Photography Lighting Techniques_M.Mujeeb Riaz
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The document discusses types of light, focusing on natural and artificial light, and their unique characteristics. It explains the importance of different lighting techniques like three-point lighting, which includes key light, fill light, and backlight, to effectively illuminate subjects in photography and visual media. Additionally, it outlines concepts such as shadow, highlight, and the square inverse law, emphasizing the significance of light in creating mood and depth in visual compositions.
Photography Lighting Techniques_M.Mujeeb Riaz
- 2. Types of Light • Natural Light • Artificial Light • Natural Light: Very obviously, everything that glows naturally. The sun, moon, fireflies, etc.. • Artificial Light: Man-made lights. The light bulbs.
- 3. Different time , different light
- 4. • What is so exciting? • Light changes throughout the day. • Same scene, but different feel at different times. • Best time for photography is usually sunrise/sunset. • Soft golden light. Also called the golden hour. • Use the lights to your best advantage.
- 5. Artificial Light • Many kinds of artificial lights Incandescent The old school bulb, produces warm light. Fluorescent Regular Joe you find everywhere. Warm or cold.
- 6. 10 Many kinds of artificial lights Halogen Commonly used in cars. Very bright, very hot. Flash Photographer’s best friend.
- 9. • Shadow: We should already know this. Dark area where light is blocked by an opaque object. • Highlight: Opposite of shadow. Bright area where light directly falls on. • Core: Transition between highlight and shadow.
- 10. • Hard VS Soft Light Hard light: • Harsh lighting that has a very defined core and strong sharp shadows. Soft light: Gentle lighting that has a smooth core and soft shadows.
- 11. Square Inverse Law • Square Inverse Law All serious photographers should know this. • Intensity of light = 1 / Distance² Or simply put, the closer the light, the more focused and stronger it is.
- 15. Three-point lighting • Three-point lighting is a standard method used in visual media such as theatre, video, film, still photography and computer-generated imagery.
- 18. The Three-Point lighting setup • The key light, backlight, and fill light all make up the three- point lighting setup. Three-point lighting is a standard method used in visual media. By using three separate positions, the cinematographer can illuminate the subject any way they want, while also controlling shadows produced by direct lighting.
- 19. Backlighting • What is Backlight? A backlight hits an actor or object from behind. It is placed higher than the object it is lighting. Backlights are used to separate an object or an actor from a background. They give more shape and depth. Backlights help the frame feel three-dimensional. Backlight Summary: • The sun is a great backlight - you can use a reflector or bounce the sun at a lesser intensity back the subject. • If a backlight is placed behind an actor at an angle, the backlight is called a "kicker."
- 20. Fill Lighting • What is a Fill Light? A fill light cancels out the shadows created by the key light. A fill light is placed on the opposite of the key light, and usually not as powerful as the key. Fill Light Summary: • Remove shadows created by the key, • Does not create shadows or it’s own characteristics.
- 21. Key light • A key light is the primary light source of the scene. It is the most intense and direct light source. Generally, the key light will illuminate the form of the subject or actor. Key light summary: • Avoid placing your key light near the camera or your light will become flat and featureless. • Create a dramatic mood by using the key behind the subject • A key light is the primary light in a three-point lighting setup.
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