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Help/Photo Lighting

Photo Lighting

  • Photo Lighting overview

    Studio 01, Photo Lighting: the full portrait lighting simulator for photography and video, from key light to gels.

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  • Photo Tools

    Solo light, Kelvin matching, Key:Fill Assist and focal-length preview.

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  • 3D, Diagram and Setup views

    The main views for reviewing a Photo Lighting setup, from the camera view to the diagram seen from above.

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  • Analysis panel

    How to read the analysis panel in Photo Lighting: light ratios, shadow depth and what each value tells you.

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