How to create stereoscopic lighting in the studio?

Everything has its own order, and the same goes for photography and lighting. Before each shot, we need to place the main light source. The main light source needs to shine on the side you want to express most. Generally, we will place it on the side at an angle of 45 degrees to the subject. Relative to the 45-degree horizontal position, in the vertical position, if you are shooting portraits, I recommend that the main light source be set slightly higher than the subject. Because in this way, while shining the light on one side of the subject, it can also take care of the top of his or her head so that the hair will not be dull; in addition, it can also achieve the effect of imitating outdoor sunlight, making the people and objects appear more vivid. Produce a stronger three-dimensional sense.

The second step is to add an auxiliary light source, referred to as "fill light". Fill light is generally a modified light and plays the role of auxiliary lighting. This light can make the side illuminated by the main light from being too dark, and also prevent the shadows produced by the main light from being too thick. But it needs to be emphasized that the auxiliary light should not be too strong, otherwise it will have the opposite effect of taking over the focus. Generally speaking, the fill light can control its intensity by controlling the intensity of the light or the distance from the subject. If the mediation is weak and far away from the subject, the intensity will be weakened, and conversely, the intensity will be enhanced. I want to "insert" a sentence here: If you want to produce high-contrast photography, the fill light can be canceled depending on the specific situation. If you cancel it, the side facing away from the main light will be dark. This effect will sometimes be more brilliant, but it is recommended that beginners use it with caution.

The last step is to add the background light. Background lighting, as the name suggests, is the light used to illuminate the background. If there are nice-looking patterns on the background or background patterns that help highlight the subject, it is recommended to use background light. As for the size of the lighting range, you can decide according to your own shooting needs. You can choose to light up the entire background wall, or you can choose to light up only one part of it, or use honeycomb panels (honeycomb panels refer to many metal sheets bonded together and have hollow baffles, because the front looks like The nest of bees (hence the name honeycomb) reduces some light and creates some patterned effects.

With these three basic lights, you can basically start shooting, because these three rays of light can help you shape the basic volume and outline of the subject. Of course, the lighting for photography in the studio is much more than that. After you are familiar with this basic lighting method, you can also try various additional lights such as specialized ceiling lights, floor lights, eye lights, reflective umbrellas, etc. and lighting fixtures for more complex shots.