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<blockquote data-quote="WayneF" data-source="post: 259371" data-attributes="member: 12496"><p>It is rather good in several respects, but IMO, it misses on one major point. Of course, everything is just opinion, nothing is "wrong" if we intended it, but there is a general consensus that all individual portraits need at minimum a 2:1 lighting ratio. This one is very nearly flat lighting, 1:1 ratio, no gradient tonal shading. Which may be you wanted, but even high key wants 2:1. I am hoping you will want to hear it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>For 2:1 lighting, simply meter the main light to be one stop stronger at the subject than the fill light (2:1). Or maybe 1.5 stops (3:1). Not more than 2 stops (4:1) unless it is B&W. This ratio causes some mild gradient tonal shading across the face, shading to show shape and curves and add interest. Or rather, the reduced fill does not completely fill and hide the main light shadows. It is soft lights, so it is very subtle, not dark or harsh. Just mild tonal gradients, intentionally created.</p><p></p><p>Beginners tend to never see this subtlety (they look, but they do not see) until they finally learn to consciously look for it (and finally realize it is there for them to see it). But it does make a big difference, and they will still pick the best one regardless if they have learned why yet or not. But after you learn to see it, look around, and you see ratio everywhere, because that is what it is about. You will find yourself contemplating the movie lighting ratios, instead of worrying who the murderer was. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Check Google for <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=lighting+ratio" target="_blank">lighting ratio - Google Search</a> Lots of examples.</p><p></p><p>Then search for <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=broad+short+lighting" target="_blank">http://www.google.com/search?q=broad+short+lighting</a> to see how you arrange that ratio. This subject wants short, face turned slightly into the main light.</p><p></p><p>As is, this one is flat, both lights about equal, just one either side of camera, no gradient shading at all, and so is not a Main/Fill relationship. Main is one light high and wide (to make shadows), and the Fill is direct frontal, very near lens axis (often behind and just above camera), to fill the same shadows that the lens sees (instead of making a second set of shadows).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WayneF, post: 259371, member: 12496"] It is rather good in several respects, but IMO, it misses on one major point. Of course, everything is just opinion, nothing is "wrong" if we intended it, but there is a general consensus that all individual portraits need at minimum a 2:1 lighting ratio. This one is very nearly flat lighting, 1:1 ratio, no gradient tonal shading. Which may be you wanted, but even high key wants 2:1. I am hoping you will want to hear it. :) For 2:1 lighting, simply meter the main light to be one stop stronger at the subject than the fill light (2:1). Or maybe 1.5 stops (3:1). Not more than 2 stops (4:1) unless it is B&W. This ratio causes some mild gradient tonal shading across the face, shading to show shape and curves and add interest. Or rather, the reduced fill does not completely fill and hide the main light shadows. It is soft lights, so it is very subtle, not dark or harsh. Just mild tonal gradients, intentionally created. Beginners tend to never see this subtlety (they look, but they do not see) until they finally learn to consciously look for it (and finally realize it is there for them to see it). But it does make a big difference, and they will still pick the best one regardless if they have learned why yet or not. But after you learn to see it, look around, and you see ratio everywhere, because that is what it is about. You will find yourself contemplating the movie lighting ratios, instead of worrying who the murderer was. :) Check Google for [URL="http://www.google.com/search?q=lighting+ratio"]lighting ratio - Google Search[/URL] Lots of examples. Then search for [URL="https://www.google.com/search?q=broad+short+lighting"]http://www.google.com/search?q=broad+short+lighting[/URL] to see how you arrange that ratio. This subject wants short, face turned slightly into the main light. As is, this one is flat, both lights about equal, just one either side of camera, no gradient shading at all, and so is not a Main/Fill relationship. Main is one light high and wide (to make shadows), and the Fill is direct frontal, very near lens axis (often behind and just above camera), to fill the same shadows that the lens sees (instead of making a second set of shadows). [/QUOTE]
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