Describes the overall brightness of a scene that is very light and bright.
adj. Describes an image that contains mostly lighter tones. Some subject highlight detail should be retained: high key relates to the tones in the subject and the lighting, not the exposure used. See also: low key _______________________________________________________
a method of lighting used mostly in comedies and musicals which emphasizes even, bright illumination, with few if any shadows.
Term describing a photograph which contains large areas of light tones, with few mid-tones or shadows. (see: Low key)
images are characterized by a predominance of lighter tones. The subjects are normally white or pale in tone, and the photographer uses flat overall lighting to avoid shadows.
Description of a photographic image which has predominantly light tones and little contrast.
A light image that is intentionally lacking in shadow detail.
An image that is mainly made up of light tones, which relatively few mid-tones or shadows.
An image that contains large areas of light tones and little mid-tones or shadows.
The light tones in an image. In a high key image highlights dominate (cf. low key).
High contrast with mostly highlights and little shadow detail.
An image that mainly consists of highlights and midtones.
Exclusive use of pale or light values within a given area or surface.
Image An image that is mostly white.