# Three-point lighting (Wikipedia)

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- categories: T02 · tags: level:beginner, lighting, fundamentals
- updated: 2026-10-18T01:17:50.300Z
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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-point_lighting

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Evidence claims:
- [sourced_fact] Article describes three-point lighting as a standard method used in theatre, video, film, photography, CGI and 3D graphics, with key, fill and back light. · locator: lead and Setup sections · source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-point_lighting
- [sourced_fact] Page banner notes the article relies on a single source. · locator: maintenance banner · source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-point_lighting
- [upstream_claim] Research review verdict at export: reviewed (as of 2026-10-17). Recorded by the research pipeline, not a hub review outcome; evidence.review stays unreviewed until an independent reviewer records one.

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- documentation: license=CC-BY-SA-4.0 hosting=permitted redistribution=restricted modification=permitted training=unknown · Wikipedia text is under CC BY-SA 4.0 per the page footer ('additional terms may apply'). · evidence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-point_lighting

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