Quiz on Natural Light

What is natural light?

• Light produced by lamps and studio setups

• Light used for special effects in films

• Light that comes from natural sources like the sun, moon, campfire

• Artificial light made to look natural

What time of day provides the softest natural light?

• Midday

• Early morning or late afternoon

• Midnight

• Noon

What effect does hard light usually create?

• Gentle, even shadows

• High contrast and sharp shadows

• Muted colors

• A glowing halo

When using side lighting, what effect does it have on a subject?

• Adds depth and texture by creating shadows on one side

• Creates a silhouette effect

• Illuminates the subject evenly

What is backlighting often used for?

• Highlighting details in a subject's face

• Creating silhouettes or a halo effect

• Reducing shadows

• Removing texture from the background

Why is it important to observe natural light throughout the day?

• Natural light doesn’t change much

• To prevent overexposure

• To find out the best artificial lighting setup

• The quality of light can change, affecting mood and texture

What is the main challenge when using natural light?

• It is consistent throughout the day

• Its intensity and direction constantly change

• It only works indoors

• It produces no shadows

What is the purpose of positioning a subject closer to a window?

• To capture more natural light and soften shadows

• To create harsher shadows

• To block light from the subject

• To create a silhouette

Which lighting setup is ideal for a reflective mood?

• Hard light from a high sun

• Soft light illuminating the subject gently

• Backlighting with strong contrasts

• No lighting at all

What happens when a subject is angled differently toward the light source?

• Shadows remain the same

• Shadows move and change in depth and texture

• Lighting becomes harsher

• The subject is entirely silhouetted