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P073
P073 PORTRAIT STYLES & PATTERNS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| REMBRANDT | portrait lighting pattern with an illuminated triangle under the eye on the less illuminated side of the face |
| SPLIT LIGHTING | portrait lighting pattern with half of the subject's face lit, while the other half is left dark |
| BUTTERFLY (PARAMOUNT) | portrait lighting pattern with a butterfly shaped shadow under the nose |
| LOOP | portrait lighting pattern with a nose shadow that loops down at an angle onto the cheek |
| BROAD | portrait lighting style with the side of the face toward the camera in the light |
| SHORT | portrait lighting style with the side of the face toward the camera in more shadow |
| CATCHLIGHT | a bright reflection in the eyes of the subject in a portrait |
| LIGHTING RATIO | the comparison of the brightness of the key light to the fill light falling on the subject which determines the contrast |
| HIGH KEY | an image that uses very bright lighting with minimal shadows used to suggest an upbeat, light and airy mood |
| LOW KEY | an image that uses predominantly dark tones and colors which conveys dramatic or mysterious atmosphere and mood |