For this homework, I chose the Netflix series, Queen’s Gambit. The Lighting style they use is Split light. The main light is on the front 45-degree angle, on the left side of the actor face. The way how to the actor is position is front view and they were mid to close shots to capture the detail of the chess pieces and the actor.
-Daniel Rodriguez
Your decision to use split light instead of the Rembrandt light in the example brings a lot more attention to the chess pieces. I think it results in a more interesting photo though if you have a star generally you don’t want anything distracting in the photo.