key light

His key light hit him within a few paces, but it was late.

"I'll swap another spotlight as Michael's key light for the time being."

Fionna's key light was pointed down onto the center of the stage.

The key light is then added, angled on to the subject from alongside the camera.

In outdoor daytime shots, the Sun often serves as the key light.

In addition to the horizontal angle, the key light can be placed high or low producing different effects.

He used one strong central key light, turning the face into that glowing mask of glamour.

She quickly learned where her key light should be, on her forehead, and never let any other director forget it.

The key light is the brightest light in the lighting plan.

Fionna's key light flashed on, revealing her to the audience.

A high key light will result in more prominent cheek bones and long nose shadows.

In addition to a key light, a back light may be added to "separate" the subject from the background.

The purpose of the key light is to highlight the form and dimension of the subject.

In low key lighting, the key light provides much less of the total illumination.

The fill light is often softer and, by definition, less intense than the key light.

The equipment room demonstrates different kinds of lighting, like a key light and fill light.

Many key lights may be placed in a scene to illuminate a moving subject at opportune moments.

Marlene Dietrich was famous for demanding that her key light be placed high.

It is usually softer and less bright than the key light (up to half), and more to a flood.

The terminology comes from the key light (main light).

He got my key light right immediately.

The key light was generally softer to match the warm tones given off by the toplights.

A dramatic effect used in horror or comedy cinematography is a key light illuminating the face from below.

Having set the backlight, bring in the key light, so called because it provides the photographic modelling and sets the general level of exposure.

The key light does not have to directly illuminate the subject: it may pass through various filters, screens, or reflectors.