Light used to reduce shadows...

Light used to reduce shadows...

• A. Key light
• B. Back light
• C. Fill light
• D. Rim light

Answer: (C)

Fill light is used to reduce shadows created by the primary light. It sits on or near the shadow side of the subject and is kept at a lower intensity, often diffused, so the darkest areas are lightened without washing out contrast. This balances the lighting, revealing detail in shadowed regions while preserving shape and depth. The key light defines the main direction and mood, back light helps separate the subject from the background, and rim light adds a bright edge; none of these primarily aims to fill in shadows like the fill light does.

Fill light is used to reduce shadows created by the primary light. It sits on or near the shadow side of the subject and is kept at a lower intensity, often diffused, so the darkest areas are lightened without washing out contrast. This balances the lighting, revealing detail in shadowed regions while preserving shape and depth. The key light defines the main direction and mood, back light helps separate the subject from the background, and rim light adds a bright edge; none of these primarily aims to fill in shadows like the fill light does.