Explain the difference between soft light and hard light, with examples of modifiers for each.

Explain the difference between soft light and hard light, with examples of modifiers for each.

• A. Soft light yields sharp shadows with bare reflectors; hard light yields diffuse textures with softboxes.
• B. Soft light uses grids; hard light uses umbrellas.
• C. Soft light produces diffuse shadows and smooth textures (softboxes, umbrellas); hard light creates sharp, defined shadows (bare reflector, focused grids).
• D. Soft light is only for outdoor use.

Answer: (C)