Studio: Chiaroscuro, Split, Loop, and Rembrandt lighting. (WK 7)

Low key lighting vs. High key lighting.

High key lighting- A style of lighting that is bright and even, limited contrast.
Low key lighting- One light source. Uses dark tones to create a dramatic looking image. High contrast, direct light.

Chiaroscuro lighting- Contrast between light and dark. To add depth. Usually one light source.

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This photograph, while a little out of focus it seems, is the best example of Chiaroscuro that I have (that's not my final :).)I'm not sure exactly what the camera was focusing on as the depth of field is really narrow, I suspect that it was the tip of his nose or something minor. It shows light emerging from darkness, maybe I should've been on the other side, so the light was on the side of his face closest to the camera to properly show it, but it works all the same. I love the shadow covering most of his face, his eyes coming out, the only thing that really stands out on that side of the photograph.

Rembrandt lighting- Half the face well lit, small triangle of light appearing on the opposite side of the face.

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Rembrandt lighting was not very hard to replicate, it was just trying to position both the light and the model in the right place. There is a loose triangle on his cheek in this image and I think we could've done a little better, but for this exercise it works. I can see an example of rembrandt lighting and I do like the effect it has. I'd like to experiment more with this lighting style and see what I can do with it.

Loop lighting- Light set a bit above eye level and around 45 degrees to the camera. Shadow off to the side. (Nose)

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There is a small example of loop lighting in this image, it's pretty obvious, the small shadow created by his nose stands out because of the relatively direct light on his face. The shadows on the side of his face help the loop to stand out in the small space between the two shadows. Had the two shadows connected, it would've been considered a Rembrandt lighting situation.

Split lighting- Split lighting means that half the face is in light, while the other half is in shadow. There is an obvious difference between the two sides.

Butterfly lighting- High lighting angle, a shadow below the nose is created, looks like a butterfly which is where it's name comes from.