Five elements of illumination

The five elements exposed are as follows:

First of all, clear objectives.

Before the exposure, we must first make clear the emotion or theme that the work wants to convey. Is it to create a mysterious atmosphere or to show a dynamic scene? A clear goal helps to choose the appropriate light type and intensity, so that the light and the theme complement each other.

Second, choose a light source.

The choice of light source is directly related to the atmosphere and theme of the picture. Soft light is often used to create a soft and natural picture, while hard light can highlight the outline of an object and emphasize details. In addition, the color and temperature of the light source should also be considered. Different colors and temperatures will bring different psychological feelings to the audience.

Third, adjust the light level.

Brightness refers to the position of the light source relative to the subject. By adjusting the light level, you can control the position of shadows and highlights, adding a three-dimensional sense to the picture. For example, the side light can highlight the texture and outline of the object, and the top light can create a mysterious or depressing atmosphere.

Fourth, control the light ratio.

Light ratio refers to the brightness ratio of main light and auxiliary light. Reasonable control of light ratio can achieve better layering and transition effect, and make the picture more natural. Too large a light ratio may cause the picture to be too stiff, while too small a light ratio may make the picture look dull.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) practice and adjustment

Theoretical knowledge is the foundation, but it may need to be adjusted according to the actual situation in actual operation. Through constant practice and accumulated experience, you can better master the skills of exposure. In actual operation, it is necessary to observe the picture effect at any time and make fine adjustments as needed to achieve the best visual effect.

Types of light and emotional expression

1, application of different lamp types

Understanding the characteristics and application scenarios of different light types, such as soft light, hard light, reflected light and transmitted light, is helpful to use light more flexibly.

2. Color and emotion of light

Light not only affects the brightness of the picture, but also affects the color and emotional feeling. For example, warm colors may make people feel warm or excited, while cool colors may make people feel calm or cold. Photographers can use the knowledge of color psychology to influence the mood of the audience through the color of light, so as to achieve better visual communication effect.