5 basic lighting techniques

The 5 basic lighting Techniques 

Butterfly ( or paramount )

1. What effect does it create ?
It creates a shadow underneath the nose 
2. Why use it ?
To create shadows 
3. How many lights or light sources ?
You only need one 

loop 

1. What effect does it create ?
It creates a shadow caused by the nose
2. Why use it ?
 when u want a simple subtle shadow
3. How many lights or light sources ?
 1

Rembrandt 

1. What effect does it create ?
Creates a triangle on the cheek 
2. Why use it ?
To create a soft shadow
3. How many lights or light sources ?
1

Split 

1. What effect does it create ?
 Their is more light focused in half of the face 
2. Why use it ?
to light up half of face 
3. How many lights or light sources ?
1

Broad and Short 

1. What effect does it create ?
It creates a more exposed side of the face facing toward the camera
2. Why use it
It helps to focus more on the part of the face that is lit
3. How many lights or light sources ?
1