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Chiaroscuro Lighting Technique​

What is the difference between Chiaroscuro and Tenebrism?
Many people confuse these two lighting styles as they share similar traits. The main difference between the two is that the subject is clearly in an environment in Chiaroscuro. Tenebrism surrounds the subject with absolute blackness. In both cases, the subject is in a pool of light. Still, in Chiaroscuro, the environment also has either an underexposed overall light or a series of light pools.
What is the most important characteristic of chiaroscuro lighting?
What makes Chiaroscuro powerful is the use of transition and contrast to produce depth and space. Balancing light to create evenly lit photos is thrown out the window in pursuit of emotion and depth. If we removed our knowledge of the subject from a Chiaroscuro image, the image would still be powerful. Even in the abstract, transition and contrast make for a striking image.
What kind of mood does chiaroscuro lighting make?
You can use Chiaroscuro to evoke many emotions, from grief to power. If I were to pick a single mood often related to Chiaroscuro, I would say mystery. The use of transition and pools of light will clearly show our subject. However, it usually takes a few seconds for our eyes and minds to dig into the darker parts of the image. This process draws us in. And since the light has created depth and three-dimensionality, we can fall into the images completely. We are then immersed in the subject’s world, if only for a short time.

Conclusion​

Unlike Rembrandt, split, butterfly, broad, or short lighting, Chiaroscuro is not beholden to a fixed formula. Yes, we need pools of light and transition. However, we can achieve and use these in our work in many ways. When we reach the point where we begin to explore these types of styles as creators, we have reached the “next level.” The level where the emotional content of our work takes precedence over some posing guide or lighting diagram. Create emotion, create scenes, and create worlds with Chiaroscuro lighting.
 
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