Lighting Method

Low-Key Lighting

  • What It Is.

-Low- Key lighting is a style of lighting for photography,films or telvision.It helps create a dramatic effect draw the attention to your subject.


  • Why It Is Used.

-Low-key lighting typically involves lots of contrast and create an entirely different mood than High-Key lighting.



  • How It Is Achieved.

-Low-Key lighting is simple and effective.A typicial Low-Key lighting setup consists of large light and reflectors and diffusers as needed.



  • Things To Note.

-Low- Key lighting helps to minimize distractions in your frame,so it really helps to guide your audiences eyes where you want to them be.

  • Creating The Look.

-This look is easy to achieve by using one large light source to the side of your subject.you can also use reflectors or negitive fill to deepen your shadows and shapes your lighting.



-Just make sure you have  contast between your highlights and shadows and you"ll be good to go!