The document discusses various lighting techniques used in photography. Key lighting is used to highlight the main subject and is usually part of a three point setup. Fill lighting is added at a different angle to reduce shadows around the subject. Back lighting illuminates the subject from behind. Three point lighting involves key, fill, and back lighting to produce a professional image without shadows on the face. High key lighting uses a single bright light, while low key lighting uses a low angle fill light to create shadows and contrast. Artificial lighting comes from sources like bulbs, while natural lighting can be manipulated based on the sun's position.

1. MEGAN SHERATON
LIGHTING TERMINOLOGY

2. • Lighting enhances the mood, intensity and atmosphere created by an
image. It can be influenced by the audiences eyeline and add to
professionalism.

3. • The main function of the key light is to highlight the main subject of the
image.
• It is usually included within a 3 point setup so that the model stands out
from the rest of the image.
KEY LIGHT

4. • Also used in 3 point setup.
• The purpose is to lessen the contrast and shadows around the subject by
being placed at a different angle to the main key light.
• It is usually softer than the key light.
FILL LIGHT

5. • The light is placed behind the subject to illuminate it.
• This can create a silhouette effect, separate the subject from the
background or create depth between characters or objects.
BACK LIGHT

6. • The camera is positioned about eye level.
• The key lighting is the brightest and most powerful at a 45 degree angle to
the camera.
• The fill is on the opposite side of the camera and fills the shadows creating
a softer im age.
• Back light is directly behind the model creating a contour of light around
their hair and figure making it more professional and dramatic.
• No shadows on the models face which accentuates the eyes.
3 POINT LIGHTING

7. • Images that are brightly lit using one key source of light directly aimed at
the model.
• Fill lighting is increased to the same level as key lighting therefore appears
very bright and soft with few shadows.
• Creates a happy, positive and optimistic atmosphere.
HIGH KEY LIGHTING

8. • The fill light is at a very low angle causing the frame to be cast with large
shadows.
• Creates extreme contrasts between the dark and light sections of the
image but illuminates the models face.
• Creates a mysterious and sombre atmosphere.
LOW KEY LIGHTING

9. • The deliberate manipulation of light to achieve a practical or aesthetic
effect.
• Gives you more control on where you want the audience to focus.
• Examples of artificial light sources include incandescent bulbs, halogen
lamps and LED’s.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING

10. • Lighting from a natural source such as the sun.
• You can manipulate the effect of natural lighting with the position of your
model.
• If the sun is behind the model it will be backlit.
• If the sun is in front of the model it will be high key.
NATURAL LIGHTING