There are 3 types of main lightings:
-rembrandt
-chiaroscuro
-butterfly
chiaroscuro
what is chiaroscuro?
Chiaroscuro is a high-contrast lighting technique that utilises a low-key lighting setup to achieve contrast between the subject and a dark background.
High-key and low-key lighting are two studio lighting techniques that result in very different moods and aesthetics.
the photo on the left is low key because it emphasises on shadows whilst the photo on the right is high key as it minimalizes on shadows and low contrast.
- High key lighting -
- photos typically have a more optimistic feel and are used for fun, bright projects.
- It is the go to source for many sitcoms and comedies. It is often used for portraits and weddings. This technique is great for making your recordings look active and energetic.
low-
- photos typically have a cold, gloomy feel and are used for dramatic effect.
- it is popular for portrait photography.
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What Is Rembrandt Lightning?
Rembrandt lighting takes its name after Rembrandt Harmen zoon van Rijn, a 17th-century Dutch painter who was known for using earthy tones and golden highlights to frame the faces of his portraiture subjects. What made his painting style distinct was focusing lighting on the subject’s face and adding detail around it, tapping into an innate human attraction to the face.
The Rembrandt lighting technique results in a moody and dramatic effect. This type of lighting technique often features a dark or black background behind the subject, putting the subject front and center.
- Rembrandt lighting technique is considered one of the go-to photography lighting setups because it produces a dramatic visual effect without requiring a lot of setup
- A more sophisticated version of this setup includes a reflector, which brings detail back into the shadows on the subject’s face, but even this setup requires minimal tools and associated costs
- In this way, all renditions of the Rembrandt method are considered low-effort while producing high-impact photographs
How to Create a Rembrandt Lighting Setup
a single light source placed on a 45 degree offset from the subject, about 5 feet away. Positioned roughly two feet higher than eye level, the light source is angled slightly downward and hits the side of the face that is farthest away from the camera.
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Butterfly lighting
What is butterfly lighting?
Butterfly lighting is a type of portrait lighting technique used primarily in a studio setting. Its name comes from the butterfly-shaped shadow that forms under the nose because the light comes from above the camera. You may also hear it called ‘paramount lighting’ or ‘glamour lighting’.
What is it used for?
Butterfly lighting is used for portraits. It’s a light pattern that flatters almost everybody, making it one of the most common lighting setups.
How to create butterfly lighting.
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