Shadow Positions and Techniques PDF

**SHADOW POSITIONS and TECHNIQUES** Light allows us to see colors and everything surrounding us; thanks to light, we can distinguish the shapes and volumes of different objects.  **Light Area** - **Direct light**: This is the area of the object facing the light, and wh...

**SHADOW POSITIONS and TECHNIQUES** Light allows us to see colors and everything surrounding us; thanks to light, we can distinguish the shapes and volumes of different objects.  **Light Area** - **Direct light**: This is the area of the object facing the light, and where you see the lightest light on the form. - **Halftone**: This is where the values start darkening to a neutral point between light and shadow. It is also known as the base color (flat color) of the object. - **Core shadow**: This is the contour of the shadow. In the case of a sphere, we can observe a ring-like shape following the shape of the object's surface. This area is usually darker because neither the direct light nor the reflected light bouncing off the table can touch this part of the object. - **Middle dark tone**: This is a neutral tone between the lightest and darkest tones of the shadow. - **Cast shadow**: The silhouette that our object projects on the surface where it is standing. Its shape can grow or shrink depending on the angle of the light. - **Highlight**: This is the reflection of the light source on the object. Its position depends on your point of view -- if you move, the highlight will also change its position. On the value scale, it has a lighter tone than the direct light, but remember that its intensity depends on the material of the object -- metals can have a more visible shine than wood, for example. - **Reflected light**: This is the light that, after bouncing on the table, changes its direction and is then projected on the sphere. 1. **Cast Shadow**: A cast shadow is the dark area on a surface where an object blocks the light. It is the most common type of shadow and is used to create depth and dimension in a composition. 2. **Form Shadow**: A form shadow is the dark area on an object itself, created by the object\'s shape and the direction of the light. It helps to define the object\'s form and structure. 3. **Attached Shadow**: An attached shadow is a shadow that is attached to the object that casts it. It is often used to create a sense of depth and dimension in a composition. 4. **Detached Shadow**: A detached shadow is a shadow that is separate from the object that casts it. It is often used to create a sense of distance and atmosphere in a composition. 1. **Direct Shadow**: A direct shadow is a shadow that falls directly below the object that casts it. It is often used to create a sense of depth and dimension in a composition. 2. **Indirect Shadow**: An indirect shadow is a shadow that falls at an angle to the object that casts it. It is often used to create a sense of atmosphere and mood in a composition. 3. **Overlapping Shadow**: An overlapping shadow is a shadow that overlaps with another shadow or object. It is often used to create a sense of depth and dimension in a composition. 4. **Gradated Shadow**: A gradated shadow is a shadow that gradually transitions from light to dark. It is often used to create a sense of atmosphere and mood in a composition. 1. **Hatching**: Hatching is a technique that involves creating a series of closely spaced lines to create a shadow. The lines can be varied in thickness and spacing to create different effects. 2. **Cross-Hatching**: Cross-hatching is a technique that involves creating a series of layers of hatching lines to create a shadow. The layers can be varied in thickness and spacing to create different effects. 3. **Stippling**: Stippling is a technique that involves creating a series of small dots to create a shadow. The dots can be varied in size and spacing to create different effects. 4. **Blending**: Blending is a technique that involves merging two or more colors together to create a shadow. It is often used to create a sense of atmosphere and mood in a composition. 5. **Atmospheric Perspective**: Atmospheric perspective is a technique that involves creating a sense of depth and distance in a composition by using shadows and other visual elements. It is often used to create a sense of atmosphere and mood in a composition.