Adobe Premiere Pro ACA Exam Prep - Lighting Terminology

Shoot into the Shadows

When shooting for suspense, try to shoot into the shadows to create a scarey image.

Lighting snoot

a tube or similar object that fits over a studio light or portable flash and allows the photographer to control the direction and radius of the light beam. These may be conical, cylindrical, or rectangular in shape.

Diffusers

attachments that fit over the front of a light and softens its quality

White balance

camera setting that adjusts for lighting in order make white objects appear white in photos

Hard light

casts strong well-defined shadows (small light)

Soft light

light which has a soft edge and produces subtle shadows and tones (large light)

Reflector

reflects light

Indoor light temperature

3200K

daylight temperature

5600K

Flag

A flag is a device used in lighting for motion picture and still photography to block light. It can be used to cast a shadow, provide negative fill, or protect the lens from a flare.

Soft box

A light modifier that diffuses the source and focuses it around the subject by means of a black box with scrim.

Three Point Lighting

The classic method of lighting a subject, typically in an interview setting.

Back/Hair Light

The light that is behind subject used to create a rim light around the head. Helps to separate subject from background

Fill Light

The light that is used to "fill" in the shadows

Key Light

The primary light that shines directly on subject

Rim lighting

Also referred to as backlighting. It can produce a silhouette and it separates the subject/object from the background

Background Light

An additional light pointed at the background and often thrown through a cookie to create a splash of light and shadow behind the subject

Grip Stuff

Anything used to hold, secure, adapt or otherwise aid lighting and camera.

Cookie (cookaloris)

__________ is a foam core board with holes cut out to create a splash of light and shadow on the background.