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Three-point lighting is a standard method used in visual media such as theatre, video, film, still photography and computer-generated imagery. By using three separate positions, the photographer can illuminate the shot's subject (such as a person) however desired, while also controlling (or eliminating entirely) the shading and shadows produced by direct lighting.
The key light, as the name suggests, shines directly upon the subject and serves as its principal illuminator; more than anything else, the strength, color and angle of the key determines the shot's overall lighting design.
In indoor shots, the key is commonly a specialized lamp, or a camera's flash. In outdoor daytime shots, the Sun often serves as the key light. In this case, of course, the photographer cannot set the light in the exact position he or she wants, so instead arranges it to best capture the sunlight, perhaps after waiting for the sun to position itself just right.
The fill light also shines on the subject, but from a side angle relative to the key and is often placed at a lower position than the key (about at the level of the subject's face). It balances the key by illuminating shaded surfaces, and lessening or eliminating chiaroscuro effects, such as the shadow cast by a person's nose upon the rest of the face. It is usually softer and less bright than the key light (up to half), and more to a flood. Not using a fill at all can result in stark contrasts (due to shadows) across the subject's surface, depending upon the key light's harshness. Sometimes, as in low-key lighting, this is a deliberate effect, but shots intended to look more natural and less stylistic require a fill.
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In this tutorial I walk you through what Three Point Lighting is, what its uses are, and how to achieve it for Cinematography or Still Photography Key Light, Fill Light, Hair Light. Check out my production company: www.rethink-films.com Twitter: @DiCasaFilm - I Periscope, too! *Disclaimer* The light does not get softer as you push it away, it gets harder. I corrected that in an annotation, but put it here in case you're viewing on mobile.
As filmmakers, we are all striving to get that 'Film look'. Achieving cinematic images can seem like a daunting task. This is why I created the series Cinematic Lighting. I want to pour every little bit of filmmaking knowledge I have gathered over the years into these videos in order to, hopefully, give you a head start in your filmmaking path. Today we take a look at the 3 point lighting set up. We will go over what a key light, a fill light, and a back light is and how they can improve your shot and composition. If you guys like or don't like this new type of filmmaking content let me know in the comments section below. Any feedback helps. If you enjoyed this video on cinematic lighting, give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends! Huge thanks to the amazingly talented and beaut...
Get Your Free Report! http://wolfcrow.com/11freetools (The 11 Tools and DIY Hacks I Use To Shoot All My Professional-looking Videos) I've never seen a video explaining why three point lighting exists and why we should use it, so this is that video. I explain the rationale behind three point lighting and explain how you can use it for maximum effect in your cinematography. For more information and links, click here: http://wolfcrow.com/blog/what-is-three-point-lighting-and-why-do-we-use-it/ Head over to wolfcrow.com for the best workflows and reviews for filmmakers, cinematographers and videographers. Follow us on social media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wolfcrowsocial Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/wolfkrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfcrowsocial/ And don't forget...
Watch as I show how to make YouTube videos look like they were shot with expensive professional lights, when in fact, all that was used was household items! Easy, cheap 3 point lighting the DYI way! Email: speigner.michael@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeHollywoodSpeigner Instagram: @screenscapes
Let's take a look at three different lighting kits and how to set up basic 3-point lighting setup. Kits Featured From This Video http://bit.ly/3PointLighting
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How to video lighting video produced for us by the excellent Gavin Hoey shows how to use a 3 light setup in a conventional 3 point lighting setup he also shows how to light a white background. Although this is for video lighting this would still apply to still photography and these lights are strong enough for portrait photography. Another video for white backgrounds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th7OJoV8rp0 Search on google for supersoftbox smick We only ship to the UK and Europe if we ship worldwide we will supply a URL. You can follow us Twitter: https://twitter.com/smickcouk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smick.co.uk Google +: google.com/+SmickCoUk
Several years ago I posted a video called "Really Cheap Video Lighting" where we talked about using inexpensive clamp lights and compact fluorescent bulbs from your local hardware store. That lighting was super simple and quite flat, better than nothing but not amazing. And in several episodes since then, we've looked at other ways to set up your lighting to create a little more dimension and depth and interest. And in this episode we look at another way to create an interesting look using three-point lighting that is a little different than the traditional three-point lighting. Here are links to some of the gear we discuss in the episode: ePhoto 4500W Softbox Lighting Kit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NJIWYY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp;=1789&creative;=390957&creativeASIN;=B005NJ...
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In this tutorial we go over how to make a 3 Point Lighting Rig to showcase your models. Good read on 3 Point Lighting systems: http://www.3drender.com/light/3point.html Via http://blog.sailairstudios.com - Check out the rest of my tutorials and 3d work. Any comments or tutorials you want me to do, please comment below.