ABSTRACT
The real key to fine lighting is not only to simulate reality, but to communicate the proper mood and feeling to the viewer. You need to know more than just basic techniques or tricks; it’s best to have an understanding of how certain looks will communicate to your viewers. You need to develop an artist’s eye for light and shadow and color, and the techniques for reproducing them. Ultimately, great lighting is an ongoing learning experience that can graduate from craft and technique to the realm of art.
