Studio Lighting W.J. Veldhoen St. Thomas Aquinas CHS.

Studio Lighting

W.J. VeldhoenSt. Thomas Aquinas CHS

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Light is the Photographer’s Work

It is the way we see capture or control light that effects the image we create on disk or film. Studios allow control of light and creation of images by starting from no light the way sound studio must first be sound proof. Light can be added in different intensity, direction, and colour.Light can be direct or diffused.Shadows of and on the subject also

are part of the image created by the photographer.

Silhouette

Light from behind the subject

This creates a magnified sense of shape over form a sense of mystery can be established if used properly.Light is from directly behind the subject with as little fill as possible from the front.

The Night of the Hunter (1955), a truly compelling and terrifying classic masterpiece thriller filled with an array of startling images

Halo Lighting

This style uses key lights from behind but fill lights or reflectors for the face or front as well.The Halo is created from the back lights pointed forward toward your model.Hair and clothing may by partly translucent adding to the effect.Try this with a reflector above your camera and lights behind your subject.

Here the key light is the sunlightbut is also clearly lit from the fill light.

Pictures by Kodak

Side lighting without fill

Using side light without fill emphasizes the contours of the face and can create strong mood.Light must be hard or direct for full effect.

direct light without fill

light diffused by refection from different surfaces

Reflected light can also be used to soften the image and fill in shadow detail shown here.

UnderlightingUse a strong direct light source under the subject

with your person close enough to the screen to cast a shadow this creates a strong sinister look

Use the light table with the person leaning over it

This create a soft and appealing look for hair, jewelry of makeup fashion shot.Translucent glass or fabric can also be very appealing

Low Key Lighting

This type of shot is mostly dark tones with a somber shade softly lit. Adjust reflectors to add detail to the shadowed area but build from the dark background.Lighter details emerge from darkness giving a warmth, or sense of mystery or sadness.Shadows across an object can add depthCompare to the next slide.

High Key LightingThis type of image sets darker details on a light

and airy background. The tone of such images tends to be light and joyful. Plate colour in cooking presentation is another example of High Key.

Light for PortraitsUsed to create effects with control of shadow and contrast.Different techniques have been used by different professionals to create sense of mood or capture a feeling.Study each of the following and choose 5 for your light study in portraiture. Describe the intended effect as part of the portfolio.

RembrandtThe distinctive style of this painter was inspiration for this style of lightingUsing 4 lights or reflectors. Place the Key light 45

o above and to

the side of the camera. This places a shadow on one cheek of the subject by the nose.

Place the fill light at eye level on the opposite side of the camera

This will soften the shadow to add detail.

Use a back light behind and below shining up on the screen

This is to separate the subject from the screen background

Hair light from behind and above can be a snoot to keep spray off the face.

Keylight45

o to the side and

45o above camera

Fill lightEye level

Hair lightBacklight behindand on wall

This self portrait of Rembrandtshows the style of light used here

ParamountLighting of the Movie Stars. Place the Key light 45

o above the

camera. This places a shadow under the nose of the subject.

Place the fill light at eye level on the opposite side of the camera

stay close to the Camera and this will soften the shadow to add detail.

Use a back light behind and below shining up on the screen

This is to separate the subject from the screen background

Hair light from behind and above add detail to the hair line but does not light on face.

Publicity Shot of Greta Garbo from her final film "Two Faced Woman" before she went into self exiled seclusion in 1941.

Keylight45

oabove camera

Fill lightEye level

Hair lightBacklight behindand on wall

Choose 5 of these light techniques

In this portfolio use five of the techniques illustrated and complete a portfolio of views of a person or object. Emphasize that each kind of shot can point to a different part of a person’s or objects character, mood or feeling.Layout your shots in a PowerPoint or web based portfolio using background to add to your presentation. Include technical information and then as the photo Focus on your effect with explanation as to the story you were trying to create. Present this for your final mark.

MarkingStudio vocabulary of light quiz

/ 10%Research, equipment handling, planning and organization

creating a shooting planuse of log sheetsequipment sign out and storage

quiet productive work habits / 30%Proof sheet Digital or Film / 10%Portfolio creation paper or digital / 40%Originality and creativity

/ 10%Total /

100%