light emitting apparatus, and a device holder coupled to the control box. The device holder can be configured to releasably retain a video recording device. The control box can include an electronic control circuit configured to control rotation of the light emitting apparatus. The device holder can be configured to be rotatable independent of the rotation of the light emitting apparatus.