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• The 3 Point Lighting Technique is a standard
  method used in visual media such as video,
     film, still photography and computer
                generated imagery.
Key light
• This is the main light, if there is only one light, it becomes key
    light. It is often the strongest and most influential on the look of
    the scene. It is placed to one side of the subject/camera so that
    this side is well lit and the other side has some shadow
• If there are 2 lights, one is the key and the other is either the fill
    or back light.
Fill light
• This is a secondary light and is placed on the opposite side of the
    key light. It is used to fill the shadows created by the key. The fill
    will usually be softer and less bright than the key. To achieve this,
    you could move the light further away.
Back light
• The back is placed behind the subject and lights it from the rear.
    Its purpose is to provide definition and subtle highlights around
    the subject's outlines. This helps separate the subject from the
    background and provide a three dimensional look.

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3 Point Lighting Technique for Visual Media

  • 1. • The 3 Point Lighting Technique is a standard method used in visual media such as video, film, still photography and computer generated imagery.
  • 2. Key light • This is the main light, if there is only one light, it becomes key light. It is often the strongest and most influential on the look of the scene. It is placed to one side of the subject/camera so that this side is well lit and the other side has some shadow • If there are 2 lights, one is the key and the other is either the fill or back light. Fill light • This is a secondary light and is placed on the opposite side of the key light. It is used to fill the shadows created by the key. The fill will usually be softer and less bright than the key. To achieve this, you could move the light further away. Back light • The back is placed behind the subject and lights it from the rear. Its purpose is to provide definition and subtle highlights around the subject's outlines. This helps separate the subject from the background and provide a three dimensional look.