WHAT IS CHIAROSCURO LIGHTING?
Chiaroscuro, deriving from the Italian describing the contrast between light and dark in imagery. Chiaroscuro lighting is a high-contrast lighting technique that uses a key light to achieve dark backgrounds with starkly lit subjects.
WHAT IS CHIAROSCURO LIGHTING USED FOR?
This type of lighting creates shadows and highlights on objects in your frame which help to bring out texture and shape.