1. Lighting Lecture

2. 1. Light 3. 1. Light 2. Lights 4. 1. Light 2. Lights 3. Lighting 5. 1. Light 6. Intensity (brightness) affects exposure, and is affected by exposure. Light - Intensity 7. Intensity (brightness) affects exposure, and is affected by exposure. Light - Intensity http://youtu.be/NXAfy5rvY8M 8. Intensity (brightness) is also effected by distance and power (wattage) Light - Intensity 9. How to maximize existing light: Move the subject closer to a light source Open up the aperture Boost camera gain or select a higher ISO Increase the available lighting (turn on some lights, open the curtains) Add lighting instruments Light - Intensity 10. How to minimize existing light: Move the subject away from the light, or into the shadows Close down the aperture Add neutral density to the lens or the light source Select a lower ISO Switch off or block off existing lighting (turn off lights, close curtains or blinds) Light - Intensity 11. How to minimize (control) light from professional light sources: Switch off some lights Use lower power light sources Use a dimmer (watch out for effect on color temperature) Diffuse the light Move the light farther away Add neutral density to the light Flood the light Bounce the light Light - Intensity 12. Light Meters Light - Intensity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H1eJDL-yEA 13. Light Meters Light - Intensity https://vimeo.com/32496718 https://vimeo.com/32496718 14. Hard, Harsh and Direct, such as sunlight. Light is concentrated, traveling from the light source or the filament of the lamp directly to the subject. Shadows are sharp. Light - Quality 15. Hard, Harsh and Direct, such as sunlight. Light is concentrated, traveling from the light source or the filament of the lamp directly to the subject. Shadows are sharp. Pros Highly directional Sharp shadows exaggerate texture Intensity does not fall off appreciably with distance Bold, strong, dramatic Light - Quality 16. Hard, Harsh and Direct, such as sunlight. Light is concentrated, traveling from the light source or the filament of the lamp directly to the subject. Shadows are sharp. Cons Shadows can be distracting High contrast creates harsh effect Textures may not be flattering, such as the irregularities in a subjects skin Coverage is restrictive; more sources may be needed With more than one source, multi-shadows may be generated (All these cons can also be pros) Light - Quality 17. Soft and diffused, such as a cloudy day. Light comes from a broad source, reflected off or spread out though a translucent substance. Shadows have soft edges. Light - Quality 18. Soft and diffused, such as a cloudy day. Light comes from a broad source, reflected off or spread out though a translucent substance. Shadows have soft edges. Pros: Subtle, delicate, flattering shading Less distracting shadows Softens textures, such as skin Details more visible in the shadows Covers a wide area; spreads and wraps around surfaces (All these pros can also be cons) Light - Quality 19. Soft and diffused, such as a cloudy day. Light comes from a broad source, reflected off or spread out though a translucent substance. Shadows have soft edges. Cons: Can be flatter than hard light Spreads and wraps and can be more difficult to control Softens textures, such as skin Details more visible in the shadows Covers a wide area Falls off quickly (All these cons can also be pros) Light - Quality 20. Source: Hard and Soft Light - Quality 21. Source: Hard and Soft Light - Quality http://youtu.be/g1weO6yEhMc 22. Light - Contrast Low High The difference between the brightest and darkest areas of an image 23. Light - Contrast Dynamic Range / Latitude: Dynamic range describes the ratio between the smallest and largest possible values of a changeable quantity (such as light). Latitude (used interchangeably with dynamic range) is the ability of the film or video sensor to capture details in the lowest end of the tonal spectrum (i.e. dark shadows) while at the same time capturing details in the highest and brightest end of the tonal spectrum (i.e. a bright sky). So latitude effects how much detail can be seen in the shadows and the brightest areas of the image. 24. Light - Contrast Low High 25. Light - Contrast Low High 26. Light - Contrast Low High 27. Light - Contrast Low High 28. Light - Contrast Low High 29. Light - Contrast Low High 30. Light - Contrast Low High 31. Light - Contrast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSgXU1QgtME Lighting Ratios 32. Light - Contrast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uwR14oG7qA 33. Light - Contrast Contrast through color http://www.cracked.com/article_18664_5-annoying-trends-that-make-every-movie-look-same.html 34. Light - Contrast Contrast through color 35. Light - Contrast Contrast through color 36. Light - Contrast Contrast through color 37. Light - Contrast Contrast through color 38. Light - Contrast Contrast through color 39. Light - Contrast Contrast through color 40. Front and Flat Light - Direction 41. Side (Modeled) Light - Direction 42. Back Light Light - Direction 43. Back Light Light - Direction 44. Back Light Light - Direction 45. Silhouette Light - Direction 46. Under Light Light - Direction 47. Light - Direction http://petapixel.com/2013/04/16/trippy-video-shows-how-a-persons-face- changes-depending-on-the-lighting/ 48. Warm Light - Color 49. Warm Light - Color 50. Warm Light - Color 51. Warm Light - Color 52. Cool Light - Color 53. Cool Light - Color 54. Cool Light - Color 55. Light - Color 56. Light - Color 57. Various Light - Color 58. Various Light - Color 59. Color Temperature Yes its counterintuitive, but Higher color temperatures (5,000 K or more) are called cool colors (blueish white). Lower color temperatures (2,700-3,000 K) are called warm colors (yellowish white through red). Daylight: 5600 Kelvin Tungsten: 3200 Kelvin 60. Color Temperature http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGLIvAt1-7g 61. Color Temperature http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6RSE0LEQto 62. Color Temperature http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuj7ZT7T_Is 63. Color Temperature http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwxqE9PxgO4 64. Color Temperature http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXuaPsejEPs 65. Color Temperature http://youtu.be/tljKHggydqM