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What is the primary drawback of using front lighting in photography?
What is the primary drawback of using front lighting in photography?
How does side lighting enhance the appearance of objects in photography?
How does side lighting enhance the appearance of objects in photography?
What atmospheric quality does back lighting typically exhibit?
What atmospheric quality does back lighting typically exhibit?
Which lighting scenario is likely to create 'black holes for eyes' due to total shadow?
Which lighting scenario is likely to create 'black holes for eyes' due to total shadow?
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Which type of lighting is often used at the beginning and end of the day?
Which type of lighting is often used at the beginning and end of the day?
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What benefit does rim lighting provide in back-lit scenes?
What benefit does rim lighting provide in back-lit scenes?
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Which characteristic of top lighting may lend to an air of mystery under hard conditions?
Which characteristic of top lighting may lend to an air of mystery under hard conditions?
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What effect does soft, diffuse frontal lighting have on portrait subjects?
What effect does soft, diffuse frontal lighting have on portrait subjects?
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What happens to light when it hits a white surface?
What happens to light when it hits a white surface?
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What is the term used to describe the bouncing of light from one surface to another?
What is the term used to describe the bouncing of light from one surface to another?
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How does the color of a surface affect the light that illuminates adjacent objects?
How does the color of a surface affect the light that illuminates adjacent objects?
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What visual effect is created when light reflects between objects of the same color?
What visual effect is created when light reflects between objects of the same color?
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What does the brain do when exposed to colored light sources?
What does the brain do when exposed to colored light sources?
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Under what condition does radiance become more apparent?
Under what condition does radiance become more apparent?
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What does setting a digital camera's white balance to daylight achieve?
What does setting a digital camera's white balance to daylight achieve?
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What is observed when looking at house interiors from outside during the evening?
What is observed when looking at house interiors from outside during the evening?
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What contributes to the darkness of the base of the cast shadow?
What contributes to the darkness of the base of the cast shadow?
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What causes the terminator on the ball to appear darker?
What causes the terminator on the ball to appear darker?
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Why is the light from the sky primarily perceived as blue?
Why is the light from the sky primarily perceived as blue?
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What role does diffuse scattering play in the color of the sky?
What role does diffuse scattering play in the color of the sky?
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What is the primary source of illumination for the terminator on the ball?
What is the primary source of illumination for the terminator on the ball?
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Which factor is responsible for longer wavelengths of light traveling further through the atmosphere?
Which factor is responsible for longer wavelengths of light traveling further through the atmosphere?
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Which color of light is considered to have the shortest wavelength?
Which color of light is considered to have the shortest wavelength?
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What visual effect does the contrast between the terminator and the bright side of the ball create?
What visual effect does the contrast between the terminator and the bright side of the ball create?
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What is the primary characteristic of shadows in most lighting conditions?
What is the primary characteristic of shadows in most lighting conditions?
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What characteristic distinguishes form shadows from cast shadows?
What characteristic distinguishes form shadows from cast shadows?
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How do form shadows contribute to the perception of an object?
How do form shadows contribute to the perception of an object?
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How does bottom lighting influence the appearance of subjects?
How does bottom lighting influence the appearance of subjects?
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What role does ambient occlusion play in 3D rendering?
What role does ambient occlusion play in 3D rendering?
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What typically fills shadows with secondary light?
What typically fills shadows with secondary light?
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Which factor is most crucial in determining the appearance of shadows?
Which factor is most crucial in determining the appearance of shadows?
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What effect does proximity of objects have on shadow appearance in a scene?
What effect does proximity of objects have on shadow appearance in a scene?
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Which type of shadow is primarily affected by the size and brightness of the light source?
Which type of shadow is primarily affected by the size and brightness of the light source?
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What is likely to happen if a small and distant light source is used in 3D rendering?
What is likely to happen if a small and distant light source is used in 3D rendering?
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In what way does reflected light impact the appearance of form shadows?
In what way does reflected light impact the appearance of form shadows?
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How does the presence of color in shadows affect image quality?
How does the presence of color in shadows affect image quality?
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What mood can be created by using rare lighting scenarios, such as bottom lighting?
What mood can be created by using rare lighting scenarios, such as bottom lighting?
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What is the impact of lighting direction on texture visibility?
What is the impact of lighting direction on texture visibility?
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What is the primary feature of shadows that contributes to artwork's drama and suspense?
What is the primary feature of shadows that contributes to artwork's drama and suspense?
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What role does the atmosphere play concerning shadows in artwork?
What role does the atmosphere play concerning shadows in artwork?
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What is the primary purpose of the Key Light in three-point lighting?
What is the primary purpose of the Key Light in three-point lighting?
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What characteristic is associated with Fill Light in three-point lighting?
What characteristic is associated with Fill Light in three-point lighting?
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Which of the following light sources commonly produces a strong color cast?
Which of the following light sources commonly produces a strong color cast?
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In three-point lighting, what is the main role of the Rim Light?
In three-point lighting, what is the main role of the Rim Light?
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Front lighting is primarily defined by which characteristic?
Front lighting is primarily defined by which characteristic?
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Which lighting technique is primarily used to counteract harsh shadows from the Key Light?
Which lighting technique is primarily used to counteract harsh shadows from the Key Light?
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What aspect of lighting does fluorescent light typically cast?
What aspect of lighting does fluorescent light typically cast?
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What transition does evening sunlight undergo according to the text?
What transition does evening sunlight undergo according to the text?
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Flashcards
Overcast Daylight
Overcast Daylight
Lighting from directly above is rare in nature, mimicking a large diffuse light source, making it a realistic and unconventional lighting technique.
Bottom Lighting
Bottom Lighting
Lighting from directly below is extremely unusual, creating an eerie and unnatural effect.
Form Shadow
Form Shadow
The shaded areas on a surface where a light source cannot reach
Cast Shadow
Cast Shadow
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Secondary Light
Secondary Light
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Terminator
Terminator
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Color in Shadows
Color in Shadows
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Fill Light
Fill Light
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Key Light
Key Light
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Rim Light
Rim Light
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Three-Point Lighting
Three-Point Lighting
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Front Lighting
Front Lighting
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Light Cast
Light Cast
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Color Progression
Color Progression
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Light Direction
Light Direction
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Radiance (Bounce Light)
Radiance (Bounce Light)
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Light Interaction with Surfaces
Light Interaction with Surfaces
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Color Influencing
Color Influencing
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Color Saturation
Color Saturation
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Color Cast and Brain Perception
Color Cast and Brain Perception
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White Balance
White Balance
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Relative Color Perception
Relative Color Perception
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Observing Light Color
Observing Light Color
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Sunlight
Sunlight
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Diffuse Scattering
Diffuse Scattering
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Cast Shadow Base
Cast Shadow Base
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Cast Shadow End
Cast Shadow End
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Visible Light Spectrum
Visible Light Spectrum
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Atmospheric Scattering
Atmospheric Scattering
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Side Lighting
Side Lighting
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Back Lighting
Back Lighting
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Top Lighting
Top Lighting
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Soft Front Lighting
Soft Front Lighting
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Hard Side Lighting
Hard Side Lighting
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Rim Lighting
Rim Lighting
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Rim Lighting for Texture & Detail
Rim Lighting for Texture & Detail
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Shadows in Diffuse Light
Shadows in Diffuse Light
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Form Shadows and Depth
Form Shadows and Depth
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Flat Lighting and Form Shadows
Flat Lighting and Form Shadows
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Ambient Occlusion
Ambient Occlusion
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Light Source and Shadow Sharpness
Light Source and Shadow Sharpness
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Ambient Occlusion and Form Perception
Ambient Occlusion and Form Perception
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Obstacles and Shadow Darkness
Obstacles and Shadow Darkness
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Study Notes
Lighting Fundamentals
- Light behaves differently in various situations.
- The sun is the primary light source, creating sharp-edged shadows.
- The sky acts as a secondary light source, producing soft shadows.
- Bounced light between objects also contributes to illumination.
- Shadows are affected by light source size; smaller sources produce harder shadows.
- The terminator is the darkest area in a shadow, where light is blocked.
- The color of objects in shadow can be affected by the color of the light source and other objects.
- White objects reflect all colors of light equally.
- Dark surfaces absorb most light and cause darker shadows.
Sunlight
- Visible light is composed of different colors with varying wavelengths.
- White light is a mixture of all colors in the visible light spectrum.
- Colors are distinguished by their wavelengths.
- Blue light has shorter wavelengths compared to other visible colors.
Diffuse Scattering
- Shorter wavelengths of light scatter more easily in the atmosphere.
- This scattering of light causes the sky to appear blue.
- Longer wavelengths of light travel farther through the atmosphere.
- This scattering effect creates a diffused light characteristic.
Radiance/Bounce Light
- When light hits a surface, it either bounces or is absorbed.
- Surfaces reflect light based on their color (e. g., white reflects all colors, black absorbs most).
- Reflected light illuminates other surfaces, causing a noticeable color effect on them.
- Reflected light can intensify the color of the original surface (e.g., a red surface illuminated by white light will look redder).
White Balance
- Most light sources have a color cast (e. g., fluorescent lights often appear greenish, some sunlight appears orangey).
- The brain interprets a mixture of colors of light as white.
- This color mixture can significantly impact how objects appear in light.
- Cameras can be adjusted to neutralize or imitate the appearance of different lighting situations.
Light Direction
- Three-point lighting technique is a common setup for lighting subjects.
- It includes key light, fill light, and back light to highlight objects, create depth and tone.
Shadow Types
- Form shadows: shaded areas of an object where light does not directly reach.
- Cast shadows: an object's shadow projected onto a surface.
- Fill light: the light that fills in shadows.
- Form shadows provide details about the shape, depth and volume of an object.
- Cast shadows help to separate objects from the background.
Colors in Shadows
- Shadows do not have a uniform color.
- Color in shadows is influenced by the color of light sources reflecting off surrounding surfaces (e. g., from walls, ground, etc.).
- Secondary light sources and the ambient light conditions affect shadow color considerably.
Ambient Occlusion
- Ambient occlusion creates a sense of depth and volume in 3D imagery or images with many objects.
- It simulates how surfaces are visible to one another in different light settings.
Light Size and Proximity
- The size and distance of the light source affect the appearance of cast shadows.
- Smaller/distant lights produce hard-edged shadows.
- Larger/closer lights produce soft-edged shadows.
- The amount of overlap between light rays is determined by the light source size & distance, and causes shadows to become either harder or softer when they are cast.
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Test your understanding of lighting fundamentals, including how light behaves in different situations and how it interacts with objects. This quiz will cover topics such as sunlight, shadow formation, and diffuse scattering. Perfect for students in photography or visual arts courses.