What is triangular light?

Triangular light is a light distribution method. Also known as three-point lighting method, it is the basic lighting level in figure photography lighting. That is to say, the light levels of main light, auxiliary light and profile light are connected together to form a triangle. It is the three basic lights in figure lighting.

Types and uses of triangle lights;

1, regular triangle. Triangular light spots parallel to or close to the lens are called regular triangular light. This kind of cloth has a narrow light receiving surface, and most of the other side is in the shadow. This kind of light has a strong three-dimensional effect, and the five senses of the characters are strongly highlighted and emphasized, which is suitable for correcting the face shape.

2. Inverted triangle. The kind of light with a triangular spot far away from the lens and a small dark area is called inverted triangular light. This kind of light causes great damage to people's faces and weakens the three-dimensional sense, which is more suitable for portraits with regular facial features but thin faces.