Lighting Flashcards
1
Q
Hard light
A
High contrast, strong shadows.
Fewer, smaller light sources, closer to subject.
To the side = dramatic effect.
2
Q
Soft light
A
Softer shadow, low contrast.
Larger, wider, more light sources.
Diffusion, bounced light.
ex: 3 point lighting
3
Q
Natural/Available light
A
Use what’s already in the scene.
4
Q
Magic hour
A
5
Q
Front vs Side
A
Flat vs depth (detail, texture)
6
Q
High-key
A
Lots of light, low contrast
7
Q
Low-key
A
Low light, high contrast.
8
Q
White balance
A
Corrects color temperatures (cool or warm) to look neutral, realistic.
