OTS – LIGHTING

What is the fill light used for? What should you avoid doing with the fill light to avoid a washed out look?

A fill light is used to achieve more evenly balanced light, and is also only usually up to 50% as powerful as the key light even though it can cover a larger area.

Where should you avoid positioning your interviewee in front of to avoid silhouette?

Directly in-front of a wall(s)

What is a reflector and what is it used for?

A light reflector doesn’t create any light but instead helps to reposition existing light, they are often used and held by hand where it is much easier to use one instead of a bulky light. They can also come in gold to re-create a warm light.