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How to light the photographic lamp is as follows.

1, split lighting

Gu Ming is incredible, that is, dividing his face into two parts, one bright and the other dark, will create a strong sense of drama, which is suitable for people with strong personality or temperament, such as artists and musicians. Of course, masculinity will be heavier. In order to create this effect, the light source is placed at 90 degrees on the left or right side of the object and can be moved forward or backward slightly to adapt to different shapes. Note that the light must change with the face of the object, and the light will change with the rotation of the head.

2. Ring lighting

This method can make the nose cast some shadows on the cheeks. In order to achieve this effect, the light source should be slightly higher than the plane of the eyes and camera by 30-40 degrees. (depending on the specific face shape) This is a very common technique, but the common mistake is that the reflector is placed too low and the light hits the nostrils, which cannot produce the ideal effect.

3. Rembrandt lighting

The name comes from the lighting technique commonly used by the painter Rembrandt, and the triangular light level on his face is the mark. Different from circular lighting, the nose is connected with the shadow of the cheek, but more importantly, the eyes on the other side of the shadow still have eyes to keep the face bright and the photos are dramatic. When shooting, the subject should be slightly away from the light source. Of course, the position of the light source is higher than the head, so that the projection of the nose and the projection of the cheek are connected. However, not everyone is suitable for this kind of lighting. People with large cheekbones will be ideal, while people with low noses will be more difficult. Therefore, good lighting should vary according to the specific subject, and cannot be generalized.

4. Auxiliary lighting

Paramount Lighting, also known as butterfly lighting, is named after making butterfly-shaped symmetrical shadows under the nose. The positive light of the light source set behind the camera will create the shadow of cheeks and chin, so it will highlight the cheekbones of both cheeks, make the face look thinner and the chin sharper, which can enhance the charm of the object. However, sometimes a reflector is used to fill the light.

5. Extensive lighting

This is not a specific lighting setting, but a style, which can be used regardless of zoning or circulating lighting. In fact, the method is very simple, that is, turn the light-receiving surface to the lens, so that the light-receiving surface will look wider, and then the whole face will look bigger and wider, suitable for people with thinner faces.

6. Insufficient lighting

Contrary to the wide light, the darker side faces the camera, making the face look like it has been sharpened, which is more stereoscopic and atmospheric. The light distribution method is the same as the width display, but the direction is opposite.