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One Flash, Three Lights
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one flash, three lights Adding a rim light to our subject creates a halo glow around her helping define our subject from the background. We now have the flash sitting on a shelf behind the subject. The flash is backlighting her hair but not much else. With the flash in the same position we added two white cards in front and to the sides of the subject at an angle towards the light. The flash now backlights her hair and then reflects off the white cards to illuminate each side of her face. The result is a well composed image lit from three sides with one flash. Off-camera as rim light Off-camera as rim light with bounce cards 2:1:1 Light ratio This photograph has a 2:1:1 ratio where the direct light (Rim Light) from the back is twice as strong as the two reflected light sources (Key Light, Fill Light). 34 SETUP 01 02 02 01 Flash HVL-F60M for adjustable power and Quick Shift maneuverability. Attached to included stand for easy wireless positioning. 02 Bounce Card 3' x 2' sheet of white foam core board. Off-camera Flash Basics What is it? A technique used to create a studio looking shot with three indirect light sources. How to use it? •Set the camera and flash to wireless •Position the flash above and behind your subject •Aim the flash at your subject, this will create the rim light •Place two reflectors or reflective surfaces in front of your subject on either side. These will reflect the light back creating a nice fill light Where to use it? When you only have one flash, but want to create a studio looking shot with three light sources. Commonly used for portrait shots to get a 2:1:1 ratio. Off-camera Setup For this photograph, the flash was placed above and behind the subject pointing down at them. Two white cards were placed at an angle in front of the subject to bounce the light back at her, illuminating her from three sides. 35