Download High-Key Lighting

How can we use studio
lighting to portray feelings of
victory & joy?
High-Key Lighting Set Up
Instructor, Ms. Lieberman
Do Now:
On your weekly ‘Do Now’ sheet, answer the
following questions in full sentences;
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3.
Describe how low-key lighting can be used in
your current Propaganda project.
List and explain one well known style of lowkey lighting taken from painting.
Pick up your handout sheet for our group
practice. Fill it out and hand it in! -:)
Do Now: Review
1. Low key lighting can be used in
your Propaganda Project to create
a dark mood, feelings of mystery
and/or oppression.
1. Rembrandt lighting is a form of
low-key lighting.
a. The light is placed at a 45
degree angle and illuminates
the subject from the side.
b. A triangle shape is formed on
the opposite side of the
subjects face.
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
Benchmarks:
•Setting up and using multiple strobe lights
•Using a light meter
•Using a gray card
•Shooting in camera RAW
Common Core:
• Key Ideas and Details RST.9-10.3.
• Craft and Structure RST.9-10.4.
• Integration of Knowledge and Ideas RST.9-10.7.
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
High key lighting photography
eliminates harsh shadows to
create a bright environment.
•It is generally used to convey an
upbeat, funny or beautiful subject
but can be manipulated to
communicate a number of moods
and concepts.
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
•High key lighting is used regularly
for model photography, flowers and
other subjects that are relatively
feminine in nature as well as product
photography.
•A product shown on white tends to
suggest that it is high quality or upscale
in nature.
•High key is shot on a white
background or a cyc (cyclorama) wall.
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
High-Key Lighting Examples
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
High-Key Lighting
Examples
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
High-Key Lighting
Examples
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
What are the differences and/or advantage between a
3, 4 and 5 light set-up?
2 - Light High-Key Set-Up
4 - Light High-Key Set-Up
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
More lights = more control over your lighting
situation!
2 - Light High-Key Set-Up
4 - Light High-Key Set-Up
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project? 3 Light Set-Up
•3
- Light High Key Set-Up
•Background
o
•Key
•Set
Lights: 2
Place them approximately 2-3 ft away from the background
Light: 1
o
Which is the light providing the overall lighting on your
subject, to one side of your subject, approximately 5 ft away,
also at a 45 degree angle to them.
your background lights 1 to 1.5 f-stops over your subject.
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
•4
- Light High Key Set-Up:
•Background
Lights: 2
o
Place them approximately 2-3 ft away from the background
and aim them at 45-degree angles toward the background.
•Key Light: 1
o
Which is the light providing the overall lighting on your
subject, to one side of your subject, approximately 5 ft away,
also at a 45 degree angle to them.
•Fill Light: 1
o
Place opposite the key light, at the same distance away from
the subject and at the same angle.
•Set
your background lights 1 to 1.5 f-stops over your subject.
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
•High-Key Set Up
•Other variations
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
Individual Practice: (15-20 minutes)
1. Locate three examples of high key lighting.
2. Put each image into a Microsoft word document and describe, in
one or two sentences, how each image expresses a feeling of
victory or happiness.
3. Email to Ms. L when complete.
4. Subject heading; high key lighting samples
5. Group Shooting Practice Next!
a.
Form a group of no more than four students
b. 15 minutes per set - per group (we need to share)
c.
Fill in your handout sheet!!!!
Group Practice: Shooting a high + low key image
* Groups have a time limit of 15-20 minutes per set
1. Form a group of no more than four individuals.
2. Each person in the group has a specific job;
a. photographer; shoots image(s)
b. photo assistant; takes light readings using a light meter, moves lights on set
c. subject; listens to photographer and follows their instructions
d. digital tech; takes production notes, list of group members, f-stops, shutter speed, etc.
downloads images to google docs and shares with group.
3. Each member of the group will photograph a total of two images;
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1 high key lighting (against white)
1 low key lighting (against black).
4. Each group member will rotate jobs within the group so each group
member has the experience of exploring all job.
5. Once shared- students will work on their individual images.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Crop each image, 8X10 at 72 DPI. (Retouch if necessary)
Rename images files; your.name.high.key.jpg –and- your.name.low.key.jpg
Email your final images; subject heading; High and Low lighting practice.
Remember that the digital tech (each student) will need to hand in their technical notes
via email or hardcopy.
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
Check for understanding:
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Explain why one might use a high key lighting setup. Group discussion.
Thumbs up - everyone understands the individual
assignment + group assignment!?!
Everyone should have a handout!
Once you complete the individual assignment you
may work on your individual Propaganda Project
How can I use High-Key Lighting in my
Propaganda Project?
Summary Review:
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2.
3.
Explain/define high-key lighting.
Explain why you might use high key lighting in
your propaganda project?
What is the main difference between using a 3, 4 or
5 lighting set up?
Classwork: Propaganda Project
Propaganda Poster
Propaganda Project, Due TBA
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The CHECKLIST, RUBRIC & BENCHMARKS have all been
shared in Google Docs via your HSGCA email.
The CHECKLIST, RUBRIC & BENCHMARKS are also posted in
class on our board.
Please inform me ASAP if you did not receive a copy.