Lighting & Flash
5 terms
Catchlight
Lighting & Flash
The reflection of a light source visible in a subject's eye.
Clamshell Lighting
Lighting & Flash
A beauty setup with one soft source above the face and a reflector or second source directly below, both facing the subject.
Colour Gel
Lighting & Flash
stops (absorption)
A translucent coloured sheet placed over a light to change the colour of its output.
Continuous Lighting
Lighting & Flash
lux, W
Lighting that stays on constantly rather than firing a brief burst, so its effect is visible before exposure.
CTO Gel
Lighting & Flash
fraction (¼, ½, full CTO)
A colour temperature orange gel that warms a daylight-balanced source to match tungsten light.