Lighting Flashcards
1
Q
Natural
2
A
- Golden Hour
- Blue Hour
2
Q
Dramatic
7
A
- Chiaroscuro
- Low-Key
- Side Lighting
- Split
- Rim
- Under
- Top
3
Q
Subtle
8
A
- High-Key
- Soft
- Broad
- Loop
- Flat
- Bounced
- Fill
- Short
4
Q
Moody
2
A
- Butterfly
- Rembrandt
5
Q
Shape
4
A
- Contre-Jour
- Window
- Silhouette
- Hard
6
Q
Natural:
Golden Hour
2
A
- Warm, soft lighting from the sunrise/sunset
- Creates flattering skintones and rich golden highlights
7
Q
Natural:
Blue Hour
2
A
- Cool blue light just after sunset/before sunrise
- Creates moody landscapes and atmosphere
8
Q
Dramatic:
Chiaroscuro
2
A
- A strong contrast between light and dark
- Creates moody and dramatic effect
9
Q
Dramatic:
Low-Key
2
A
- Dark lighting with deep shadows and strong contrast
- Creates moody and mysterious images
10
Q
Dramatic:
Side Lighting
2
A
- Light comes from the side of the subject
- Adds depth and texture
11
Q
Dramatic:
Split
A
- Divides face into one lit and one shadowed half
- Creates a dramatic and high contrast portrait
12
Q
Dramatic:
Rim
2
A
- Light is placed behind the subject, creating a glowing outline
- Used for dramatic portraits
13
Q
Dramatic:
Under
2
A
- Light comes from below the subject
- Creates an eerie and unnatural effect
14
Q
Dramatic:
Top
2
A
- Light comes from above the subject
- Creates strong shadows
15
Q
Subtle:
High-Key
2
A
- Bright light with minimal shadows
- Creates a clean and airy look
16
Q
Subtle:
Soft
2
A
- Diffused light, creating smooth shadows
- Creates flattering, natural skin-tones
17
Q
Subtle:
Broad
2
A
- Side of the face turned towards the camera is well-lit
- Makes subjects appear broader
18
Q
Subtle:
Loop
2
A
- Small shadow of the nose on one side of the face
- Creates a flattering, three-dimensional look
19
Q
Subtle:
Flat
2
A
- Even lighting and minimal shadows
- Reduces imperfections
20
Q
Subtle:
Bounced
2
A
- Light reflected off of a surface onto the subject
- Evens out lighting and softens shadow
21
Q
Subtle:
Fill
2
A
- A secondary light used alongside the key light
- Reduces shadows created by the key light and evens out lighting
22
Q
Subtle:
Short
2
A
- Side of the face turned away from the camera is well-lit
- Adds depth and makes face appear slender
23
Q
Moody:
Butterfly
2
A
- Soft, butterfly shaped shadow under the nose
- Flattering for beauty portraits, hollywood-style
24
Q
Moody:
Rembrandt
2
A
- Triangular patch of light on one cheek
- Classical & artistic look
25
Q
Shape:
Contre-Jour
2
A
- Light source placed behind the subject
- Creates a silhouette and dramatic contrast
26
Q
Shape:
Window
2
A
- Using a window as soft, natural light
- Provides beautiful and diffused light
27
Q
Shape:
Silhouette
2
A
- Dark subject placed against a bright background
- Creates striking and simplistic compositions
28
Q
Shape:
Hard
2
A
- A strong, direct light source creating sharp shadows
- Adds texture and contrast
