Lighting (Week 13)

16th May2014
Chuah Tien Ling
Introduction to Photography
Lecture: Lighting

LECTURE:
We were given an instruction of searching a photo of 1940's or 1950's. Based on the picture we do have to replicate it. The main purpose of this exercise was to learn how to manipulate the studio lights and get the most accurate result of the picture and we had learn about the different types of lighting in studio photography.

Main Light
Illuminates a major portion of the image. All the other lights are constructed around this light. Essentially, it's the first light that we position in the studio.

Fill Light
The light that fills the shadow areas that's produced from the main light. It reduces the contrast of the picture giving more detail in those shadow area and makes the picture feel less tense. Usually produced using a reflector that bounces the light from the main light.

Rim Light
Often mentioned as the highlight which is the light that creates a silhoutte around the subject to give off a shape. Also makes the object have more form and structure.

Hair Light

You would've probably guessed that this light has something to do with illuminating the hair areas. If you did, congrats. You are correct. This light is used to relieve the shadows of the around the hair to avoid it looking like one black mass (especially Asians).

Background Light

I had select some of the picture.