Advanced Lighting Techniques

Lighting is the single most important factor in creating photorealistic AI images. Master these techniques to transform flat renders into cinematic masterpieces.

The Three-Point Lighting System

Every professional photographer and cinematographer relies on the three-point lighting setup. Here's how to implement it in GLM-Image:

1. Key Light (主光源)

The key light is your primary light source, creating the main shadows and defining the subject's form.

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Subject: Professional portrait of a woman Lighting: Key light from 45-degree angle left, creating dramatic shadows Style: Cinematic, high contrast, studio photography Logic: Light creates triangle highlight on cheek, nose shadow to the right

2. Fill Light (补光)

Fill light softens the shadows created by the key light, revealing details without eliminating depth.

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Subject: Product shot of premium headphones Lighting: Key light from left at 45°, fill light from right at 30° (50% intensity) Style: Clean product photography, soft shadows Logic: Fill light reduces shadow darkness by 50%, reveals product details

Environmental Lighting

Create realistic environmental lighting that matches your scene's setting and mood.

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Subject: Modern living room interior Time: Golden hour, sun low on horizon Lighting: Warm sunlight through window (left), cool ambient fill from room Style: Architectural photography, warm and inviting Logic: Window creates long shadows, ambient light fills dark areas

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