Research book 1 - 16th October 2015

Studio Lighting Techniques 

Rembrandt

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"Rembrandt lighting is a lighting technique that is used in studio portrait photography. It can be achieved using one light and a reflector, or two lights, and is popular because it is capable of producing images which appear both natural and compelling with a minimum of equipment. Rembrandt lighting is characterized by an illuminated triangle under the eye of the subject on the less illuminated side of the face. It is named for the Dutch painter Rembrandt, who often used this type of lighting." 

(Information found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rembrandt_lighting on 11.12.2015)

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Clamshell

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"Clamshell is an easy setup you can do with softboxes or umbrellas that will always give you good results. you only need two lights, one as your key, angled above your subject, and the fill light below. Its great for shooting someone who is older because it fills in lines and wrinkles, it  can make anyone look good! The key is to keep your main light a little higher power than your fill, here I’ll show you how this effects the image."

(Information found at http://phlearn.com/clamshell on 11.12.2015)

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Backlight

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"In lighting design, backlighting is the process of illuminating the subject from the back. In other words, the lighting instrument and the viewer face each other, with the subject in between. This creates a glowing effect on the edges of the subject, while other areas are darker. The backlight can be a natural or artificial source of light. When artificial, the back light is usually placed directly behind the subject in a 4-point lighting setup. A back light, which lights foreground elements from the rear, is not to be confused with a background light, which lights background elements (such as scenery)."

(Information found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backlighting_(lighting_design) on 11.12.2015)

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Rim Lighting 

"A rim light positioned behind the subject and facing toward the camera illuminates the edges of the subject from behind so they glow and are visually separated from the darker background. In portrait photography a rim light is often used to back light the hair."

"The rim light is often set up behind the subject and slightly higher than the other lights. Because this light is facing the camera, it's important that it be completely blocked by the subject or out of the field of view. If not you may get lens flare and lowered contrast. One way to block the light is to position a piece of cardboard (called a gobo) between the light and subject."

(All information and images for Rim Lighting found at http://www.shortcourses.com/use/using6-15.html on 14.12.2015)