Chapter 16 Lighting Applications 365
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Three-point lighting: Classic subject lighting technique that consists of key, fill, rim, and fi
background lights.
Voltage: The electrical potential or “pressure” in a system—typically 110 volts in
North America.
Wattage: In lighting, the power rating of a lighting instrument. 500, 750, and 1,000 watt lamps
are common incandescent wattages. Fluorescent and LED lamps use less than one third as
much power.
Review Questions
Answer the following questions using the information in this chapter.
1. Classic three-point lighting uses key, _______, and rim lights on the subject, plus a
background light.
2. True or False? Glamorous lighting exaggerates the planes and angles of the face and
emphasizes skin texture.
3. Why are spots and fl oods effective instruments for lighting backgrounds? fl
4. A light’s _______ is the distance between the instrument and the subject or background that
it is lighting.
5. Explain why spots are especially useful in tight quarters.
6. What is the simplifi ed formula for calculating power draw? What are the benefits fi of using fi
this simple calculation?
7. True or False? Refl that produce softer light provide even coverage. flectors
8. When a long throw is needed, choose a(n) _______ reflector.fl
9. How can a heavy face be lit to look slimmer?
10. What is magic hour? What are the qualities of available light during magic hour?
11. Using an indoor white balance setting outdoors will create a(n) _______ cast to the footage.
12. True or False? The main goal when lighting for compositing is to keep the background
lighting absolutely uniform.
13. What is tent lighting?
14. Why is it often easier to record fl at pictures and other graphics with a still camera? fl
STEM and Academic Activities
1. Science. What is Ohm’s Law? How does Ohm’s Law apply to electrical circuits and power
supply? What is the relationship between ohms and watts?
2. Mathematics. Using the formula, watts/volts = amperes, calculate the actual amperage of
a 250 watt video light at 107, 117, and 126 volts.
3. Technology. Identify some lighting tools or pieces of equipment that have emerged in the
last 20 years. What impact have these items had on the task of lighting a scene or location?