RTV-3001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Cameo Lighting, Sidelight, Single-Camera Setup
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Lighting that emphasizes contrast between light and dark is chiaroscuro lighting. Produces diffused beam of light creating subtle shadows and a slow falloff (typically produces a flat image, used more in interviews. Spotlight directional light that can be controlled. Gives more dimension to the object, defines shape and location. It usually causes a sharp distinction between the illuminated area and the dense attached shadow, resulting in fast falloff. Can adjust width and intensity of light output. When beam is narrower and more intense spotted. Beam is widest and least intense flooded. Floodlights produce slow falloff, providing even more illumination across a wide area. Reflector is a device that bounces light from a light source toward the subject. Usually for outdoor use to reflect light both as a key and fill light. To bounce sunlight off the reflector and back on the subject to even out the light. Silver, gold, fabric reflectors used depending on skin complexion.
