Three Point Lighting

1|Three point lighting:
This is a standard light technique used in film. Three cameras are situated around in a triangle a subject, usually a person. The goal of the Three Point Lighting is to create the illusion of a three-dimensional subject in a dimensional image. This illusion lights up the subject. Three different cameras are used to light up the subject, Key light, Back light and Fill light.


(Diagram of three point lighting, this shows the Key light, the Fill light and the Back light.)






2| Key light
This light is the brightest light of the three point cameras as well as being the main light of the three. This camera is positioned 45 degrees to the camera. This light gives the shape and form of the subject/ person.

3| Fill light
The fill light is the second brightest light out of the three. Positioned at a 50-75 degree angle. The fill light is used the fill the area where the key light hasn't reached.

4| Back light
This light is the least bright light of the three. The light must use diffusion to work. The back light is positioned at the back of the subject/ person, to cover the shadows on the shoulders or the back of the subject.









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