voice & vision: a creative approach to narrative filmmaking by Mick Hurbis-Cherrier, Routledge
Figure 13-12
The placement of lighting units determines the angle of illumination and the angle at which shadows fall — a critical factor in creating depth, mood, texture and a sense of character. Pictured are five standard angles along the same horizontal plane: (a) frontal, (b) 3/4 front, (c) side, (d) 3/4 back, and (e) back (rim light).
Click the lights to view lighting changes on the portrait to the left.