Welcome back! Today, I will demonstrate and explain 3 - point lighting!
INTRODUCTION
3 - point lighting is a technique used to amplify the subject in dark areas. There are 3 lights used for this (hence the name 3 - point lighting). Key light, fill light and back light.
KEY LIGHT
The key light is placed on the left side of the subject in which brightens the subjects face in which we can see more clearly. However, shadows show on the one side of the face.
FILL LIGHT
The fill light is placed on the opposite side to the key light in which takes away the shadows on the one side of the face, this completes the amplification of the subject.
BACK LIGHT
The back light is placed behind the subject. You use this light to bring the subject forward within the frame as just using the key and fill light can blend the subject into the background.
Here is a GIF to show how each light is implemented:
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REFLECTORS
What are they? well.. It all depends on their reflective surface! If the reflective surface is white, then it will add exposure to the shadow without affecting the colour balance. If the reflective surface is gold then it will produce a warmer reflection.
When are they used? Reflectors are used when the subject is outside when there is no natural light. A reflector simply bounces the light rays into the direction that it is placed which creates a faint light.
Next time: I will evaluate film openings and their titles! See you then!
