Where is the main body light generally arranged?

The main light is generally arranged at the photometric position of the subject.

Main light introduction:

The dominant light in cloth light is often called "keynote light" or "modeling light". These two terms are correct, because the main light really determines the "tone" of the scene (high-key or low-key), and its position will produce the modeling outline formed by highlights and shadows.

Main light position:

The position of the main light layout is in the front light, which is about 45 degrees from the optical axis of the camera, that is, Rembrandt light. Of course, not all portraits are taken at 45 degrees. It depends on the angle of the subject.

Choosing a softer light source as the auxiliary light will often choose a more "harsh" light as the main light. Parabolic reflector, small silver reflective umbrella, and lights that produce flickering highlights can all be selected as the main light.

Special effects of lighting:

In photography, in order to create an expressive image, it is used to illuminate the main light of the scene. When making a movie, there must be lights in different directions to illuminate the scene, but among these lights, there must be one kind of light that plays a leading role, which is the main light. The main light marks the characteristics and projection direction of the main light source to express the shape, outline and texture of the scene.

Studio lighting layout:

Auxiliary light:

It is mainly to eliminate the shadow of the main light, control the light ratio of photography, make the photographic works have the effect of light and shadow, and shape the inner world of the characters through light and shadow.

Side lights:

Side light is side backlight. It forms an angle of about 135 degrees with the optical axis of the camera, and mainly hits the back of the subject, so that the subject forms an outline and gives the subject a three-dimensional effect.

Decorative lamp:

Decorative lights are mainly used in places where people need to stand out. For example, necklaces, medals and other important ornaments worn by characters. Through the ornaments worn by the characters, the personality characteristics of the characters are highlighted.

Background light:

As the name implies, the light hits the background. Highlight the theme through the background. The main feature of background light is to form a sense of depth and space with the subject.

Hair lamp:

As the name implies, it is the light that hits the hair of the character. Highlight the hair and separate the background.