Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Lighting Ratio's

In your own words, explain what lighting ratios are. What is high key lighting used for?  What is low-key lighting used for? How can you put this principle into effect with your film noir shoot?

    Lighting ratios are the comparison between the main light source and the light used to fill shadows. High key lighting is used for more dramatic lighting that has more depth. Low key lighting is used for creating flatter images. I can use this principle in my film noir by utilizing higher lighting ratios to create more dramatic lighting. I'd like to use this more intentionally in order to add to the visual storytelling.

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