Quality of Lighting 101

What type of shadows does Hard Lighting produce?

• Hard, sharp shadows that create a well defined shape.

• Soft, gradual shadows that wrap around the subject.

How does Soft Light typically fall on its subject?

• It creates harsh shadows like a spotlight.

• It creates gradual shadows that wrap around a subject.

Why does the Sun act as a hard light source even though it's large size?

• Because it's very hot!

• Because it's very bright!

• Because it's very far away!

What type of light creates Soft Lighting?

• A large light course that is closer to the subject.

• A small light sources that is far away from the subject.

What type of light source creates hard lighting?

• A large light source that is close to the subject.

• A small light source that is far away from the subject.

How do you diffuse light?

• Focus the light into a beam

• Scatter the light through a transparent material

• Increase the brightness of the light

What two effects does diffusion have on light?

• It makes the light harder and more intense

• It makes the light softer and smaller

• It makes the light softer and larger

What can the quality of light communicate in a scene?

• The time of day and where a scene is taking place

• The type of camera used

TRUE or FALSE: The quality of light has no impact on the mood of a scene or character.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How do you create a DIY soft light at home?

• Use a flashlight and hold it really far away

• Use a sheet or shower curtain to place in front of the light to diffuse it

• Go outside and use the sun as a light source