Photography and Media Exposure & Lighting 2

Question 1

What is 'Rembrandt lighting' in portrait photography?

Accepted Answer

A pattern where a small triangle of light appears on the shadow side of the subject's cheek

Answer

Rembrandt lighting is characterized by a small inverted triangle of light on the shadow side of the subject's face, named after the Dutch painter's style.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'diffuser' in photography lighting?

Accepted Answer

To soften and spread light, reducing harsh shadows

Answer

A diffuser scatters light to create a softer, more even illumination that reduces harsh shadows and specular highlights.

Question 3

What does 'white balance' control in a photograph?

Accepted Answer

The color temperature/tint of the image to render whites as neutral

Answer

White balance adjusts the color temperature of an image so that white objects appear neutral white under different lighting conditions.

Question 4

What is 'backlighting' in photography?

Accepted Answer

Positioning the main light source behind the subject, facing the camera

Answer

Backlighting places the primary light source behind the subject, which can create silhouettes, rim lighting, or glowing hair-light effects.

Question 5

What is a 'stop' in terms of photographic exposure?

Accepted Answer

A doubling or halving of the amount of light in an exposure

Answer

One stop of exposure represents either doubling or halving the amount of light; opening by one stop doubles the light, closing by one stop halves it.

Photography and Media Practice Test

Photography and Media Practice Test

Photography and Media Exposure & Lighting 2