The fill, however,
is aimed so that it shines from the reverse side of the key light. This angle intentionally
targets the dark side of the subject. Even though the still life in Figure 10.6 is still a fairly
moody composition, much more is visible than with only the key light in Figure 10.5.
Back Light
The back light, also called a rim light, is placed behind the subject to create a bit of a halo,
which helps make the subject pop out in the shot. As a result, the subject has more presence
against its background. Figure 10.7 shows how helpful a back light can be.
Figure 10.6
A fill light is now included.
Figure 10.5
Key light only
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The back light brings the chess pieces out from the background and adds some highlights
to the edges, making the composition more focused.
Three-Point Lighting in Action
The focus of a three-point lighting system is the primary subject of the shot. This means
the lighting is based on the position and angle of the subject to the camera. When a camera
is moved for a different shot, even within a scene of the same subject, a new lighting
setup is more than likely required. This makes three-point lighting shot-specific and not
scene-specific.
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