#S22E18 The Lights, Camera, Action Episode

In photography trying to get the right pose or right angle is one thing however trying to get the best lighting is a whole different ball park. Lighting is important. Below you will see the different types of lighting techniques used in the same photo. Three-point-lighting method was taught in my Advanced Broadcasting Production course. It is used often in photography as well as cinematography as it helps to create imagery and illuminates the subject.

As you can see here this is natural lighting. It blocks out the details of my classmate Devante and you can barely tell what colors are in his shirt. The floor and the green wall seem to be the highlight in the photo.  

Key Lighting

With the key lighting the light source is dominated and highlights the shadows in the picture. As you can see in this photo the eye is able to detail the different colors in Devante's shirt and you can see his face more clearly.

Fill Light

 The fill light is used next to create depth and dimension to the subjects face. Even though a sleepy Devante can barely keep his eyes open you are able to see more dimensions in his face.

When using the backlight is provides more sheen to the subjects face. You can now see him more clearly when using the backlight. 

Backlight

Next time I take photos of Devante lets hope he can stay away when the lights are beaming at him.