Visual Depth with Shadows using the Chiaroscuro Technique: OnSet ep. #325

Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he explores the use of shadows in photography inspired by the chiaroscuro technique of Renaissance painters. “Photographers paint with light as our medium and using light to share and give depth to our subject is achieved through a balance of light and shadow.“ Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - What is Chiaroscuro 0:52 - Gear for Chiaroscuro photography 1:47 - Model on the set 2:11 - Uneven light for contrast and mood 3:14 - First test shot with a small softbox 4:10 - Adding the 2nd light on the background for separation 5:30 - More Traditional hair light 5:50 - lighting background and hair with a single light 7:55 - Final light position for Chiaroscuro 8:50 - Shadows are beautiful SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥