keylight
Dominant light source
The keylight is the primary light source in photography, film, or video production—the dominant illumination that establishes the scene's basic exposure and shadows.
Other lights (fill, back, rim) work in relation to the keylight: Position the keylight at a 45-degree angle to the subject.
Also spelled as two words: key light.
Make something full
- backlightIllumination behind a display
- practicalsHands-on examinations
- three-pointWorth extra from distance
- motivatedSpurred to action
diffusion · softbox · umbrella · reflector · bounce · spill · falloff · ratios
Concentrated illumination source
- followspotAimed stage light
- ellipsoidalHaving elongated spherical form
- parExpected stroke count
- floodlightBroad outdoor illumination source
Artistic depiction of someone
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- flashBrief burst of light
- strobeRapidly pulsing light
- apertureAdjustable optical inlet
headshot · catchlight · modeling · continuous · speedlight · clamshell · Rembrandt · butterfly
Film's chief electrician
- gripSecure manual hold
- chiaroscuroContrast technique in painting
- exposureState of being unprotected
- contrastNotable difference between things
blocking · scene · frame · mise-en-scène · motivation · dolly · close-up · depth
fill
Make something full
- backlightIllumination behind a display
- practicalsHands-on examinations
- three-pointWorth extra from distance
motivated · diffusion · softbox · umbrella · reflector · bounce · spill · falloff · ratios · placement
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- followspotAimed stage light
- ellipsoidalHaving elongated spherical form
- parExpected stroke count
floodlight · wash · gobo · gel · dimmer · rigging · truss · cue · board · designer
portrait
Artistic depiction of someone
aperture · headshot · catchlight · modeling · continuous · speedlight · clamshell · Rembrandt · butterfly · loop
gaffer
Film's chief electrician
- gripSecure manual hold
- chiaroscuroContrast technique in painting
- exposureState of being unprotected
contrast · blocking · scene · frame · mise-en-scène · motivation · dolly · close-up · depth · character