Back Light - The back light provides separation from the subject and the background. It can be used to create an outer glow or a silhouette.
Key Light - The key light is the primary light source of the subject and provides the base light.
Fill Light - The fill light provides some fill to the shadow are of the subject to balance out the contrasts created by the key light.
This technique is often used in order to light a scene where the characters are indoors at night. It is a way to create tension or suspense, particularly causing narrative enigma in the thriller genre. |