A traditional lighting setup refers to the conventional way of arranging lights in a photography or

videography setting. The goal is to illuminate the subject or scene effectively, controlling the quality,
direction, and intensity of light to achieve the desired outcome. Here's a basic guide to a traditional
three-point lighting setup commonly used in studio settings:

1. **Key Light:**

- The key light is the primary light source and is typically the brightest in the setup.

- It is placed to one side of the subject, usually at a 45-degree angle.

- This light defines the main features and contours of the subject.

- Softboxes, umbrellas, or diffusers can be used to soften the harshness of the light.

2. **Fill Light:**

- The fill light is positioned on the opposite side of the key light, or sometimes directly in front of
the subject.

- Its purpose is to fill in the shadows created by the key light, reducing overall contrast.

- The intensity of the fill light is generally lower than that of the key light.

- Soft modifiers can also be used to produce a softer fill light.

3. **Back Light (or Rim Light):**

- The back light is placed behind the subject and aimed towards the subject.

- It helps separate the subject from the background by creating a rim of light along the edges of the
subject.

- This light adds depth and dimension to the image.

- The back light is typically more intense than the fill light but softer than the key light.

4. **Background Light (Optional):**

- If needed, a background light can be used to illuminate the background separately.

- This helps to prevent the background from appearing too dark and also allows for better subject-
background separation.

- It can be positioned to the side or aimed at the background from behind the subject.