Consider the following when planning the lights in your scene.
Character or object illumination typically includes the following lights:
The characteristics of light sources
Consider the following characteristics of a light source when planning your scenes.
Hard light produces sharp shadow lines. Hard light sources typically include light bulbs, bright sun, and flash lights.
Soft light is diffused and produces soft edges. Soft light sources typically include light shining through fabric (like drapes), reflected light, or sunlight diffused through clouds.
Color and temperature are closely related. A red spot light shining on a blue object may make it look black. Some common objects, like street lamps may be tinted yellow.