Sony HVL-LE1 - Manual (Page 20)

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Final Shot
A bucket of water was poured over the subject to
add drama and a sense of action. The flash froze the
droplets in time, adding a narrative to this image.
F9, 1/200 SEC, ISO 400
isolate the
subject
Put the focus on the subject. Using a wireless flash is
also a great way to minimize a background. This photo
was captured at a pool with a white wall 8 feet behind
the subject. Firing the flash directly at the subject would
also illuminate the wall behind her. We were able to
direct the light away from the background by placing a
wireless flash on each side of the swimmer. The flashes
emit a more powerful light than the ambient light, to
effectively minimizing the background behind the
swimmer. The resulting shot is a creative way to capture
just the subject without a distracting background.
Off-camera Flash Basics
What is it?
A technique used to isolate
the subject and drop out the
background. This is achieved by
exposing only for the subject
and overpowering the surrounding
ambient light that hits
the background.
How to use it?
Aim any and all light sources at
the subject and avoid light spill
onto the background. Avoid any
direct flash when shooting.
Where to use it?
• Any image where the background
is not important to the overall
image. Use this technique when
highlighting the subject’s role in
the image
• To illuminate boring or distracting
backgrounds
02 Rim Light
The rim light is added for a finishing
highlight that gives definition to
an edge, or rim of an object or
subject. It gives an additional stylistic
element that helps add detail. It is
usually placed above or behind a
subject at a sharp angle, creating a
small but very intense highlight.
03 Fill Light
The fill light is added to reduce the
intensity of the shadows cast by the
key light. It is usually added second
and is less intense than the key
light, providing detail in areas that
would normally be too dark with
just a key light.
01 Key Light
The key light, or primary light, is the
main light that defines the image. It
is the first light setup and is generally
the brightest, giving definition to the
subject of the image.
Creative lighting removes this busy background
from the final image
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