THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING GLASS 171
RECOGNIZING THE PRINCIPAL SUBJECT
In this chapter we have talked about using bright-eld and dark-eld
methods for lighting glass. We have also discussed some remedies to
manage complications caused by competing nonglass subjects. However, we
have not said very much about when to use which of these techniques.
e nature of the subject determines the best lighting. Deciding which
subject is more important is the rst step in lighting a scene that includes
both glass and nonglass. Should we light the glass as well as possible and
then make adjustments to accommodate the rest of the composition?
Should we rst establish the general lighting and then add any secondary
lights, reectors, or gobos needed ...