Module 3: Lighting (Pt.2) Three-Point Lighting and More
Beyond Three Point Lighting Let's review the animation from the Introductory course. Focus on the c-stand, the background light, and the hair light. Not seen in the animation, but an important fact, is that eye lights are utilized on actors with brown or dark iris' to bring those eye colors to life. This is the reason why so many Hollywood actors have blue or light green eyes because the lighter eye colors pop on camera and need no added light source to come to life. Figure V3.0 Three-Point Lighting Contrast and Why it is Important When thinking about crafting a video, consider yourself a sculptor of light. How we sculpt light that gives our images meaning, depth and interest. Many people make their videos light up everything