The reason to choose a softbox versus the myriad of other light modifiers available is simple: control. Shadows are an essential component in producing this look, and on-camera lighting simply will not work.
This is counter to the intention of this workflow. The closer the keylight is to the axis of the camera the larger the reduction in shadows. Getting the keylight off the camera is essential. So this tutorial will focus on using a single source to illuminate the portrait. In examining chiaroscuro portraiture, it becomes apparent that a strong characteristic of the images is the use of single light source on the scene.
The aim of this tutorial will be to emulate the lighting characteristics of chiaroscuro in producing a portrait to evoke the feeling of an old master painting. Self Portrait with Gorget by Rembrandt Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer The use of such extreme lighting immediately evokes a sense of shape and volume, while focusing the attention of the viewer. Historically the use of chiaroscuro can often be associated with the works of old masters such as Rembrandt and Caravaggio. The use of a single light source helps to accentuate the perception of volume as well as adding drama and dynamics to the scene. This interplay of shadow and light is particularly important in allowing the viewer to extrapolate volume from a flat image.
In art the term has come to refer to the use of bold contrasts between light and shadow, particularly across an entire composition, where they are a prominent feature of the work. The term Chiaroscuro is derived from the Italian chiaro meaning ‘clear, bright’ and oscuro meaning ‘dark, obscure’.
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