Tutorial 112 - High, Mid and Low Key (Patreon)

Here's a visual example of how to make value arrangements based on the concept of delegating key value ranges.

You might notice that the key of an image can effect the mood or story quite effectively.

High Key:

Can also be called high key minor (we'll look at minor and major in the next tutorial). The values are restricted to anything above mid-grey. The darkest darks don't get very dark but we can go to full white, which suggests a lighter mood for a scene or image.

Mid Key:

Can also be called mid key

major

. The values are restricted to anything in the mid-grey range. The darkest darks don't get very dark and we never go to full white, which suggests a neutral mood for a scene or image.

Low Key:

Can also be called low key minor. The values are restricted to anything below mid-grey. The lightest lights  don't get very light but we can go to full black, which suggests a darker mood for a scene or image.