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Point Lighting:
The primary reason for light is so the audience can see
the subject. We use three light sources to illuminate
the subject. A fourth light source is used for
video. |
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Key
Light:
This is the primary light source. It has the most
wattage and thus the most light. |
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Fill
Light:
This is the secondary light source. It provides extra light
in the dark areas to boost the shadows. The fill
is used to control the darkness of the shadows. |
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Back
Light:
This is a light source used to separate the subject from
the background. It is a hard light that creates
a light lining around the subject. (Note:
If the subject does not want to be seen, use only the Back Light.) |
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Base
Light:
This is general light used to increase the general intensity
of light for video. Film does not use the Base
Light. |
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| TIP:
We combine the lights to highlight different
aspects of the subject. To experience the different
combinations of the four lights, click
here. |
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