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| Lighting
Overview :
The primary reason for light is so we can see
the subject. Another reason is to create shadows.
The primary reason for shadowing is so we can see
the dimensions of the subject. If we do not have
shadows, we do not see detail in the shot. So
remember, when lighting, you are really manipulating
shadows.
Below
are more explanations on lighting.
3
Point Lighting
Guerrilla
Lighting
White
Balance
White
Balance Filters
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Exposure:
Two things come into play when dealing with light:
the amount you
have and the amount you let in.
Your
light source is the amount of light you have. It can be
the sun, studio lights, or natural light.
The amount of light you let in depends on the iris of the camera. You
open or close the iris to allow
the light to come in. This is called exposure.
You need to have a balance between the amount of light let in by the iris and the amount of light created by the source. To experience
balancing between the two, click
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| TIP: We
control the light to manipulate the shadows. The
eyes can see over 2000 shades of gray. Film is able
to see 21 shades, but video can only see 7 shades
of gray. So there is not much latitude or room for
manipulation. However, if done right, the shadows
will help create a 3D effect. |
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