Flat Lighting Lighting that produces very little contrast or modeling on the subject plus a minimum of shadows.
Flip-up flash See "Cobra" Flash.
Flat Lighting Lighting source or method that produces a low contrast image or depicts a subject with little dimensionality. Flat A term often used to indicate an image that's too low in contrast; a "flat" image.
This creates a flat lighting, and facial feature characteristics can be lost. By moving the main light higher, you can create a certain amount of modeling. The light now creates a little modeling and is still very flattering and almost foolproof.
This flat lighting works very well for many close-up and macro subjects.
Metering can be tricky with reflections, and even here, in flat lighting and with the sky excluded from the shot, I had to take care with my exposure to avoid any burnt-out hot spots in the reflection.
I'm also not big on the makeup, but it's probably because of the flat lighting and background used. Further, we don't need a tutorial on applying makeup, that's the makeup artists job.
Flat lighting lacks contrast, hence its descriptor - flat. If contrast is introduced, the image becomes more three dimensional. A caveat with which one must deal is if there are bright highlights in the background that act as distractions.
If I were to have used flash in this instance, flat lighting on the moose and artificial catchlights in the eyes would have ruined the lovely moody quality of this wildlife portrait.
The only redeeming quality of this snapshot is simply that it conveys to the viewer that it is indeed a sweater. But due to the poor styling and flat lighting, the result is unappealing and commercially useless.
While the first image results in the flower standing out from the darker background, the other image's flat lighting emphasizes the entire scene rather than a specific element.
The power output of the flash, which is difficult to adjust on my camera, blew out (overexposed) her complexion and other portions of her body. As you can see, this type of hard, flat lighting is truly unflattering.
† They work best in bright light and can be a problem in low light situations.† Some camera phones have a low light setting or allow you to boost the brightness a bit.† Bright flat lighting, ...
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