Three Point Lighting & Camera Opp. Quiz

What is the main purpose of the key light in three point lighting?

• To motivate the back light

• To create separation between the subject and the background

• To flood as much light as possible on the subject

• To add a nice fill to the subject's face

Evelyn, Maya, and Arjun are working on a film project. They are discussing the purpose of the fill light in three point lighting. Arjun thinks it's to flood as much light as possible on the subject. Maya thinks it's to add a nice fill to the subject's face. Evelyn thinks it's to motivate the back light. And their teacher thinks it's to create separation between the subject and the background. Who is correct?

• Arjun: To flood as much light as possible on the subject

• Maya: To add a nice fill to the subject's face

• Evelyn: To motivate the back light

• Their teacher: To create separation between the subject and the background

Imagine Charlotte, Anika, and Abigail are filming a movie. They are setting up the three point lighting. What would be the main purpose of the back light in their setup?

• To create separation between the subject and the background

• To add a nice fill to the subject's face

• To motivate the key light

• To flood as much light as possible on the subject

Ethan, Benjamin, and Liam are making a short film for their school project. They are discussing the purpose of motivated lighting. Can you help them understand it better?

• To create dramatic shadows on the subject

• To create a natural and realistic lighting effect

• To make the subject pop and stand out from the background

• To add a nice fill to the subject's face

What is the key light's position in relation to the fill light?

• They are on the same side of the subject

• They are positioned below the subject

• They are positioned above the subject

• They are on opposite sides of the subject

What is the effect of the back light in three point lighting?

• It floods as much light as possible on the subject

• It makes the subject pop and stand out from the background

• It adds a nice fill to the subject's face

• It creates dramatic shadows on the subject

Imagine Evelyn, Grace, and James are in a photography class. They are discussing the benefits of having shadows on the subject. What do they agree on?

• Shadows add a nice fill to the subject's face

• Shadows make the subject pop and stand out from the background

• Shadows create a natural and realistic lighting effect

• Shadows make the subject blend into the background

Your subject should be how many feet away from the key light?

If I want the light to stand out on my subject's shoulders and head, how would I position the light? Explain.

Is it a good thing to have shadows on your subject?

• Yes

• No

• Depends

• Unsure