Transcript Three Point Lighting System
Slide 1
Three Point Lighting
System
Jennifer Emfinger
Slide 2
Objectives
• TSW identify the components of a 3 point
lighting system.
• TSW set up a 3 light system for a
photograph or film.
• TSW utilize lighting to create mood in a
photograph or film.
Slide 3
Introduction
Back or Rim Light
Main or Key Light
Fill Light
Slide 4
Main/Key Light
Main or Key Light
Slide 5
Fill Light
Fill Light
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Back/Rim Light
Back or Rim Light
Slide 7
How to Set Up
3 Point Lighting
Three Point Lighting System
Slide 8
Creative Expression
Slide 9
Equipment
$119 Amazon
$599.95 –
TubeTape
$2,648 B&H
Slide 10
Bring It All Together
• Three components:
• Key/Main Lighting
• Fill Lighting
• Rim/Back Lighting
• Setting up shot
• 1st = key ~ 15-45 degrees from camera and above subject
• 2nd = fill ~ opposite side ½ brightness, lower
• 3rd = rim ~ behind, above subject
• Mood can be adjusted based on brightness of key, fill or back
light
Slide 11
References
• Birm, J. (n.d.). Three-point lighting for 3d renderings. Retrieved from
http://www.3drender.com/light/3point.html
• Valinoti, S. (2007, August 04). Three point lighting. Retrieved from http://suite101.com/article/threepoint-lighting-a27970
• Wavelength Media. (n.d.). Three point lighting. Retrieved from
http://www.mediacollege.com/lighting/three-point/
• Wikipedia. (2001, September 11). Three-point lighting. Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-point_lighting
Photo Index
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Slide 1 – photo of me – taken with Cannon SLR
Slide 3-7 – made in PPT converted to JPEG
Slide 8 – 1st photo (30 Rock) - http://www.entertainmentwallpaper.com/download/20016784/
- 2nd photo (Criminal Minds) -http://ociosimplesmente.blogspot.com/2012/05/012324.html.
• Slide 9 - 1st - http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Lighting-Backdrop-BackgroundFH4046/dp/B005VU2PI4
2nd - http://www.tubetape.net/servlet/the-755/3-Point-Studio-Lighting/Detail
3rd - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/664982REG/Arri_553960_H_1_Hybrid_AC_Kit.html
Three Point Lighting
System
Jennifer Emfinger
Slide 2
Objectives
• TSW identify the components of a 3 point
lighting system.
• TSW set up a 3 light system for a
photograph or film.
• TSW utilize lighting to create mood in a
photograph or film.
Slide 3
Introduction
Back or Rim Light
Main or Key Light
Fill Light
Slide 4
Main/Key Light
Main or Key Light
Slide 5
Fill Light
Fill Light
Slide 6
Back/Rim Light
Back or Rim Light
Slide 7
How to Set Up
3 Point Lighting
Three Point Lighting System
Slide 8
Creative Expression
Slide 9
Equipment
$119 Amazon
$599.95 –
TubeTape
$2,648 B&H
Slide 10
Bring It All Together
• Three components:
• Key/Main Lighting
• Fill Lighting
• Rim/Back Lighting
• Setting up shot
• 1st = key ~ 15-45 degrees from camera and above subject
• 2nd = fill ~ opposite side ½ brightness, lower
• 3rd = rim ~ behind, above subject
• Mood can be adjusted based on brightness of key, fill or back
light
Slide 11
References
• Birm, J. (n.d.). Three-point lighting for 3d renderings. Retrieved from
http://www.3drender.com/light/3point.html
• Valinoti, S. (2007, August 04). Three point lighting. Retrieved from http://suite101.com/article/threepoint-lighting-a27970
• Wavelength Media. (n.d.). Three point lighting. Retrieved from
http://www.mediacollege.com/lighting/three-point/
• Wikipedia. (2001, September 11). Three-point lighting. Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-point_lighting
Photo Index
•
•
•
Slide 1 – photo of me – taken with Cannon SLR
Slide 3-7 – made in PPT converted to JPEG
Slide 8 – 1st photo (30 Rock) - http://www.entertainmentwallpaper.com/download/20016784/
- 2nd photo (Criminal Minds) -http://ociosimplesmente.blogspot.com/2012/05/012324.html.
• Slide 9 - 1st - http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Lighting-Backdrop-BackgroundFH4046/dp/B005VU2PI4
2nd - http://www.tubetape.net/servlet/the-755/3-Point-Studio-Lighting/Detail
3rd - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/664982REG/Arri_553960_H_1_Hybrid_AC_Kit.html