The document provides instructions for beginner photographers on using studio lighting. It explains that studio lights have dial settings from 1 to 6 to control the brightness, with 1 being the softest light. It recommends starting at setting 3 for beginners. Proper lighting techniques include using a key light as the primary light on the subject, a fill light to reduce shadows, and a hair light 3 feet above and behind the subject's head. Accessories like reflectors and umbrellas can help enhance and bounce the existing light. Photographers should have their model 5-6 feet away and turn off any additional room lights to avoid affecting the shoot.

1. Introduction into
photography
UNIT 10

2.  As soon as you enter the studio make sure you turn off brain lights as
it will effect your shoot
 Each light has a dial which is 1 to 6, these are the different settings of
light
 1 is the soft light, (the least amount of light)
 6 is the highest light (highest amount of light)(“dumping the flash”)
 Start with setting your light to 3 if you are a beginner
 Make sure you drop a sandbag if you increase the height of the light
(sandboxes)
 Have your model five to six feet away from you so you have focus
 The cameras that we use in college is Nikon
 We also can use reflectors, lightening umbrellas to enhance more
light to reflect and bounce light

3. Key Light/Main Light
 The key/main light gives out light so the focus
is directly on the main focus which is your
model/models
 The main or key light is the primary and,
usually, the strongest light. It is responsible for
providing shape and form.

4. Fill Light
 The fill light fills in contrast
 The fill light provides light to "fill in" shadow
areas created by other lights. In general,
fill lights should provide an even, non-
directional light that adds little character
or shadows of its own. The fill light is
nearly always weaker than the main
light.

5. Hairline Light
 Hairline light doesn’t blend & does make
the shot look flat
 The hairline light drops levels of the light
 A hair light is generally placed behind the
model and about 3 feet above the head,
with the light angled down and slightly
forward to strike the top of the head and
shoulders. It is common to see the light
placed off to one side, but it can also be
placed directly behind your model. Each
placement will give a slightly different look
to the photo.

6. Hairline Light
 Hairline light doesn’t blend & does make
the shot look flat
 The hairline light drops levels of the light
 A hair light is generally placed behind the
model and about 3 feet above the head,
with the light angled down and slightly
forward to strike the top of the head and
shoulders. It is common to see the light
placed off to one side, but it can also be
placed directly behind your model. Each
placement will give a slightly different look
to the photo.