Matakuliah : U0183 / FOTOGRAFI 2
Tahun
: 2006
Pertemuan 03
Introduction to Basic Portraiture Techniques
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Class 3 – Overview of covered materials
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Understanding basic lighting fundamental’s
The Main light & Fill light
The accessory light
Basic head positions for close up portraits
Basic body positions for variety portraits
Basic lighting techniques for portraits
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Basic portrait lighting components
Main Light
A Main light is the main source of lighting in your picture and by
right should be the most powerful light source (in intensity) in
comparison to any other lighting used.
All lighting that is smaller in intensity will be considered as a Fill
light.
Note : (Some accessory lighting will tend to have brighter
intensity than the main light for special effects purposes)
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Basic portrait lighting components
Fill Light
A Fill light is a smaller source of lighting that is used to fill in
shadows and to create smaller contrast range between highlight
and shadow detail.
Fill light must be less powerful in comparison to the main light.
If a fill light is measured to be more powerful than the designated
main light, then the fill light will function as the main light and vice
versa
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Basic portrait lighting components
Accessory Lights
Accessory Lighting can be various in types of lighting that adds
details toward a photographic setting. These lighting may vary to
their uses and would often time have special names such as :
- Hair Light
- Accent Light / Edge Light / Kickers
- Background Light & Cookies
These lights serves as dividers or separators to create more
dimensions in our pictures.
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Basic portrait positions
The 4 Basic Head Positions
- The Mugshot Head Position
- The 7/8th Head Position
- The ¾ Head Position
- The Profile Position
- These basic head positions can be applied towards all portraits.
While there are many different types of facial structures
(Example: round faces, oval faces and etc), some head position
will be more appropriate on certain types of face structure rather
than others.
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Basic portrait positions
The Mugshot Head Position
Functions :
The mugshot will reveal general details of a
person’s basic facial structure such as eyes,
nose, ears, lips, hair and etc.
Advantage : This HP will provide full facial
information and looks pleasing on a thin
build person.
The disadvantage of the mugshot position, is
that volume and dimensions of the facial
structure are often not visible.
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Basic portrait positions
The 7/8th Head Position
Functions :
The 7/8 HP reveals the general
details basic facial structure adding
little dimension to the nose
structure
Advantage : This HP tend to suit
most normal facial structure that is
neither too round or too oval.
Disadvantage : While some details
were obtained in this HP, some
details were lost (usually 1 ear
detail will not be visible)
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Basic portrait positions
The ¾ Head Position
Functions :
A similar position with the 7/8
position, this particular head
position will further accetuate
cheek bone & nose structure in
a person.
Advantage : This HP will hide a
good percentage of face
volume. Highly suitable for
persons with round face
structure
The disadvantage : Losing
detail in at least 1 ear and not
suitable for thin build persons.
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Basic portrait positions
The Profile Head Position
Functions :
Brings out nose details
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Basic portrait positions
The 4 Basic Body Positions
- The Head & Shoulder Body Position
- The ½ Length Body Position
- The ¾ Length Body Position
- The Full Length Body Position
- These basic body positions will determine the composition of the
image frame while certain position will tend to accentuate certain
details and textures.
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Basic portrait positions
The Head & Shoulder Body Position
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The
½
length
Basic portrait positions
The ½ Length Body Position
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Basic portrait positions
The ¾ Length Basic Body Position
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Basic portrait positions
The Full Length Body Position
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