A general approach to light
The workflow may vary, depending on the person or the situation, but I will describe my usual approach, which is very similar to the light studio setup (which I will explain later in this chapter). You can compare lighting to preparing a cake – you have a core light, which is the base of the cake; some fill light, which is the cream inside providing the main taste and flavor; and finally, an accent or detail light, which is like the sugar decorations on top – they are small and point-focused and don’t affect the substance much, but they help to make the cake visually appealing. So, light your scene in this order and don’t mix up the roles – focus on the first two types, which are enough to make your scene work, and save the accent light for last:
- Core light: This is the main light source of your scene. It illuminates everything and gives the first and most important layer of light. It usually matches the outdoor...
