WHAT IS REMBRANDT LIGHTING?
Rembrandt lighting is a standard lighting technique that is used in studio portrait photography and cinematography. Rembrandts lighting signature is to create a small triangle on the face.
WHY USE REMBRANDT LIGHTING?
Rembrandt lighting is used to create a mysterious or moody portrait. By using Rembrandt lighting you instantly create shadows and contrast – and of course, the characteristic ‘triangle of light’ beneath the subject’s eye, which draws the viewer’s attention should be drawn to the triangle of light on the subject’s cheek.
HOW TO CREATE REMBRANDT LIGHTING SET UP:
Light: Lighting styles are determined by the positioning of your light source. Rembrandt lighting is created by the single light source being at a 40 to 45-degree angle and higher than the subject. Use cans use both flashlights and continuous lights.
Lens: Use a 35mm or 50mm if space is at a premium – or if you’re looking at including more of the subject than just the head and shoulders. A 50mm works really nicely for portraits and will give a nice depth of field if you’re shooting at a shallow aperture. But a 35mm will give you a wider point of view and is great to fit more of the body in of.
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