Photographic terminology: light filling

Second, understand the knowledge of photography and the type of light.

First, what is the light type?

Light type refers to the role of various light in shooting, which is usually divided into the following five light types.

Main light: main lighting.

Auxiliary lamp: also known as "supplementary lamp"

Background light: light directed at the background.

Profile light: refers to the light that outlines the main body.

Decorative lamp: also known as decorative lamp, local shaping lamp.

Second, the lamp type: main lamp

The main light is the main lighting source in indoor portrait shooting, which plays the main modeling task and the main modeling light of faceted figures. It is an important factor to determine the light effect and atmosphere of the picture.

1. Features: It shows the direction and nature of light source, produces shadows and contrast between light and shade, and shapes the image of the subject, also known as "shaping light".

2. Function: Once the main light is determined, the basic lighting and tone of the picture are determined. It should be noted that a subject can only have one main light source.

Iii. Lighting type: paving street lamps

Auxiliary light, also known as auxiliary light/supplementary light, is a kind of light that cannot be irradiated to other surfaces of the subject by auxiliary light to make up for the lack of illumination and play an auxiliary role, and must be used in conjunction with the main light.

Features: the lighting improves the brightness of the dark part of the subject, enhances the three-dimensional sense and shows the texture.

Function:

1. The auxiliary light determines the level and details of the dark part of the subject.

2. The auxiliary lamp controls the light ratio of the subject.

Fourth, lighting type: background light

Light the background light separately. Background light plays a very important role in the picture. Different backgrounds can be played according to different themes. It also plays a role in setting off the atmosphere and highlighting the main body.

Function:

1. Background light can enrich the picture, enhance the tone level of the picture, and effectively contrast the subject.

2. The background light directly determines the creation of the picture atmosphere, and photographers often think about how to deal with the background light before shooting.

V light type: side light

Refers to the bright light formed along the edge of the outline of the subject under the irradiation of light. Backlight and side backlight are commonly used side lights in photography.

Function:

1. is to shape the outline characteristics of the subject, so that it can be separated from the background and form a unique artistic effect.

2. Profile light can better present the shape of the subject, enhance the line sense of the subject and enhance the vividness.

3. The subject and background can be separated at the same time, highlighting the subject.

Six, lamp type: modified lamp

Decorative lamp is a kind of enhanced light that is locally added to the main body. Its main function is to decorate and express the subject more finely and add atmosphere to the picture.

Function:

1. Cold light, eye light and flash of craft jewelry. All belong to decorative lights. The irradiation range of the modified lamp should not be too strong, otherwise the cart before the horse.

2. Most decorative lights are narrow light. Eye light, luminous light in portrait photography and flare of the first ornament in commodity photography are typical decorative lights.