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Comment „SETUP“ to learn how to use set.a.light 3D on your next project.This low-key portrait is a lesson in restraint: focus on the essentials and let the darkness do the work. The main light is a narrow accent tube placed to the side, skimming a single thin blade of light across the cheek and jawline so only a sliver of the face is revealed. From above, a tight snoot drops a small, hard-edged highlight onto the hair and shoulder, adding just enough shape to separate the subject from the black. There is no soft fill and nothing extra, which is exactly the point. Shot wide at 35 mm and stopped down to f/8, ISO 100, the deep gray backdrop reads as pure shadow, and the result is intimate, graphic and quietly dramatic.Community member wicki created this lighting setup in set.a.light 3D and shared it with the community.You can check it out here: https://community.elixxier.com/mol/portal/setfiles/11046372You can also find it directly in our online community using the SET-ID: 11046372.#lowkeyportrait #moodyportrait #minimallighting #portraitlighting #virtuallighting by @elixxiersoftware

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Comment „SETUP“ to learn how to use set.a.light 3D on your next project.This warm editorial portrait runs on one key light and clever shaping. The main light, a 30 by 160 striplight on a Godox AD200, comes in from the side at head height, wrapping the face with soft, directional falloff while the shirt and body sink into shadow. The glowing backdrop is not a painted wall: it is a projection gobo fitted with an amber gel, and a mirror catches that beam to bounce a subtle highlight back onto the subject. A large gold reflector lifts the shadow side with warm toning, keeping the skin rich instead of cold. Shot on a 135 mm at f/2.1, ISO 100, the result is intimate, filmic, and unmistakably editorial.Community member Borys created this lighting setup in set.a.light 3D and shared it with the community.You can check it out here: https://community.elixxier.com/mol/portal/setfiles/11046366You can also find it directly in our online community using the SET-ID: 11046366.#maleportrait #editorialportrait #portraitlighting #cinematiclighting #virtuallighting by @elixxiersoftware

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Comment „SETUP“ to learn how to use set.a.light 3D on your next project.This setup is built like a full cinematic stage rather than a simple portrait. The image uses a warm sunset-colored environment, strong silhouette control, and multiple layers of directional light to make the subject feel powerful and dramatic.The orange-gelled sources create the overall warmth of the scene, matching the background and wrapping the subject in a sunset-inspired color palette. A striplight with diffusion and grid helps control the orange edge light, keeping it directional instead of spilling everywhere. The softbox and umbrella add broader shaping, giving the subject enough visibility while still preserving the mood.The open reflector and gridded reflectors add more precise accents, especially around the body and edges. They help carve the model out of the darker cove and keep the pose readable. The light blocker is important here because it controls spill and protects the darker areas, so the scene keeps its cinematic contrast.The result is a staged, editorial look with warm atmosphere, strong silhouette, and controlled drama.Community member Ahmed Omara created this lighting setup in set.a.light 3D and shared it with the community.You can check it out here: https://community.elixxier.com/mol/portal/setfiles/11046328You can also find it directly in our online community using the SET-ID: 11046328.#fashionlighting #cinematiclighting #editorialportrait #lightingvisualization #communityhighlights by @elixxiersoftware

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Comment „SETUP“ to learn how to use set.a.light 3D on your next project.This portrait is built around controlled contrast, a focused background glow, and a soft but dramatic face shape. The setup uses three lights, each with a different job, which gives the image its clean black-and-white studio feeling.The gobo projector creates the focused light pattern behind the subject, turning the thunder grey background into a bright visual frame. That glow helps separate the head and upper body while keeping the surrounding area darker.A 90 cm octa with internal and external diffusion adds soft frontal illumination, keeping the face readable without flattening the shadows. The open reflector adds a more direct accent from a lower angle, giving the portrait extra contrast and shape around the neck, hand, and lower face.The result is a portrait that feels classic, graphic, and cinematic: soft enough for beauty, but sharp enough to hold a dramatic mood.Community member Emir Chan created this lighting setup in set.a.light 3D and shared it with the community.You can check it out here: https://community.elixxier.com/mol/portal/setfiles/11040802You can also find it directly in our online community using the SET-ID: 11040802.#portraitlighting #gobolighting #blackandwhiteportrait #lightingvisualization #communityhighlights by @elixxiersoftware

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Comment „SETUP“ to learn how to use set.a.light 3D on your next project.This setup is inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood, and you can feel that immediately in the shape of the light. It is simple, theatrical, and very controlled.The portrait uses only two small reflectors, both with 20 degree grids. That grid control is what creates the tight spotlight effect instead of letting the light spread across the whole scene. One reflector builds the bright oval around the subject, framing the face and upper body against the pale background.The second reflector adds focused shape to the subject, giving the face, gloves, hair, and pose more definition. Because both sources are narrow and directional, the edges fall off quickly into shadow. That creates the classic black-and-white glamour feeling: bright center, dark border, sculpted face, and a strong sense of old Hollywood drama.Community member Greg Redmond created this lighting setup in set.a.light 3D and shared it with the community.You can check it out here: https://community.elixxier.com/mol/portal/setfiles/11035429You can also find it directly in our online community using the SET-ID: 11035429.#portraitlighting #hollywoodlighting #blackandwhiteportrait #lightingvisualization #communityhighlights by @elixxiersoftware

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Comment „SETUP“ to learn how to use set.a.light 3D on your next project.This setup is built around a minimal two-light structure, but the final image feels bold, graphic, and highly styled. The lighting supports the fashion concept instead of overpowering it.The large Hilite behind the subject creates the clean, bright base and helps separate the model from the storm grey background. It keeps the frame feeling polished while giving the pink styling elements enough room to stand out.The second light is an open reflector placed high and angled down, using a soft pink gel. This creates the warm color influence across the face and scene, matching the pink foreground shapes while still keeping the shadows strong. Because the reflector is open, the light feels direct and crisp instead of heavily diffused.The result is a fashion portrait with strong contrast, red lips, dark sunglasses, and clean pink graphic elements. Simple setup, strong styling, clear intention.Community member Phily Wang created this lighting setup in set.a.light 3D and shared it with the community.You can check it out here: https://community.elixxier.com/mol/portal/setfiles/11032476You can also find it directly in our online community using the SET-ID: 11032476.#fashionlighting #beautyportrait #editoriallighting #lightingvisualization #communityhighlights by @elixxiersoftware

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Comment „SETUP“ to learn how to use set.a.light 3D on your next project.This setup is built for a clean high-key beauty look with soft, polished light and a cool cyan accent. The image feels bright and minimal, but the lighting structure is very deliberate.The main light is a white 56 cm beauty dish placed in front of the model. It gives the face crisp beauty-style definition while keeping the portrait clean. A large 150 cm octa adds broad, soft illumination from behind and above, helping the white background stay bright and controlled.The cyan color comes from three strip lights. Two vertical strips on the sides create cool edge separation across the body and shoulders, while the higher strip adds a cyan accent from above. Because the strip lights are diffused, the color stays smooth instead of harsh.The result is a high-key portrait with soft skin, clean symmetry, and a cool editorial edge.Community member Raffaele Ingegno created this lighting setup in set.a.light 3D and shared it with the community.You can check it out here: https://community.elixxier.com/mol/portal/setfiles/11032336You can also find it directly in our online community using the SET-ID: 11032336.#beautylighting #portraitlighting #editorialportrait #studiolighting #lightingprevis by @elixxiersoftware

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Two Lights, One Vision: meet our three winners.Thank you to every creator who joined this challenge. Two lights, one model, endless creativity, and you delivered.Congratulations to our winners:1st: @gabe.pineiro (Gabe Pineiro), “2 light fashion shoot”, a bold high-key close portrait proving two lights are all you need for drama.2nd: (Greg Redmond), “Alex 2-light”, a refined beauty portrait with beautifully balanced shaping.3rd:(Scott Foley), “Man and his pup, at Sunset”, a warm, cinematic low-key story in a single frame.Our first-place winner will soon receive the Full Portrait Editing Tutorial as their prize.Big thanks to @sian_719 for making this challenge possible. We loved every submission.#portraitlighting #studiolighting #cinematiclighting #lightingdesign #twolightsonevision by @elixxiersoftware

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Comment „SETUP“ to learn how to use set.a.light 3D on your next project.This portrait setup is built with one large Hilite modifier placed to the side of the subject, creating a soft but directional source that wraps across the face while still leaving enough shadow for depth and mood.The 150 x 215 cm modifier gives the light a broad, controlled quality. At 500 Ws and a setting of 8.9, it has enough power to work with the stopped-down camera setting of f/16, keeping the image clean, sharp, and controlled.Because the light comes from the side rather than straight on, the portrait keeps its shape. The shadows stay present, the skin texture remains natural, and the dark background helps the face become the visual focus.Community member Peter Walker created this lighting setup in set.a.light 3D and shared it with the community.You can check it out here: https://community.elixxier.com/mol/portal/setfiles/11046297You can also find it directly in our online community using the SET-ID: 11046297.#portraitlighting #onelightportrait #studiolighting #lightingsimulator #communityhighlights by @elixxiersoftware

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Grids are the secret to controlling light spill and adding creative depth to your portraits. 📐In this reel, @jeahnlaffitte breaks down exactly how they work and how they affect the beam angle of your light. We love seeing how such a simple tool can completely transform a studio setup!Do you use grids in your everyday workflow? Let us know below! 👇#PortraitLighting #StudioLighting #LightingSetup #PhotographyEducation #photographer by @elixxiersoftware

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Comment „SETUP“ to learn how to use set.a.light 3D on your next project.This is a low-key recreation of the neon world of Euphoria, and it lives on color contrast. The key is a soft lantern kept warm at 3200 kelvin, wrapping the faces gently while the rest of the frame stays deep in shadow. More lanterns feed in low-level fill and atmosphere, and three Astera Titan Tubes run warm accents through the background of the booth. The real signature comes from an ARRI S360 gelled a vivid cyan, dropping cold color into the shadows so warm skin reads against a cool night, while an Aputure reflector adds a harder edge and a set of flags carves the negative fill that keeps everything moody. It is warm against cold, intimate against cinematic.Community member Ryo Shimada created this lighting setup in set.a.light 3D and shared it with the community.You can check it out here: https://community.elixxier.com/mol/portal/setfiles/11045143You can also find it directly in our online community using the SET-ID: 11045143.#cinematiclighting #lowkeylighting #colorgels #filmlighting #virtuallighting by @elixxiersoftware

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