Lighting

Studio Lighting Techniques:

• Rembrandt Lighting: Rembrandt Lighting is a lighting technique that is typically used in the studio. This technique can be achieved two ways; the easiest way is using one light and a reflector or by using two lights at different light settings in order to create the triangle shadow under the eye. This technique is popular because it a technique that can produce images which appear both natural and fascinating with little equipment.



Rembrandt Lighting

• Edge Lighting: Edge Lighting is a lighting technique that is typically used in the studio. This technique is used to create subtle 'edges' in the image upon the subjects face, it is most popular to have a light edge along the jaw line. Edge lights are aimed in the direction of the camera, so the photographer has to be careful to keep any light from shining into the front of the lens, due to this causing lens flare.



Edge Lighting

• Butterfly Lighting: Butterfly Lighting is a lighting technique that is typically used in the studio. This lighting technique is one of the oldest techniques for lighting the face of a subject. This technique got its name from the shapes the lighting creates on the subjects face, the light creates a butterfly-shaped shadow which forms underneath the subject's nose, this setup is a proven method to ensure your subject is well-lit in a pleasing manner.

Butterfly Lighting

Rembrandt Lighting Evidence:

REFLECTION:

• Here is my evidence displaying the Rembrandt Lighting Technique, this technique achieved through the placement of lighting, this can be achieved two ways; the easiest way is using one light and a reflector or by using two lights at different light settings in order to create the triangle shadow under the eye. I achieved mine by using two different light sources at the same setting on one side of the face to give the brightest definition and having somebody bounce the light via a reflector, in order to achieve the triangle shadow under the eye. I personally think my video evidence shows the Rembrandt technique very well, however if the footage was edited into Black and White the shadows would be more defined and prominent.

Edge Lighting Evidence:

REFLECTION:

• Here is my evidence displaying the Edge Lighting Technique, this technique is used to create subtle 'edges' in the image upon the subjects face, it is most popular to have a light edge along the jaw line. Edge lights are aimed in the direction of the camera, so the photographer has to be careful to keep any light from shining into the front of the lens, due to this causing lens flare. I personally think this video evidence looks more like split lighting, however there is evidently darker areas in the footage and all for edges are darker than the main subject, creating a focal point. I also think that if the footage was edited into Black and White the shadows would be more defined and prominent.

Butterfly Lighting Evidence:

REFLECTION:

• Here is my evidence displaying the Butterfly Lighting technique, this technique got its name from the shapes the lighting creates on the subjects face, the light creates a butterfly-shaped shadow which forms underneath the subject's nose. I personally think this evidence doesn't show the shadows under the nose very well, however it does emphasise the contours of the cheeks through the use of shadows. I also think that if the footage was edited into Black and White the shadows would be more defined and prominent.

Using Reflectors Evidence:




Creating Shadows Evidence {Experimental}:
REFLECTION:

• Here is my evidence displaying my personal take on the top of Creating Shadows Evidence, we used an old plastic wallet which we crumpled up to create a rough texture and held it up to the light moving it on different directions to create cool shadows upon the subjects face. I personally think this evidence shows an experimental way of creating shadows perfectly, as we used our surrounding resources to our personal advantage.

Low Key Lighting Evidence {Artificial Lighting}:
REFLECTION:

• Here is my evidence displaying Low Key Lighting, using an artificial light source. Low-key lighting is a style of lighting often used within photography or film. This technique is a necessary element that needs to be mastered in order to develop further allowing you an advancement on creating a chiaroscuro effect. For this I used two lights, placed higher than my subject in order to create a clear emphasise on the lights and darks within this footage, this is in order to achieve the convention of low-key as it is usually used for dramatic use.

High Key Lighting Evidence {Artificial Lighting}: 

REFLECTION:

• Here is my evidence displaying High Key Lighting, using an artificial light source. High-key lighting is a style of lighting often used within photography or film, that aims to reduce the lighting ratio present in the scene. This technique is used to create and suggest an upbeat mood. For this technique I used two lights at a high setting to illuminate the face fully, I placed the light source in front of my subject in order to create a clear emphasise on my subjects facial features.