Multiple lights with the figure

Shoot exercise shots using the lighting configurations below. Pay critical attention to exposure and lighting rations (use meter). Try for interesting poses and compositions, keeping in mind some of the things discussed in class about light directions in relationship to the face.

Due: Wednesday 3/30, end of class period. Draw diagrams in class.

1. Standard commercial set-up. Softbox main. Umbrella fill. To start, explore lighting ratios between main and fill. 1:1 (fill and main equal), 2:1 (main one stop brighter), 4:1 (main two stops brighter), 8:1 (main is three stops brighter), 1:0 (no fill). Make pictures of each ratio. When you settle on the most favorable, start adding in background light (bounce off fabric, use grid spot) at various ratios (make photographs of each ratio). Finally, add hair light (grid spot, low power)
2. Twin umbrella set-up (1:1). Add glancing backlights (gridded spots), vary ratios. Black background.
3. Ultra diffused light (softbox with extra diffusion) with subtraction (dark) card to define shadows. Light the background appealingly.
4. Direct, theatrical light. Use moderately diffused main light, off to the side, possibly raised. Minimal or no fill. Use glancing backlight. Light the background appealingly.