Question

Identify the correct term in which highlight is created by a light source behind the object, illuminating a contour around the exterior edges of the subject (object).

• A. Core shadow
• B. Rim light
• C. Midtone
• D. Reflected light

Hint:

Remember the basic lighting terms: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Highlight} &\rightarrow \text{Brightest illuminated area}, \text{Midtone} &\rightarrow \text{Middle value}, \text{Core Shadow} &\rightarrow \text{Darkest shadow}, \text{Reflected Light} &\rightarrow \text{Light bouncing into shadow}, \text{Rim Light} &\rightarrow \text{Bright outline from backlighting}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Back Light = Rim Light.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B