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Lighting
Any kind of photography, especially video, requires lots of light. The more light you can provide on
what you're shooting, the better it will look and the easier it will be to shoot. While it is not always
appropriate to use extra lights, it is strongly recommended to use at least one light for any interior
shooting in small- to medium-sized rooms. Three-point lighting is a basic lighting approach to illumi-
nate subjects with a sense of depth and texture. Strategic placement imitates natural outdoor lighting
environment and avoids flat lighting. The following are the basic lights:
1. Key light: provides the main source of illumination on the subject. The key light is positioned in
front of and above the subject at 45 degree angles. The key light provides the modeling necessary to
create a three dimensional look.
2. Fill light: Provides general diffused or soft illumination for scenes to soften the shadows and cut
down the contrast created by the key light.
3. Back light (or hair light): Placed above and to the rear, light falls onto the head and shoulders of
the subject. The back light outlines the subject and makes them stand out from the background, again
creating a three-dimensional look.
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