Background light
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A background light is used to illuminate the background area of a
four-point lighting setup. Four-point lighting is the same as three-point lighting with the addition of a background light.[2]
In a four-point lighting, the background light is placed last and is usually placed directly behind the subject and pointed at the background. By adding a background light to a set, filmmakers can add a sense of depth to shots.
In film, the background light is usually of lower intensity. More than one light could be used to light uniformly a background or alternatively to highlight points of interest.
In
color filter
, blue for example, which will make the foreground pop up.
See also
- Bias lighting, a weak light used on the wall behind a monitor
- Backlighting, the illumination of elements in the foreground
References
- ^ Desfor, Irving (May 11, 1974). "Camera Angles". Schenectady Gazette. p. 2.
- ^ "Three-point and four-point lighting: an introduction". Hachette UK. August 12, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
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