🌟 Extended Lighting Effects Keywords & Their Descriptions
Backlight – Light from behind the subject; creates silhouettes or glowing outlines.
Colorful Lighting – Lighting with changing or multi-colored effects.
Moody Lighting – Soft, atmospheric lighting with a natural look.
Studio Lighting – Artificial, controlled light from studio setups.
Directional Light – Light coming from a specific angle or direction.
Dramatic Lighting – Intense light with strong contrast and emotional depth.
Spot Lighting – Focused light on a specific small area.
Cinematic Lighting – Film-style lighting using storytelling techniques.
Bounce Lighting – Indirect light reflected from another surface.
Practical Lighting – Visible light sources in the scene (like lamps).
Volumetric Lighting – Light beams through fog/dust; divine or epic feel.
Dynamic Lighting – High movement or changing light to add energy.
Warm Lighting – Orange/yellow light for a cozy, gentle tone.
Cold Lighting – Blue/white tones for a sterile or wintery vibe.
High-Key Lighting – Bright with low contrast and minimal shadows.
Low-Key Lighting – Dark with heavy shadows and depth.
Hard Light – Harsh, sharp-edged lighting.
Soft Light – Diffused, gentle, shadowless lighting.
Strobe Lighting – Sudden burst or flashing light (like in parties).
Ambient Light – Overall natural or room light.
Flash Lighting – Direct flash used for strong highlights.
Natural Lighting – Sunlight or daylight for realism.
Rim Lighting – Highlights the edges of a subject with a light outline, often used to separate the subject from the background.
God Rays (or Sunbeams) – Shafts of light that appear to shine through trees, windows, or clouds; great for divine or epic imagery.
Silhouette Lighting – A lighting style where the subject appears dark against a bright background.
Underlighting – Light coming from below the subject; creates a spooky or dramatic look (often used in horror scenes).
Overhead Lighting – Light shining directly from above; casts shadows under the eyes/nose/chin.
Neon Lighting – Bright, saturated colors (usually blues, purples, pinks); gives a cyberpunk or nightlife vibe.
Lantern Light – Soft, warm light that looks like it's coming from a candle or lantern; great for rustic or historical scenes.
Firelight – Flickering, orange-red lighting that simulates light from fire or torches.
Candlelight – Soft and warm; mimics romantic or old-fashioned scenes lit by candles.
Window Light – Light streaming through a window, often diagonal; adds realism and emotion.
Twilight Lighting – Dim, cool-toned lighting that appears just after sunset.
Golden Hour – The warm, soft lighting just before sunset or after sunrise; extremely flattering and cinematic.
Blue Hour – A deep blue lighting phase that occurs shortly after sunset or before sunrise.
Torchlight – Concentrated, flickering light, especially good for dungeon or fantasy themes.
Hazy Light – Light that appears diffused due to mist, fog, or smoke; adds mystery or softness.
Gradient Lighting – Smooth transitions between two or more colors of light; great for abstract or artistic effects.
Bokeh Light Effects – Out-of-focus, circular light dots in the background (commonly seen in photography with shallow depth of field).
Reflective Lighting – Light bouncing off shiny surfaces (mirrors, water, metal), adding realism and depth.
