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Assignment 3: Rembrandt, Split, Loop, and Paramount Lighting.
Assignment Overview
In this assignment you will be demonstrating your
understanding of Rembrandt, split, loop, and Paramount lighting
patterns. These are critical lighting patterns within portraiture, so
practicing and developing the ability to perform these lighting patterns
will only benefit your success as a photographer. Refer to the lecture
for specific examples of Rembrandt, Split, Loop, and Paramount lighting.
Students are encouraged to review the section titled "Lighting Schemes" prior to the start of this assignment.
Students are also encouraged to download the PDF attached in the "W1A3: Post Here & Helpful Info" post in the Discussion Thread below for assistance with these four different lighting schemes.
Assignment Description
In this assignment you will be producing 4 of the basic studio
portraiture techniques using a model. You will be photographing your
overall studio set up, including the model, the lighting equipment,
stands, and the background support system using the light available.
Finally you will create a 300-word statement describing your photographic process. Be
sure to discuss the equipment that you used and why; touch on the
different shadows that you saw when trying out all four lighting
schemes. Mention if your model was lit from the broad side or the short
side.
Assignment Step-by-Step Instructions
- Set up your studio including 2 light stands, 2 strobe lights, background, and chair for the model.
- Note 1: Depending
on which lighting scheme you are shooting, you may not use both lights,
however you should have both lights available for your convenience.
For example, for the Rembrandt Lighting, you'll use one strobe light.
For your Paramount Lighting, you may use two strobes.
- Note 2: All students are required to shoot soft lighting for this assignment. You are encouraged
to shoot with a soft-box attached to your strobe to help you direct the
light more so; this will also assist in helping you see the clear
difference between all four types of lighting. If you do not have a
soft-box, please use a shoot-through umbrella.
- With your DSLR camera, using a wide-angle lens, shoot an image of your entire setup using the available light in the studio.
- You will shoot four
different wide-angle shots to capture the four different lighting
schemes you'll be using. The purpose of these lighting scheme images is
to ensure that a) you are learning the correct way to set up your gear
to mimic the four different lighting methods and b) to ensure that you
are using the required gear for the class. Assignments will not be accepted without showing these lighting scheme images.
- Shooting
- You are required to shoot on manual mode.
- You are required to use your hand-held light meter to measure the light. (Flash Meters, Lux Meters, and light meter apps will not be accepted.)
- For
each of your four lighting schemes, you will take a photograph of your
light meter in use and include it in your contact sheet. Ensure that
the image clearly shows your settings on your hand-held light meter.
- Please
note: If instructor is not able to read the information on the screen
of your handheld light meter, you will not receive points for using it.
- In the end, you will have four wide-angle lighting scheme photos + four images of your hand-held meter showing you metering the light.
- Position your model and
photograph 10 images of each lighting pattern altering the exposure and
modifying your strobe lights to achieve the best exposure for each
pattern. Remember to alter your posing, composition, and framing
options.
- Students are required to shoot RAW files; for more details on RAW files, please refer to the post in our Week 1's Problems and Solutions section.
- Students are encouraged to choose a model who is 18 years or older.
- Students are asked to shoot this assignment against a paper backdrop or a plain white wall. Avoid shooting against a cloth backdrop; avoid shooting against textures/patterns.
- Students are required to place his/her subject at least 6 feet in front of the paper backdrop or the white wall.
- 10 images = Rembrandt Lighting
- 10 images = Split Lighting
- 10 images = Loop Lighting
- 10 images = Paramount Lighting
- Ensure that you have "styled" your model;
take note of their hair, make-up and the shirt that they are wearing.
Ensure that there are no "distracting elements" that would pull away
from your portrait (i.e.: hair in the face, a shirt that is "too busy",
etc.)
- Produce a final image of each pattern that depicts the best exposure.
- Choose one top image from each
of the four different lighting schemes. Make your decision based on
exposure as well as if that photograph clearly shows the particular
lighting scheme.
- Use the following naming convention for your final images:
- PH222_W1_A3_lastname_firstinitial_Rembrandt.jpg
- PH222_W1_A3_lastname_firstinitial_split.jpg
- PH222_W1_A3_lastname_firstinitial_loop.jpg
- PH222_W1_A3_lastname_firstinitial_Paramount.jpg
- Create a contact sheet of all your photographs and label it PH222_W1_A3_lastname_firstinitial_contactsheet.pdf.
- Create a 150-word written statement that summarizes the different studio lighting patterns.
(Details on what to include in your statement noted above.)
- Submit the contact sheets, your studio setup, the final photographs, and the written statement in a ZIP file named PH222_W1_A3_lastname_firstinitial.zip to this Discussion Area by Week 1, Day 7.
- By Week 2, Day 1 comment and respond on 2 of your peers' portraits.
- Ensure your peer responses are at least 100 words in length and are submitted on time in order to earn points.
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
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Maximum Points
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Submitted 4 images (1 for
each pattern) using required equipment that illustrate Rembrandt,
split, loop, and Paramount lighting that:
- Have correct exposure and demonstrate technical knowledge of camera and lighting control.
- Exhibit creativity with angles and framing (moving camera and subject frequently to explore the angles).
- Attention to line and other compositional design elements.
- Followed instructions and requirements for assignment.
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40
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Posted a contact sheet containing a minimum of forty-five (fifteen per genre) photographs;
included image of handheld light meter in use; included images of all
three lighting schemes clearly showing where lights were positioned in
relation to subject; Included a 150-word explanation about the photographic process and portrait genres.
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20
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substantive feedback to at least two of your peers. Commented on the
composition, subject, and lighting decisions in their photographs. |
5
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65
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For
assistance with any problems you may have when completing this
assignment—OR—to offer your assistance to classmates, please use the Problems and Solutions Discussion area located through the left side navigation link.
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