Lighting 101
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After twelve o’clock, the light is the same as before, but only on the right side of the screen.
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4:30: Here is a prime example of positioning the key light to get the necessary nose shadow that makes the shot "pretty".
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6:00: At the six o’clock position, there are hardly any shadows at all. This collapses the subject and makes them appear very flat (not to mention making them look like they are caught in the headlines of an on coming car). Try to avoid this kind of lighting whenever possible.
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That is a quick look at the key light, and some possible placements to illuminate the subject. Next time we’ll discuss the fill light and how it can be used to lessen the harsh shadows created by the key.
When not working deep in the labs of the DMN Central Division testing the latest and greatest software/hardware products Stephen Schleicher can be found at the local university teaching a few courses on video and web production. He can be reached at schleicher@mindspring.com. You can also visit him on the web at www.mindspring.com/~schleicher
Source: Digital Media Online, Inc.
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