Which lighting technique uses key, fill, and hairline/back lights to shape the subject?

• A. Gels
• B. Three Point Lighting
• C. Floodlight
• D. LED Lamp

Answer: (B)

Three-point lighting uses key, fill, and back (hair) lights to shape the subject. The key light is the main source and defines the subject’s form and mood. The fill light sits on the opposite side at lower intensity to soften shadows without eliminating them, preserving depth. The back light, or hair light, comes from behind and above to create a rim of light around the head and shoulders, helping separate the subject from the background. Put together, these three lights sculpt dimension and contour, giving a natural, three-dimensional look. Other terms like gels (color filters), floodlights (broad, non-directional light), and LED lamp (a light source) aren’t describing this specific integrated setup. Three-point lighting is the technique that uses all three components to shape the subject.