The 4 Point System
Light Characteristics + Mood
Color Temp + Measurement
Equipment + Accessories
Lighting Angles + Placement
100

The main light sourced used to illuminate a subject or object in a scene

Key Light 
100

The general feeling created by cool colors

Comfortable Feeling
100

The measurement used to describe the color appearance of a light source

Color Temperature

100

Streetlights in filmmaking are an example of this kind of light. 

Artificial Light 

100

The key light is typically set to one side at this angle from the subject. 

30 to 50 degree angle

200

This light is used to reduce shadows created by the key light. 

Fill Light

200

The difference between the lightest and darkest areas of an image

Contrast

200

The unit of measurement for color temperature

Kelvin

200

This accessory is used to control the spread of light

Barn Doors

200

A light angle from directly here can feel intimidating

Overhead
300

The light is used to create a glow or rim of light to separate the subject from the background. 

Backlight

300

The two characteristics that create feelings of higher dramatic impact and tension

High-Contrast Lighting and Strong Sharp Shadows. 

300

The color temperature value that represents daylight

5600K

300

On a C-Stand, this part is used for attaching various kinds of lighting gear. 

Grip-head

300

This angle is described as making a person seem younger and more approachable. 

Angle slightly higher than the subject

400

This light is meant to be seen on camera as part of the set or location

Practical Light

400

This is the perception of distance within a scene or shot

Depth

400

The chemical component, a mercury ______, in an HMI fixture

Vapor

400
This fixture works by pointing the light bulb away, bounding off a parabolic surface before reaching the subject

PAR

400

A low-lighting angle emphasizes under this part of the subject's face

The Eyes

500

The light used to highlight areas or objects in a scene to draw attention or add dimension

Accent Light

500

Shadows primarily emphasize this and define the shape of objects

Form

500

A portable high-intensity fixture which illuminates at a cool temperature. 

LED

500
A grip kit often includes these items, such as gels, nets, and gobos

Flags

500

True or False: Low lighting is the most flattering for interviews

False