How to Set Subject Material and Reflectance in Filmlight Pro

This guide will show you how to define the material and reflectance of your subject within the Filmlight Pro.

Step 1: Access the Subject Panel

Click on the Subject button in the left-hand menu. It’s located right below the Ambient button.

Step 2: Choose Your Subject Material

In the “Subject Material” dropdown menu, you can select from a variety of common surfaces. This defines how much light your subject reflects.

Options include:

  • Middle Grey (18%)
  • White Paper (90%)
  • Black Velvet (1%)
  • Human Skin (Caucasian or Afro-Caribbean)
  • Green Foliage
  • And many more…

Step 3: View the Reflectance Value

Once you choose a material, the corresponding “Reflectance (%)” value will automatically appear below. This percentage indicates how much light the selected material reflects. For example, selecting “Middle Grey” will show a reflectance of 18%.

following these steps you can easily set lighting in film sets.

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