Lighting

High Key Lighting

High-key lighting is a style of lighting for film, television, or photography that aims to reduce the lighting ratio present in the scene. This was originally done partly for technological reasons, since early film and television did not deal well with high contrast ratios, but now is used to suggest an upbeat mood.

Low Key Lighting

1. Low-key lighting is a style of lighting for photography, film or television. It is a necessary element in creating a chiaroscuro effect. It involves a dark background and a low exposure on the camera setting. This is so the shutter doesn't let a lot of light in, which creates Low Key lighting.