Bouncing Light

1. What happens when you directly aim a light at your talent?
2. What happens when you bound your light? Whats a simple way to bounce it when shooting?
3. How can bounce cards be used?

Directing aiming a light at a talent can create harsh shadows in the background. In comparison, bouncing a light can create softer shadows in the face, giving the illusion that the light is being wrapped around her face. However, simply bouncing a light off of a white wall can cause light to be lost or create a flat look. Subtle angle differences can create drastic differences on the subject. Bounce card be used as another source of light. This card can be angled in every direction to create a different diffused look. One simple way to light a scene is by bouncing the light off the ceiling. This creates a natural look that is normally observed under ceiling lights.