Lighting in Mortuary Science

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to lighting in mortuary science, including types of lighting, characteristics of light, and methods of manipulating colored lighting.

Direct Lighting

Light source pointed at the subject.

Semi-indirect Lighting

Partially deflected light.

Diffused Lighting

Light that is scattered or bounced off a ceiling or wall.

Chroma

Measure of the presence of a hue, including brightness and intensity.

Saturation

Purity of a hue; variation between a strong hue and a neutral color.

Color Rendering Index (CRI)

Measurement of the ability of a light source to show the true color of an object as perceived by the human eye, on a scale of 1-100.

Incandescent Lighting

Illumination produced by the glow of a filament with a CRI of 95-100.

LED

Light Emitting Diode; an energy-efficient light source that varies in CRI.

Additive Method of Colored Lighting

Combining multiple light sources to create white light (e.g., Red + Blue + Green = White).

Subtractive Method of Colored Lighting

Using colored gels placed in front of a single light source to alter the color output.

Trough Lights

Hidden narrow fixtures with one or more bulbs for direct lighting.

Flood Lights

Artificial lights that are directed or diffused, providing illumination to a large area.

Key Light

Primary light on a subject.

Fill Lights

Additional lights that alter the color temperature of the key light.