Low-Key Lighting
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Low-key lighting is one of the main lighting styles used in filmmaking. It is illustrated by strong contrasts between well-lit and shady areas. In low-key lighting, contrasts of this type are typically done by using a strong key light with accompanying hard light quality.
In addition, little or no fill light is set to create a dramatic or mysterious effect. Low-key lighting is often associated with the film noir genre. For related information, read the entries concerning high-key lighting, chiaroscuro, and film noir.
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