Introduction into photographyUNIT 10

As soon as you enter the studio make sure you turn off brain lights as it will effect your shoot

Each light has a dial which is 1 to 6, these are the different settings of light

1 is the soft light, (the least amount of light) 6 is the highest light (highest amount of light)(“dumping the flash”) Start with setting your light to 3 if you are a beginner Make sure you drop a sandbag if you increase the height of the

light (sandboxes) Have your model five to six feet away from you so you have focus The cameras that we use in college is Nikon We also can use reflectors, lightening umbrellas to enhance more

light to reflect and bounce light

Key Light/Main Light

The key/main light gives out light so the focus is directly on the main focus which is your model/models

The main or key light is  the primary and, usually, the strongest light.  It is responsible for providing  shape and form. 

Fill Light

The fill light fills in contrast The fill light provides light to "fill in"

shadow areas created by other lights.  In general, fill lights should provide an even, non-directional light that adds  little character or shadows of its own.  The fill light is nearly always weaker than the main light. 

Hairline Light

Hairline light doesn’t blend & does make the shot look flat

The hairline light drops levels of the light  A hair light is generally placed behind

the model and about 3 feet above the head, with the light angled down and slightly forward to strike the top of the head and shoulders. It is common to see the light placed off to one side, but it can also be placed directly behind your model. Each placement will give a slightly different look to the photo.