High Key Shots

[barry]

Can anyone tell me what I need to do to achieve this type of shot. Is the effect achieved in the camera or in PP. What typical setting do I use. Any advice would be appreciated.

Secondly I have only seen it used in fashion shots. Has anyone used the technique anywhere else?

[aim54x]

from my limited experience of this technique, it is done in camera, exposing for the backlit subject and disregarding the background (which becomes blown out - hence high key) it can be very useful for some portraiture but should not be overdone.

Hope this helps

[gstark]

it is done in camera, exposing for the backlit subject and disregarding the background (which becomes blown out - hence high key)

Just to further illuminate Cameron's explanation, the background will become overexposed only if it's lit accordingly. Use a plain whit background, throw a light or two (for evenness) at it, and make sure that the power to those lights will blow any highlights on that background.

Expose normally and what you deem to be correct for the primary subject, try to avoid any spill from your background lights, and you should be there.

You can use this technique for portraiture, or for product shoots, or just about anywhere else that you want to play with it.

For extra credit, use a dark background instead of a white one, keep some distance between your subject and background, do not throw any illumination on the background, and see what happens there.

[barry]

Thanks guys, that has given me something to start with.

[aim54x]

it is done in camera, exposing for the backlit subject and disregarding the background (which becomes blown out - hence high key)

Just to further illuminate Cameron's explanation, the background will become overexposed only if it's lit accordingly. Use a plain whit background, throw a light or two (for evenness) at it, and make sure that the power to those lights will blow any highlights on that background.

Expose normally and what you deem to be correct for the primary subject, try to avoid any spill from your background lights, and you should be there.

You can use this technique for portraiture, or for product shoots, or just about anywhere else that you want to play with it.

For extra credit, use a dark background instead of a white one, keep some distance between your subject and background, do not throw any illumination on the background, and see what happens there.

Sorry, I usually do this outside...ie available light...thanks Gary for clarification, apologies if I seemed vague.

Low Key Lighting!!!!!!! I have to give this a go properly...studio!

[W00DY]

Hi Garry,

Check this link out, it should help you

http://www.zarias.com/?p=71

Andrew

[W00DY]

opps, sorry.

Meant to say Hi Barry

[gstark]

opps, sorry.

Meant to say Hi Barry