https://padlet.com/anastasiawalborn/379bpipwunou 10/28/17 en-us 2017-10-29 16:21:03 UTC 2026-01-05 12:14:28 UTC hello@padlet.com anastasiawalborn https://padlet.com/anastasiawalborn/379bpipwunou/wish/201508278 When working with one light source, focus on direction and apparent size are very important. The direction has control over which parts of the subject are highlighted and where the shadows are. The size controls the appearance of both shadows and highlights. Lighting can often be referred to as "hard", which means the lighting is very harsh and direct. This can make things such as pores, that usually aren't wanted, to be emphasized. Light can also be referred to as "soft", this means that the light is more evenly diffused, it is not over highlighting and it makes everything more even. To get a softer light, you can you a light diffuser. Although, too soft of a light can make things look flatter. Different angles of the light can have an affect on how soft or hard light looks. 

Direction of the light is also an important aspect. Creating depth in a portrait is important because it makes the subject look more realistic. Facial features all have their own shadow. Avoiding putting light under the subject for tired eyes, and avoiding having a long cast on a nose, which would make it look longer, are things to keep in mind when placing light. When light it "too big" this means the light is too close to the subject, isn't creating a lot of depth. When it is "too narrow" the light is too far to the side and could cause a longer shadow. When light is 
"too short" the light is too high or too low and causes shadows underneath, not enough definition of the facial features. The exception could be the angle at which the subjects face is at. The direction of the lighting is definitely more subjective than that of hard or soft light. ]]> 2017-10-29 16:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/anastasiawalborn/379bpipwunou/wish/201508278