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Lighting types of photographic lighting

For the subject, there is often more than one kind of light when shooting, and the functions and effects of various lights are different. Light type refers to the action of various lights on the subject when shooting. Lighting types are usually divided into five types: main light, auxiliary light, outline light, decorative light and background light. Background light is the light that illuminates the background, and its main function is to set off the subject and render the environment and atmosphere.