Chiaroscuro

In a detailed paragraph, explain what chiaroscuro is.  How can it be used to create depth in the images you record?  How can you put this into action going forward with your projects?

    A chiaroscuro is a lighting technique that is used to create dimensional depth. A rule of thumb to utilize this technique is to alternate between light and dark in the image. This can be used to create depth in the images I record by hitting the subject from an angle so that part of them is cast in shadow and lighting the background over the dark part of the subject so that they pop from the background. I can put this into action going forward by considering this rule of thumb when lighting different scenes. If I properly place lights and consider practicals to use for the background, then I can create an image with a lot of depth and good visual aesthetics.