Studio Lighting Research
- Jessica Civiero
- Apr 3, 2018
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 23, 2018
Types of Light:
Ambient light- Ambient light is the light that exists in a scene. Also referred to as “natural light” or “existing light,”
Main Light- is the name given to the unit that lights the most important part of an image
Fill Light- can be used to reduce the contrast
Diffused Light- light that is not harsh and direct, it has been softened in some way
Ceiling Bounce-when, rather than firing your flashgun pointing directly at your subject, you point it elsewhere typically up or at an angle, bouncing off a wall or ceiling. The objective is to “bounce” light to soften it before it hits your subject.
Background Light- A background light is used to illuminate the background area of a set. The background light will also provide separation between the subject and the background
Hair Light- used to light up the hair. A hair light is generally placed behind the model and about 3 feet above the head, with the light angled down and slightly forward to strike the top of the head and shoulders.
Natural Light- Harsh light that intensifies the contrast between light and shadows and can be very unflattering.
What colour is daylight ?
Blue
What colour are tungsten bulbs?
White
Types of Portraits:
Candid ( subject aware )

Candid ( subject unaware )

Posed ( formal )

Posed ( informal )

Self Potrait

Ambient light

Studio light

10 Photographers
Henri Cartier-Bresson

Annie Leibovitz

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