Images Captured At Different Times of the day Magic Hours or Golden Light Blue Hour

Blue hour This is a period of twilight/dark/evening feel occurs in the morning and in the evening. During this peaceful phases, the sun is at a significant depth below the horizon and the indirect sunlight takes on mostly blue shade Before Sunrise and After Sunset (Its darker and therefore mainly portrays a blue sky.

MAGIC HOUR & GOLDEN Light Although not specific to studio lighting, another common lighting term among photographers is the magic hour. This is the time of day when the sunlight is the most colorful. Typically at sunset or sunrise, it is a time when a multitude of colors are manifested in the sky. A period shortly after sunrise or before sunset, softer than when the sky if high above us. Depending where you live in the world, these type of lighting occurs about an hour after sunrise and an hour before sunset.

STUDIO LIGHTING TERMINOLOGY One of the first steps to getting your studio lighting correct is learning the language within aspects and concepts of lighting in itself. It’s easy for lighting terminology to sound like another language to a newcomer, but with a little practice, you’ll soon be speaking it like a native. Now, here are the most commonly used lighting terms….

Spot Light Bounce Light Most people think of the theater when they hear this word, and they’re not far off. The spot light is the main light which directly focuses and hones in on the subject, rather than being diffused. It’s the most intense lighting option. Bounce Light Bounce lights are commonly used to illuminate a photography background. This light is reflected by another surface before it hits the backdrop. Because the light bounces off another surface, it is less intense than a spot light. Exactly how much the light diffuses will depend both on the original light source and the bounce surface. Since a bounce light does not cause strong shadows, it is often used as a fill light.

Flood Light A flood light hits a subject directly, similarly to a spot light. However, its light spans a broader scope, making it softer and less intense. When targeting a specific subject, there are fewer edgy shadows present. Flood lights are also very useful for lighting large areas.

“Too hot” is a critical phrase many photographers use to describe patches of light in their image that are more bright than intended. It has nothing to do with the “heat” of an image. These hot spots may be identified either during the shooting process while the studio lighting is being set up or while editing digital photos later. “Too Hot”

Content acquirement Practice + check Student Task: Complete the following Chart relating Light Terminology to Visuals. There are four terms you have learned in this presentation (Teacher), discussed amongst each other (Peers) and now individually apply your best understanding of Light Terminology. Reason: You want to be able to identify these basic studio light terminology words in order to complete future assignments in this course (hands-on) using special lighting equipment. Instructions: In each section you are to post the visuals and identify the terminology word right next to it followed by your own description. There are four terms and eight images (two images per term). If you choose to put two images in one section right by each other, that is okay, just indicate on the description Left Image: Description and Right Image: Description.

Visual Representation Studio Light Terminology Why guides your answer? Explain.