Rembrandt lighting
伦勃朗光 · 伦勃朗
What it is
A high side key leaves a small triangle of light on the shadow-side cheek.
When to use it
Thoughtful, brooding, weighty portraits.
When not to
Light comedy, or when the whole face must be evenly lit.
Often confused with
- Split lighting
Split lighting halves the face with no triangle.
Common generation mistakes
SymptomThe triangle disappears and it becomes plain side light.
FixState a small triangle of light on the shadow-side cheek.