Three-point-lighting
1. Key Light
The key light is the primary light source of the scene. It will be the most intense and direct light in the entire scene.
It will be the first light to set up, and will be used to illuminate the form of the subject or actor.
2. Fill Light
A fill light is usually placed on the opposite side of the key light, and often not as powerful as the key. It is use to remove shadows that are created by the key light.
3. Back Light
A back light hits an actor or object from behind, and is usually placed higher than the subject it is lighting. A back light is often used to separate an object or an actor from a dark background, and to give the subject more shape and depth.
Practical Light
A practical light is an actual working light within the scene itself. This can be a household lamp, a TV, candles, police lights and so on. This often adds to the authenticity of a scene where the source of the light, at least in theory, is visible to the viewer.
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