Second Day Reflection

         Thursday was another exciting class during which we focused on various types of lighting and reviewed the blogs.  When we began reviewing the blogs, I learned that white is not a good background color because it is too bright and is difficult for the audience to view.  We not only learned about three different types of lighting, but also applied them by taking shots of a partner with key light, fill light, and back light. The key light is when the light is shining directly on the subject, and in this case was directly on my partner's face. The fill light is the light that comes from the side, or the horizontal lighting, which was portrayed in the side of my partner's face.  Finally, the back light is the light that lights up the background, and for this demonstration my partner held her flashlight behind her head as I took the picture from the front. Then once we did the examples we took another field trip to Newman Towers to learn further about establishing location through various shots.  

         I am a better visual learner so I think performing the various types of light on my partner really helped me understand the differences.  My partner was Kelley and she was a great partner because she had taken multimedia the semester before, so even if I got confused with the different lightings she had learned it before.  Also, she is always really easy to work with and understands all the concepts really well.  I also thought Professor Judge made the class really enjoyable and easy to understand.  I think the way he teaches is extremely beneficial, as he not only teaches you the concepts, but also has us apply them through in class examples.  Overall, I think the direction of the class is great and I am so excited to get working in the studio, doing various shoots.  

Key Light

Fill Light

                                  Back Light

Volleyball Courts

Extreme Close-Up

Close-Up

Medium Shot