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Making Great Live Events
Good Lighting
Fill Light This is a soft light placed directly in front of subject. It removes shadows
and fills in the image. It is usually direct and usually comes from the same direction
as the camera (or just to the side and behind it). It could be, for example, placed on
the same level as the head of a person you are lighting. If you use only a fill light,
your subject might appear too dark. The only purpose of a fill light is to add to the
main light by filling in shadows. If your key light comes from the left of your camera,
your fill light should come from the right, and vice versa.
Back Light (Rim Light) This light is directed from behind the subject and above it.
This is the hardest light to explain, but the best way is to describe it as an accent of
your subject. If you look at a typical high school yearbook picture, you will notice
that the top-left (or top-right) part of each head shot has a highlight of light in it.
This light is the back light. It is also called a rim light because it makes a slight rim
around the edge of the head of your subject. This light normally comes from
behind and above the subject, and it is focused. Make sure it is not directed at the
camera.
Most serious lighting starts with these three basic lights. There are also some great
Websites that describe these techniques in great detail.
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