10/22/2021
Filmmakers and photographers alike will agree that lighting is key for the perfect shot. A natural, yet undervalued tool, lighting is essential for telling a story.
The most widely used method is the three-point lighting method. This method is the most successfully applied technique for lighting in the theatre, film, photography and CGI. It consists of three light sources:
I) The Key Light: The key light is identified as the main light source and the strongest of the three lights. The key light needs to be positioned by the side of the axis created by the camera, at about a 45º angle from the subject.
II) The Fill Light: Its function is to help manage the excessive shadows created by the key light but not to get rid of them completely. The fill light is about balancing the shot, so it should sit on the other side of the key light. Again, at about 45º from the subject, but feel free to experiment.
III) The Back Light: The backlight needs to be positioned behind the subject, either to the side or at a 45º angle. The light should be above the subject, shining down on them. The function of the backlight is to separate the subject from the background.
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