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Originally Posted by Stan  Don't have time to read the whole thing, the above statement is really not accurate. It comes from emulating rembrandt's window light. The proper position of the main is much lower, so there is light in the eyes.  |
If you read the rest of the paragraph it mentions you adjust the light for the effect you want.
"We position the main in such a way that the shadows that result enhance features. Long nose; light with short nose shadow. Short nose; light with long nose shadow. Oval face; light from the front, to make the face appear more rounded. Fat face; light from the side, keeping the opposing cheek in shadow to give an illusion of a thinner face. Positioning the main is an acquired skill."
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