Timo Frey: Bulb
June 13, 2011 by Manfrotto
Filed under Beyond the Basics, Exposure
A photographer should never stop learning new things. For this purpose Photo-Communities and magazines are wonderful resources in which to explore fresh ideas and new techniques. Nearly one year ago I saw in a magazine a photo of a burning light bulb filament. The bulb glass was broken in the photo and the filament was [...]
Christian Berges: Portrait Lighting Basics, Part 3: The Rim Light
June 13, 2011 by Manfrotto
Filed under Beyond the Basics, Lighting
The rim light – also called back light or highlight – completes the classic three-point lighting scheme. From the camera’s point of view, the rim light comes from the opposite direction. Thus, instead of illuminating the subject, it causes reflections on it’s silhouette. Function While the key light determines the lighting direction and the fill [...]
Christian Berges: Portrait Lighting Basics – Part 2: The Fill Light
May 16, 2011 by Manfrotto
Filed under Beyond the Basics, Lighting
The fill light is the second light you should be concerned with after you have set up your key light. Function It’s main purpose is to control the contrast within your composition by filling the shadows with a certain amount of brightness – depending on your visual intentions. When you have established your key light [...]
Christian Berges: Portrait Lighting Basics. Part 1 – The Key Light
April 13, 2011 by Manfrotto
Filed under Beyond the Basics, Lighting
The key light is the most important light. It’s the key to your lighting setup. It can be your only light. It should be the first light you’re concerned with. Perhaps it’s already there – just look around. Is it the sun shining through a window into the room? Or is it a desk lamp [...]
