Category Archives: LL5-PortraitBasics

In this class we learned about 3 point lighting. The key/main light is used to highlight the form of the subject. It is the biggest source of light and is shined onto the person/subject. Using it in various ways help create … Continue reading →

Today we used 3 “lights” to create a standard 3-point portrait lighting. They are the background light, the main light, and the reflector. We began with the main light, also known as the key, by pointing it at our subject … Continue reading →

We experimented with lighting, Main or Key light, the Fill light, and the background light. The main light is the largest source of light, the light giving off a shadow. the Fill light is the reflection of the Main light. … Continue reading →

Three point lighting is set up using anywhere from 1-3 light sources. The lights used are the key light, fill light, and background light. The key light is used as the main light source that can either light the front or … Continue reading →

We used 3-point portrait lighting, background light, the main light, and the reflector. Key or main light is basically the front of your subject. The subject has to be facing the camera in order for the main light to work. … Continue reading →

The 3 Points of lighting are Background Light, Fill Light and Main Light. Background light is a light used on the background to separate the subject from the background so it does not look so flat. The subject stands out … Continue reading →