Studio Lighting Fundamentals: One-Light to Three-Light Setups

Content to be added - This article will provide systematic studio lighting education from basic to advanced setups.

Article Outline

1. Single Light Mastery

• Key light positioning and quality
• Hard vs soft light characteristics
• Distance and inverse square law
• Shadow direction and control
• Portrait and product applications

2. Two-Light Configurations

• Key and fill light relationships
• Lighting ratio calculations
• Background separation techniques
• Rim lighting introduction
• Hair light applications

3. Three-Point Lighting System

• Key, fill, and rim light coordination
• Power ratio guidelines and calculations
• Setup diagrams and positioning
• Modifier selection and placement
• Fine-tuning and adjustment techniques

4. Advanced Techniques

• Multiple background lights
• Color gel applications
• Graduated lighting effects
• Creative shadow manipulation
• Problem-solving common issues

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