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The basic lighting scheme for film and video is a three-point system, consisting of a key light, a fill light, and a back light. The key light is the primary light in the scene and it simulates the natural light, e.g., the outdoors or an interior light. It is usually placed between 30 and 45 degrees from the camera-subject axis and is elevated by 30-45 degrees.
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The fill light is supposed to partially fill in, or soften, the shadows created by the key light. It is a lower intensity and more diffuse light than the key light. It is usually placed on the opposite side of the camera from the key light, at an angle of 30-45 degrees from the camera-subject axis, and at about the height of the camera. If the fill light is too intense, then a low contrast, flat image is created.
The back light is placed above and to the rear of the subject, so that the light does not come directly into the camera lens. It helps to outline the subject, especially the upper portion, and to separate it from the background.
Understanding How to Light for Film
How to Light your Actor for a Headshot.
