Three point lighting is the best technique when time allows for setup. It uses a key light as the primary light to establish texture, a fill light to reduce harshness from the key, and a back light behind and above to add dimension. The key light should be above at a 45 degree angle, while the fill balances it and the back light adds depth without being too harsh on the camera lens if positioned incorrectly. Flood lighting covers a large area in light and outdoor lighting works best at dawn, dusk, or overcast to avoid harsh direct sunlight.

1. "That's the Ray" The basics of Lighting

2. ~ Positions of Light ~ Three Point Lighting ~ Flood Lighting ~ Outdoor/Natural Lighting Today’s Topics

3. Front Lighting Light straight in front of subject Produces fair light Can flatten image Has no shadows

5. Back Lighting Light from directly behind subject Good for subject, bad for camera Needs other light to work well Produces silhouette Produces lens flare

6. Bad Back Lighting

7. Side Lighting Produces best 3rd dimension Careful with shadows Enriches texture

9. Existing Light Light that is already present in the shot Looks most natural Keep light direction Keep balance in mind

12. Three Point lighting is the best lighting technique to use when you have time to set up and manipulate the lighting of your shot. Three Point Lighting

13. The Three Points of Three Points Key Light Fill Light Back Light

14. Key Lights Primary Light Contours and establishes texture single direction Slightly Above Usually 45’

15. Key Light Example

16. !! WARNING !! The Key Light can create problems by over lighting objects and casting ugly shadows

17. Fill Lights Create a lifelike environment Reduces harshness of the key light Balances key light’s shadows and harshness.

18. Fill Light Example

19. !! WARNING !! Too much fill light can destroy the modeling of a figure.

20. Back Lights Gives 3rd dimension Positioned behind and above

21. Back Light Example

22. Back Light Example http://www.mediacollege.com/lighting/three-point/simulator.html

23. !! WARNING !! Back Light can cause harsh light on the camera lens if positioned incorrectly

24. The Three Point Setup Set Key Light to Contour and establish texture and depth of the primary figure Set Fill Light to reduce the harshness of the key light and give the scene more realism Give the shot three dimensions by carefully positioning a back light.

25. The Three Point Setup

26. Cover subject area in light Light Everything Flood Lighting

27. Flood Light Example Hawks H.I.T. News

28. Dawn & Dusk Overcast is better Avoid Direct Sunlight Use reflectors Outdoor Lighting

29. Outdoor Lighting Example

30. Outdoor Lighting Example