Notes for photography
- 2. 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
- 3. 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.
- 4. 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.
- 5. 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.
- 6. 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.