The typical set up of lighting includes the subject,filler and key.
The key light is the brightest and most influential.
the backlight helps counteract the effect of key and creates an outline or silhouette
the filler light help to soften the harsh shadows that the use of key and back light creates
under lighting is when the main source comes from below the subject. used in thrillers and horror films
top lighting is when the main source of lighting comes from the above highlighting feature used to create a glamorous look.
low key lighting is created by using only the ket and backlight. it would produce a sharp contrast of light and dark area on the screen as very deep, distinct shadow are formed. this is chiaroscuro
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| key lighting |
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| backlighting |
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| Top lighting |
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| Underlighting |
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| reflector light |
