Chapter 12 CPP Study Questions

[Mark_Levesque]

Ch 12 Lighting

Q1) A meter reading of the shadow side of the face is 2 stops less than a meter reading on the highlight side. The light ratio is thus:

A) 2:1
B) 3:1
C) 4:1
D) 8:1

Q2) To emphasize texture, you would:

A) front light the subject
B) use diffuse light at an angle to the subject
C) use a large lightsource
D) use a small lightsource at an angle to the subject

Q3) In short lighting, the main light is placed:

A) to strike the side of the face away from the camera
B) directly in front of the face
C) on the shadow side of the face
D) to strike the side of the face closest to the camera

[David_A._Lottes]

1. C
2. B
3. A
I think.....?
Thanks Mark!

[Andrea_Chapelo]

Well this is my weak point so I really need to go read the book, but I am guessing CBA.

[Stephanie_Millner]

C, B, A? Thus proving my inability to properly light in the studio...

[Michael_Gan]

Here's a hint on the lighting ratio. Remember that 2 stops is not twice as much light.

Also, remember that light from the fill source is added to the main light.

[Michael_Gan]

Another hint. Think in terms of what the word "difuse" means.

[Cassandra_Sullivan]

1) C
2) D
3) A

[KirkDarling]

Here's a hint on the lighting ratio. Remember that 2 stops is not twice as much light. Also, remember that light from the fill source is added to the main light.

With regard to answers thus far: This hint has not yet been taken into account.

[Mark_Levesque]

Yes. The question was asked in a very specific manner to differentiate between a light ratio and a lighting ratio. It is the latter to which Michael's hint applies. Personally speaking, I think there oughtta only be one nomenclature, but so long as they ask the question both ways on the test, you need to be prepared for both and know the difference!

[David_A._Lottes]

So with Michaels lighting vs light ratio tip what would be the lighting ratio if a subject had an f2.8 shadow side and an f8.5 highlight side?

Or from the perspective of the lights, what would be the lighting ratio if the key light were set to output f8 and the fill light were set to output f2.8. Both lights are at an equal distance from the subject but the key light is at a 45 degree angle to the subject.

I'll need Michael or someone else to answer this cause I don't know. I'm guessing 5:1.

Or is the lighting ratio 4:1 producing a 5:1 light ratio?